so you think it would be ok then. if i get enough i would buy my dream nav radio then

 

Yes, they do use Jensens in RVs all the time. Don't buy one! My two cents.

Steve

 

people tell me the Alpine INE-W927HD is better then the Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD. i was wondering what you all think. specially since i found out with your alls help a nav radio will work nicely in the truck with no worries.

 

I've used Pioneer units in most all of my drivers for the last 25 years, and have had nothing but great service out of them... The only problem I had with one, was the unit in my Silverado dually I just traded off for my SD, which was the CD getting stuck inside (still played great.. just wouldn't eject).. but considering it happened after 10 YEARS of being in a 1-ton truck... I can let that slide.

My SD has the base AM/FM/CD in it, but I have a new Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS with backup camera ready to install in it (have to have DVD on the road for long tows to the races!). So when I do the install, I'll post it up with pics if that'll help you make a decision.

 

Definitely get an aftermarket radio. You don't realize how bad the stock units sounds, until you've tried a good aftermarket one. Kenwood in general is very good, I've had 3 in my trucks.They use Garmin for their navigation. The more options on them, the more $$$ you pay. My last Kenwood had everything on it, bluetooth, dvd, usb, navigation, pandora, satellite, hd radio. I paid close to $1k for it though. Shop around for a good deal.

 

+100. I don't care what "audio system" a vehicle comes factory equipped with and how much the manufacturer up charges for it, none of them will approach the sound quality of a high quality aftermarket system. On that note Jensen has NEVER been known to produce anything of high quality, look around you will not see a Jensen product topping the list in any car, home, or pro audio publication, while you will find a Sony, Pioneer, or Alpine there.

As far as what features to look for, once you rip your music to MP3 and put it on a flash drive you will never bring a CD into the truck again.. it's just far too convenient to have your whole music library on a single storage device that you plug in once and forget about. If you spend any time in your truck and want to be able to take calls be sure to get a Bluetooth enabled head unit, and NAV is always nice to have but be prepared to spend quite a it more to get that feature.

 

Although I do not have a DVD or nav, my Pioneer is great and the Bluetooth with my cell is extremely clear!

 

I guess I'm the odd ball. Over the years I've replaced several OEM units with alternatives. Each time I've been unhappy with all those tiny buttons.

Last Aug. I purchased an older F250 with an after market unit; to my untrained ears it sounded like crap. I rummaged around and found an old OEM AM/FM/Cassette that I pulled from an F150 that I purchased long ago (98). A direct fit - an improved sound - and much greater ergonomics!

I even found two briefcase type boxes of metal cassette tapes (from Bose). So far I've played 2 cassettes and am impressed with their quality, even after all these years of rest.

My suggestion, find a used OEM unit.

 

I have the Pioneer avicz150 and love it,...Nav, bluetooth, cd, dvd, sd, back up camera, etc...

Be prepared to fork over a few bucks, but in the end, I still like it.

 

Very nice!

 

i must admit i really like the Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD with the garmin nav. always have preferred garmin nav software. also have another idea for a stereo if u can call it a stereo. its called a carputer, and basically a computer in your dash. there is a cool program called centerfuse that makes it a super powerful nav radio. i'm pusting some videos of the software and curious of your alls opinion.

 

I myself also have always gone with Pioneer systems and haven't had any issues with any of them, the only reason I replace them is to keep up with technology, however Kenwood, and Alpine are built just a well. I also agree with everyone else as far as Jensen, they're junk. Which ever brand you go with unless you know what you're doing you'll want to have it professionally installed by one of your local car stereo dealers especially when you get into one of the navigation systems because they can be more complex. I install all of my own systems but I been doing it for years, when I get a new vehicle that's the first thing I do to it is take out the stock system and put in a Pioneer because of the improvement in sound. Here's a photo of the Pioneer navigation system I have in my truck.

 

the one thing i noticed about my pioneers is the supertuner in the new ones doesnt tune in stations as good as the old ones, and the ones with oled displays burn out after years. i have one i payed 500$ for back in the day when it was top dog, now i cant use it because its oled display isnt visable, really ticks me off since i spent hundreds more on all the specific IPBUS assessories for it..

 

problem is i don't know any kenwood exelon installers in my area. clarion,alpine, pioneer are all easy to find. but like i said i love the garmin nav on kenwood, and i love the warm sound i got from all my old kenwood radios

 

Any good car stereo dealer should be able to install it no matter what the make.