I've got a kenwood. Love it, but $1000 might not get you everything you listed. It will be close.
Double Din Headunit with Nav - Recommendations?
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Double Din Headunit with Nav - Recommendations?
I recently ordered a Bezel from Double D Mods and was looking around at the different head unit options. There is just so much out there, I am unsure what to do or buy.
Budget less than $1000, but would go up for the right sort of deal.
Features a must:
A good Nav system
Ipod / I phone hookup
Sirius / XM
Features I would love:
Harddrive!
What do you recommend?
Budget less than $1000, but would go up for the right sort of deal.
Features a must:
A good Nav system
Ipod / I phone hookup
Sirius / XM
Features I would love:
Harddrive!
What do you recommend?
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Dennis (C5BearFan), having manufactured your dd console used some head unit as a template.
Which one?
Talk to Dennis to see if there are alternatives that will fit the opening.
Which one?
Talk to Dennis to see if there are alternatives that will fit the opening.
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I recently ordered a Bezel from Double D Mods and was looking around at the different head unit options. There is just so much out there, I am unsure what to do or buy.
Budget less than $1000, but would go up for the right sort of deal.
Features a must:
A good Nav system
Ipod / I phone hookup
Sirius / XM
Features I would love:
Harddrive!
What do you recommend?
Budget less than $1000, but would go up for the right sort of deal.
Features a must:
A good Nav system
Ipod / I phone hookup
Sirius / XM
Features I would love:
Harddrive!
What do you recommend?
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From: Somerset Kentucky
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First of all
Thanks for your order
Here is the breakdown
Kenwood NAv is hands down the best as it is Garmin based. The newest units will be arrivng soon.
The 6980 is one of my favorite recommendations
You will have NAV, BT, DVD, Navteq, Pandora, options to add Sirius, 2 year warranty remote everything you will want. Price will be in range but I cant tell you what my cost is on these due to MAP pricing with Kenwood
The 9980HD is the 6980 with a full screen, built in hd radio, and alot more features for audio. This is the top dog to me and we have already sold 52 of these and they will not be shipping until April.
Pioneer
The x930bt or z130bt
The Pioneer nav is tele atlas based.
NAV with Pioneer is ok nothing to be concerned about its just not as good as KEnwood.
Pioneer Ipod features are awesome and better than Kenwood.
You can get Sirius and Xm for Pioneer.
HD radio is also an option to add as well.
You can not go wrong with either.
Call me direct if you like and we can discuss and figure out which is best for you
Thanks for your order
Here is the breakdown
Kenwood NAv is hands down the best as it is Garmin based. The newest units will be arrivng soon.
The 6980 is one of my favorite recommendations
You will have NAV, BT, DVD, Navteq, Pandora, options to add Sirius, 2 year warranty remote everything you will want. Price will be in range but I cant tell you what my cost is on these due to MAP pricing with Kenwood
The 9980HD is the 6980 with a full screen, built in hd radio, and alot more features for audio. This is the top dog to me and we have already sold 52 of these and they will not be shipping until April.
Pioneer
The x930bt or z130bt
The Pioneer nav is tele atlas based.
NAV with Pioneer is ok nothing to be concerned about its just not as good as KEnwood.
Pioneer Ipod features are awesome and better than Kenwood.
You can get Sirius and Xm for Pioneer.
HD radio is also an option to add as well.
You can not go wrong with either.
Call me direct if you like and we can discuss and figure out which is best for you
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I'm looking at the Pioneer AVIC X930BT which is suppose to begin shipping to dealers around April.
Dennis at Double-D Mods (c5 BearsFan) is tops for these system mods.
He has a list running for those who want to get one as they come in. He also has the modified console bezel for the double din install, and all the proper harnesses in his packages.
You can pull your system preserving the original parts and drop in a custom that looks factory original.
Nice ad, the end gives you a quick glance at the system as a whole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwf0sSz9omI
Dennis at Double-D Mods (c5 BearsFan) is tops for these system mods.
He has a list running for those who want to get one as they come in. He also has the modified console bezel for the double din install, and all the proper harnesses in his packages.
You can pull your system preserving the original parts and drop in a custom that looks factory original.
Nice ad, the end gives you a quick glance at the system as a whole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwf0sSz9omI
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Dennis, I replaced my HU with A DNX9960, ALL THE SPEAKERS, A NEW JL AMP AND WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOR EACH COMPONET FOR A KILLER SYSTEM. ONLY ISSUE I'M STILL WRESTLING WITH IS ON-STAR. WHAT HARNESS MAKES THE ON-STAR WORK THROUGH THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING AS OEM AND THROUGH THE NEW SPEAKERS. I'VE KEPT THE BOSE AMP BUT HAVEN' REMOVED IT. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE HAVING THIS ABILITY. I HAVE A PAC AUDIO HARNESS> WHAT DO YOU USE WHEN DOING A COMPLETE REDO LIKE THIS.
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Dennis, I replaced my HU with A DNX9960, ALL THE SPEAKERS, A NEW JL AMP AND WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOR EACH COMPONET FOR A KILLER SYSTEM. ONLY ISSUE I'M STILL WRESTLING WITH IS ON-STAR. WHAT HARNESS MAKES THE ON-STAR WORK THROUGH THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE STEERING AS OEM AND THROUGH THE NEW SPEAKERS. I'VE KEPT THE BOSE AMP BUT HAVEN' REMOVED IT. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE HAVING THIS ABILITY. I HAVE A PAC AUDIO HARNESS> WHAT DO YOU USE WHEN DOING A COMPLETE REDO LIKE THIS.
OS2C Onstar No Bose
Pac SWI-JACK steering wheel control module
or
MEtra ASWC steering wheel control module
these are the optional required pieces for you to use.
call me if you need to
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I have the OS2-bose but I'm been told by PAC-audio that the On-star volume function is not changeable except by adjusting the penetometer on the OS2 device. It also does not work on a separate system like mine running through a completely different amp from the HU to the new speakers. In essence my bose amp is just sitting there which I knew and really don't need it.
Question, Have you ever done a complete tear out and wired new speakers, amp and head unit and been able to have On-Star come through the new speakers with volume control?
Question, Have you ever done a complete tear out and wired new speakers, amp and head unit and been able to have On-Star come through the new speakers with volume control?