Best Double Din For the $$$

Breakout · August 26th, 2009, 06:15 PM

So my stock head unit on my 350z is looking a little used, abused, and un-loved. I'm looking at aftermarket stereos, specifically double dins because my stock head unit takes up that much space. I'd have to say I'm very disappointed in the double din's that don't do dvd/navi (aka the affordable ones). Very "blah" and cheesy looking. I didn't want to have to spend $500-$800 on a navi head unit, but it looks like I'm going to have to go that route if I want a decent replacement for my stock radio. FYI I have the non-bose stock head unit.

Here's what's most important to me:

-iPod Connectivity

-HD Radio

-Serius/XM (ya never know what the future holds)

What do you guys think?

StangGTR07 · August 26th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Personally, I'd look at the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD or AVH-P3100DVD. Love my AVH-P4000DVD, even tho it is considerably more plain (in screen layout) than the above newer models.

Breakout · August 26th, 2009, 07:15 PM

That's more of what I'm looking for. I see places selling it for $330. Not sure if I'd trust em. Looks like I'd have to get the satellite radio and HD tuner for it if I got that one.

wraitherx · August 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Pioneer all the way

Breakout · August 26th, 2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherlx

Pioneer all the way

That I did know LOL

Squints · August 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM

yeah, you can't go wrong with pioneer. kenwood used to make some decent stuff as far as navi/dvd and all that jazz. but i've been out of the business for a few years. so i don't really know what they have. and, as i'm sure you've heard, you're going to get what you pay for. especially with mobile audio/video components.

Breakout · August 26th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

yeah, you can't go wrong with pioneer. kenwood used to make some decent stuff as far as navi/dvd and all that jazz. but i've been out of the business for a few years. so i don't really know what they have. and, as i'm sure you've heard, you're going to get what you pay for. especially with mobile audio/video components.

yeah....same thing with all electronics. Guess I'm gonna have to dig deeper then originally planned. I will keep you guys posted and do a review.

Lefty · August 26th, 2009, 11:32 PM

Pioneer

FX4DTUF · August 26th, 2009, 11:37 PM

kenwoods are good too ive had 3 of there touch screens and i still have my first one i bought 5 yrs ago and it still works like brand new.

wraitherx · August 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM

yeah kenwoods are a great brand too especially since they started using garmin for their maps and GPS software. AZsonicSnake has one if you want to ask him how he likes it

FX4DTUF · August 26th, 2009, 11:45 PM

yeah i like mine it works awsome the gps still works great and it has a ipod hook up, i love it

Lefty · August 26th, 2009, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherlx

yeah kenwoods are a great brand too especially since they started using garmin for their maps and GPS software. AZsonicSnake has one if you want to ask him how he likes it

That's what freakin' Pioneer needs to do.

wraitherx · August 26th, 2009, 11:53 PM

yeah they have come a long way, still not up to what they used to be back then as far as EQ's and such but they are still up there. They also bought out JVC so now JVC products are just kenwoods with the JVC name and thats it

wraitherx · August 26th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

That's what freakin' Pioneer needs to do.

Yeah, as to why they dont I dont know. Garmin is by far one of the best GPS systems out there. They are above all the rest.

Lefty · August 26th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by wraitherlx

Yeah, as to why they dont I dont know. Garmin is by far one of the best GPS systems out there. They are above all the rest.

Yep. Spot on.

August 26th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	Best Double Din For the $$$ So my stock head unit on my 350z is looking a little used, abused, and un-loved. I'm looking at aftermarket stereos, specifically double dins because my stock head unit takes up that much space. I'd have to say I'm very disappointed in the double din's that don't do dvd/navi (aka the affordable ones). Very "blah" and cheesy looking. I didn't want to have to spend $500-$800 on a navi head unit, but it looks like I'm going to have to go that route if I want a decent replacement for my stock radio. FYI I have the non-bose stock head unit. Here's what's most important to me: -iPod Connectivity -HD Radio -Serius/XM (ya never know what the future holds) What do you guys think?

August 26th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#2
StangGTR07 What's this Photoshop? 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,248 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally, I'd look at the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD or AVH-P3100DVD. Love my AVH-P4000DVD, even tho it is considerably more plain (in screen layout) than the above newer models. __________________

August 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#4
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	Pioneer all the way __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

August 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#6
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, you can't go wrong with pioneer. kenwood used to make some decent stuff as far as navi/dvd and all that jazz. but i've been out of the business for a few years. so i don't really know what they have. and, as i'm sure you've heard, you're going to get what you pay for. especially with mobile audio/video components. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

August 26th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#8
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Pioneer __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

August 26th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#3
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's more of what I'm looking for. I see places selling it for $330. Not sure if I'd trust em. Looks like I'd have to get the satellite radio and HD tuner for it if I got that one.

August 26th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#9
FX4DTUF MM's Ford Truck Guy 99 ranger,2010 ranger does nice burnouts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	kenwoods are good too ive had 3 of there touch screens and i still have my first one i bought 5 yrs ago and it still works like brand new. __________________ 1999 xlt 2.5 ranger lowered 5/6 on 17in bullits 2010 4.0 xlt ranger lowered 4/5 on 18in dd bullits

August 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM	#10
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	yeah kenwoods are a great brand too especially since they started using garmin for their maps and GPS software. AZsonicSnake has one if you want to ask him how he likes it __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

August 26th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#11
FX4DTUF MM's Ford Truck Guy 99 ranger,2010 ranger does nice burnouts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i like mine it works awsome the gps still works great and it has a ipod hook up, i love it __________________ 1999 xlt 2.5 ranger lowered 5/6 on 17in bullits 2010 4.0 xlt ranger lowered 4/5 on 18in dd bullits

August 26th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#13
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	yeah they have come a long way, still not up to what they used to be back then as far as EQ's and such but they are still up there. They also bought out JVC so now JVC products are just kenwoods with the JVC name and thats it __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

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