Head Unit Recommendations

[PNWDan]

just picked up the Pioneer DEH-P9400BH:

You'll love it.

[IAmGary]

There's a part number for everything.

61 31 1 380 557

9/1986 and later.

Thanks! It's possible this is what's in my car, but the lights are burned out. Thanks for the off-topic help.

[agent]

The vast majority of Alpine units do not have variable colors for buttons/back lighting or display. The ones in my price range all got crossed off the consideration list quickly for that reason.

[kinvodA]

if you are going away from CDs (like the rest of the world) i recommend the Apline IDA-x305s or the 305bt (bluetooth version)

they are digital media players and do not have cd players

they display album artwork and you control your ipod allowing you to shuffle and browse all your ipod music insanely fast and in an organized fashon, almost like you would on your device.

works great with i4s as well

I had the 305 and the color was a little off, that's why i got rid of it, never tried the 305s or looked into their color abilities. Although I love the JVC KDX80BT, I have not tried to navigate my iphone with it yet, just used bluetooth, so i can't speak to its "surfing abilities".

[jrobie79]

just picked up the Pioneer DEH-P9400BH:

[B-well]

if you are going away from CDs (like the rest of the world) i recommend the Apline IDA-x305s or the 305bt (bluetooth version)

they are digital media players and do not have cd players

they display album artwork and you control your ipod allowing you to shuffle and browse all your ipod music insanely fast and in an organized fashon, almost like you would on your device.

works great with i4s as well

[ProjectCab]

How is that location working out for you? I still need to mount my mic and am contemplating putting it behind the steering wheel

I was worried about mounting it in the dash, but after I took the mic apart i noticed those slits in the side dont actually capture any sound. Looks and sounds great. Haven't had any complaints from anyone even at cruising speed and I'm in a convertible. Here is another pic of the tab.

[kinvodA]

Kenwood 952 BT. Working out so far. Good UI. Too much poke though.
Just installed the BT mic in the dead button above the HU.
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How is that location working out for you? I still need to mount my mic and am contemplating putting it behind the steering wheel

[agent]

is there a part number on the switch?

There's a part number for everything.

61 31 1 380 557

9/1986 and later.

[5Toes]

Not sure

[IAmGary]

Mine don't do that - is there a part number on the switch?

[5Toes]

LOL.. they are lighted from behind when they are turned on

[IAmGary]

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I have to ask - where did you get those colored HVAC buttons? I've never seen those before but would sure love to some up!

[R3Z3N]

*sigh* Gave up and ordered a Kenwood X996.

I got that the day it was released. Awesome IMO, probably the best single din out there currently. Check that the firmware is updated.
I too was bummed that the Parrot Asteroid has so many bugs. That and it only has 2 pre-outs....

For best readability, I changed it to read like an e-ink display such as the Amazon Kindle. Display N/P set to Posi1, display colors set to R:9 G:9 B:9 and the buttons to 24. Its readable always, direct sunlight or not. Contrast set to 4. Ill upload a pic tomorrow as at night its too bright for the camera I have, but not distracting at night to me while driving.

[rturbo 930]

I bought the JVC XD-80BT for $165 after seeing BlueAppleSoda's thread. Bluetooth,2 Additional usbs, 2 aux, perfect color match options, 3 4.8V preouts. I haven't installed it yet, but it seems like its the deck I've been waiting for.

You mean the KD-X80BT? Saw the same thread, and bought the same HU the same night, haha. Should be here mon/tues. Can't wait. Hoping it's good.