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#362439 - 30/08/2014 18:19 Double DIN head unit recommendations
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
I have a double DIN slot in my new car. I want to change the stock head unit and replace with something good. What would you guys recommend, high-end?

I am looking at Alpine (because of the 8" display) and at Pioneer (because of its Carplay mode, which *could* be maybe interesting.

But, I'd welcome any recommendation the Empeg community may have. smile
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#362440 - 31/08/2014 00:24 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
K447
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Registered: 29/05/2002
Posts: 798
Loc: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Is the stock unit unacceptable?

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#362441 - 31/08/2014 07:02 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
It is more feature limited and bug rich than I wish to.
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#362446 - 31/08/2014 16:10 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
larry818
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Registered: 01/10/2002
Posts: 1038
Loc: Fullerton, Calif.
What is it?

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#362449 - 31/08/2014 18:52 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
Mazda CX-5.

Why is that relevant? Or, is it just curiosity?
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#362450 - 31/08/2014 18:57 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
Ok, probably I wasn't clear: I do not intend to simply replace the head unit. I will eventually redo the sound system entirely. I am not interested in compatibility with existing system. In other words:

If your car had no sound system at all, and you had to create it from scratch, which 2DIN head unit would you pick, today?

Thank you! smile


Edited by Taym (31/08/2014 19:00)
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#362451 - 01/09/2014 03:37 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
petteri
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Registered: 02/08/2004
Posts: 434
Loc: Helsinki, Finland
Do you want navigation built in? I don't really have any experience with these in recent years, but it's fun to window shop!

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#362452 - 01/09/2014 10:22 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
JBjorgen
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Registered: 19/01/2002
Posts: 3584
Loc: Columbus, OH
a Single DIN unit and an Empeg!
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#362457 - 02/09/2014 04:55 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
Yes, I do want navigation. All current double DINs I have see do come with navigations, actually. None with TomTom, which so far is my favorite bav system, with probably the exception of the Parrot Smart, which allows TomTom app to be installed.

The Empeg could be a nice addition, but I do need my phone and contact list synchronized, and voice commands.
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#362458 - 02/09/2014 12:20 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
K447
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Registered: 29/05/2002
Posts: 798
Loc: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where is CarPlay in terms of current aftermarket availability?

I have not been paying attention to CarPlay releases in the aftermarket arena. Might still be early days...

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#362459 - 02/09/2014 13:51 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
drakino
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Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
So far no aftermarket CarPlay units are out. Pioneer has a few models they claim will be upgradable "summer 2014". I'm guessing a possible release on their side tied to the iOS 8 update coming soon.

I'm also holding off to see what CarPlay does before deciding. The current lifestyle though also has a car as a very rarely used mode of transit, so it may not be worth the investment currently.

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