Car stereo time

[dralarms]

Ok, IU am going to have to replace my factory radio (2006 dodge with sirus) and my wifes 2006 dodge durange no sirus with new radios. The factory ones will not play our mp3 disks and she is not happy with the fact that I let her good radio go with her old durango.

I am looking for input on the indash dvd players with gps. Found this one: Dual XDVDN8190 All In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix# but am not sure if it's a good one.

If I was getting a plain stereo with MP3 I'd probalyl go back with the JVC she had before, but I'm trying to kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak.

That one has more features than I will use but this is what I'm wanting:

dvd screen (perfer 7")

AV input for backup camera

GPS (not absolutly critical)

MP3 (an absolute must)

I do not care if it's sat radio ready, I'm fed up with sat radio, in my area it goes out more than a hooker in memphis.

Don't care about bluetooth (right now) but if it works well I might be tempted to use it, sure make it easier to drive and not have the phone stuck to my ear.

any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[nightrunner]

Crutchfield: LCD TV, Car Stereo, Home Theater, Speakers, Plasma TV is a great site

[Guest TUNER260]

You cant beat the pioneer in dash radios any of them.

[dralarms]

Crutchfield: LCD TV, Car Stereo, Home Theater, Speakers, Plasma TV is a great site

Now I'm more confused than ever, it is saying I need some adapter that I don't under stand.

You cant beat the pioneer in dash radios any of them.

While Pioneer make a nice product, your statement didn't help with my quest.

[VERO1]

Call the Crutchfield number. Tell them what car you have and what features you need, and how much you want to spend. They will walk you through your choices. The adapter is probably a kit to make a stereo fit the hole in your dash or a kit to match up your wiring harness. It's pretty simple with them, they send you diagrams and instructions etc. also live support for your install. I have done several installs with their guidance. I'm sure tyou won't have much trouble.

[dralarms]

Call the Crutchfield number. Tell them what car you have and what features you need, and how much you want to spend. They will walk you through your choices. The adapter is probably a kit to make a stereo fit the hole in your dash or a kit to match up your wiring harness. It's pretty simple with them, they send you diagrams and instructions etc. also live support for your install. I have done several installs with their guidance. I'm sure tyou won't have much trouble.

I figured out the adapter, it's for steering wheel control which I don't have, so that won't be a problem.

Hoping to find someone here that has aftermarket user experiance with these types of units (I don't want to buy a lemon)

[nightrunner]

I tend to stay away from Dual and Jensen, some say they are fine but I like to stay with a proven product name (pioneer, sony, alpine, kenwood, clarion, etc.). I personally compare them to a saturday night special gun. Might work just fine, or might not.

a factory refurbished might be a better deal

[dralarms]

I tend to stay away from Dual and Jensen, some say they are fine but I like to stay with a proven product name (pioneer, sony, alpine, kenwood, clarion, etc.). I personally compare them to a saturday night special gun. Might work just fine, or might not.

a factory refurbished might be a better deal

Now that is helpful info.I'll do a little more research before buying.In the mean time, any suggestions of models would be helpful.

[nightrunner]

Big thing is though, what is your price range?

[TripleDigitRide]

A agree with nightrunner, I'd stay away from Dual.

Based on my personal experience with 2 products made by Dual, I'd pass on the one you're looking at. If it were a $29.00 product, that would be one thing, but not a chance when spending that kind of cash. I haven't really priced them, but the Dual is probably half the price of a decent brand, and it's that way for a reason.

Some things are worth spending a few extra bucks for the name brand, and electronics is one of them, IMHO.

The brands nightrunner mentioned are a good start. But I'd plan on spending about $1000 for something worth a darn. Again, I haven't priced them, so you may be able to find some a little cheaper. But that's what my memory is telling me.

[TripleDigitRide]

Here's one that I think will fit the bill. Like I said, it's not cheap.

JVC KW-NX7000BT Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

Do a little searching, you may be able to find some a little cheaper, but I wouldn't count on finding one too much cheaper.

Crutchfield is a great company.

[nightrunner]

when you go to look at a certain model, go to crutchfield and read the reviews for that certain model.

[dralarms]

Here's one that I think will fit the bill. Like I said, it's not cheap.

JVC KW-NX7000BT Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com

Do a little searching, you may be able to find some a little cheaper, but I wouldn't count on finding one too much cheaper.

Crutchfield is a great company.

That won't fit my truck.

[TripleDigitRide]

That won't fit my truck.

Well, there you go bein all picky about it.

I forgot to look at that aspect of it. My bad.

[nightrunner]

anything will fit with a hammer and duct tape

[nightrunner]

i take it your truck is a 06 dodge ram?

[TripleDigitRide]

You can go to Find Car Audio/Video Gear that Fits Your Vehicle at Crutchfield!? and Outfit Your Car. Maybe they will have something to fit the bill.

[Guest clsutton21]

I would definitely go with Crutchfield when you order, I had to buy an adapter for my car when I wanted to use the factory stereo with an amplifier. The wiring schematics that so many charge for were shipped free with my order and they even let you call if you run into a problem. I've spent over $1000 with them and wouldn't shop anywhere else for car electronics.

[strickj]

The first thing you need is your DIN size. Dodges for some reason like the odd 1.5 DIN,which is probably what is in both your trucks.

For a 1.5 aftermarket replacement there are two options.

One is a single DIN unit with a flip out screen,or a 1.5 unit with a small on-face screen.

I'd go with the flip out as there are allot more options.

However, the Durangos also came with an optional double DIN navigation unit.That means that a double DIN,like Trip suggested,could also work with a factory navigation dash bezel that you can get from the dealer,and aftermarket install kit.

Edit: Yeah,here you go http://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-ram/180363-after-market-double-din-dvd-player-and-navigation-bezel.html

Edited August 31, 2009 by strickj

[Guest eyebedam]

See if Eclipse makes anything that fits your vehicle. It's the only brand head unit I will buy these days. Top notch stuff.