Need help picking out head unit

cory7471 · 02-25-2013, 03:49 AM

I am looking for a head unit to put in my truck looking for your help picking it out. Im not really set on one brand or another so open to ideas. I am looking for some that will play dvds and I also want to put rear dvd player as well. I need to be able to hook my samsung phone to it to play music some how. Would be nice maybe bluetooth but as long as it hooks im fine.I dont want to spend a ton on it looking for best deal out there. Would also like it if it had nav built in. If any you guys out there have ideas let me know.

biketopia · 02-25-2013, 04:36 AM

I love my pioneer AVIC X930-bt, i got it used with all the wiring for a great deal and does all the things your looking to do.

cory7471 · 02-25-2013, 04:41 AM

Do you have any pictures of it installed

biketopia · 02-25-2013, 05:17 AM

I'll get some this evening

Dmax525 · 02-25-2013, 06:31 AM

I have had an alpine, eclipse, and now I have a jvc. Any of the bigger names you will like all have good picture quality, and do all the things you're looking for. On the Bluetooth connectivity in my experiences the sound quality as far as playing music through it isn't the best and that's with my jvc. It's handy for talking on the phone. I have an iPhone plug for my phone and can select songs and videos right from the head unit. Look for a used one and just make sure all the wiring is there. If you have a Bose sound equipped in you're truck you're going to need an interface also, then you have to buy an adapter to get the steering wheel controls all working. I just got the head unit and bought the rest over a month or two. ImageUploadedByAutoguide1361802402.554267.jpg

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cory7471 · 02-25-2013, 10:40 AM

Anyone else having problems with the bluetooth for music? That is how i listen to most of my music if i have to hook a wire to it i will but was hoping wouldnt lose sound quality with bluetooth? My truck does have bose but i am thinkging about replacing door speaker with aftermarket and running two amps one for subs one for door speakers. Will i still need a interface for bose? I think i will need one for the steering wheel. What about hooking up the radio in the back seat my son like to use that?

biketopia · 02-25-2013, 10:58 AM

If you go the amp route you can get away with cutting and splicing to get your unit powered up then running RCA's to the amps and hooking the amps to the speakers. Then you would just need the unit for the steering wheel controls. I know a few of the newer head units claim to have the capability to keep the rear sear entertainment, but I know the majority don't. I'm not sure what all would be needed to keep it with one of the newer units. The sound quality with my Bluetooth seems perfectly fine, I have both a wired hook up and the Bluetooth and don't notice any difference. I have the Bose in my truck, have aftermarket door speakers running off the bose amp still and plans for a sub but as is it sounds great to me.

cory7471 · 02-25-2013, 01:28 PM

I already have a set of jl 10" from old truckand some audiobahn amps so most of the way with parts from my old truck. Do you have a rear DVD player in your set up?

JLiska50 · 02-25-2013, 01:33 PM

I have Pioneer AVH p3400bh. I think I should have gone with the 4400 though. Overall good unit and I play all my music through my Iphone. Used to let me play though bluetooth but ever since the Iphone 5 came out with IOS 6, it won't let me anymore.... might need to jailbreak to get that feature back.

cory7471 · 02-25-2013, 03:39 PM

What is better with the 4400

02-25-2013, 03:49 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
cory7471 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Watertown NY Posts: 41	Need help picking out head unit I am looking for a head unit to put in my truck looking for your help picking it out. Im not really set on one brand or another so open to ideas. I am looking for some that will play dvds and I also want to put rear dvd player as well. I need to be able to hook my samsung phone to it to play music some how. Would be nice maybe bluetooth but as long as it hooks im fine.I dont want to spend a ton on it looking for best deal out there. Would also like it if it had nav built in. If any you guys out there have ideas let me know.

02-25-2013, 04:36 AM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
biketopia DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,277	I love my pioneer AVIC X930-bt, i got it used with all the wiring for a great deal and does all the things your looking to do. __________________ 2003 2500HD LT CCLB, 4" MBRP, Diamond Eye Down Pipe, Ported Intake Horn, S&B Intake, PPE Boost Valve, ADII, Nicktane CAT Adapter, Edge CTS, Cognito UCA, Rare Parts Tie Rods, Bilsteins, Gear Alloy wheels, Hankook RF10 285's, PPE Level 2, All on Mod, DDM 5k Low's & 4300 Fogs, air horn, on board air http://www.trollperformance.com/ You know you want too

02-25-2013, 05:17 AM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
biketopia DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,277	I'll get some this evening __________________ 2003 2500HD LT CCLB, 4" MBRP, Diamond Eye Down Pipe, Ported Intake Horn, S&B Intake, PPE Boost Valve, ADII, Nicktane CAT Adapter, Edge CTS, Cognito UCA, Rare Parts Tie Rods, Bilsteins, Gear Alloy wheels, Hankook RF10 285's, PPE Level 2, All on Mod, DDM 5k Low's & 4300 Fogs, air horn, on board air http://www.trollperformance.com/ You know you want too

02-25-2013, 06:31 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
Dmax525 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Morris, Oklahoma Posts: 157	I have had an alpine, eclipse, and now I have a jvc. Any of the bigger names you will like all have good picture quality, and do all the things you're looking for. On the Bluetooth connectivity in my experiences the sound quality as far as playing music through it isn't the best and that's with my jvc. It's handy for talking on the phone. I have an iPhone plug for my phone and can select songs and videos right from the head unit. Look for a used one and just make sure all the wiring is there. If you have a Bose sound equipped in you're truck you're going to need an interface also, then you have to buy an adapter to get the steering wheel controls all working. I just got the head unit and bought the rest over a month or two. ImageUploadedByAutoguide1361802402.554267.jpg Sent from AutoGuide.com App __________________ 04 CCSB, Lb7, 135k, PPE, Full exhaust, K&N cold air, Full h.i.d's, Diamond cut black lens headlights and Tail lights, Eclipse Double Din Nav, upgraded bose, all leather.

02-25-2013, 10:58 AM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
biketopia DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,277	If you go the amp route you can get away with cutting and splicing to get your unit powered up then running RCA's to the amps and hooking the amps to the speakers. Then you would just need the unit for the steering wheel controls. I know a few of the newer head units claim to have the capability to keep the rear sear entertainment, but I know the majority don't. I'm not sure what all would be needed to keep it with one of the newer units. The sound quality with my Bluetooth seems perfectly fine, I have both a wired hook up and the Bluetooth and don't notice any difference. I have the Bose in my truck, have aftermarket door speakers running off the bose amp still and plans for a sub but as is it sounds great to me. __________________ 2003 2500HD LT CCLB, 4" MBRP, Diamond Eye Down Pipe, Ported Intake Horn, S&B Intake, PPE Boost Valve, ADII, Nicktane CAT Adapter, Edge CTS, Cognito UCA, Rare Parts Tie Rods, Bilsteins, Gear Alloy wheels, Hankook RF10 285's, PPE Level 2, All on Mod, DDM 5k Low's & 4300 Fogs, air horn, on board air http://www.trollperformance.com/ You know you want too

02-25-2013, 04:41 AM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
cory7471 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Watertown NY Posts: 41	Do you have any pictures of it installed

02-25-2013, 10:40 AM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
cory7471 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Watertown NY Posts: 41	Anyone else having problems with the bluetooth for music? That is how i listen to most of my music if i have to hook a wire to it i will but was hoping wouldnt lose sound quality with bluetooth? My truck does have bose but i am thinkging about replacing door speaker with aftermarket and running two amps one for subs one for door speakers. Will i still need a interface for bose? I think i will need one for the steering wheel. What about hooking up the radio in the back seat my son like to use that?

02-25-2013, 01:28 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
cory7471 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Watertown NY Posts: 41	I already have a set of jl 10" from old truckand some audiobahn amps so most of the way with parts from my old truck. Do you have a rear DVD player in your set up?

02-25-2013, 01:33 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
JLiska50 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 66	I have Pioneer AVH p3400bh. I think I should have gone with the 4400 though. Overall good unit and I play all my music through my Iphone. Used to let me play though bluetooth but ever since the Iphone 5 came out with IOS 6, it won't let me anymore.... might need to jailbreak to get that feature back. __________________ 2005 GMC Sierra SB Ext Cab LLY PPE Economy set at level 3 FASS Platinum 150 4" MBRP straight piped EGR Blocked, Finger Stick PCV Reroute AFE Mouthpiece Rare parts tie rods and cognito supports RBP 95r 20x10's wrapped with Dick Cepek Radial FC-II 33X12.50 ...And a few other things.

02-25-2013, 03:39 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
cory7471 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Watertown NY Posts: 41	What is better with the 4400

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