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#362439 - 30/08/2014 18:19 Double DIN head unit recommendations
Taym carpal tunnel Registered: 18/06/2001 Posts: 2504 Loc: Roma, Italy	I have a double DIN slot in my new car. I want to change the stock head unit and replace with something good. What would you guys recommend, high-end? I am looking at Alpine (because of the 8" display) and at Pioneer (because of its Carplay mode, which could be maybe interesting. But, I'd welcome any recommendation the Empeg community may have. _________________________ = Taym = MK2a #040103216 * 100Gb All/Colors Radio * 3.0a11 * Hijack = taympeg
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#362440 - 31/08/2014 00:24 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
K447 old hand Registered: 29/05/2002 Posts: 798 Loc: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Is the stock unit unacceptable?
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#362441 - 31/08/2014 07:02 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym carpal tunnel Registered: 18/06/2001 Posts: 2504 Loc: Roma, Italy	It is more feature limited and bug rich than I wish to. _________________________ = Taym = MK2a #040103216 * 100Gb All/Colors Radio * 3.0a11 * Hijack = taympeg
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#362446 - 31/08/2014 16:10 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
larry818 old hand Registered: 01/10/2002 Posts: 1033 Loc: Fullerton, Calif.	What is it?
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#362449 - 31/08/2014 18:52 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym carpal tunnel Registered: 18/06/2001 Posts: 2504 Loc: Roma, Italy	Mazda CX-5. Why is that relevant? Or, is it just curiosity? _________________________ = Taym = MK2a #040103216 * 100Gb All/Colors Radio * 3.0a11 * Hijack = taympeg
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#362450 - 31/08/2014 18:57 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym carpal tunnel Registered: 18/06/2001 Posts: 2504 Loc: Roma, Italy	Ok, probably I wasn't clear: I do not intend to simply replace the head unit. I will eventually redo the sound system entirely. I am not interested in compatibility with existing system. In other words: If your car had no sound system at all, and you had to create it from scratch, which 2DIN head unit would you pick, today? Thank you! Edited by Taym (31/08/2014 19:00) _________________________ = Taym = MK2a #040103216 * 100Gb All/Colors Radio * 3.0a11 * Hijack = taympeg
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#362451 - 01/09/2014 03:37 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
petteri addict Registered: 02/08/2004 Posts: 434 Loc: Helsinki, Finland	Do you want navigation built in? I don't really have any experience with these in recent years, but it's fun to window shop!
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#362452 - 01/09/2014 10:22 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
JBjorgen carpal tunnel Registered: 19/01/2002 Posts: 3582 Loc: Columbus, OH	a Single DIN unit and an Empeg! _________________________ ~ John
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#362457 - 02/09/2014 04:55 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
Taym carpal tunnel Registered: 18/06/2001 Posts: 2504 Loc: Roma, Italy	Yes, I do want navigation. All current double DINs I have see do come with navigations, actually. None with TomTom, which so far is my favorite bav system, with probably the exception of the Parrot Smart, which allows TomTom app to be installed. The Empeg could be a nice addition, but I do need my phone and contact list synchronized, and voice commands. _________________________ = Taym = MK2a #040103216 * 100Gb All/Colors Radio * 3.0a11 * Hijack = taympeg
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#362458 - 02/09/2014 12:20 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
K447 old hand Registered: 29/05/2002 Posts: 798 Loc: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Where is CarPlay in terms of current aftermarket availability? I have not been paying attention to CarPlay releases in the aftermarket arena. Might still be early days...
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#362459 - 02/09/2014 13:51 Re: Double DIN head unit recommendations [Re: Taym]
drakino carpal tunnel Registered: 08/06/1999 Posts: 7868	So far no aftermarket CarPlay units are out. Pioneer has a few models they claim will be upgradable "summer 2014". I'm guessing a possible release on their side tied to the iOS 8 update coming soon. I'm also holding off to see what CarPlay does before deciding. The current lifestyle though also has a car as a very rarely used mode of transit, so it may not be worth the investment currently.
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