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02-28-2013, 03:49 PM | #1 |
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Pioneer AVIC-X950BH?
Had anyone hear anything about this new Pionner AVIC-X950BH unit yet? When is the release, and how hard is it install to the FRS?
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I saw something about pioneer releasing some new products in early spring. It could be around then. I just installed the avh-x5500bhs, first radio install ive ever done and it was incredibly easy, and im pretty sure that all the pioneer wireharnesses are the same.
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I know Best Buy will install it even if it's bought elsewhere.
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I'd suggest a local stereo shop over bestbuy. Their work is terrible as Burger King cooking you a rack of ribs.
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To the OP, as with all things, I would feel the place out and ask a ton of questions prior to letting anyone touch my vehicle. This goes for a big box retailer like Best Buy and local shops. A benefit of most shops, is that they have insurance so if they FUBAR it, they pay to fix it but 99.9% of the time, your install will go off without a hitch. As with anything I suggest you check it out in person, i'm sure a local electronics retailer will have them on display when they come out. I would also read up on the differences between the X940 and X950, they may be minimal. If you want to learn how to do things yourself, there are some DIY's on installing aftermarket radios that you can look over now in preparation for when you get your head unit. If it looks like foreign language after a few reads and a few questions, i'll be happy to guide you along. |
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Really nice unit, are you just adding the headunit or changing out the system?
I was hoping for them to continue the Appradio line, I really liked the appradio 2 but it was too laggy. |
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I like the Appradio but like you said it's too laggy. Pioneer really screwed the pooch with the 1st Appradio, they were horrible. They did better with the Appradio 2 but shortly after they were released, Pioneer halted sales and issued a recall to do an update. It was a good idea poorly implemented.
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I want to know how this unit works on performance and functionally...I heard good things about the Z140 alot from differnt forum. Since the Z150 just came out, seem lots updates here and there. Just asking if anyone had the Z150 installed yet or not. But the price on 950BH is cheaper...would probably go for the 950Bh if I can.
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2012 model Z140 @~$600. I like this deal 2013 model Z150 @~ $980. Will see price drop a little. |
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Might come in handy but i'll follow-up with you
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I went with the X5500BHS and added the U250 for nav. Its a better deal IMO than the Z140. The Z140 I think sucks for what it is. The Z150 still isnt out so cant say on that. So I say get one of the dvd players and add the nav unit.
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anyways the x950 does look pretty nice. i used to have a z120 with the old mapping software and it was pretty good. they use navteq now and support the iphone 5, although kinda ghetto rigged and they seem pretty quick. i'd say go for it. Either that or a kenwood dnx6990hd. Specifically that one as it has the excelon audio enhancement feature.
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