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Old Apr 21, 2023 | 08:03 PM
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Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

I'm in the market for a double din head unit. It looks like I should be able to do something for under $100, maybe under $50, and I'm looking for recommendations. What I'm looking for:
- good sound quality, decent internal 4-channel amp, and I'll likely add a separate amp and sub
- backup camera input
- good phone integration (I have an Android, Motorola Stylus)
- a good tuner, I'm surprised how much I still listen to the radio in the car
- I don't want anything else sticking out or going past the size of a double din.

suggestions/recommendations?
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Old May 20, 2023 | 10:45 AM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

I had this one in my truck. Worked really well overall, the gps was a bit sensitive when using the maps, but overall was really pleased with it. I bought it on black friday, so it was only $95 at the time.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166044931610


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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 12:12 PM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

Do you remember what plugins were in the back? Was there anything that would allow this to be used as a windows computer monitor?
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Old Aug 16, 2023 | 02:17 PM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

Couldn't say, never really bought for something like that.
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 04:15 PM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

What about Apple and/or Android car play? Any of you guys got that into a sub $200 unit? It's nice to use for navigation with Google Maps and stuff.

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Old Sep 24, 2024 | 10:56 AM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

Originally Posted by Cenobyte
What about Apple and/or Android car play? Any of you guys got that into a sub $200 unit? It's nice to use for navigation with Google Maps and stuff.
Edit: Unfortunately the Kenwood won't be available for a couple of months so we have added the JVC version to our website, link below:
JVC KW-M180BT Double DIN Radio – Screaming Chicken


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Old Mar 5, 2025 | 04:12 PM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

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Slightly over $200 ($229) but works with Apple/Android car play and has a lot of other features:
1982-92 Camaro/Firebird Kenwood DMX129BT Double DIN Radio (screamingchicken.com)

do you have this unit? That link says it will fit with no modifications. Is that the case or do I need a double din bezel?
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Old Mar 5, 2025 | 04:36 PM
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Re: Cheap(ish) double din head unit recommendations?

Originally Posted by thelegend0210
do you have this unit? That link says it will fit with no modifications. Is that the case or do I need a double din bezel?
You still need a double din bezel but you don't have to cut up anything to get it to fit.
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