head unit

bacardisk3 · 06-29-2011, 08:27 PM

trying to find a mostly all touch screen double din head unit for my 2011 370z..ive come across some on crutchfeild.com but im not exactly sure what i should be looking for as far as performance goes..i want it for looks, mp3 output, dvd, and cd..will eventually get that magic box sub system for a 10 inch sub..so something capatable for that..all help would be appreciated..hoping for a price range of 400 to 950.00

bacardisk3 · 06-29-2011, 08:37 PM

also the ability for a back up camera..could be useful with this tiny back window lol

Wicked CAS · 07-05-2011, 11:12 AM

DNX6980 I sent you a pm with pricing. after rebate you can't go wrong.

Also can look into the DNX7180.

jayl · 07-06-2011, 01:38 PM

I purchased my 9960 from wicked CAS! no problems, and fast shipping!

kenchan · 07-06-2011, 02:56 PM

i run the older pioneer doubledin dvd players the 3100 and 4100 in my Z and G. both are compatible with rear view cameras. also if you're planning to wire up to a bose system you're going to need at least 4v on the pre-amp outs. there's only a chosen few that can power over 4v or higher. pioneers are typically 4v.

whealy · 07-06-2011, 03:55 PM

I think the one I have matches your criteria (JVC KW-AVX840)

MikeUFLAW · 08-09-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whealy

I think the one I have matches your criteria (JVC KW-AVX840)

One nice thing about this unit is the detachable face. Question....are those little blue lights on that button always on? I'm getting this unit installed on Monday with HD and sirius.

pdough2004 · 09-21-2015, 03:37 PM

Where did you get the faceplace that surrounds the head unit and HVAC?

bacardisk3 · 07-11-2011, 12:02 AM

ye the one you have does look good..i like the one cas posted but i was considering the kenwood dnx8890hd..anyone haev it n is it good? i like the 8860 too doesnt seem like much difference

butdamnbrian · 07-11-2011, 01:31 AM

i highly recommend the new alpine ina-w910 headunit. just had it installed myself. i plan to do a write-up eventually once i've played with it more, but here are my initial thoughts:

pro:
1. snappy. faster than the high end pioneers, and much faster than the high end kenwoods. the kenwoods are sluggish. the alpine's speed is huge for me.
2. (similar to 1) speed in navigating ipod/iphone playlists and songs. significantly faster.
3. ipod/iphone video extension was included.
4. hd radio built in.
5. sirius/xm add-on is free from crutchfield with the hu right now. i didn't install mine, but it was a nice free add.
6. price.. at 1199, it's cheaper than the high end kenwood 9980 and in the same range as the avic z130.
7. free traffic updates via nav (but see below).

con:
1. not sure about the video codec support. it plays videos off the iphone just fine, but i haven't tried out usb video yet.
2. the nav is not good. nav is the weakness of this headunit. it just looks ugly and clunky. not sure yet how it actually performs in terms of direction-giving, etc.
3. free traffic updates are ok, but i havent gotten it to show green/red on the map or show traffic in any other useful way. maybe i'm too used to the iphone's maps.

at the price, it's a pretty sweet unit, especially with the xm/sirius unit, harness, and metra kit, and free shipping, all thrown in by crutchfield.

Jesse_Hunter · 07-11-2011, 04:46 AM

Kenwood DNX6960 Headunit/Steering wheel adapter

Baer383 · 07-11-2011, 05:49 AM

Any of these double din radios now a days are very well built just buy from a good company like Kenwood,Alpine,JVC.

bigaudiofanat · 07-30-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

i highly recommend the new alpine ina-w910 headunit. just had it installed myself. i plan to do a write-up eventually once i've played with it more, but here are my initial thoughts:

pro:
1. snappy. faster than the high end pioneers, and much faster than the high end kenwoods. the kenwoods are sluggish. the alpine's speed is huge for me.
2. (similar to 1) speed in navigating ipod/iphone playlists and songs. significantly faster.
3. ipod/iphone video extension was included.
4. hd radio built in.
5. sirius/xm add-on is free from crutchfield with the hu right now. i didn't install mine, but it was a nice free add.
6. price.. at 1199, it's cheaper than the high end kenwood 9980 and in the same range as the avic z130.
7. free traffic updates via nav (but see below).

con:
1. not sure about the video codec support. it plays videos off the iphone just fine, but i haven't tried out usb video yet.
2. the nav is not good. nav is the weakness of this headunit. it just looks ugly and clunky. not sure yet how it actually performs in terms of direction-giving, etc.
3. free traffic updates are ok, but i havent gotten it to show green/red on the map or show traffic in any other useful way. maybe i'm too used to the iphone's maps.

at the price, it's a pretty sweet unit, especially with the xm/sirius unit, harness, and metra kit, and free shipping, all thrown in by crutchfield.

Main reasons why I choose to go with the 910 SO FAST. The nav from what I have seen is pretty good even though kenwood has garmin gps.

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2011, 12:14 PM

I would pass on something that cheap. If you want performance you want alpine sense they have the least delay of all the head units that I have messed with.

Jessicasy · 07-30-2011, 02:40 AM

not bad

06-29-2011, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
bacardisk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: nj Posts: 34 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 14	head unit trying to find a mostly all touch screen double din head unit for my 2011 370z..ive come across some on crutchfeild.com but im not exactly sure what i should be looking for as far as performance goes..i want it for looks, mp3 output, dvd, and cd..will eventually get that magic box sub system for a 10 inch sub..so something capatable for that..all help would be appreciated..hoping for a price range of 400 to 950.00

07-05-2011, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 16	DNX6980 I sent you a pm with pricing. after rebate you can't go wrong. Also can look into the DNX7180. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

07-06-2011, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	I purchased my 9960 from wicked CAS! no problems, and fast shipping! __________________ -Jay

07-11-2011, 04:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	Kenwood DNX6960 Headunit/Steering wheel adapter __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

07-11-2011, 05:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Any of these double din radios now a days are very well built just buy from a good company like Kenwood,Alpine,JVC. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

06-29-2011, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
bacardisk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: nj Posts: 34 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 14	also the ability for a back up camera..could be useful with this tiny back window lol

07-06-2011, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i run the older pioneer doubledin dvd players the 3100 and 4100 in my Z and G. both are compatible with rear view cameras. also if you're planning to wire up to a bose system you're going to need at least 4v on the pre-amp outs. there's only a chosen few that can power over 4v or higher. pioneers are typically 4v.

07-06-2011, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I think the one I have matches your criteria (JVC KW-AVX840)

09-21-2015, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
pdough2004 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 10 Drives: 40th Aniv. 370Z Rep Power: 14	Where did you get the faceplace that surrounds the head unit and HVAC?

07-11-2011, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
bacardisk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: nj Posts: 34 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 14	ye the one you have does look good..i like the one cas posted but i was considering the kenwood dnx8890hd..anyone haev it n is it good? i like the 8860 too doesnt seem like much difference

07-11-2011, 01:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	i highly recommend the new alpine ina-w910 headunit. just had it installed myself. i plan to do a write-up eventually once i've played with it more, but here are my initial thoughts: pro: 1. snappy. faster than the high end pioneers, and much faster than the high end kenwoods. the kenwoods are sluggish. the alpine's speed is huge for me. 2. (similar to 1) speed in navigating ipod/iphone playlists and songs. significantly faster. 3. ipod/iphone video extension was included. 4. hd radio built in. 5. sirius/xm add-on is free from crutchfield with the hu right now. i didn't install mine, but it was a nice free add. 6. price.. at 1199, it's cheaper than the high end kenwood 9980 and in the same range as the avic z130. 7. free traffic updates via nav (but see below). con: 1. not sure about the video codec support. it plays videos off the iphone just fine, but i haven't tried out usb video yet. 2. the nav is not good. nav is the weakness of this headunit. it just looks ugly and clunky. not sure yet how it actually performs in terms of direction-giving, etc. 3. free traffic updates are ok, but i havent gotten it to show green/red on the map or show traffic in any other useful way. maybe i'm too used to the iphone's maps. at the price, it's a pretty sweet unit, especially with the xm/sirius unit, harness, and metra kit, and free shipping, all thrown in by crutchfield.

07-25-2011, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I would pass on something that cheap. If you want performance you want alpine sense they have the least delay of all the head units that I have messed with. __________________ 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/

07-30-2011, 02:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jessicasy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GZ Posts: 1 Drives: A8 Rep Power: 14	not bad

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