Can someone recommend a good replacement unit with the following features? I would like one in the 300-400$ range, but I am definitely willing to pay more for a better unit.

Must Haves:

• 1/8" audio jack (for music from android phone)
• Touch screen (7" preferred, atleast 5.8")
• Volume **** (**** preferred, atleast dedicated buttons)
• NO Navigation
• Fastish responding interface (no lag)
• EQ
• Plays DVDs/CDs

Would like to haves:

• Rear View Camera Compatible

Are there any brands I should look for or stay away from?

 

i just picked up a pioneer 930bt cause i wanted the navi, but the pioneer avh-3200bt is pretty good if you wanted bluetooth. and price is super cheap right now as well. , but i also heard good things about jvc headunits being non laggy but so-so user interface..

 

Everything has a 3.5mm jack on it or RCAs in the rear that you can just connect a y-cable to.
Everything's touchscreen these days (minus the absolute bottom tier of units).
Nothing with a **** is going to have a 7" screen, but most every 7" screen unit will have buttons on the lower section.
Excluding navigation is kind of a moot point.
Fastest interface these days is on JVC units. Not flashy or particularly pretty, but fast.
EQ... they all have some form of EQ.
CD-only units are extremely rare in current-gen DD units.
And video-in is also pretty much standard in every ddin as well.

So really, from that list you're pretty much looking for something with a fast interface. That's JVC's units right now.
With a **** - JVC AVX740:



Without a **** - JVC AVX840:


The Pioneer 3300BT and 4300DVD are also quite good, but the interface isn't nearly as fast.

 

The AVX740 is just what I am looking for, and at a good price too! Thanks so much.

 

no problem, and feel free to write up a review of the unit after you get it installed.

 

Alright, I definitely will, but I have one more question. For a Bose 03 Sedan I would need...

JVC AVX740
DD Trim Kit
PAC ROEMNIS2 for Nissan Vehicles
Metra Axxess ASWC Universal Steering Wheel Control
Metra 40-NI10 Nissan Antenna Adapter

I wouldn't need any new amp/anything like that, correct?

 

I don't see a trim ring to fill the gap as part of the unit, so you might need a scosche trim ring if you're using the JDM trim. If you're going metra, you should be fine with that list.

You don't need a new amp, but it's definitely a great upgrade in the future.

 

I am getting the JDM trim kit so I will add that to my list. I must say, you are like a G35 audio god . Thanks again

 

No problem good luck with the build, and if you feel like coming down to Savannah, Georgia, I can give you hands-on help

 

Just out of curiosity, how much this set up cost ya?

 

$400: JVC AVX740
$150 (Metra) or $300 (JDM): DD Trim Kit
$40: PAC ROEMNIS2 for Nissan Vehicles
$40: Metra Axxess ASWC Universal Steering Wheel Control
$12: Metra 40-NI10 Nissan Antenna Adapter
$10: Scosche trim ring
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$650 - 800

 

geez.. that's some money for upgrading a sound system. I think i should go back and fix my missing channel Bose HU.

 

i actually just installed a JVC AVX740 in my 2005 coupe last week..since my stock one went nuts...

i personally love it! it has everything i want minus Nav but its a great looking unit. it does have a trim ring with it but it does not fit in the JDM kit.

i did the install myself in an hour..(with no experience with car audio) paid $333 shipped to my door