Headunit recommendations
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Headunit recommendations
Gentlemen,
Im wanting to buy a headunit. Touch screen with built in GPS, something i can connect with my Iphone, possibly watch some movies on via the phone or DVD. I have no clue about new stereos and would appreciate some recommendations. Im not planning on doing any upgrades elsewhere. I know ill need the Metra kit and additional equipment to retain steering wheel controls. Anything under $600 would be great.
thanks in advance
Im wanting to buy a headunit. Touch screen with built in GPS, something i can connect with my Iphone, possibly watch some movies on via the phone or DVD. I have no clue about new stereos and would appreciate some recommendations. Im not planning on doing any upgrades elsewhere. I know ill need the Metra kit and additional equipment to retain steering wheel controls. Anything under $600 would be great.
thanks in advance
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This is my suggestion.
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
Amazon.com: Pioneer AVIC-X940BT In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with 6.1" WVGA Touchscreen and Built-In Bluetooth: Car Electronics
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
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This is my suggestion. Amazon.com: Pioneer AVIC-X940BT In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with 6.1" WVGA Touchscreen and Built-In Bluetooth: Car Electronics
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
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This is my suggestion. Amazon.com: Pioneer AVIC-X940BT In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with 6.1" WVGA Touchscreen and Built-In Bluetooth: Car Electronics
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
I have the 930bt(the older version), and I love it.
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The Pioneer is about all you're going to find under $600.
I used to be a big proponent of the Pioneer. But since they moved to a Windows based software (everything after the D3), they've been a little flaky. They're slower than isht on start-up and laggy all around. I've also had two come into my shop with freezing/start-up problems which required me to do a complete wipe and OS reload to correct (thank you avic411). Close friend of mine has the F90BT and he's had to reload his 3-4 times since his ownership. Pioneer has always made, and still does make, a solid single-din headunit. But I haven't been a fan of their newer high-end stuff. I like Alpine, but I've installed several IVE-W535HD's and they're not super responsive either. If I was in the market to buy one now, I really think I'd have to play with a few before making a decision. Haven't really messed with the Kenwood's much. I'd like to see how they do...
In all honesty, I think I'd just buy the DVD indash without the navi. My cell phone is quicker on the draw, more up to date and gives real-time traffic updates. Without the navi, you spend half as much and get a snappier headunit. Try them out in store and see for yourself.
I used to be a big proponent of the Pioneer. But since they moved to a Windows based software (everything after the D3), they've been a little flaky. They're slower than isht on start-up and laggy all around. I've also had two come into my shop with freezing/start-up problems which required me to do a complete wipe and OS reload to correct (thank you avic411). Close friend of mine has the F90BT and he's had to reload his 3-4 times since his ownership. Pioneer has always made, and still does make, a solid single-din headunit. But I haven't been a fan of their newer high-end stuff. I like Alpine, but I've installed several IVE-W535HD's and they're not super responsive either. If I was in the market to buy one now, I really think I'd have to play with a few before making a decision. Haven't really messed with the Kenwood's much. I'd like to see how they do...
In all honesty, I think I'd just buy the DVD indash without the navi. My cell phone is quicker on the draw, more up to date and gives real-time traffic updates. Without the navi, you spend half as much and get a snappier headunit. Try them out in store and see for yourself.
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