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Old 09-23-2009, 12:21 PM
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Question Recommendations for Double Din Navi/Radio for daily driver?

I am a newbie when it comes to audio equipment since I don't care for it too much. However, lately i've been wanting to make my daily driver more comfortable and enjoyable to drive.

Main things I want:

-Navi
-Radio
-Tv/Dvd
-Ipod/iphone connection
-6 to 7" screen (Non-motorized/double din)
-bluetooth

Any recommendations?
Old 09-23-2009, 01:00 PM
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People enjoy brands such as Pioneer AVIC product line, Alpine W200/W203/W205, Kenwood DDX's. If you also do a search, you can find some good specific-product reviews that will fit your needs.
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Originally Posted by dkwang
People enjoy brands such as Pioneer AVIC product line, Alpine W200/W203/W205, Kenwood DDX's. If you also do a search, you can find some good specific-product reviews that will fit your needs.
Okay thanks. So it looks like I was looking in the right lineups so far.
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I am looking to buy form this guys
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f...ouble-din.html
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sonicelectronix does great business and they are atleast $200 cheaper on the head units, and they have most of ur car audio needs. they ship everything very safely and keep you informed via email. never had problems with them
and as far as the HU.. i got the avic-x910bt and it has everything you named on ur list +more.. its really up to you(budget/style/ brand?) but i would highly recommend that site... best of luck..
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Originally Posted by walkingdead930
Thanks for the link!

Originally Posted by migz_0320
sonicelectronix does great business and they are atleast $200 cheaper on the head units, and they have most of ur car audio needs. they ship everything very safely and keep you informed via email. never had problems with them
and as far as the HU.. i got the avic-x910bt and it has everything you named on ur list +more.. its really up to you(budget/style/ brand?) but i would highly recommend that site... best of luck..
Thanks for the insight. I am really leaning towards the Kenwood DNX line. If my friend can't get me the DNX9140 for a better price than Sonicelectronix, I will be ordering from them soon.
Old 09-23-2009, 06:59 PM
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i just installed the alpine w203. really nice in-dash, very user friendly, great sound quality. very impressed with it so far.
Old 09-23-2009, 11:07 PM
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Rickdogg,
sonicelectronix sells through ebay.. even cheaper than their website..


-Leo
Old 09-24-2009, 11:27 AM
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I have kenwood dnx5140. $599 on ebay. couldn't be happier
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If you want one with built in nav, go with a Kenwood, as they use the Garmin GPS software. Just a double din with DVD/iPod/Bluetooth, go with Pioneer. The Pioneer series (at least from my own experience owning three different ones) with the nav built in have been sub-par (slow loading times, laggy refresh rates, etc.)
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Thanks for the responses guys. It has really helped
Old 09-25-2009, 01:05 AM
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kenwood DNX line is pretty good rick

i have a 7140 and no complaints so far
if you can get a 9140 for a reasonable price then go for it
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I would go kenwood since they have a partnership with Garmin.
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