So...I had a new Pioneer installed on Monday morning. Picked up the 4R and drove home. On the way, I realized that it was impossible to see the blue numbers on the display from the drivers position on a sunny day! You have to be a contortionist to get to the right angle to read it!
I figured maybe there was a contrast setting that needed to be changed. I couldn't find one so I went back today to complain. The install guy said the one in his car is hard to see too. I explained that I did not care what his did And that I didn't like it and want to know what they will do about it. They won't refund my money, but they will install another stereo of a comparable value. I spent $179 on the unit I have now.
Can any of you offer a brand or model that doen't have blue numbers? Or advise me of one that you can read in the daylight?
Thanks
Todd

 

My Pioneer DEH-P4800MP does fine in the sun:



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NePhd7i...P&i=130DEHP480

 

alpine!

they make great HU's and just pick the model that will have the features you need.
They usually have green numbers. I've installed an Alpine deck in a '74 Triumph TR6 which is a TINY little convertable and i never heard a complaint from the owner about the sun being a problem. My sister has one, my dad has one in his triumph that is about 25 years old, I have one, my brother has one...They my #1 choice!

BTW pioneer makes EXCELLENT equpiment as well. Just pick one with diffrent colors!

 

pioneer makes great stuff ive had a premier deck for 5 years and works great also mine has a brightness sitting

 

i second Alpine. Mine even tilts so i can read it perfectly from my drivers seat.

 

The Alpine tilt feature really is nice.

 

As does my DEH-P6800MP..



Which model did you get? The 5800?