Head unit suggestion help!

brianryan8 · 01-16-2012, 12:11 AM

Hi Guys,

I've been seeing alot of posts that members favoring the pioneer.
what players do you guys suggest?

i know they coming out with new ones.

i am interested in

-compatible back up camera
-being able to not loose my steering wheel button functionality.

can you guys help suggest a really good player??

Vertigo · 01-16-2012, 12:42 AM

Alpine and Kenwood, followed by Pioneer, would by my top 3 choices.

djpathfinder · 01-16-2012, 12:58 AM

Alpine INA-W900 head unit
Alpine HCE-C117D back up cam

brianryan8 · 01-16-2012, 02:18 AM

how about the Pioneer AVIC-X930BT??

brianryan8 · 01-16-2012, 02:18 AM

any specific model ?

bushman66 · 01-16-2012, 09:04 AM

I just agonized over this decision. I wanted the Kenwood because of Garmin Navigation, but I went down and played with the units, and the lag would have driven me nuts. Decided on the Alpine INA-W910BT. Lightning fast response, clean, easy interface. Excellent audio...

brianryan8 · 01-16-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bushman66

I just agonized over this decision. I wanted the Kenwood because of Garmin Navigation, but I went down and played with the units, and the lag would have driven me nuts. Decided on the Alpine INA-W910BT. Lightning fast response, clean, easy interface. Excellent audio...

How about the pioneer? I saw the alpine on YouTube. Seems to have not much of an attractive interface and the price on amazon is more expensive. $700 +

bigaudiofanat · 01-16-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brianryan8

How about the pioneer? I saw the alpine on YouTube. Seems to have not much of an attractive interface and the price on amazon is more expensive. $700 +

That may be, but it is FAST very very fast compared to the other brands.

I would take alpine over kenwood and kenwood over pioneer.

brianryan8 · 01-16-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

That may be, but it is FAST very very fast compared to the other brands.

I would take alpine over kenwood and kenwood over pioneer.

Thinking about it, Thea lag would be a big issue. Would I be able to hook up to my wheel buttons?

bushman66 · 01-16-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianryan8

How about the pioneer? I saw the alpine on YouTube. Seems to have not much of an attractive interface and the price on amazon is more expensive. $700 +

Played with the Pioneer too. Absolutely did not like it. That's just my personal opinion...

bushman66 · 01-16-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianryan8

Thinking about it, Thea lag would be a big issue. Would I be able to hook up to my wheel buttons?

My installer is hooking up my Alpine W910 to my steering wheel controls with the Metra Axxess harness

brianryan8 · 01-17-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bushman66

My installer is hooking up my Alpine W910 to my steering wheel controls with the Metra Axxess harness

How's the metro axxess harness?

Ages · 01-17-2012, 10:10 AM

I am gonna wait untill April for the updated kenwoods to be out as I like the interface best. The supposedly changed the prosessors so make it much faster( apparently its at least 3 times faster).

90 ST · 01-17-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ages

I am gonna wait untill April for the updated kenwoods to be out as I like the interface best. The supposedly changed the prosessors so make it much faster( apparently its at least 3 times faster).

Thats what i was told as well, and they seemed very quick at CES last week. a few very cool new features also.

brianryan8 · 01-17-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

Thats what i was told as well, and they seemed very quick at CES last week. a few very cool new features also.

Was thinking of buying the Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD 7" In-Dash Double-DIN player. Looks great! With a good price below 400

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bushman66 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 2012 370Z Red Sp Pkg Rep Power: 15	I just agonized over this decision. I wanted the Kenwood because of Garmin Navigation, but I went down and played with the units, and the lag would have driven me nuts. Decided on the Alpine INA-W910BT. Lightning fast response, clean, easy interface. Excellent audio...