Need suggestions for a Double DIN car deck

[flyingdutchman]

Hey guys,

So I was wondering if anyone could give me suggestions/recommendations on a double DIN car deck for my 2010 Mazda 3.

It needs to have iPod integrated controls (willing to buy an extra cable if need be)
Needs to have GPS
Dont need Bluetooth but if it comes with it, then its ok
Needs to play CD/DVD/MP3/MP4
6" or bigger screen
microSD compatible
USB is optional but would be nice


Can you guys help me out?

[Genpu_Mz3]

Honestly, Kenwood makes the best cd players! the use garmin gps (garmin is #1 when it comes to gps) and the use parrot bluetooth wich is #1 in blue tooth, they are very easy to install and even easier to navagate threw, and they arnt a whole lot of money. I installed car audio for 4 years and kenwood is by far my most favourite cd player. and also the kenwood units come with everything you have stated in your post.

http://www.kenwood.ca/Car_Entertainment/GPS_Navigation_Receivers/DNX5190
and thats just the base model!

[flyingdutchman]

Honestly, Kenwood makes the best cd players! the use garmin gps (garmin is #1 when it comes to gps) and the use parrot bluetooth wich is #1 in blue tooth, they are very easy to install and even easier to navagate threw, and they arnt a whole lot of money. I installed car audio for 4 years and kenwood is by far my most favourite cd player. and also the kenwood units come with everything you have stated in your post.

http://www.kenwood.ca/Car_Entertainment/GPS_Navigation_Receivers/DNX5190
and thats just the base model!

Thanks for your response! I was looking at this one for a while though but many many people who bought it said that the Bluetooth is absolutely horrible and you can barely hear anything. Also when accessing music on your iPod, you have to do it through Pandora or something....

[DrtyDeedz]

Have you looked at any of the Pioneers? Nice units try the AVIC 2140BH

[flyingdutchman]

Have you looked at any of the Pioneers? Nice units try the AVIC 2140BH

That is $1.5K!! My budget is under $1K

[Genpu_Mz3]

Thanks for your response! I was looking at this one for a while though but many many people who bought it said that the Bluetooth is absolutely horrible and you can barely hear anything. Also when accessing music on your iPod, you have to do it through Pandora or something....

nope, i found the bluetooth was fine, they probably had the mic in a crappy location. and as for the ipod your just plug it in and control everything from the cd player, im not sure about the pandora, im sure you can change it in the settings, but kenwood is by far the best bang for your buck and the most user friendly

[Default User]

I'm pretty sure p-o-g-i is selling a DD cheap

[DrtyDeedz]

if you dig around you can find them for $1200 but still over budget. I hear you on that!

[dave2010GT]

I've got an AVIC-X940BT for sale in the classifieds. Check it out.

[flyingdutchman]

I've got an AVIC-X940BT for sale in the classifieds. Check it out.

Hey dave, sorry but I will pass. The offer is good but I want a Garmin GPS. I heard the Pioneer one does not have spoken street names.

[CoolColombian]

As far as I know Kenwood is the only one that uses Garmin for GPS software.

[Default User]

Eclipse used TomTom and the spoken street names always sounded funny.

I set the option to not say the street names. Instead it would just say "Turn Right in 300 meters" etc

[Impressive]

Eclipse used TomTom and the spoken street names always sounded funny.

I set the option to not say the street names. Instead it would just say "Turn Right in 300 meters" etc

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