bigsapper

I'm putting in a DD HU in my (new to me) C5. Requirements are ...
1) Hands free mobile phone
2) Android Auto (Waze, Spotify, iHeartRadio)
3) Rearview camera
I don't care for nav, satellite, cd/dvd. However, I won't dismiss a HU if it has one or more of those as well as my requirements.

Here's my short list ...



Any preference for one of these? Or stay away from? Something else?

(I'll be using the Vettenuts DD console. I have the JL Audio speakers and interface.)

What say ye?

madsonp

I've been buying Pioneer systems for many years and never had any issues with any of them, the only reason I've needed to replace them is to keep up with technology, so for this reason, I suggest you go with the Pioneer system.

Pete Schweaty

bigsapper

What are your thoughts regarding the buttons on the bottom? I kinda like the volume **** placement on the Sony.

Pete Schweaty

I know some people like a physical ****, but it isn't that big of a deal to me since I use the SWC's 90% of the time.

bigsapper

Went with a . Install is Monday.

Pete Schweaty

Good choice ... I'm very happy with mine so far. Installed the backup camera yesterday, really simple.

rjwvetttt

I use the AVH-4200nex and love it with.
$399 at Newegg.
Not sure what the difference is between the 4200 and the 4201 but the 4200 is great even with the top down.
Great dimming so it's not to bright for night driving and plenty bright and anti glare for when the top is down.

Callaway DrDon

rjwvetttt

That's a nice feature of my Pioneer too. Ready for 2 cameras.

bigsapper

Well, this went sideways. Waiting to see how the installer wants to resolve this, before I provide my experience.

Pete Schweaty

That doesn't sound good.

RICH 28

Vet Interested

bigsapper

It's getting worked out. Primary issue is they didn't install the rear view camera. After an 8+ hour install.

I paid for a DDX9904S. They installed a DDX9903S. I've been offered a DDX9905S.

As best I can tell, the 9905 doesn't have wired Android Auto. A replacement 9904 would be a demo unit. The 9903 appears to be NOS, but unsure. The apparent difference between the 9903 & 9904 looks to be support for iPhone7 vs iPhone8. I don't use iPhone, so...

bigsapper

All's well that ends well, I guess. Sure could have used my time back and having this all done right the first time. Apparently it *is* the DDX9904S model. They just had it packaged in a DDX9903S box for some odd reason. Camera is installed now, too. I'm definitely liking the new head unit.

Spotify...


Waze...


Camera...

rjwvetttt

Glad it all worked out for you.
Looks great too.

bigsapper

So a week later, the Android Auto USB connection stops working.


Researching the hell out of this. I see my HU software is 4 minor versions off. Tried updating based on the instructions provided by Kenwood support website and it won't read my FAT-32 formatted USB drive for the update. Tried both ports, on/off, every combination I can think.

Tried factory USB cable and didn't work. Which is a bullshit suggestion because it was working with my Anker cable. Just out of the blue started reporting "unsupported device".
(edited to add) Just tried a thumb drive with music loaded and it works just fine.

Guess it goes back to the installer for resolution.

bigsapper

OK, just looked up my USB drive that has the updates on it and it looks like it's a 3.0 which isn't supported. &^%#$&*@*&^@(&%!!!!

Found a 2.0 USB and still didn't work.

bigsapper

Got Android Auto working on the head unit again. Uninstalled AA from my phone. Rebooted my phone, then re-installed AA. Made sure I had it plugged in and the app running when I turned on the HU. Voila'!

Still not seeing the USB with the firmware update.