Nakamichi?

Polkfan4eva2005
Polkfan4eva2005 Posts: 12
edited September 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
I just heard about this company from a friend are they any good at all if so please let me know anything you know about them thanks
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited September 2006
    Very nice units, SQ HU's all the way. I've heard about reliability issues a little while back, but I would not have any issues running one of those.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2006
    I own the last quality unit they made. The CD-45z. Was a great radio but it fell victim to the same problem all the other Nak's had. They don't play CD's. I had to use my iPod as an input source. Sounded great for when it actually played CD's though!!!! If you get a unit that can work, it'll be one of the best sounding decks you'll find. The newer models went downhill something fierce.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,820
    edited September 2006
    Newer stuff is still nice but not what it used to be. It's very expensive and years ago it was worth every penny aside from the CD issue mentioned above. Now, it's not such a value and IMO doesn't really command the price they want. Don't get me wrong, it is very nice stuff but for the same amount of money, I cna get really trick JDM stuff from Panasonic, Kenwood and others from importer sites and will perform just as well as the Nakamichi stuff.

    But, if you want all business, understated and conservative styling, Nakamichi has that market cornered. A Nakamichi will almost blend in to the styling of any dash. They are very unassuming and only those who know will know what they are looking at.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2006
    I run a tuna in my 2 ch rig....I love it !
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    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
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    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2006
    Beardog! It's great to see you back! I've missed your presence!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited September 2006
    Yup! Good to see ya back Rob!

    As for Nak, Im with John. Theyre still very nice units but a little overpriced. Id prefer an Alpine of course but Naks pretty cool looking. I like that "sleeper" styling.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2006
    the CD-45Z was better than any Alpine or Eclipse for twice the price in sound quality. To bad they typically had a problem with this lil thing of playing a CD. But if you got one that worked, it was bulletproof. I had one and sold it for an Alpine monitor/dvd combo (only to have the entire car stolen for it). Then when I replaced my Integra's radio with another 45Z, it didn't play a CD straight out of the box. I bought it from a rep directly on the side (for under $200!!!) so I couldn't get it warrantied. The rep stopped reppin' Nak because the new line sucked so bad they didn't want to deal with it. Oh well, you live and learn.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2006
    thanks guys...good to be back!

    I didn`t realize nak made car audio....
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited September 2006
    I have Nak's latest CD500 and it sounds great! The assessment is correct tho. When the cd works (and it supports all types cd/mp3/cdr/cdrw) the sound is phenomenal. The problem is the unit likes to freeze when it is turned off with a cd in the tray and you have to reset the entire unit and all the settings which sucks. Tech support is no help either. Too bad cuz otherwise it blows away my old Alpine and looks good too.
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