Recommend good stereo headunit

[shougie]

a bit old but one of the best head units i ever buy....Alpine CDA-117

indeed one of the best. But they're discontinued tho.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

cheapest pioneer usb unit is around $430....in case you looking for something cheap and decent

where? at that price it might be time to change out the 1300mp in the ole lady car....

FS pioneer 1300mp.....many many sundar popo and mohammed rafi under its belt!

mobile authority in the classifieds

If I was lost in the desert and he was selling water I'd drink my own piss.

he probably wouldn't have the water in stock anyway....

all dat with he

oh well now I know

[Galvatron]

any more suggestions

[16 cycles]

one with waze on it already

http://www.cnet.com/news/six-aftermarke ... s-roundup/

[buckredan]

have a alpine IVE W530 dvd double din fs 10/10 no scraches whatso ever come with by pass module
$1500.00 it interested

[Mark!]

if you use an Apple or Android smartphone:

Pioneer AppRadio 3
http://www.amazon.com/PIONEER-AppRadio- ... B00D6ZETV2

Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AppRadio- ... 00OBSKRGY/

http://www.appradioknows.com/

I have an AppRadio 3 over a year now and it is incredbile:
• Capacitive Touch multi-touch screen (pinch to zoom etc)
• Full Navigation, comes with GPS built-in
• Runs WAZE on the deck
• Works with SIRI (has SIRI Eyes Free) and Google voice commands ("Call Jill" or "Read my messages" or "remind me to buy bread") without touching your phone. Have your text messages read to you and reply to the text message by speaking the reply to the car radio.
• built in bluetooth
• AppRadio Live brings calendars, reminders, notifications straight to your car radio screen.
• Considerably cheaper than flagship navigation head units that cannot even compete with Waze in T&T

Duane, does iTunes radio work on this unit?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

if you use an Apple or Android smartphone:

Pioneer AppRadio 3
http://www.amazon.com/PIONEER-AppRadio- ... B00D6ZETV2

Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AppRadio- ... 00OBSKRGY/

http://www.appradioknows.com/

I have an AppRadio 3 over a year now and it is incredbile:
• Capacitive Touch multi-touch screen (pinch to zoom etc)
• Full Navigation, comes with GPS built-in
• Runs WAZE on the deck
• Works with SIRI (has SIRI Eyes Free) and Google voice commands ("Call Jill" or "Read my messages" or "remind me to buy bread") without touching your phone. Have your text messages read to you and reply to the text message by speaking the reply to the car radio.
• built in bluetooth
• AppRadio Live brings calendars, reminders, notifications straight to your car radio screen.
• Considerably cheaper than flagship navigation head units that cannot even compete with Waze in T&T

Duane, does iTunes radio work on this unit?

yes, very well too.

[pioneer]

http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/27/alpine-ca ... y-ilx-007/




Alpine iLX-007 In-Dash Receiver with Apple CarPlay

Audio/video receiver with 7-inch capacitive touch screen
For use with Apple CarPlay to provide a seamless iPhone experience in-vehicle
7-inch WVGA touch screen
Voice-activated controls through Siri
Three 2V preouts included
One aux input
Alpine’s MediaXpander™ technology for improved playback of compressed media
Input for a rear view camera system
Audio, driving directions and phone calls are played through the vehicle’s speakers
Uses Lightning connector
Compatible with iPhone 5 or later including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the latest version of iOs
Compatible with the Alpine TuneIt® App (version 2.0) for customized sound tuning

[heavyweight280]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WV ... uctDetails

Doesnt play DVD or anything, but does have blue tooth streaming for smart phones. I likes

[nervewrecker]

There is a p1 for sale in tuner right now.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/27/alpine-carplay-display-ilx-007/

Alpine iLX-007 In-Dash Receiver with Apple CarPlay

Audio/video receiver with 7-inch capacitive touch screen
For use with Apple CarPlay to provide a seamless iPhone experience in-vehicle
7-inch WVGA touch screen
Voice-activated controls through Siri
Three 2V preouts included
One aux input
Alpine’s MediaXpander™ technology for improved playback of compressed media
Input for a rear view camera system
Audio, driving directions and phone calls are played through the vehicle’s speakers
Uses Lightning connector
Compatible with iPhone 5 or later including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the latest version of iOs
Compatible with the Alpine TuneIt® App (version 2.0) for customized sound tuning

the Alpine is US$180 more than the Pioneer AppRadio 3.

Does CarPlay support Waze yet?

The AppRadio 4 also has CarPlay
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SPHDA120- ... 00O8B7CFS/
and is still cheaper than the Alpine.

AppRadio 3 and 4 also works well with Android and iOS. CarPlay is for iOS only.
Siri and "OK Google" work with AppRadio 3 and 4.

CarPlay is awesome though
https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

If I didn't have the AppRadio 3 I'd buy the 4 except that I don't think Waze is working on CarPlay as yet.

[pioneer]

Alpine has a better build quality than pioneer, it's also like buying a BMW over a tiida.

[nervewrecker]

I bought an alpine and get stop in a road block for talking on my cordless telephone. It was the remote in my hand.

[pioneer]

Massy gone an put ah pio in de navara...one morning I stick de remote in de ATM oui.

Pain.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Alpine has a better build quality than pioneer, it's also like buying a BMW over a tiida.

except this is the GT-R of Pioneer decks

UDFR with your 318i

[cinco]

Alpine has a better build quality than pioneer, it's also like buying a BMW over a tiida.

except this is the GT-R of Pioneer decks

UDFR with your 318i

Comparing a gtr to a 7series. Easier to live daily with the 7

[nervewrecker]

How you go post the GT-R and not the Ferrari Duane?

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... /DEX-P99RS

[FullStop]

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yhe6dpChRi ... -N1BT.html

[Mark!]

I'm also in the market for a head unit.

After doing some research I have a little dilemma.
Here are some of the pros and cons that have concerned me.

I was interested in the Appradio 3 but there are some things that bother me.



Cons
• I have read some people experience problems in connecting iPhone to the unit itself.
• You also need to purchase extra cables for the connection (beyond Bluetooth connectivity).
• A lot of Apps including waze are not yet(not sure if will ever be) supported for iOS 8.
• There is no AUX input (jus in case iPhone connectivity is shot to hell).


Pros
• If every thing works as it supposed to, it has amazing features.
• It is one of the best looking head units i have ever seen(in the price range at least).
• Great price.


So I considered something in the similar price range with the features I wanted.
The Pioneer AVH-X4600BT





Pros
• USB
• AUX
• CD/DVD
• AppRadio Ready


Cons
• Ugly
• Ugly/cheap looking interface.
• AppRadio ability does not work as smooth (accoring to numerous reviews)
• Additional cords need for connection as well



Yes, I know my concerns for not wanting the AVH-X4600BT are mostly, if not only cosmetic but that is a big deal or me.

So can anyone reccommend HU in the price range $300-400 US. With the looks of the AppRadio 3 but with at least an AUX input. Any brand would do.

[pete]

I installed an x2600 today. First radio that was able to read my moto g via usb. Bluetooth audio worked easily. Didn't try a call yet and I didn't get apps to work but I'll try with an iPhone tomorrow.

Was only 230 us.

[Slartibartfast]

Alpine HD149BT

... Ironic...

[skylinechild]

Alpine has a better build quality than pioneer, it's also like buying a BMW over a tiida.

except this is the GT-R of Pioneer decks

UDFR with your 318i

thats cold

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I'm also in the market for a head unit.

After doing some research I have a little dilemma.
Here are some of the pros and cons that have concerned me.

I was interested in the Appradio 3 but there are some things that bother me.



Cons
• I have read some people experience problems in connecting iPhone to the unit itself.
• You also need to purchase extra cables for the connection (beyond Bluetooth connectivity).
• A lot of Apps including waze are not yet(not sure if will ever be) supported for iOS 8.
• There is no AUX input (jus in case iPhone connectivity is shot to hell).

no problems connecting the appradio 3 to the iphone. Yes you need a cable since the head unit gets a HD signal from the phone for video output. Complaining about that is like complaining that a PS4 needs a HDMI cable as a Con.

To get all the functionality you need a Apple HDMI adapter, HDMI cable and an iPhone cable - the only thing you shouldnt already have is the adapter.

There are a bit of apps available, however with the HDMI cable anything that is on your phone can show on the headunit screen: Netflix, Web Browser, anything. You can use the iPhone cable as an iPod cable - there is a USB input at the back.

[Mark!]

Well thats kind of a relief to hear cuz i was really keen on this unit, but online reviews had me a bit iffy.So once the installer knows what he is doing there should be no problems.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Well thats kind of a relief to hear cuz i was really keen on this unit, but online reviews had me a bit iffy.So once the installer knows what he is doing there should be no problems.

well it doesn't really have much to do with the installer. The phone can connect to the headunit with an HDMI cable, so it is no more confusing than connecting it via a headphones cable to the AUX. Just get an HDMI cable, plug it into the deck and plug it into the phone. Since a phone does not have a full size HDMI port you will need an adapter that goes on the phone (either miniport or lightning depending on the phone), it's not rocket science. Americans writing reviews think that everything should come in the box when you buy the headunit, I'm sure some of them complain that they didn't get a phone in the box with the headunit too!

[Mark!]

Yeah I realized how simple it is when you explained it the first time. But the kinda of crazy things I came across with those 'reviewers' it is just ridiculous.

[Slartibartfast]

Do all of those head units work good with android as well? Specifically the S4?

[crazybalhead]

The PRS 80 is a lovely machine for SQ. very very nice processing and quality.

BUT, it is ugly, AND it is "plasticky".

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Do all of those head units work good with android as well? Specifically the S4?

I used my Nexus 4 with no problems. I needed a MHL adapter to be able to plug the HDMI cable into the phone though. Pioneer has a cable kit. Samsung has their own proprietary MHL adapter that you will have to buy separately (yayy Samsung for being difficult).

See compatible Android phones here
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... H-DA210%29

All iPhone 4S and up are compatible.

[pete]

Hmm.. Seems with the avh you need to buy lightning to VGA and a VGA to RGB.. like this.

http://www.amazon.com/AVH-X2600BT-AVHX3 ... s=cd-iv203

No HDMI cable on the AVH..