I have been looking around and was wondering if someone could head me in the right direction on what brand to purchase... without spending a arm n a leg

I would like a unit with dvd/navi/ipod features... I was looking at clarion, pioneer so far.

Whats you guys think ???

Thx for your time n info in advance

Joe

 

Pioneer's got the best iPod interface, and decent navigation. Their previous generation units (X910BT, X710BT) are all a bit slow and a little buggy, but if you can tolerate those things are fantastic deals. Their current generation navigation units - X920BT and Z110BT/Z120BT are awesome, with great voice recognition and control of iPod and maps.
Clarion... stock headunits are Clarion and fail repeatedly, so I hesitate to recommend them.
Kenwood's got Garmin navigation, so it's the best navigation, but their interface, particularly their iPod interface, is inferior to the Pioneer units. Their voice recognition (available on their flagship units) for maps is good, but sucks for iPod, so I'd recommend the 6160 if you've got an automatic, 7160 for the 6MT, because the flip-face gets in the way of the automatic shifter.

For anything further, your headunit budget is required.

 

dont forget the wiring harness and the aluminum piece... that stuff alone costs an arm and a leg lol

 

lol I know and looked into this when i had my g35 sedan n now have had my coupe for 3yrs now idk y i slacked on this ive done the whole exterior n some engine mods... guess its time to do audio n interior =0)

 

ive had nothing but lag/freeze issues with pioneer. i love my new kenwood, fast and easy to use. haven't tried clarion so cant help you there.

 

AVIC-D3 here updated with custom backgrounds and latest maps. It is by far my favorite purchase for the interior

 

well i would like to keep it under $1000 max for the unit as i still hvae to get the finisher piece with the ac controllers and if i remember right that runs close to $400 for both...

I have a garmin navi right now and love the display do the double din navis differ alot from a portable navi???

 

I'm interested in find a good stereo too. My biggest concerns are bluetooth capability and ipod integration. I loved the Pioneer interface, but the sluggishness is turning me away! Can you control your ipod touch from your headunit through the bluetooth connection?

 

Scootch - Garmin's better than most in-dash navigation units. The only advantage of integrated ones give you is access to the vehicle speed sensor wire, so they work if you're in a tunnel just fine, and can mute the stereo when giving directions. You're probably best off going with the Pioneer 3200BT since the 4200 has a flip-down face that can't flip down when you're in park.

azt108 - I'd probably recommend the same one to you - Pioneer 3200BT unless you're looking for navigation too, in which case Pioneer X920BT. The sluggishness of the previous-gen units - F700BT, F900BT, F90BT, X910BT, X710BT - is definitely alleviated with the X920BT and Z110/Z120BT units. The bluetooth protocol implementations supported by headunits are insufficient to do a lot of control of the iPod, so you're still going to have to plug it in.

 

So Pioneer X920BT has a good dvd/navi system as i want a decent navi in the head unit with good display n dvd

 

Yep, it's very decent, not quite garmin good, but I'm happy with it.

 

I was looking at the X920BT and noticed it had a external cd/dvd enter.. like it doesnt flip down to insert the dvd/cd behind he unit.. is that better or ???

also hows the pic on the screen n do any of the double dins have wallpapers u can add or view while driving or showing

 

If you have an automatic transmission, you don't want the flip-down face, as your shifter will be in the way when in park or reverse, and maybe neutral. 6MTs can have flip-faces.

Smaller screen aside, the X920BT has better software than the Z110BT, but the same software as the Z120BT.

You can change the boot screen, but none of the backgrounds, not sure about doing slideshows on it at all.