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Old 11-05-2017, 11:48 AM
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Default Head units $250.00 VS. $650.00

$250.00 VS. $650.00 Thats the going price on ebay for a Pumpkin 8 core Andriod 6.0 vs. $650.00 for a Kenwood 9704S I need the input from you forum members who have had actual experiences with the Asian Andriod head units. the price is so very attractive that i cant pass up but if their more trouble than their worth Ill run and purchase a kenwood head unit. so what do you think Andriod vs. Kenwood which one you you purchase
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Just remember the saying, you get what you pay for.
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I ran a couple different Androids like the pumpkin. Sound sucks compared to Kenwood and Alpine and main brands..

I really liked have pure android, but those are not the greatest for sound..

But end of the day it depends what you want
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I just can't believe you spent all that money to have a Corvette then you'd consider cheaping out and buying a cheap Chinese stereo to put in it.
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Don't go cheap here. A nice double din offering from Kenwood, Pioneer, or Alpine really finishes the interior off in terms of making it more modern with a video display screen, navigation, and the possibility for superior sound if equipped properly, which in a corvette, is the only fitting way to go. Everything on the car should be just a little bit better to a lot better than the norm which is what makes it a corvette. Just my .02.
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From a UI and coolness standpoint, they are great.. audio side.. not so much..
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should be able to get a 9904s for 550-600
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Yeah I would agree here, don't cheap out! The Android looks good but Kenwood has way better audio. It can be your christmas present to yourself haha
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sony xav ax100 is 349 in a variety of places now.

this is a good bang for the buck deck. auto android, good SQ and a low price
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If you are still wanting an 8 core. I will sell you my upgraded Joying.. it is now an 8 core works great. The audio output quality needs help.. like all android units
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Originally Posted by racebum
sony xav ax100 is 349 in a variety of places now.

this is a good bang for the buck deck. auto android, good SQ and a low price
Just installed this unit. Totally agree with your assessment.

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