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Saibot · 05-02-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by v12

how about cheaper ones like > http://www.erisin.com/erisin-es708g-...ghts_p180.html

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Originally Posted by Scooby

I would star FAR away from those cheap Chinese headunits. They are complete rubbish in every way.

Ive seen afew cheap units like this.. Are they even good???? why do ppl say they suck?

Dave-ROR · 05-02-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Saibot

Ive seen afew cheap units like this.. Are they even good???? why do ppl say they suck?

You can probably find into at places like DIYMA. I haven't researched it but my blind guess would be sound quality issues and menu/UI issues. It's rare for a cheap chinese brand to have good UI design that you'd want in an interactive head unit (not just turning knobs).

I've never used one so those are just guesses though.

Dave-ROR · 05-02-2012, 10:44 AM

As for the OP, I'd either lean towards an Alpine or Pioneer. IMO the Alpine UI/Nav is the best that I used in an aftermarket deck but I haven't looked at double DIN units for a few years (due to the lack of higher end [SQ wise] double DIN heads).

Scooby · 05-02-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Saibot

Ive seen afew cheap units like this.. Are they even good???? why do ppl say they suck?

From personal experience with a Chinese VW RC510 clone:

- Crap radio reception
- Crap bluetooth quality
- OS incredibly slow and random freezes
- Nav system not integrated but running as a separate app (even showing unreadable Windows CE pop ups at times)
- Nav locked up permanently after few weeks
- Voice guidance cuts audio like a samurai
- Doesn't remember track position with iPod (so starts all over every time you start the car)
- Uses current in off position (empty battery overnight, multiple times)
- Firmware updating major hassle to impossible
- Warranty consists of sending the unit back to China at your own cost

ESBjiujitsu · 05-02-2012, 11:30 AM

wow thanks for that insight.... will stick with a name brand i trust

audixieboy · 07-31-2013, 10:22 AM

Maybe I missed it, this site is much more popular then I ever thought. Ok I need sirius sat radio. All i car about. BESPOKE does not have the connections for the adaptor chips out there or what ever they are. after honestly 3 hours of google, i have not seen size of bespoke. I would be very grateful for anyone to help. I dont need 800.00 radio especially after i am putting a 1200 bespoke on curve. I dont need nav and all that crap. Would like touchscreen, to fill the big hole and sat radio. Any dimensions or ideas gentleman? Thanks in advance

Also, my bespoke looks like the 2014. it came with my 10 series. it does work with my android. voice talk on phone, pandora and aha. but i have sprint and its cheap but it sucks on connection on road trips. I Guess I could be fine since im in Auburn 98% of time. def wont spend 800.00. F u c k ing bespoke

Zippy · 07-31-2013, 02:25 PM

To be honest, you would be better off with a product that integrates apps on your smart phone and use your phones GPS nav. After a few years the maps in a GPS nav headunit will need updated. $200-300 updated. GPS nav apps on phones get free updates or are free with renewal of service($10-45). Waze is a great app that does voice GPS nav for free. Focus on phone integration and blue tooth functionality of the head unit more so than NAV capabilities.

The Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS does everything you would need.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/AVH-X5500BHS

05-02-2012, 10:44 AM	#17
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	As for the OP, I'd either lean towards an Alpine or Pioneer. IMO the Alpine UI/Nav is the best that I used in an aftermarket deck but I haven't looked at double DIN units for a few years (due to the lack of higher end [SQ wise] double DIN heads). __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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07-31-2013, 10:22 AM	#20
audixieboy Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: frs Location: auburn, al Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Maybe I missed it, this site is much more popular then I ever thought. Ok I need sirius sat radio. All i car about. BESPOKE does not have the connections for the adaptor chips out there or what ever they are. after honestly 3 hours of google, i have not seen size of bespoke. I would be very grateful for anyone to help. I dont need 800.00 radio especially after i am putting a 1200 bespoke on curve. I dont need nav and all that crap. Would like touchscreen, to fill the big hole and sat radio. Any dimensions or ideas gentleman? Thanks in advance Also, my bespoke looks like the 2014. it came with my 10 series. it does work with my android. voice talk on phone, pandora and aha. but i have sprint and its cheap but it sucks on connection on road trips. I Guess I could be fine since im in Auburn 98% of time. def wont spend 800.00. F u c k ing bespoke

07-31-2013, 02:25 PM	#21
Zippy Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB AT Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	To be honest, you would be better off with a product that integrates apps on your smart phone and use your phones GPS nav. After a few years the maps in a GPS nav headunit will need updated. $200-300 updated. GPS nav apps on phones get free updates or are free with renewal of service($10-45). Waze is a great app that does voice GPS nav for free. Focus on phone integration and blue tooth functionality of the head unit more so than NAV capabilities. The Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS does everything you would need. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/AVH-X5500BHS

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