370z in-dash head unit recommendations

nooyyllib · 02-26-2010, 07:43 PM

Hi all, newb here.

I purchased my 370z last october and didn't get the model with bose and nav installed in it.

I love my 370z and plan on keeping it for a while so I decided I want to install navigation along with improved music player and such.

I am a complete newb when it comes to car audio, parts, etc.

Any recommendations for an in-dash head unit? I dont need satellite radio or rear view camera really.... I am looking to keep this under a grand if possible.

thank you so much!

cdawg410 · 02-26-2010, 07:52 PM

Go to Myer Emco at Baileys Crossroads and buy the Kenwood 6140 for $714, might be able to talk em down a lil ,they had two left this afternoon. They go out of business Sunday.

JB-370z · 02-26-2010, 08:48 PM

Pioneer AVIC-110BT

theDreamer · 02-26-2010, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z

Pioneer AVIC-110BT

/thread (In case you are wondering, I agree completely with the above choice.)

KingZee · 02-26-2010, 09:03 PM

Amazon.com: Kenwood DNX5140 6.1-Inch Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Nagivation with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver: Automotive

This is what I have installed with the iPod cable (+$30). The 5140 doesn't have built in bluetooth but the 6140 does. You save ~$100 and you can add BT for a little more than than $100 on the 5140 later. I would recommend the 6140 though if you like the bluetooth feature. I have my Jawbone on my ear all day so I didn't care too much for it.

The headunit itself is great.

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 09:25 PM

I third kenwood all of there double dins are great.

nooyyllib · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

thanks guys!

I saw ak370's installation and it looks AWESOME!

anyone know any credible northern virginia (preferably centreville/fairfax area) professionals that install these HU's?

It seems like a complicated process (at least in my perspective) and I dont want it to go wrong. How much do installations normally cost? I think I'm going to look into kenwood. But I'm a little wary because alot of amazon.com and cnet reviews of HU's aren't 100% positive...

I'm just leaning toward Kenwood since they use garmin's for GPS and parrot for BT. I dont know if any other brands are good in those two aspects...

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 10:15 PM

The only one I know is myself. Not trying to tute my own horn but I did AK's install.

nooyyllib · 02-26-2010, 10:18 PM

yeah i read. it looks really fantastic man. I wish i lived in NJ

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 10:21 PM

How far do you live from the Delaware mm bridge?

nooyyllib · 02-26-2010, 10:24 PM

i live in northern virginia.

so from my house to atlantic city for example it would take about four hours and half.

bigaudiofanat · 02-26-2010, 10:25 PM

I am about an hour and a half from AC.

nooyyllib · 02-27-2010, 03:07 PM

what do you guys think about alpines?

theDreamer · 02-27-2010, 03:08 PM

Alpine is a solid brand still, not sure if they have any good navigation units, but if all you want is audio/video then I would recommend them.

nooyyllib · 02-27-2010, 03:37 PM

hmm. yeah GPS is a key feature I'm looking for.

I guess you can't beat Garmin GPS in Kenwoods huh?

How much do normal shops charge you for installation?

02-26-2010, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	370z in-dash head unit recommendations Hi all, newb here. I purchased my 370z last october and didn't get the model with bose and nav installed in it. I love my 370z and plan on keeping it for a while so I decided I want to install navigation along with improved music player and such. I am a complete newb when it comes to car audio, parts, etc. Any recommendations for an in-dash head unit? I dont need satellite radio or rear view camera really.... I am looking to keep this under a grand if possible. thank you so much!

02-26-2010, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Pioneer AVIC-110BT __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

02-26-2010, 09:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I third kenwood all of there double dins are great. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-26-2010, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	The only one I know is myself. Not trying to tute my own horn but I did AK's install. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-26-2010, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	How far do you live from the Delaware mm bridge? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-26-2010, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdawg410 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: alexandria, va Posts: 238 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	Go to Myer Emco at Baileys Crossroads and buy the Kenwood 6140 for $714, might be able to talk em down a lil ,they had two left this afternoon. They go out of business Sunday.

02-26-2010, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 424	Amazon.com: Kenwood DNX5140 6.1-Inch Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Nagivation with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver: Automotive This is what I have installed with the iPod cable (+$30). The 5140 doesn't have built in bluetooth but the 6140 does. You save ~$100 and you can add BT for a little more than than $100 on the 5140 later. I would recommend the 6140 though if you like the bluetooth feature. I have my Jawbone on my ear all day so I didn't care too much for it. The headunit itself is great.

02-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	thanks guys! I saw ak370's installation and it looks AWESOME! anyone know any credible northern virginia (preferably centreville/fairfax area) professionals that install these HU's? It seems like a complicated process (at least in my perspective) and I dont want it to go wrong. How much do installations normally cost? I think I'm going to look into kenwood. But I'm a little wary because alot of amazon.com and cnet reviews of HU's aren't 100% positive... I'm just leaning toward Kenwood since they use garmin's for GPS and parrot for BT. I dont know if any other brands are good in those two aspects...

02-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	yeah i read. it looks really fantastic man. I wish i lived in NJ

02-26-2010, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	i live in northern virginia. so from my house to atlantic city for example it would take about four hours and half.

02-26-2010, 10:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I am about an hour and a half from AC. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-27-2010, 03:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	what do you guys think about alpines?

02-27-2010, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Alpine is a solid brand still, not sure if they have any good navigation units, but if all you want is audio/video then I would recommend them. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-27-2010, 03:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
nooyyllib Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NoVa Posts: 8 Drives: 2009-370z-Silver Rep Power: 15	hmm. yeah GPS is a key feature I'm looking for. I guess you can't beat Garmin GPS in Kenwoods huh? How much do normal shops charge you for installation?

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