C6 Head Unit Replacement - Need Some Info
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C6 Head Unit Replacement - Need Some Info
I've narrowed down the choices for my C6 head unit to these units:
Alpine iLX-507
Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX
Kenwood Excelon DMX809S or DMX8709S
Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX
Alpine iLX-W770
Kind of dizzying trying to narrow down a choice. Anyone running these units, if so, any feedback?
I definitely want WIRELESS Android Auto/Car Play and WiFi hotspot. I want to run WAZE. I don't need SAT XM. Also want at least ONE backup camera port.
Alpine iLX-507
Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX
Kenwood Excelon DMX809S or DMX8709S
Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX
Alpine iLX-W770
Kind of dizzying trying to narrow down a choice. Anyone running these units, if so, any feedback?
I definitely want WIRELESS Android Auto/Car Play and WiFi hotspot. I want to run WAZE. I don't need SAT XM. Also want at least ONE backup camera port.
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It really comes down to user preference on the menus and functions and likely price for most people. I recommend going into a couple car audio stores and spending a few minutes with each. I'm a Kenwood fan, but can't complain about the Alpines or Eclipses I've had in the past.
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From: P Springs CA
I've narrowed down the choices for my C6 head unit to these units:
Alpine iLX-507
Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX
Kenwood Excelon DMX809S or DMX8709S
Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX
Alpine iLX-W770
Kind of dizzying trying to narrow down a choice. Anyone running these units, if so, any feedback?
I definitely want WIRELESS Android Auto/Car Play and WiFi hotspot. I want to run WAZE. I don't need SAT XM. Also want at least ONE backup camera port.
Alpine iLX-507
Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX
Kenwood Excelon DMX809S or DMX8709S
Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX
Alpine iLX-W770
Kind of dizzying trying to narrow down a choice. Anyone running these units, if so, any feedback?
I definitely want WIRELESS Android Auto/Car Play and WiFi hotspot. I want to run WAZE. I don't need SAT XM. Also want at least ONE backup camera port.
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Just found THIS which would put the Alpine units to the top:
BLUETOOTH VOLUME ****!!!
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-ybCRrG...SABEgJuu_D_BwE
BLUETOOTH VOLUME ****!!!
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-ybCRrG...SABEgJuu_D_BwE
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I'm a big Alpine fan for yers and I have the Alpine iLX-W650 in my 2011 C6 and the iLX-W670 in my '97 C5. Very impressive headhunts and not disappointed at them, too. Shop around for what you want and that's what really matters the most!!! Good luck on your pick!!!
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The Alpine iLX-507 description states:
wired connection to parking brake required to access settings, video display, and other features on this receiver (the parking brake must be connected and set, released, and set again)
That seems weird, that you have to set your parking brake twice to get into the settings and video display. Any way to over ride this?
wired connection to parking brake required to access settings, video display, and other features on this receiver (the parking brake must be connected and set, released, and set again)
That seems weird, that you have to set your parking brake twice to get into the settings and video display. Any way to over ride this?
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Alpine just came out with the iLX-W770 which comes with an Alpine KTA-200M AMP that sits behind the head unit for $650
Is the AMP worth getting? Would it improve the sound on a C6 with the Bose factory speakers?
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700770....html?tp=78184
Would I have to run a separate power wire for the AMP from the front of the car battery?
One reviewer stated:
Ridiculous to hook a wire to the emergency brake pedal that must be double operated to access functions.
Is the AMP worth getting? Would it improve the sound on a C6 with the Bose factory speakers?
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700770....html?tp=78184
Would I have to run a separate power wire for the AMP from the front of the car battery?
One reviewer stated:
Ridiculous to hook a wire to the emergency brake pedal that must be double operated to access functions.
Last edited by Pettrix; Feb 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM.
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Alpine just came out with the iLX-W770 which comes with an Alpine KTA-200M AMP that sits behind the head unit for $650
Is the AMP worth getting? Would it improve the sound on a C6 with the Bose factory speakers?
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700770....html?tp=78184
Would I have to run a separate power wire for the AMP from the front of the car battery?
One reviewer stated:
Ridiculous to hook a wire to the emergency brake pedal that must be double operated to access functions.
Is the AMP worth getting? Would it improve the sound on a C6 with the Bose factory speakers?
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700770....html?tp=78184
Would I have to run a separate power wire for the AMP from the front of the car battery?
One reviewer stated:
Ridiculous to hook a wire to the emergency brake pedal that must be double operated to access functions.
if you're that stubborn, you can wire in a toggle switch or a $10 device on ebay.
the amp is not worth getting as the factory amp is used if you don't replace the speakers or rewire all the speakers to the new amp.
Last edited by VinceC5; Feb 5, 2025 at 09:38 PM.
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I installed the iLX-507 about a year ago. What I absolutely hate is when adjusting the equalizer, the touch screen is not sensitive enough and I would have to repeatedly touch the point I want to adjust to get it to move. Its very annoying and I'm ready to swap out the unit because of this. Also, the EQ interface is not represented as the traditional slider/bands that you would normally see but instead is represented by frequency numbers.
I get frustrated everytime I want to make an audio adjustment because of the non-responsive screen and non-traditional layout.
I get frustrated everytime I want to make an audio adjustment because of the non-responsive screen and non-traditional layout.