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Car audio head units
Posted on 3/5/19 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 3/5/19 at 7:20 pm
I'm looking to replace the double din factory head unit in my truck. I don't want one with navigation but do want one with android auto so I can run Google maps on the receiver screen. In crutchfield I'm seeing models that are just multimedia receivers that don't play cd's and models that have a dvd slot. I don't play cd's in my truck so that's not a concern, just wondering why I would want one that plays dvd's? Is that for vehicles that came with screens in the backseat, which my truck doesn't have? Just trying to figure out what the advantage of that would be.
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Posted on 3/5/19 at 8:24 pm to Slim Chance
Crutchfield has great customer service. Give them a call and they will help you out.
Posted on 3/5/19 at 9:24 pm to Slim Chance
You can bypass the parking brake lockout and watch DVD’s on the screen if you wanted, or run RCA to an external screen.
Posted on 3/5/19 at 9:38 pm to Slim Chance
The Alpine iLX-W650 is a pretty good deal at $299. It just became available this week so supply is low. You would also need a parking brake bypass.
Crutchfield Alpine ilx-w650
Amazon parking brake bypass
Crutchfield Alpine ilx-w650
Amazon parking brake bypass
This post was edited on 3/6/19 at 12:04 am
Posted on 3/5/19 at 9:45 pm to Slim Chance
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I'm looking to replace the double din factory head unit in my truck. I don't want one with navigation but do want one with android auto so I can run Google maps on the receiver screen. In crutchfield I'm seeing models that are just multimedia receivers that don't play cd's and models that have a dvd slot. I don't play cd's in my truck so that's not a concern, just wondering why I would want one that plays dvd's? Is that for vehicles that came with screens in the backseat, which my truck doesn't have? Just trying to figure out what the advantage of that would be.
You can override them to play video while not in park but unless you're watching a lot (don't do this while driving) I don't see much need for DVD when you can just stream.
Posted on 3/6/19 at 1:08 am to junkfunky
Do I still need the parking brake bypass to stream Netflix from my phone to the receiver or is that just for dvd?
This is the receiver I'm looking at Alpine Head Unit
This is the receiver I'm looking at Alpine Head Unit
This post was edited on 3/6/19 at 1:10 am
Posted on 3/6/19 at 5:02 am to Slim Chance
Pretty sure you do.
Posted on 3/6/19 at 6:38 am to Slim Chance
I just got an Atoto A6. Instead of Android Auto. It's a fully Android head unit and can also screen mirror your phone instead of select apps like android auto.
Posted on 3/6/19 at 8:21 am to Slim Chance
Sony XAV-AX5000
This post was edited on 3/6/19 at 8:23 am
Posted on 3/6/19 at 9:56 am to skuter
Is that a Tacoma?
Posted on 3/6/19 at 10:21 am to Bmath
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Crutchfield has great customer service. Give them a call and they will help you out.
I'm looking to do the same as OP and have been poking around on Crutchfield. How hard is it to install one yourself? I've never done it before, and I'm not a complete idiot. I was going to just go to a local shop and have it done, but I've gotten the Crutchfield rec several times now.
Posted on 3/6/19 at 10:25 am to Slim Chance
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Do I still need the parking brake bypass to stream Netflix from my phone to the receiver or is that just for dvd?
Yes, Some Alpines won't even let you access some of the sound system setting while moving. The bypass is real easy to hook up. Youtube has several how to videos. It's only four wires.
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How hard is it to install one yourself?
Depends on which car/truck. Some are pretty easy. Some are very difficult.
This post was edited on 3/6/19 at 10:30 am
Posted on 3/6/19 at 10:26 am to The Spleen
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How hard is it to install one yourself?
Not hard at all. If you buy from Crutchfield, they'll send you parts and instructions specifically for your vehicle...including how to disassemble the dash. Maybe an hour of work for most.
Posted on 3/6/19 at 12:24 pm to Saintsisit
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Is that a Tacoma?
Yes , got head unit from Crutchfield and put it in myself. Saved all steering wheel controls and B/U camera
This post was edited on 3/6/19 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 3/6/19 at 12:43 pm to skuter
I just bought one. I'm about to replace the head unit and component speakers.
Oh and congrats on the future 200,000 mile + vehicle!
Oh and congrats on the future 200,000 mile + vehicle!
Posted on 3/6/19 at 1:19 pm to Saintsisit
I replaced speakers too
Posted on 3/7/19 at 3:39 am to skuter
Is that Apple CarPlay? If so, how did you get watch espn on there?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 7:23 am to nobigdeal69
Are aftermarket CarPlay radios just like the ones that come in newer vehicles?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 12:42 pm to nobigdeal69
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is that Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay with jailbroken phone and CarBridge
Tweak
Posted on 3/7/19 at 2:14 pm to h0bnail
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Not hard at all. If you buy from Crutchfield, they'll send you parts and instructions specifically for your vehicle...including how to disassemble the dash. Maybe an hour of work for most.
Yeah, just watched a Youtube on how to do it, and I think I'll let the local stereo shop do it. Doesn't look that hard, but looks like something I'll definitely frick up and spend all day one Saturday doing.
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