Help with new stereo head unit

aww1970 · 11-01-2009, 08:24 AM

I have been to a couple of car audio shops with little progress, here is what I am looking for in a new stereo;

GPS
Serius radio
Bluetooth
iphone-ipod compatable
Something that will play DVD's
Ability to use existing steering wheel controls for volume and station search, etc..

Looking for something under $1k in price as well.

Thanks in advance.

jester156 · 11-03-2009, 07:24 AM

for Sirius you are still going to need the receiver link from TSS-RADIO.com, I am now aware of any HU out there that has the build in receiver.

have you searched onlinecarstereo.com or crutchfield with your options? I looked a while back for a 2din with nav and did see a few did come with the steering wheel controls, sirius, nav and ipod input. I don't have any specific models but there are a few under 1k which should fit your needs

hendooman · 11-03-2009, 07:31 AM

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+-+AVN62D.html

This thing is a steal at 599, and has all the functions you are looking for. YOu can also utilize the factory steering whhel controls with no added parts.

sooner07 · 11-03-2009, 11:19 AM

Crutchfield will be your friend for looking for the right HU with the feature you want. Price wise, they can be beat by sonicelectronix or a host of other places. But, total quality of service during and after the sale, including freebies for the install, crutchfield is hard to beat.

In that price range, you might be able to get a Kenwood reviever (the best GPS, IMO) or a nice Pioneer or Eclipse. The Eclipse deck posted about is a pretty awesome deal. I'd still lean towards a Kenwood deck if good GPS and overall user friendliness is a concern for you.

rutherk1 · 11-03-2009, 11:29 AM

I just put in the Eclipse 726e, about a grand. You get all that.

sirsaechao · 11-03-2009, 11:46 AM

Eclipse AVN726e is awesome. I have one.

ItalynStylion · 11-03-2009, 12:01 PM

I'm going with an AVIC-X910BT myself. It's a Pioneer unit that includes all those features. It's a fantastic unit and is very usable. The GPS looks great too.

Its_Taco_Time · 11-03-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hendooman

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+-+AVN62D.html

This thing is a steal at 599, and has all the functions you are looking for. YOu can also utilize the factory steering whhel controls with no added parts.

6620 Does not have bluetooth or ipod capability, they are both add-ons.

hendooman · 11-05-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Its_Taco_Time

6620 Does not have bluetooth or ipod capability, they are both add-ons.

details, details...he wanted to spend a grand. Add them on and he is still under a grand.

Its_Taco_Time · 11-05-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hendooman

details, details...he wanted to spend a grand. Add them on and he is still under a grand.

So instead of buying a 2 year old head unit and adding everything on, why not just buy the AVN726e, with everything built in (brand new and better technology) for the same price?

BlackRig · 11-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its_Taco_Time

So instead of buying a 2 year old head unit and adding everything on, why not just buy the AVN726e, with everything built in (brand new and better technology) for the same price?

Hey I'm also looking for a new HU and have the exact stipulations as the OP.

Does the AVN726e have an aux-in on the rear? On crutchfield it lists it as an a/v input. Can it be used for just audio for other ipod or external sirius?

Its_Taco_Time · 11-05-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackRig

Hey I'm also looking for a new HU and have the exact stipulations as the OP.

Does the AVN726e have an aux-in on the rear? On crutchfield it lists it as an a/v input. Can it be used for just audio for other ipod or external sirius?

What are you using the Aux in for?

BlackRig · 11-08-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Its_Taco_Time

What are you using the Aux in for?

I would use the aux in for my external Sirius radio. I want to leave the Sirius separate so I can switch it between vehicles. I may just need to buy the Sirius adapter I guess.

Cars0n` · 11-08-2009, 09:13 AM

another good thing to look for is a removable face plate. not sure if those have it but if they do it would be nice. mine doesnt and i wish it did for when my truck if parked in sketchy places where there could be thieves lurking around.

cmack48 · 11-08-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cars0n`

another good thing to look for is a removable face plate. not sure if those have it but if they do it would be nice. mine doesnt and i wish it did for when my truck if parked in sketchy places where there could be thieves lurking around.

Mine is removable. I always have it out when I'm parked unless I'm making a quick delivery for work. Cause I work in a very wealthy area and the delivery only takes a few seconds. Sometimes if I'm at a friends house, then I'll leave it in. But almost always it's out. I have the viper alarm so it adds peace of mind.

11-01-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
aww1970 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #8979 Gender: Male Posts: 184 2009 Tacoma TRD Long Box 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4L Phantom Canopy, OEM running boards, 5100's set @ .85" w/Eibach springs (approx 2.5" lift) w/1.5" AAL in the rear.	Help with new stereo head unit I have been to a couple of car audio shops with little progress, here is what I am looking for in a new stereo; GPS Serius radio Bluetooth iphone-ipod compatable Something that will play DVD's Ability to use existing steering wheel controls for volume and station search, etc.. Looking for something under $1k in price as well. Thanks in advance.

11-03-2009, 07:24 AM	#2
jester156 Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24005 Location: Rhode Island Gender: Male Posts: 39 08 V6 4x4 DC TRD, 6spd 2008 Double Cab Manual V6 K&N CAI, Sirius, Rear TSB, Front 5100 with Eibach coils	for Sirius you are still going to need the receiver link from TSS-RADIO.com, I am now aware of any HU out there that has the build in receiver. have you searched onlinecarstereo.com or crutchfield with your options? I looked a while back for a 2din with nav and did see a few did come with the steering wheel controls, sirius, nav and ipod input. I don't have any specific models but there are a few under 1k which should fit your needs __________________

11-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
sooner07 1/2 man 1/2 amazing Joined: Feb 2008, #4783 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 1,202 Debadged 2008 Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 Working on the stereo, painted the front skid plate black to match the truck, debadged Looking into a supercharger and new exhaust.	Crutchfield will be your friend for looking for the right HU with the feature you want. Price wise, they can be beat by sonicelectronix or a host of other places. But, total quality of service during and after the sale, including freebies for the install, crutchfield is hard to beat. In that price range, you might be able to get a Kenwood reviever (the best GPS, IMO) or a nice Pioneer or Eclipse. The Eclipse deck posted about is a pretty awesome deal. I'd still lean towards a Kenwood deck if good GPS and overall user friendliness is a concern for you. __________________ There are only 10 types of people in this world... those that understand binary and those who don't.

11-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
sirsaechao Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17772 Location: Nor Cal Gender: Male Posts: 227 02 Tacoma SR5 TRD 3.4L 4X4 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Sway-A-Way 2.0" fully adjustable coilovers (front), Bilstein 5125 HD rear shocks, Energy Suspension polyurethane steering rack bushings, 16" x 8" Pro Comp 6059's, LT 265/75R16 Wildcat A/T tires, AEM Brute Force Dry Filter intake, Flowmaster 40 series muffler and stainless steel tip, Eclipse AVN726E DVD/Navigation/Bluetooth/USB, Custom mounted USB port, JL Audio 12W7 subwoofer, Custom slot ported JL Audio spec subwoofer box, JL Audio 1000/1 Slash series amp, JL Audio 300/4 Slash series amp, (2) JL Audio XR650-CSi component speakers (front & rear), Custom mounted AudioControl EPIC Four.1 equalizer, Eclipse Sirius tuner, Custom mounted 3rd brake light Sirius antenna, Optima red top 800 CA/1000 CCA battery, Scosche 1.0 farad capacitor custom mounted, Line-X spray in bedliner, Dynamat sound deadening, Red & clear tail lights, Clear corners & bumper lenses, Noyka bulbs, Debadged emblems, 5% limo tint all around & 50% tint front driver & passenger, Beltronics Vector 95 radar detector, Cliffor	Eclipse AVN726e is awesome. I have one. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2907752

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11-03-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
hendooman Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #14421 Location: KANSAS USA Gender: Male Posts: 605 09 Tacoma TRD DC, 4X4, TRD OFF ROAD 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 billies at 1.75, tsb, lots of raam audio on all four doors, infiniti front components, jl audio rear doors, 4 extra drings, 100% de-badged.	http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+-+AVN62D.html This thing is a steal at 599, and has all the functions you are looking for. YOu can also utilize the factory steering whhel controls with no added parts.

11-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#5
rutherk1 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 666 09 Silver TRD 4door	I just put in the Eclipse 726e, about a grand. You get all that.

11-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#7
ItalynStylion Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18467 Location: DFW, Tx. Gender: Male Posts: 317 09 Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE	I'm going with an AVIC-X910BT myself. It's a Pioneer unit that includes all those features. It's a fantastic unit and is very usable. The GPS looks great too.

11-08-2009, 09:13 AM	#14
Cars0n` Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9091 Location: Western Newfoundland, Canadia Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 125 07 2wd access cab. 2007 Access Cab Automatic 2.7L 4Cyl Kenwood DDX-512 Deck, Boston Acoustics G5 Sub in Ported Bassworx Box, Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X10D Amp, Sirius Satellite Radio, Magellan GPS, LED's in air vents, Black Lights in Back Seats PIAA SUPER PLASMA GT-X Headlight Bulbs, Fog Lights (my truck didnt have them stock), Pioneer Speakers 6x9's(front) 6.5's(rear) AFE Cold Air Intake	another good thing to look for is a removable face plate. not sure if those have it but if they do it would be nice. mine doesnt and i wish it did for when my truck if parked in sketchy places where there could be thieves lurking around.

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