Sound System Conundrum
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Sound System Conundrum
I am having a bit of a conundrum deciding how to upgrade my sound system for my 2009 convertible, with factory Navigation. I want, better sound, iPhone 5 compatibility, navigation, more flexibility in a system, and I want a backup camera. I’ve done a ton of reading and still not sure. I’d like the opinions of those who have done, or are considering some upgrades for the benefits and pitfalls of each. Here are my choices as I have narrowed it down to:
1) LockPick 360 + Nav DVD upgrade + backup camera.
2) Kenwood DNN990HD + backup camera.
3) Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH + backup camera.
4) Pioneer AppRadio 3 + backup camera.
I am open to suggestions of other systems, but these are the ones I have checked into. Price is a consideration, as I am not an audiophile who believes money is no object for car audio.
Thanks for your opinions.
1) LockPick 360 + Nav DVD upgrade + backup camera.
2) Kenwood DNN990HD + backup camera.
3) Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH + backup camera.
4) Pioneer AppRadio 3 + backup camera.
I am open to suggestions of other systems, but these are the ones I have checked into. Price is a consideration, as I am not an audiophile who believes money is no object for car audio.
Thanks for your opinions.
Safety Car
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Option 3 installed on mine and it was the best mod I ever purchased. No need for annual DVD update disks. The navigation GPS automatically updates by satellite. Best thing ever. I would add that upgrading the speakers and sound proofing would really take the sound system to another level as well.
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From: Valdosta Georgia
I purchased a Kenwood DNX890HD from Double D Mods and Steven
(1FUNC5) did the install.
Perfect install and great sound. Much improvement over the OEM unit.
The back up camera is a big asset.
Bluetooth works great on my Android phone.
Very happy with my choices
(1FUNC5) did the install.
Perfect install and great sound. Much improvement over the OEM unit.
The back up camera is a big asset.
Bluetooth works great on my Android phone.
Very happy with my choices
Le Mans Master
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From: Windermere FL
While I have been a Kenwood fan, I would suggest a call to Dennis @ Double D as the others have said. While a new head unit may provide upgraded features, to get truly upgraded sound will probably require speakers and Amps work/replacement. Options are limited with a Vert 
You may have to give up storage space.
You may have to give up storage space.
Last edited by Flame Red; Aug 21, 2013 at 08:29 AM.