ALPINE all day long for me. By far the best quality product on the market.
Never a huge fan of kenwood.
I run a car audio specialist shop so I have had every model going in my. Ads over the years lol.
Depends what features you are after to which model you go for. Sat nav yes or no. Dvd screen? Dab? Etc etc
To Add my 2 pence,
Im going for a chinese Double Din variant off Ebay which will have all the knobs bells and whsitles.
GPS, Rear View Cam, MP3, DVD, 4g/3g the lot. it also runs android OS.
Ive got quite a bit of experince with 'cheaper' chinese sh*t so iwill be happy with a non branded equivalent.
I don't like the idea of sat nav so low , dash or above FTW .
I agree with this - and I have my (android) phone in a bracket on the driver side vent so that kind of sorts my maps issue.
I have a standard double din concert head unit and the main things I would like to add would be bluetooth, DAB and something with better power output as I have a non-bose system, whilst maintaining thesteering wheel controls. I'd also like it to look a bit more modern so like an LCD screen rather than the without. Obviously some of the more recent things like android auto speaking out texts etc would be snazzy but not essential. What headunits would fit the bill for me?
I agree with this - and I have my (android) phone in a bracket on the driver side vent so that kind of sorts my maps issue.
I have a standard double din concert head unit and the main things I would like to add would be bluetooth, DAB and something with better power output as I have a non-bose system, whilst maintaining thesteering wheel controls. I'd also like it to look a bit more modern so like an LCD screen rather than the without. Obviously some of the more recent things like android auto speaking out texts etc would be snazzy but not essential. What headunits would fit the bill for me?
I'm looking to install a Nu3001 Android head unit. They are taking off, have a big xda developers followin with custom Android roms Etc. Can use spotify, google maps, etc. They are about £250 delivered by DHL on Ali express inc customs tax.
Not sure about how to get it working with existing speakers, sub etc, think there is a way. Anyone know? Otherwise going to install aftermarket setup.
I too dont have Bose speakers. The only way for better sound is to get Bose ones. (or indeed someother brand that will fit your speaker holes)
I've heard just getting a HU with a better channel output massively helps. Otherwise you can get a separate amp for the fronts. You can retrofit BOSE, but I'm not convinced that its really worth it.
Never a huge fan of kenwood.
I run a car audio specialist shop so I have had every model going in my. Ads over the years lol.
Depends what features you are after to which model you go for. Sat nav yes or no. Dvd screen? Dab? Etc etc
Oh I will look into this as Ive never heard of it. Perhaps someone can clarify?
Agreed, its an expensive retrofit unless you find some 2nd hand ones on Ebay laying about.
We'll I have a full boss system in mine. I would like something that I can retain the steering wheel functions, Bluetooth connectivity would be great, sat nav would be a bonus but not essential but would probably like ano lcd screen anyway.
Anyone any suggestions? I use an android phone so that android HU sounds quite interesting
The Audio Specilist who fitted my Headunit has the opinion that the BOSE is not as good as aftermarket for sound
It would be better to say what your budget is tbh and then people can get a better picture of what you want. Retrofit is not cheap neither is a branded unit like Pioneer or Kenwood(both of which have an adapter for Bose).
Anyone any suggestions? I use an android phone so that android HU sounds quite interesting
Can't find a model number on the box or booklet but doesn't have dab has bt NAV dvd USB came with all wires and can bus box I'll take a pic when I'm out in the car so you can see what it looks likeReally? Any model recommendations for the spec I was hoping to get? Bluetooth, BT streaming, nav, MFSW controls and DAB. Also, are other cables/connectors needed for the install? Just have a tight budget, the kind of budget you tell your missus is £100 tops ...when its clearly not.
I had a single din so I had to do the full conversion to double. I didn't need a fascia cover just slotted in fineBe great if you did. There are just so many to choose from. Is it the OEM look one? Didn't need a fascia cover I mean?
Don't forget to add £4.99 to have it gift wrapped lolwhat about this Alpine unit...
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-alpine-x800d-u_p-32447.htm
A snip at £1750 reduced to £1289