Atoto a6 head unit
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Atoto a6 head unit
Hey guys, I currently have a Pioneer 80prs head unit with 5v preouts. It's a really nice unit but the remote sucks and I don't have a backup camera. Given I've had daily drivers with backup camera and steering wheel controls for the last 5 years I'm finding it more difficult to go without one.
I'm looking at getting a atoto a6 with gesture controls. It has a ton of android apps on it. I'm concerned about sacrificing a significant amount of sound quality. Any chance others can weigh in on their experience running an atoto, joying or other Android head units with regard tk sound quality? Thanks.
I'm looking at getting a atoto a6 with gesture controls. It has a ton of android apps on it. I'm concerned about sacrificing a significant amount of sound quality. Any chance others can weigh in on their experience running an atoto, joying or other Android head units with regard tk sound quality? Thanks.
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I made the switch to an Android based stereo a few years ago in my Passat.
I went from the standard low end stock unit to a pioneer Dvd unit. At that time I also added a pioneer amp for a set of xr1800 Kenwood components and a 12" sub/amp along with moderate vibration dampening throughout the vehicle.
Sounded pretty good considering the low cost of the front stage but after a couple months I couldn't take the stupid volume buttons or slow and unresponsive touch screen.
Found a VW Passat specific android unit from pumpkin and have loved it ever since.
Sound quality didn't deteriorate and once I made a couple adjustments with the built in eq it sounded just like it did with the pioneer. Not to mention a lightning fast interface compared to ANY non android or pc stereo regardless of price. Plus being able to use torque with the OBD2 features is cool
I just ordered an Android unit for my C6 and can't wait to get it hooked up
I went from the standard low end stock unit to a pioneer Dvd unit. At that time I also added a pioneer amp for a set of xr1800 Kenwood components and a 12" sub/amp along with moderate vibration dampening throughout the vehicle.
Sounded pretty good considering the low cost of the front stage but after a couple months I couldn't take the stupid volume buttons or slow and unresponsive touch screen.
Found a VW Passat specific android unit from pumpkin and have loved it ever since.
Sound quality didn't deteriorate and once I made a couple adjustments with the built in eq it sounded just like it did with the pioneer. Not to mention a lightning fast interface compared to ANY non android or pc stereo regardless of price. Plus being able to use torque with the OBD2 features is cool
I just ordered an Android unit for my C6 and can't wait to get it hooked up
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Ended up ordering a Sony, was looking for a unit with solid android auto support. The Sony has 3 camera inputs might put one on the front plate behind the vent cover mod. Heard good things about atoto but a common theme was an inconsistent reliability. Will post new setup when I put it in.
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Ended up ordering a Sony, was looking for a unit with solid android auto support. The Sony has 3 camera inputs might put one on the front plate behind the vent cover mod. Heard good things about atoto but a common theme was an inconsistent reliability. Will post new setup when I put it in.
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Ended up ordering a Sony, was looking for a unit with solid android auto support. The Sony has 3 camera inputs might put one on the front plate behind the vent cover mod. Heard good things about atoto but a common theme was an inconsistent reliability. Will post new setup when I put it in.
