aftermarket head units
#1
aftermarket head units
So I have been searching for a few days now and have got my choices down to alpine and kenwood. I am looking at the higher end single din units i.e. kenwood excelon kdc-x998 and the alpine cde-hd148bt or the 149bt. Not quite sure which to pick so I am curious to hear what ya'lls opinions are. Also any opinions on alpines "tune-it" app are welcome.
BTW it must have: sirius xm compatability, hands free bluetooth calling and audio, hd hadio built in, .https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/.../icon_woot.gif
BTW it must have: sirius xm compatability, hands free bluetooth calling and audio, hd hadio built in, .https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/.../icon_woot.gif
Last edited by bdietzz; 03-30-2015 at 09:39 PM.
#3
Like tires and paint color, everyone will have their opinion. IMO, Alpine and Pioneer are pretty much equal mid-range quality head units. I remember back in the day when they were both like the top of the line and having an Alpine actually meant something. I would go on Crutchfield and read reviews from people who actually bought the ones you are looking at.
#4
Both are good brands, I have kenwoods in all my rides. I look for ease of use. Many dont have station pre sets in the right place or easy to work while driving. The last kenwood i bought was next to the top of the line. The top of the line one didn't have buttons for the pre sets. Really don't know what the designers where thinking!
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#6
I just got the double din Kenwood DPX791BH for my car, I like that it has big preset buttons and easy to use. Used a lot of Kenwoods over the years and agree that losing the preset buttons was very annoying, I eventually got used to pressing the preset list button but it is a hassle. If you want preset buttons go for the KDC-X799, still does everything you're looking for but has the presets. However If you don't need the preset buttons the KDC-X998 would be the my choice.
I looked at the Pioneer and Alpine but Kenwood has better styling.
I plan on doing the double din mod in the truck too this summer. Making the bezel look good after cutting and filling will be a good trick.
The presets and settings in my 2012 Kenwood does not erase when battery disconnected.
I looked at the Pioneer and Alpine but Kenwood has better styling.
I plan on doing the double din mod in the truck too this summer. Making the bezel look good after cutting and filling will be a good trick.
The presets and settings in my 2012 Kenwood does not erase when battery disconnected.