billy101 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Hey y'all, graduation is coming up soon, and I'm going to have some cash from that. I'm looking into upgrading my headunit. I currently have a Kenwood BT945U in perfect condition. I've never had an issue with it, and I absolutely love it. It's got tons of features, some that I don't even use. I've got the opening for a double-din, and I want to utilize it. I have the little pocket under the radio now, and it's the most wasted space. I'll throw my iPhone in there if my cup holders are full, but it usually ends up falling out when I pull out into traffic or something. I've been seriously considering the Pioneer AppRadio 2. I heard about how everyone hated the Appradio 1, but they seem to have redeemed themselves with the 2. It doesn't have the best pre-outs, 2 @ 2v, but I only have my sub amp, and my amp for my front speakers. My rear speakers are run off the deck so that wouldn't be a problem. I played with it a lot in my local BestBuy and the interface seems flawless and I already have the App on my iPhone that when you open it up, will turn the radio into a full Navigation GPS...very nice. It also includes an external GPS antenna to mount on the outside of the car. I love the Pandora integration, and the overall feel of the headunit is great. It's got a sleek simple look to it, not many physical buttons. I'm trying to get an idea of what I should do. I'll have the money in about a month. The AppRadio 2 is priced at $499, $449 online (which is where I'll probably get it). Plus I'll be able to sell my Kenwood and recoup some of the money. Have any of y'all heard good/bad things about this unit? Thanks in advance! Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Long Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 not the best in my opinion.....only has 2 volt preouts....if you have a good stereo or plan on getting one you should look at radios with atleast 5 volt pre outs..... hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 My current Kenwood has 4v pre outs. Any alternatives you suggest around that price range? Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Long Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I am dumb...lol.....just re-read what u said..... since you have 2 amps already I would look at units with atleast 5 volt pre outs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Long Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 well....you can look through some of pioneers stuff and see...... my HU is the Pioneer DEH-80PRS.....5 volt outs and dual 16 band EQ......I will check on others and get back with u in a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm looking to go strictly double-din only. Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 get the AVH-p8400bh. that bish is clean and has everything on it Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Kushner Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Does anyone here know how to post pictures to a thread when you have a macbook and the picture is in iPhoto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Long Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 get the AVH-p8400bh. that bish is clean and has everything on it pretty good one there....has 4 volt outs atleast.... I have heard good things about it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Long Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Does anyone here know how to post pictures to a thread when you have a macbook and the picture is in iPhoto? You need to get a photobucket.com account........store ur pics there then when u want to post a pic here in your topic....click on the little blue box that says image.....then paste the URL to ur photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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