hey guys, my previous GPS (garmin nuvi 360) got stolen, so I am shopping around for a new one. However, I've always wanted a DD screen, so decided to get one. I have done a LOT of research, but am still somewhat lost and not sure if I ve covered everything.

Basically these are the major requirements:

-- no more than 1200$ for everything
-- GOOD navigation (at least similar to the one in the nuvi 360)
-- ipod connection
-- plays videos (obviously)
-- HD radio, Serius

The preferences are in order of importance btw.

Based on the research, I have selected some HU that seem to have the features I am looking for.

-- Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD
-- Kenwood DNX7100
-- Kenwood Excelon DDX6019
-- Kenwood Excelon DDX8019 (what's the importance of having 5v preouts for amps vs 2v on the 6019?)

These are some of the choices I have made. Are there any other ones that I missed within the range? AVIC D3 is not something I want because I don't wnat DVD based navigation if the HU has only one slot.


What are your suggestions guys? I want a good all-in-one unit for a good price. (GPS is very important)

 

I do not know how much the blackbird costs, but I would still get the Alpine IVA-W205. You can get that for around $500, iPod cable $20, SAT Radio Receiver $50, plus you can add sooo much more. For Navigation, you would need the blackbird, but since I have factory Nav, I never searched for this option.

 

yeah I've thought about the W205. Anyone know what the best deal on the blackbird is? other than that, anyone know if their Nav is better than the garmin one that comes wit kenwood?

 

garmin nav in the kenwood is much nicer. i hate demoing the blackbird to customers when they want to buy it.

also look for the kenwood dnx710ex its the same as the 7100 but comes with a 3yr warranty and you may be able to find it cheaper, since not many people know about it (its a wholesale piece only)

 

Does your $1200 limit include the cost of the DD trim piece, the AC controller, and the steering wheel controller?

 

Yah, I think im leaving towards the kenwood really. Just seems like a good overall package. I am going to look at the dnx710ex. If you kno of any good sellers, let me know

 

no, that is just for the actual headunit. I am getting it as a gift, so that is the budget. All the other pieces (jdm console, wheel controls, ipod connection, ac controls...) I am buying myself.