Best 2-DIN head unit?

bigaudiofanat · 09-10-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by afbunn

While I do really like and swear by Alpine gear, that particular unit doesn't appear to have adjustable color. Call it petty, but I don't want to have a blue head unit in a car with everything else amber. That's one of the reasons I like that Pioneer so much. It will match perfectly with everything else. Unless you know of another unit that has all the features + color matching + doesn't have a big dumb LCD screen on it?

JVC makes a good one, I just prefer to stay away from pioneer.

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Even matched the Z interior amber lights.

Most aftermarket head units can match almost any color now. "Few exceptions"

dmhenderson · 09-10-2012, 10:32 PM

I have a Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH and it absolutely does have fully customizable and adjustable color...
I've matched the Z interior orange lights perfectly but have since switched to red since I changed over to LED map/trunk lights.

(as did the X190BT)

afbunn · 09-10-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

JVC makes a good one, I just prefer to stay away from pioneer.

Most aftermarket head units can match almost any color now. "Few exceptions"

What are your reasons for staying away from Pioneer? I'd love to take this chance to pick your brain for your expertise and experience. Thanks

robones · 09-11-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by robones

The FH-X700B made by Pioneer looks amazing! it was Bluetooth music streaming, bluetooth calling, iPhone and iPod direct control 2 USBs! and color matching light array to match any interior light color for that OEM look.

The only problem, it's not out yet. comes out sometime in September. The price? only $150.00 dollars!!! can't beat that!

I am actually going to get it for my car. I am patiently waiting....

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...vers/FH-X700BT

This is STILL NOT AVAILABLE!!! it killing me already. I've been checking everyday! sucks! must not get desperate and choose an inferior product just because it's available. Must stay patient!

bigaudiofanat · 09-11-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by afbunn

What are your reasons for staying away from Pioneer? I'd love to take this chance to pick your brain for your expertise and experience. Thanks

Quick run down on the problems I have seen first hand, read about, or heard from other installers.

Removable face plates, display fails

Cd's start to not eject fully

Pico fuse can blow

Internal components fail.

BT mic's have a history of horrible echo

Motorized units have problems.

Their are people who hate and love pioneer, ones that do not have problems and ones that do. I prefer to stay away from them. Even a few here have started out by saying they had no problems. A year later nothing but problems and switched them out for kenwoods or other brands.

afbunn · 09-11-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Quick run down on the problems I have seen first hand, read about, or heard from other installers.

Removable face plates, display fails

Cd's start to not eject fully

Pico fuse can blow

Internal components fail.

BT mic's have a history of horrible echo

Motorized units have problems.

Their are people who hate and love pioneer, ones that do not have problems and ones that do. I prefer to stay away from them. Even a few here have started out by saying they had no problems. A year later nothing but problems and switched them out for kenwoods or other brands.

Hmm.... thanks for the input, I'm going to continue my search and see if I can find something almost the same as this Pioneer.

robones · 09-11-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by afbunn

Hmm.... thanks for the input, I'm going to continue my search and see if I can find something almost the same as this Pioneer.

Just be patient like I am

it will be worth the wait. The unit has built in Bluetooth and built in HD radio plus it has steering wheel controls. No additional accessories required as in those other "...ready" radios. There are you tube videos that show case everything that it does and it will make you fall in love with it more.

Naenyn · 09-12-2012, 05:44 PM

Do the Alpine HUs have any sort of color choosing option for matching with the rest of the interior lighting?

eastwest2300 · 09-17-2012, 02:40 AM

The Kenwood line is looking really sharp!

bigaudiofanat · 09-17-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Naenyn

Do the Alpine HUs have any sort of color choosing option for matching with the rest of the interior lighting?

I think some of them do, I know the 910 does not.

robones · 09-21-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robones

The FH-X700B made by Pioneer looks amazing! it was Bluetooth music streaming, bluetooth calling, iPhone and iPod direct control 2 USBs! and color matching light array to match any interior light color for that OEM look.

The only problem, it's not out yet. comes out sometime in September. The price? only $150.00 dollars!!! can't beat that!

I am actually going to get it for my car. I am patiently waiting....

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...vers/FH-X700BT

FINALLY!!! the unit is available!! I just purchased it! I bought it from this website.

Abt.com now has the Pioneer Double-DIN Car Stereo With Bluetooth - FHX700BT in stock

robones · 09-28-2012, 08:29 AM

Finally arrived!!!!!! can't wait to install it over the weekend.

afbunn · 09-30-2012, 10:47 AM

Holy crap dude you got it already?! I ordered mine from Crutchfield for the free installation gear and the thing doesn't even show up on their website right now. When I ordered it, it was on backorder.

robones · 09-30-2012, 10:54 AM

Yeah man. actually everyone is shocked that I got one so fast. apparently I got extremely lucky. The shop I went to install it also old me they bought these receivers but they haven't received their order yet and they are an authorized Pioneer dealer! LMAO!

robones · 09-30-2012, 12:58 PM

Installed! awesome receiver! I stream all my music via Bluetooth so no cords!!!

Also I programmed the lights to match the Z gauges (amber outside) to match the interior lighting and orange/red match the needles!! the wait was so worth it!

09-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I have a Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH and it absolutely does have fully customizable and adjustable color... I've matched the Z interior orange lights perfectly but have since switched to red since I changed over to LED map/trunk lights. (as did the X190BT) __________________

09-17-2012, 02:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,012 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684551	The Kenwood line is looking really sharp! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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09-30-2012, 12:58 PM	#30 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 14	Installed! awesome receiver! I stream all my music via Bluetooth so no cords!!! Also I programmed the lights to match the Z gauges (amber outside) to match the interior lighting and orange/red match the needles!! the wait was so worth it!