Double Din Headunit?

ClintonL on 02/12/2015 - 11:39

Looking for a double din headunit around 300-400 max. Not sure if i should get one of the ones from supercheap/JB hifi or if i'll get better bang for buck from the ebay ones with more features etc albeit from a worse brand. Any tips?

Cheers

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  • stevednj48 on 02/12/2015 - 11:48

    i got a pioneer from Ebay US last year cost 190 delivered
    it sells in aus around the $400 mark may be worth checking that out first.

    • Reverse Snorkel on 02/12/2015 - 12:11

      Actually a little bit over your price range.. lol.

      Pioneer do a good head unit. Worth saving up for a better one that does applink so you can run apps like GPS and other phone apps on it. That's what I'm going to upgrade to. Pioneer make an ok one. The only thing I don't like about pioneer is that all the addons are modules you have to buy like GPS etc.

  • Kelvin H. on 02/12/2015 - 11:57

    I bought a Sony XAV-68BT for ~$300 new from eBay a few months back. Great unit, comes with inbuilt steering wheel control support whereas many others require aftermarket solutions. Interface is fast, calls are clear through Bluetooth. Only one front USB port though.

  • spackbace on 02/12/2015 - 14:30
    +1

    Don't go lesser brand or no-name brand, you'll just be throwing your money away (lousy Bluetooth, lousy audio, lousy touchscreen etc)
    (I mean that anything from JVC/Pioneer/Kenwood and up will be fine, rule out the lesser known brands)
    JB Hifi has a sale on at the moment, would be your best bet

  • ClintonL on 02/12/2015 - 15:02

    Deciding between the sony and pioneer at the moment. Any suggestions? My Steering wheel doesn't have the controls so that's not a factor.

    • spackbace on 02/12/2015 - 15:05

      Sony has front usb, that's something to note

  • stevednj48 on 02/12/2015 - 15:56

    how about this one is about $310 shipped to Aus

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PIONEER-AVH-270BT-6-2-DBL-DIN-CD…

  • ClintonL on 03/12/2015 - 14:09

    I've seen quite a few support pandora. Wondering if theres any which support spotify?

    Cheers

    • spackbace on 10/12/2015 - 11:57

      Found one yet? Because JBs have a big Pioneer sale right now

      • ClintonL on 10/12/2015 - 12:03

        Absolutely spewing, i was going to buy a pioneer but decided not to because it was a touch too expensive. Ended up buying a sony on the weekend. Should of just waited as i havn't installed it yet.

  • ClintonL on 03/12/2015 - 15:32

    Also wondering if it's worth it to spend an extra hundredish for DAB?

    Cheers

    • Paul Atreides on 04/12/2015 - 13:04

      well, do you listen to radio now, and would you if you had a HU with usb/aux?

    • spackbace on 04/12/2015 - 13:44

      DAB is definitely clearer, with better bass. It does take a bit longer to find the station, and also the DAB signal will only be good in town.

      I'd go the upgrade if it was within budget and not stupidly expensive.

      (I've heard factory stereos with DAB, and definitely noticed the difference when flicking between analogue and digital)

  • Charity on 03/12/2015 - 18:57

    find the model you want. then go shopping for location and prices

    btw, some of supercheap's ebay prices on Kenwood during the previous 20% off promo were absurdly good! less than half of amazon!

  • Koonit on 21/12/2015 - 11:32

    I just got a Newsmy NR3001.. Pretty amazing for under $500 delivered. I'm really stoked with it for my purposes, it does everything!

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