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
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-27-2012, 07:23 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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) |
Car Audio Installer
|
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) |
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, 10:52 PM | #8 (permalink) |
Car Audio Installer
|
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/ |
03-28-2012, 01:07 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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) |
Car Audio Installer
|
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, 11:57 PM | #15 (permalink) |
Car Audio Installer
|
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/ |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
[FOR SALE] Kenwood DNX-7120 + Ipod cable & | bumblez | Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) | 16 | 09-01-2011 04:13 PM |
[FOR SALE] Kenwood Kiv-700 Headunit & Ipod Connection | Carbon_z | Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) | 4 | 05-17-2011 11:24 PM |
Kenwood DNX5120 Navigation with Bluetooth and iPod Install | grebnasticle | Audio & Video | 20 | 03-20-2011 04:45 PM |
Pioneer x Kenwood x Alpine | rockhounds | Audio & Video | 37 | 05-30-2010 12:06 PM |
Kenwood DNX-5140 vs Pioneer AVIC F90BT | AK370Z | Audio & Video | 19 | 06-23-2009 12:29 PM |