Deciding on a double din stereo
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Racer
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From: Athens TX
Deciding on a double din stereo
I'm trying to decide on a double din stereo for my C5 Z06 as I'm going to be getting a double din console in the next couple months. I have a few things I definitely need to have and I was wondering if anyone could help me narrow down my selection. Here's what I want for sure:
1. A VOLUME ****! No buttons or touchscreen for volume adjustment.
2. Pandora support /w Android.
3. Standard bluetooth phone/audio support.
4. Quality sound (duh)
5. High quality display. Preferably LCD/touchscreen so I can use a reverse camera. Also auto-screen-shutoff or a heavy dim timer would be nice as well.
So far I have these in mind:
1. Kenwood DDX470 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_613DDX4...?cc=01&tp=5684
2. Kenwood DDX371 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DDX3...1.html?tp=5684
I'm sure there's more. Any suggestions or experience with the above (+experience with a C5)?
Thanks
1. A VOLUME ****! No buttons or touchscreen for volume adjustment.
2. Pandora support /w Android.
3. Standard bluetooth phone/audio support.
4. Quality sound (duh)
5. High quality display. Preferably LCD/touchscreen so I can use a reverse camera. Also auto-screen-shutoff or a heavy dim timer would be nice as well.
So far I have these in mind:
1. Kenwood DDX470 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_613DDX4...?cc=01&tp=5684
2. Kenwood DDX371 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DDX3...1.html?tp=5684
I'm sure there's more. Any suggestions or experience with the above (+experience with a C5)?
Thanks
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Athens TX
Your list is very similar to mine. I ended up getting this one with two *****! 
Thanks
Pro
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A knockoff of what, exactly? The mainstream manufacturers are doing everything they can to perpetuate their proprietary approach (and guess where their units are manufactured). I decided that enough is enough, gave this a try, and it is everything I hoped it would be, and more (it satisfies every requirement on your list). Good luck!
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This in C6, but the unit DDX470, and I love it. Just remember for some reason Kenwood's doesn't come with the remote control.
Last edited by 1bdvet; Jul 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Athens TX
A knockoff of what, exactly? The mainstream manufacturers are doing everything they can to perpetuate their proprietary approach (and guess where their units are manufactured). I decided that enough is enough, gave this a try, and it is everything I hoped it would be, and more (it satisfies every requirement on your list). Good luck!
Thanks, that does look pretty sleek.
Pro
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From: Mount Airy MD
From the eBay listing: "Only Android system , no Wince!" -- Whoever wrote the listing doesn't even appear to have a proper handle on the english language. The listing has a questionable aspect about it that I'm not a fan of. I'm not a big fan of eBay either. I'd still like a brand name and additional reviews for this before I purchased it.
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I'm trying to decide on a double din stereo for my C5 Z06 as I'm going to be getting a double din console in the next couple months. I have a few things I definitely need to have and I was wondering if anyone could help me narrow down my selection. Here's what I want for sure:
1. A VOLUME ****! No buttons or touchscreen for volume adjustment.
2. Pandora support /w Android.
3. Standard bluetooth phone/audio support.
4. Quality sound (duh)
5. High quality display. Preferably LCD/touchscreen so I can use a reverse camera. Also auto-screen-shutoff or a heavy dim timer would be nice as well.
I'm sure there's more. Any suggestions or experience with the above (+experience with a C5)?
Thanks
1. A VOLUME ****! No buttons or touchscreen for volume adjustment.
2. Pandora support /w Android.
3. Standard bluetooth phone/audio support.
4. Quality sound (duh)
5. High quality display. Preferably LCD/touchscreen so I can use a reverse camera. Also auto-screen-shutoff or a heavy dim timer would be nice as well.
I'm sure there's more. Any suggestions or experience with the above (+experience with a C5)?
Thanks
I would do this one
Kenwood DDX5901
As you can mirror NAV and anything else on your Iphone or Android
I just ran these on sale for 550.00 for the package deal and will honor it for you if interested
http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-Corve...enc55901hd.htm
1- Kenwood DDX5901
1- your bezel sent to us to be modified into a double din
1- roem-vet1
1- gm antenna adapter
1- set of brackets
add the hdmi cable for 30.00
This is the best option for you in my eyes for features
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 354
Likes: 3
From: Athens TX
I would do this one
Kenwood DDX5901
As you can mirror NAV and anything else on your Iphone or Android
I just ran these on sale for 550.00 for the package deal and will honor it for you if interested
http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-Corve...enc55901hd.htm
1- Kenwood DDX5901
1- your bezel sent to us to be modified into a double din
1- roem-vet1
1- gm antenna adapter
1- set of brackets
add the hdmi cable for 30.00
This is the best option for you in my eyes for features
Kenwood DDX5901
As you can mirror NAV and anything else on your Iphone or Android
I just ran these on sale for 550.00 for the package deal and will honor it for you if interested
http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-Corve...enc55901hd.htm
1- Kenwood DDX5901
1- your bezel sent to us to be modified into a double din
1- roem-vet1
1- gm antenna adapter
1- set of brackets
add the hdmi cable for 30.00
This is the best option for you in my eyes for features
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,605
Likes: 35
From: Kalifornia
I would do this one
Kenwood DDX5901
As you can mirror NAV and anything else on your Iphone or Android
I just ran these on sale for 550.00 for the package deal and will honor it for you if interested
http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-Corve...enc55901hd.htm
1- Kenwood DDX5901
1- your bezel sent to us to be modified into a double din
1- roem-vet1
1- gm antenna adapter
1- set of brackets
add the hdmi cable for 30.00
This is the best option for you in my eyes for features
Kenwood DDX5901
As you can mirror NAV and anything else on your Iphone or Android
I just ran these on sale for 550.00 for the package deal and will honor it for you if interested
http://shop.doubledmods.com/C5-Corve...enc55901hd.htm
1- Kenwood DDX5901
1- your bezel sent to us to be modified into a double din
1- roem-vet1
1- gm antenna adapter
1- set of brackets
add the hdmi cable for 30.00
This is the best option for you in my eyes for features
Sorry for thread hijack, but it would apply to C5's as well.
