DMH-SZ700 Review / Rating

I left the car for a few days, and when I was informed that it was completed, I went to pick up the car.

Immediately, I was surprised when I connected my iPhone and listened to music! The sound quality is completely different.This is a level that many people will notice because I am not familiar with sound quality. Compared to the genuine sound quality, which is a little muffled and light, the sound is very transparent and deep, and it sounds clear.

Of course, the speakers are still genuine, so they are not as good as the latest Porsche BOSE and Blumester, but this is usually a satisfactory level.

It blends into the interior design. It looks more genuine than genuine.

On the way back, step on the accelerator in sports or sports mode,There is no noise even at the moment when the amount of power generated from the alternator increases and the voltage rises.It's completely zero. After all it was the correct answer by bypassing the genuine amplifier.

The main things that can be done with this DMH-SZ700 are the following functions.

CarPlay / Android Auto

The point is that if you connect your smartphone to the navigation system with a USB cable, you will be able to use some of the smartphone apps on the DMH-SZ700 screen.

As a result, map apps such as Google Map, Yahoo! Car Navi, and Navitime, and navigation apps can be displayed on the screen. Since it is a smartphone navigation system, the map is always up to date.

Congestion information is also information from the Internet, so it is highly real-time, and the ability to search for destinations is incomparable to conventional navigation systems.

Above all, I'm glad I don't have to think about updating the map.Since the navigation app on the smartphone is updated frequently, the usability will be improved steadily, which is very convenient.

I think that the merits of actively choosing navigation systems made by navigation manufacturers like before are decreasing year by year.

Supports HDMI input

If you prepare an HDMI cable, you can project the screen of your smartphone on the DMH-SZ700 as it is. The aforementioned CarPlay etc. can also show smartphone apps, but it can only show compatible apps, not the entire smartphone home screen as it is.

The screen of the smartphone is projected by HDMI. Playing a video.

However, if you connect with HDMI, you can project the screen of your smartphone as it is. for that reason,You can show the movie on Netflix, or you can display the screen of Youtube or the browser itself.

I don't use this feature very much personally, but it will come in handy when passengers in the passenger seat watch some videos.

Equipped with built-in browser

If you turn on tethering (Internet sharing) on your smartphone and connect the DMH-SZ700's Wi-Fi to the Internet, you can enjoy the site and videos on the screen because the browser is installed.

Youtube with built-in browser

You can connect an HDMI cable, but even if you don't connect it, you can watch videos by accessing Youtube etc. with the built-in browser, which is very convenient.

With Alexa

This is one of the decisive features personally.

This function can also be used by connecting the DMH-SZ700 to the Internet. In short, in the carAlexa, 〇〇Will be available. In my case, I often tell Alexa by voice to select music, listen to news, listen to radio broadcasts on Radiko, and so on.

Voice command devices like Alexa come in handy because it's a space you can't take your hands off while driving.

Other features

Of course, in addition to this, AM / FM (wide FM compatible), which is a basic function as in-vehicle audio, music playback via Bluetooth connection, telephone function, as well as weather forecast and sports news can be displayed on the home screen. I also do it.

Disadvantages ・ What are your concerns?

First.The point that TV broadcasting (terrestrial digital broadcasting and 1Seg) cannot be receivedCan be mentioned.

I was able to receive it with the genuine navigation system, but it does not appear because the DMH-SZ700 does not have a tuner. Personally, I don't watch TV much even at home, and most of it is watched via the Internet, so it's not a disadvantage at all, but if you want to watch TV, you should add a tuner separately.

Next is the point of operability.The touch sensor (button) for menu and volume control is on the left edge of the screen, and it is a little difficult to operate because it is close to the frame on the vehicle side, and the response is slow.Can be mentioned.

I think I wanted the touch sensor to be placed at the bottom of the screen for a little more operability.

Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)

Personally, I am very happy with the exchange. It looks more genuine than genuine, and even has an atmosphere close to 718 or 991.2 PCM. Besides, the sound quality is very good, and I have hardly listened to music in Boxster's car until now, but after the exchange, I started listening to it in the city.

And it is very good that the map of the navigation is the latest and the navigation of the smartphone that you are familiar with can be displayed on the screen.

In addition to being functional, it is no longer necessary to attach a smartphone holder to the air conditioner outlet and fix the smartphone there.I think it was good to use display audio.

991.1 Carrera 4 GTS asked in the same way

Also installed in 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS

I was so satisfied that I even made a reservation to exchange the 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS immediately after the Boxster exchange was completed. And just the other day, the construction of the Carrera 4 GTS was finished,Both 981 and 991.1 of my home have realized a comfortable in-car infotainment environment.

If you are thinking about exchanging navigation now, I recommend "Display Audio" that can use CarPlay and Android Auto instead of the legacy "Navi" as before. Among them, I think this DMH-SZ700 is one of the best at the moment.