Big needs YOUR opinion

bigaudiofanat · 07-17-2011, 03:41 PM

Well you all knew it was coming. My new car is great plenty of power ggreat manual trans and amazing color.

However....

The sound system SUCKS

So I am planning my entire build to do it once and only once.

My first options are head units should I go with the new alpine INA-W910BT

Alpine INA-W910 (INA-W910BT) In-Dash Car Navigation Systems at Onlinecarstereo.com

My only concern with this is the curved screen that comes out a slight bit.

However this interface is MUCH faster than any of the kenwoods I have tried or installed.

Or the kenwood 9980 with a slower interface but will sit flush in the dash.

Kenwood Excelon DNX9980HD Navigation receiver at Crutchfield Signature

I do not have a iphone so pandora streaming threw the head unit will not be used. It however will be used threw BT audio streaming.

Thoughts?

bigaudiofanat · 07-17-2011, 05:42 PM

Link to the alpine installed in a car like mine.

‪2011 nissan altima with alpine ina-w910‬&rlm; - YouTube

birdmanx1 · 07-17-2011, 06:22 PM

I would go with the Alpine since it appears to be a superior unit. Pretty much your issue is down to what would look good but not be as fast vs what would look decent but work the best. I go with efficiency vs looks Matt

symple84 · 07-17-2011, 07:49 PM

I was thinking of getting the same headunit....I dont mind the bottom part of it.

Does the w910 offer bluetooth audio streaming though, I know the older model did???

90 ST · 07-18-2011, 12:31 AM

I'd get the one that works best.
Just wondering, you know this is a Z forum, why did you not get a Z?

LOL

dP3NGU1N · 07-18-2011, 01:18 AM

I think it looks kinda nice with the bottom bit sticking out. Lets you know there are buttons there.

bigaudiofanat · 07-18-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by symple84

I was thinking of getting the same headunit....I dont mind the bottom part of it.

Does the w910 offer bluetooth audio streaming though, I know the older model did???

Yes it does just like the older model. HD radio is built in as well along with BT.

WICKED_GRIN · 07-20-2011, 09:28 AM

^^ This is where you should get advice…………..

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kenchan · 07-20-2011, 01:14 PM

flush fit is the way to go, this is a car, not an audio suite.

PONYKILRZ · 07-20-2011, 01:34 PM

Alpine all the way, the lip is nice to rest your finger on if you're playing with the lower buttons.

vividracing · 07-20-2011, 02:04 PM

I've never been a fan on Kenwoods controls and menus. Alpine all the way!

bigaudiofanat · 07-20-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

I'd get the one that works best.
Just wondering, you know this is a Z forum, why did you not get a Z?

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

^^ This is where you should get advice…………..

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I am on there as well. Just like gettin opinions from people that know me a little better. Thanks for your .02 Now

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

flush fit is the way to go, this is a car, not an audio suite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PONYKILRZ

Alpine all the way, the lip is nice to rest your finger on if you're playing with the lower buttons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

I've never been a fan on Kenwoods controls and menus. Alpine all the way!

Thanks guys probably going alpine just a real nice slick interface that I always loved.

07-17-2011, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Big needs YOUR opinion Well you all knew it was coming. My new car is great plenty of power ggreat manual trans and amazing color. However.... The sound system SUCKS So I am planning my entire build to do it once and only once. My first options are head units should I go with the new alpine INA-W910BT Alpine INA-W910 (INA-W910BT) In-Dash Car Navigation Systems at Onlinecarstereo.com My only concern with this is the curved screen that comes out a slight bit. However this interface is MUCH faster than any of the kenwoods I have tried or installed. Or the kenwood 9980 with a slower interface but will sit flush in the dash. Kenwood Excelon DNX9980HD Navigation receiver at Crutchfield Signature I do not have a iphone so pandora streaming threw the head unit will not be used. It however will be used threw BT audio streaming. Thoughts? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-17-2011, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Link to the alpine installed in a car like mine. ‪2011 nissan altima with alpine ina-w910‬&rlm; - YouTube __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-17-2011, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	I would go with the Alpine since it appears to be a superior unit. Pretty much your issue is down to what would look good but not be as fast vs what would look decent but work the best. I go with efficiency vs looks Matt __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

07-20-2011, 02:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	I've never been a fan on Kenwoods controls and menus. Alpine all the way! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

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07-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
symple84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 451 Drives: 11 PW 370Z Rep Power: 14	I was thinking of getting the same headunit....I dont mind the bottom part of it. Does the w910 offer bluetooth audio streaming though, I know the older model did???

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I think it looks kinda nice with the bottom bit sticking out. Lets you know there are buttons there.

07-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
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07-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	flush fit is the way to go, this is a car, not an audio suite.

07-20-2011, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
PONYKILRZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5 Drives: crazy Rep Power: 15	Alpine all the way, the lip is nice to rest your finger on if you're playing with the lower buttons.