About getting a new z need advice on HU

Watchmedrive · 11-05-2011, 12:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 12 Z and in the process of looking for a HU to replace the factory HU. After reading the audio section for more than 2 days, I found that most has a navi unit, and that Kenwood is also highly recommended, I'm also a little smarter about car stereo but still far from finding one that meet my needs:

- Back up camera video/ Front camera inputs.
- Good stereo for classical music
- Good radio sound quality, AM/FM/ Sirius/HD
- ABOSOLUTE NO integrated navigation (Will use iPad for this, I like being able to enter addresses prior to getting to the car)
- Responsive and precise touch screen.
- friendly GUI, easy to use, good font/graphics and colors.
- Iphone/Ipad input and controls.
- Double DIN.
- Blue tooth

I know a lot of people here have already went thru this process and would really appreciate your recommendations. I plan to have alarm system installed immediately driving the car out the lot, should I have it both alarm/stereo systems done at the same time ? Will it save me any money or time?

Cheers

bigaudiofanat · 11-05-2011, 02:18 PM

Please please please search about the head unit !!!!

Alarm the viper 5901 is a nice one however that has remote start as well, is that something you were looking at using as well? You can always buy one with remote start and not have that part be used. Or in the future if you change you mind.

If not the 3203 is nice if you want the screen 3303 is your choice.

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 02:59 PM

Matt (bigaudiofanat) doesnt praise Pioneer...

Watchmedrive · 11-05-2011, 03:03 PM

I did the search, the results though were not conclusive. I am hoping someone having the same needs as mine but have not posted their systems on the forum. I ve read your many helpful posts as well. Any recommendation as to a dd hu that doesnt have navi?

Mine will be a manual trans so Im not using the remote start feature but i do like the lcd screen of the 5901.

@east yea, i hear you. Have read amazon reviews and Pionneer doesnt have good mark.

bigaudiofanat · 11-05-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Matt (bigaudiofanatIC) doesnt praise Pioneer...

Fixed

OP, kenwood model 5190 I think is a great place to start also clarion makes a few good models if you are trying to keep cost down.

East you are right!!

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Thanks Matt for that lovely email.... it made my day, and put a big smile on my face.

bigaudiofanat · 11-05-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Thanks Matt for that lovely email.... it made my day, and put a big smile on my face.

Oh come on I just post facts!!!!

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Oh come on I just post facts!!!!

hahaha... i know.. i know.

So what do you think about the Alpine CDA 117 for $350?

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 07:49 PM

This looks perfect for me, 3 sets of 4V RCAs and iPod integration.

bigaudiofanat · 11-05-2011, 07:54 PM

This one will work as well

Alpine CDE-123 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Let's start a new thread and not hi jack this one.

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

This one will work as well

Alpine CDE-123 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Let's start a new thread and not hi jack this one.

Its not really hijacking this one, because the dude that made this one is in the same boat, hes looking for a HU too, and we both agree that Alpine makes a great deck..

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 07:59 PM

Matt do me a favor, I dont have access to eBay here at work, can you check the price on this deck, not Refurbished or used, and let me know what you come up with.

bigaudiofanat · 11-05-2011, 08:01 PM

150-205

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

150-205

Nice, than thats the one Im buying.. I'll buy it tomorrow, when I get home from work, thanks man! you are the man, sir.

eRep given!

eastwest2300 · 11-05-2011, 08:04 PM

Dude, I tried giving you eRep, and it said I gotta spread the reputation points around, haha, I've given you too much in the past, I guess..

Have you returned the favor, buddy?

11-05-2011, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Watchmedrive Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San jose, ca Posts: 10 Drives: 96 toyota supra Rep Power: 13	About getting a new z need advice on HU Hi everyone, I'm about to pull the trigger on a 12 Z and in the process of looking for a HU to replace the factory HU. After reading the audio section for more than 2 days, I found that most has a navi unit, and that Kenwood is also highly recommended, I'm also a little smarter about car stereo but still far from finding one that meet my needs: - Back up camera video/ Front camera inputs. - Good stereo for classical music - Good radio sound quality, AM/FM/ Sirius/HD - ABOSOLUTE NO integrated navigation (Will use iPad for this, I like being able to enter addresses prior to getting to the car) - Responsive and precise touch screen. - friendly GUI, easy to use, good font/graphics and colors. - Iphone/Ipad input and controls. - Double DIN. - Blue tooth I know a lot of people here have already went thru this process and would really appreciate your recommendations. I plan to have alarm system installed immediately driving the car out the lot, should I have it both alarm/stereo systems done at the same time ? Will it save me any money or time? Cheers

11-05-2011, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Please please please search about the head unit !!!! Alarm the viper 5901 is a nice one however that has remote start as well, is that something you were looking at using as well? You can always buy one with remote start and not have that part be used. Or in the future if you change you mind. If not the 3203 is nice if you want the screen 3303 is your choice. __________________ 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/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 11-05-2011 at 02:20 PM.

11-05-2011, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Matt (bigaudiofanat) doesnt praise Pioneer... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-05-2011, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Watchmedrive Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San jose, ca Posts: 10 Drives: 96 toyota supra Rep Power: 13	I did the search, the results though were not conclusive. I am hoping someone having the same needs as mine but have not posted their systems on the forum. I ve read your many helpful posts as well. Any recommendation as to a dd hu that doesnt have navi? Mine will be a manual trans so Im not using the remote start feature but i do like the lcd screen of the 5901. @east yea, i hear you. Have read amazon reviews and Pionneer doesnt have good mark. Last edited by Watchmedrive; 11-05-2011 at 03:08 PM.

11-05-2011, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Thanks Matt for that lovely email.... it made my day, and put a big smile on my face. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-05-2011, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	This looks perfect for me, 3 sets of 4V RCAs and iPod integration. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-05-2011, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	This one will work as well Alpine CDE-123 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com Let's start a new thread and not hi jack this one. __________________ 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/

11-05-2011, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Matt do me a favor, I dont have access to eBay here at work, can you check the price on this deck, not Refurbished or used, and let me know what you come up with. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-05-2011, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	150-205 __________________ 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/

11-05-2011, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,846 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Dude, I tried giving you eRep, and it said I gotta spread the reputation points around, haha, I've given you too much in the past, I guess.. Have you returned the favor, buddy? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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