Unless something changes I am going to go with a Pioneer X6500BT. I now have an old but good Pioneer Premier DEH P310, it has served well but it is time for bluetooth. I went by BestBuy today and turned on the BT on my iP5, it found a BUNCH of devices but it connected to the 6500 from about 10 ft away. I walked over to it and it played Spotify radio and albums with no problem, diplayed all the album and track info too... I am not thrilled with the Mixtrax function but I can turn it off. All things considered I think it will do just what I want. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-X6500BT If you know car stereo take a look and see if you think I am making a mistake or maybe you have a recommendation?
 

Probably going to go with Crutchfield, they include all the wiring I will need and tech support. 129 bucks... yeah!
 
J

so you have an older HOOPTIE with no steering wheel audio controls?
 
Also a single DIN opening?
 
I installed a Pioneer into my 2002 Silverado , had AM/Fm/single CD/aux input and input for an HD adapter(which never really worked)It had a subwoofer output that I added a sub to.Also had the remote.which was a PITA to use. Trying to use just the radio you had a joystick function to the main kob which really was a PITA.
BUT it sounded wonderful, plenty of power, lots of EQ settings, and a pretty hot FM tuner.
I say pull the trigger.

Yeah no steering wheel thingy but I can buy one for this head for under 50 bucks. I fill the reat of the opening with another piece, it has a slot that holds a jewel case. I think I could fit an appradio 2 or 3 in the place but I don't think I need it.. but yeah I think it is a two DIN opening, just more than I need. An old can only learn so many new tricks if you know what I mean...
 
J

You have a car/truck?

jbow
Yeah no steering wheel thingy but I can buy one for this head for under 50 bucks. I fill the reat of the opening with another piece, it has a slot that holds a jewel case. I think I could fit an appradio 2 or 3 in the place but I don't think I need it.. but yeah I think it is a two DIN opening, just more than I need. An old can only learn so many new tricks if you know what I mean...
 
J

yup got it , well Crutchfield © can sell you the filler plate kit and all that. The steering wheel controls are nice BUT pulling the wheel and snaking the wires is a chore, PLUS the air bag you got to be careful of, (UNLESS you have a 56 Nash Rambler)
Now if you wanna go big dawg, get the unit with the big LCD even motorizes, it will fit that big DIN hole you got..
 
but be more than 120 dead presidents, too

Yeah MM, I was looking at the Pioneer Appradio 2 or 3 but I just really don't need all that. I am unlikely to get a steering wheel gadget. I'll just mount and use the remote (a little velcro and done). Figuring out how to run the mic wire under the trim and out so I can clip it to my visor is plenty enough trouble for me.
 
Yes Craig, most trucks these days are Car/Trucks. I'll get something slightly used, last years model in the next few years. I'm driving a 2004 F-150, king cab 4.6 V-8 now. Gas mileage is stupetacular, but it is comfy enough. The older I get the more attention I have to pay to the seats... if I want to be able to walk after a long drive, lol.
 
My grand daughters will love this stereo with the virtual DJ to mix your playlist and the changing colors. It will annoy me but like I said.. I can turn that part off.
 
J

I'd go for this and add the Sirius.
 
One of the best truck stereo sounds I ever had was with Alpine. Also had Pioneer units.
I know it's a pretty good price diff.