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Which Head Unit? (touch screens)

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by mudthedoor, Apr 23, 2011.

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Which HU would you sugest

Poll closed May 23, 2011.

  1. The Sony

    7 vote(s)
    8.9%

  2. The Pioneer

    54 vote(s)
    68.4%

  3. Other Bluetooth enabled double din

    18 vote(s)
    22.8%
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  1. Apr 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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    DCtodave714

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    could you post a vid of that ? looks dope! i wanna see it in action!
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    That looks good. my question is does the poineer support bt music streaming cause that is the only reason i really like the sony?
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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    im gonna tell you sonys are junk and pioneers inferface is horrible. I install these things all day, take my advise and look into alpine
     
    hookedontronics, Apr 26, 2011
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  4. Apr 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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    I must agree....Sonys are crap and pioneers are not very user friendly. I would either choose alpine or kenwood. Which ever one you do choose dont go based on looks. That never really pans out to well with a HU. Checkout prices on sonicelectronix.com as well. Ive bought a couple HUs from them and have had no problems. Plus they have lower prices. Don't forget the SWC interface. It's a must now that i actually have it installed.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM
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    My last touchscreen unit was pioneer and I had sooo many problems w/ it. Granted, that was a few years ago, but still.
     
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  6. Apr 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM
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    I had someone show me the 2011 model JVC double din. I doesn't come with Navigation so it's a little cheaper ($600's) but can hook up to an iPhone and use the iPhone's navigation. When I take the plunge this is what i'm going with.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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  8. Apr 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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    based on their past quality... i would not even consider sony...

    pioneer, alpine, and then maybe kenwood. kenwood used to be the best by far, but that was many years ago.
     
    woodygg, Apr 27, 2011
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  9. Apr 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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    love my 3200bt. but i have no interest in any sort of streaming as i'm building a nice system and the sq of streaming is poor.
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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  11. Apr 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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  12. Apr 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    Ok for the people that thanks the p4300 is not a good HU then whats better ?? For the price ...
     
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  13. Apr 28, 2011 at 6:32 AM
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    Hey Op onlinecarstero have the p4300 $389 pm me I have a Coupone thy will save u even more
     
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  14. Apr 28, 2011 at 5:49 PM
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    i have the p4300 i like easy to use, its fast i use my ipod alot and i never have trouble finding what i want to hear. A+
     
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  15. May 3, 2011 at 5:10 AM
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    I ended up buying the sony even though most people suggested the pioneer. I reallly hope that i don't regret my decision, but i think i should be fine and the unit will do everything it should. The pioneer does not do bluetooth music streaming and thats what i wanted.
     
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  16. May 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM
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    I love my kenwood. I would go with the Pioneer over the sony
     
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  17. May 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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    and i've had no problems with mine (new one), nor is the interface bad. i'd never touch a sony, that's for sure. but that's me.
     
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  18. May 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    I had a Clarion NZ500 from Crutchfield. I thought it was a great H.U., but after about 3 months, the LED Display went out on the top of the slide out Screen, so when it was folded in for Stealth Mode, couldnt see anything. Crutchfield told me to send it back for a full credit since they dont make it carry that anymore. I am going to shell out some more clams and upgrade to better unit.

    I am probably going to with the SONY XNV-660BT over everyone else for a couple of reasons.

    -mostly because GPS is powered by TOM TOM, which means I can update the maps <first year 4 updates for Free; then have to pay, but reasonable> the other did not offer this in the budget range
    -The comparable Pioneer and Alpines in that $ range either had a lower RMS output/plus lower preamp voltage, or if it was equal to the sony in that regards, again didnt have the map update ability at all, and didnt have the RDS feed feature (radio text)


    So your not alone on plunging into the Sony waters....as long as the HU's dont try and connect to the PSN network with our Credit Cards, we may make it out alive :cheers:

    I would also recommend checking price on Crutchfield, because they include free shiping, kits, and have a sweet warranty :thumbsup:
     
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  19. May 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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    can any show me how to hookup the wire so the dvd player can play. the one that has to be hooked up to the parking brake. Also can you post how to bypass it. thanks
     
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  20. May 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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