What double din head unit should I buy?

speedfreak28 · 04-27-2010, 03:59 PM

It can be done to either the F or Z series id go with the Z if you got the scratch, its an an amazing unit. Also If you have any specific questions check out avic411.com. Theres some neat stuff that can be done.

WICKED_GRIN · 05-20-2010, 07:44 AM

After I sifted thru all the responses of forum members who have owned and installed Kenwood and Pioneer double din Head Units in their 370Z …….I have decided to go with Pioneer Avic series and placed my order with Amazon. My dealership stated my Roadster is scheduled for delivery next week! It really feels like I’ve been waiting 6 instead of ~ 4 months. Only one (non Z owner) person had issues with Pioneer. Too many 370Z owners have an overwhelming positive first hand experiences with Pioneer…….maybe it was poor installation that caused his problems! I will keep everyone posted (with photos) with my first hand experiences and opinion! For all the Kenwood owners……it was really difficult to decide between Kenwood and Pioneer…….but it was because Pioneer has the SD card slot……free Wi-Fi anyone!!

2fast4thelaw · 05-20-2010, 12:43 PM

Just a followup, Alpine fixed all the issues with my IVA-505 and gave me the version 2 nav module which is dramatically better. I still on occasion have the issue where I have to unplug and re-plug my ipod in but its only a minor gripe. Its no secret on here that I am not a big Pioneer fan but thier high end head units are pretty sweet and I am sure they are well made. They hands down have the best navigation. I personally feel the Alpine is bit more refined and has better DAC converters but thats my opinion. The low 2 volt output was not an issue for me since I am feeding my signal into an Audio Control EQX.

WICKED_GRIN · 05-20-2010, 01:45 PM

^^ I hear you 2 fast4thelaw..….great navigation and iPod functions are probably the most important features I’m looking for….having better DAC converters, especially in my situation (Roadster/wind noise), wasn’t even an issue under consideration and the fact of having (free) Wi-Fi capabilities (SD card) won me over the Kenwood DD head unit……Alpine (single din) is a very good unit, owned them in the past and never had any problems and would recommend them. As for recommending the single Din Pioneer DEX-P99RS which has 32-bit binary floating-bit digital signal processor ……..I suppose $1200.00 is expensive for most people!

WICKED_GRIN · 05-20-2010, 02:04 PM

^^ Single Din doesn’t get any better than this…….

Pioneer DEX-P99RS CD receiver/preamp at Crutchfield Signature

speedfreak28 · 05-20-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

^^ Single Din doesn’t get any better than this…….

Pioneer DEX-P99RS CD receiver/preamp at Crutchfield Signature

It can be had for around a grand If you know where to look, It is the nicest, most feature filled audiophile unit to date. Ive owned alpine 9887, clarion DRZ9255 and they cant even come close. This is the first Unit That has used a DAC for every single channel left and right. It eliminates the need for any external EQ's and crossovers. It can end up paying for itself.

WICKED_GRIN · 05-21-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

It can be had for around a grand If you know where to look, It is the nicest, most feature filled audiophile unit to date. Ive owned alpine 9887, clarion DRZ9255 and they cant even come close. This is the first Unit That has used a DAC for every single channel left and right. It eliminates the need for any external EQ's and crossovers. It can end up paying for itself.

I wonder what Mr. Alpine thinks about this single din unit??

05-20-2010, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 17	After I sifted thru all the responses of forum members who have owned and installed Kenwood and Pioneer double din Head Units in their 370Z …….I have decided to go with Pioneer Avic series and placed my order with Amazon. My dealership stated my Roadster is scheduled for delivery next week! It really feels like I’ve been waiting 6 instead of ~ 4 months. Only one (non Z owner) person had issues with Pioneer. Too many 370Z owners have an overwhelming positive first hand experiences with Pioneer…….maybe it was poor installation that caused his problems! I will keep everyone posted (with photos) with my first hand experiences and opinion! For all the Kenwood owners……it was really difficult to decide between Kenwood and Pioneer…….but it was because Pioneer has the SD card slot……free Wi-Fi anyone!! Last edited by WICKED_GRIN; 05-20-2010 at 09:15 AM.

05-20-2010, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 52 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 18	Just a followup, Alpine fixed all the issues with my IVA-505 and gave me the version 2 nav module which is dramatically better. I still on occasion have the issue where I have to unplug and re-plug my ipod in but its only a minor gripe. Its no secret on here that I am not a big Pioneer fan but thier high end head units are pretty sweet and I am sure they are well made. They hands down have the best navigation. I personally feel the Alpine is bit more refined and has better DAC converters but thats my opinion. The low 2 volt output was not an issue for me since I am feeding my signal into an Audio Control EQX. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

05-20-2010, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 17	^^ I hear you 2 fast4thelaw..….great navigation and iPod functions are probably the most important features I’m looking for….having better DAC converters, especially in my situation (Roadster/wind noise), wasn’t even an issue under consideration and the fact of having (free) Wi-Fi capabilities (SD card) won me over the Kenwood DD head unit……Alpine (single din) is a very good unit, owned them in the past and never had any problems and would recommend them. As for recommending the single Din Pioneer DEX-P99RS which has 32-bit binary floating-bit digital signal processor ……..I suppose $1200.00 is expensive for most people! Last edited by WICKED_GRIN; 05-20-2010 at 01:57 PM.

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04-27-2010, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 17	It can be done to either the F or Z series id go with the Z if you got the scratch, its an an amazing unit. Also If you have any specific questions check out avic411.com. Theres some neat stuff that can be done.

05-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 17	^^ Single Din doesn’t get any better than this……. Pioneer DEX-P99RS CD receiver/preamp at Crutchfield Signature