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Old 12-27-2013 | 12:44 AM
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Looking for a a deck to replace the stock cd/ radio deck looking for any input on anyone that currently has one or has had one installed what are your thoughts, ideas, or recommendations?
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Kenwood DDX470. Love mine, as do other guys here, and it's probably the best value out there right now. Lots of great features and flexibility for adding external amps, and it integrates very well with iPhone apps like Pandora, SiriusXM, navigation, etc., (if that's what you happen to have).
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I just swapped my JVC KW-NX7000 out for a Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS. I love the Pioneer. The JVC was a pile of crap.

I like Kenwood single din's but I couldn't find a Kenwood double din that would do what I want that had a full size screen. I hate having all the other crap on the face. Just a row of buttons across the bottom and the CD slot hidden behind the screen is what I like.

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I like having a volume/mute **** on the left side that I can adjust without having to look down for while I'm driving. Other than that, the other buttons aren't needed, since all the other functions are on the screen.
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I have no problems finding the volume up/down buttons on the bottom of my screen. I just lift my hand from the shifter and I'm right there.

And I prefer to use the forward/back buttons on the bottom over the screen. Less use of the screen = longer life (less chance to scratch it).
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Kenwood DDX470. Love mine, as do other guys here, and it's probably the best value out there right now. Lots of great features and flexibility for adding external amps, and it integrates very well with iPhone apps like Pandora, SiriusXM, navigation, etc., (if that's what you happen to have).
went to checkout the kenwood screens it might just be the one! Thanks for the input!
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Did you need to buy any adapters or anything else to install it to the Z?
I have an 03 350z and im also leaning on getting the Kenwood.
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Yes, for any aftermarket head unit you need a dash trim kit and a wiring harness adapter. You can buy them locally, from Amazon, eBay, or from crutchfield.com. Both parts should be around $30 total.
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Thanx dcains now i know exactly what to get for a complete install.
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Kenwood DDX470

Best bang for your buck for sure. I love mine.
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Read this thread, lots of pics too.

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...od-ddx470.html
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Get one of these rear-view cameras while you're at it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141074834094
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Thank you guys for the input i should be receiving everything by the end of the week. Cant wait to install.
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I love the rear view camera feature.


Post pics when youre done OP.

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Finally got my deck in today and decided to install it after i got off from work.
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