Pioneer vs. Kenwood (Install, iPod & Fitment Only)

11Thumper · 03-27-2012, 07:23 PM

I don't want to start another Pioneer vs. Kenwood war (I've seen a lot in my searching).

Looking to get an in-dash DVD player and add XM radio. I don't need anything super high end but I want a nice unit.

1. Which fits better? I would prefer to not use aftermarket bezels and such. I'm leaning towards the Pioneer AVH-P1400DVD.

2. Do either (or both) of these fit using the OEM brackets and bolts? I don't want to use one of those universal sleeve things. Too flimsy.

3. I read a little about how Kenwood can display the GPS app from iPod. Does this sort of make it a poor man's in-dash GPS? How does it work?

If anyone has installed pics that would be great.

Thank you!!

bigaudiofanat · 03-27-2012, 08:44 PM

Both are going to fit the same with the aftermarket dash kit. Without it the pioneer will have more of a gap than the kenwood. Both will use the oem metal mounting brackets just make sure to use the new screws that come with your receiver. Both have the features you want and both around the same price range. It comes doen to what you prefer. My opinion I would go with the kenwoods. Just seen pioneers fail over time, even people on here have PM'd me about that.

Not sure about the viewing gps from the iphone.

Rgv370z · 03-27-2012, 09:07 PM

Just installed pioneer avh-p4400bh, great deal for $400! Can't go wrong with it!

BigNate · 03-27-2012, 10:01 PM

not wanting to use an aftermarket dash kit is going to make your install quite a bit more difficult. You will be left with a pretty noticeable gap around the radio that you will be quite difficult to fill. You need to suck it up and use a dash kit

11Thumper · 03-27-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNate

not wanting to use an aftermarket dash kit is going to make your install quite a bit more difficult. You will be left with a pretty noticeable gap around the radio that you will be quite difficult to fill. You need to suck it up and use a dash kit

I saw in some previous posts when I searched that it doesn't fit well around the climate control knobs. ?

370ZilverZ · 03-27-2012, 10:30 PM

I have the DDX719 and pics are in my journal. I like the fitment just fine.

roplusbee · 03-27-2012, 10:50 PM

Worked for me.............

bigaudiofanat · 03-27-2012, 10:52 PM

No problems with the climate controls knobs on my installs.

As mentioned no dash kit is needed for the kenwoods just the pioneers.

11Thumper · 03-27-2012, 10:58 PM

Anyone have an installed pic of the bezel Crutchfield sends with their orders?

Ackrite · 03-28-2012, 01:07 AM

I just had mine installed today and I just got done messing with it a little while ago. It fits great. It's a Kenwood DDX419. I Don't have the garmin navigation app yet so I can't comment on that. Here's a pic of it.

bigaudiofanat · 03-28-2012, 07:57 AM

If you look in the thread in my signature you will find plenty of double dins installed in 370z's
Located below VVVVV

370ZilverZ · 03-28-2012, 09:46 AM

Although my Metra double din kit is covered with CF from Carbon Fiber Element, it is still going to fit the same way.

kenchan · 03-28-2012, 12:35 PM

i run 4100 on my G. it's a nice unit. no issues even in the hot summer or 2F winter...

11Thumper · 03-28-2012, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

If you look in the thread in my signature you will find plenty of double dins installed in 370z's
Located below VVVVV

I saw this unit and it's the look I'm shooting for. Do you remember which Kenwood unit this is and if the bezel is OEM or aftermarket?

bigaudiofanat · 03-28-2012, 11:57 PM

That is an OEM one I believe

03-27-2012, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Pioneer vs. Kenwood (Install, iPod & Fitment Only) I don't want to start another Pioneer vs. Kenwood war (I've seen a lot in my searching). Looking to get an in-dash DVD player and add XM radio. I don't need anything super high end but I want a nice unit. 1. Which fits better? I would prefer to not use aftermarket bezels and such. I'm leaning towards the Pioneer AVH-P1400DVD. 2. Do either (or both) of these fit using the OEM brackets and bolts? I don't want to use one of those universal sleeve things. Too flimsy. 3. I read a little about how Kenwood can display the GPS app from iPod. Does this sort of make it a poor man's in-dash GPS? How does it work? If anyone has installed pics that would be great. Thank you!!

03-27-2012, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Both are going to fit the same with the aftermarket dash kit. Without it the pioneer will have more of a gap than the kenwood. Both will use the oem metal mounting brackets just make sure to use the new screws that come with your receiver. Both have the features you want and both around the same price range. It comes doen to what you prefer. My opinion I would go with the kenwoods. Just seen pioneers fail over time, even people on here have PM'd me about that. Not sure about the viewing gps from the iphone. __________________ 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/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 03-27-2012 at 09:36 PM.

03-27-2012, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigNate Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 87 Drives: 07 Element SC Rep Power: 13	not wanting to use an aftermarket dash kit is going to make your install quite a bit more difficult. You will be left with a pretty noticeable gap around the radio that you will be quite difficult to fill. You need to suck it up and use a dash kit __________________ MECP Master Certified Installation Technician Don't worry I've never done this before

03-27-2012, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	I have the DDX719 and pics are in my journal. I like the fitment just fine. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

03-27-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Worked for me............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-27-2012, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rgv370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Edinburg Tx Posts: 3 Drives: 2012 370z white auto Rep Power: 13	Just installed pioneer avh-p4400bh, great deal for $400! Can't go wrong with it!

03-27-2012, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	No problems with the climate controls knobs on my installs. As mentioned no dash kit is needed for the kenwoods just the pioneers. __________________ 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/

03-27-2012, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Anyone have an installed pic of the bezel Crutchfield sends with their orders?

03-28-2012, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ackrite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fontana, ca Posts: 190 Drives: '12 White Nismo Z Rep Power: 13	I just had mine installed today and I just got done messing with it a little while ago. It fits great. It's a Kenwood DDX419. I Don't have the garmin navigation app yet so I can't comment on that. Here's a pic of it.

03-28-2012, 07:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	If you look in the thread in my signature you will find plenty of double dins installed in 370z's Located below VVVVV __________________ 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/

03-28-2012, 12:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i run 4100 on my G. it's a nice unit. no issues even in the hot summer or 2F winter...

03-28-2012, 11:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	That is an OEM one I believe __________________ 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/

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