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Originally Posted by Nails
@ LimitedSlip thanks for the detailed write-up on your install process for your 2017 86. I have an 2016 FRS and since our stock headunits are basically the same, I'm curious how you like the AVH-ZL5150 in comparison? Is the sound quality significantly better? Do you have any issues using Apple Carplay or Android Auto? |
I replaced the factory HU with less than 1K miles on the odometer and stored the car at less than 5K so I haven't used the new HU a lot. That being said . . .
This post explains my major problem with the factory HU:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=66
Aside from that, I just couldn't make the factory system sound very good. This is probably more the fault of the speakers than the factory HU. But, with a decent Digital Signal Processor (more about that in #4 below) even mediocre speakers can be pretty good. After the new car smell has gone away maybe I'll revisit speakers.
1. Since all of my listening is done from Flac and MP3 files loaded onto a USB stick, I wanted something that worked better in that regard. The AVH-ZL5150 does handle USB files and folders correctly.
2. When I replace a HU it needs to look factory and not lose any vehicle functionality. The AVH-ZL5150 was specifically designed for certain Toyota and Nissan models and fits great. No adapters and it fills the dash opening.
3. No need to buy and fight with a third party steering wheel decoder.
4. As for sound, I can't really compare the factory unit and the AVH-ZL5150 side by side BUT if you buy the AVH-ZL5150 you REALLY need to purchase the optional Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone. After the AVH-ZL5150 analyzes the cabin acoustics and adjusts its DSP to compensate for irregularities there is great improvement. You can turn the Auto-EQ compensation on and off to verify. You can also adjust the built-in EQ for personal taste apart from the Auto-EQ.
5. Regarding what you were probably most interested in, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, I'm not able to comment. See #1 above. Sorry!
The AVH-ZL5150 is not exactly a plug-and-play install but the information in this thread should cover all the rough spots. I really like it overall.
If you haven't already found the User Manual, you can download it here:
https://www.pioneer.com.au/shop/car/avh-zl5150bt/
Later . . .