New double din head unit

psyionXb · 01-28-2012, 07:59 PM

So I decided to get a new head unit, but didn't want to spend a ton. Best Buy has the Pioneer AVH-2300DVD on sale right now for $350, so I got it over the Kenwood that was $375. Got the Pioneer because you can add satellite, bluetooth, HD radio and navigation. Also got a box with two 10 inch Rockford Fosgate subs and an 800 watt amp. Very happy with all and the Pioneer fits great and makes for a nice finish, I recommend it. Make sure you also install a bypass switch so you can watch DVDs while the car is in drive. Here are a few pics.

**phobic** · 01-28-2012, 11:01 PM

I used to have the 3200 model, then upgraded to the 4200 model. such an awesome headunit.

Dzey · 02-01-2012, 12:35 AM

Does the steering wheel control and the console aux/usb still works with this or you need to purchase stuff for it to work?

**phobic** · 02-01-2012, 08:25 AM

you need to get stuff so the steering wheel controls work, and the console aux prob doesnt work but if you were savy you could wire it, it would be a lot of work though.

Dzey · 02-01-2012, 08:45 AM

Bummer that kills it for me. I really want the wheel control and the aux/usb on the center console to work. This head unit is on sale at best buy fro 249.99$ right now

**phobic** · 02-01-2012, 08:52 AM

the steering wheel controls are easy, that's just a separate box to wire in, but the aux is tough.

I removed my aux setup and just have an LED shut off and on switch there now.

Dzey · 02-01-2012, 09:14 AM

So for the steering control I don't need to buy any special wires etc? I can live w/o the aux/usb also does this hu uses standard ipod/iphone usb cable to work? I saw a different cable usb and aux together do I need to use that?

**phobic** · 02-01-2012, 09:17 AM

I just use a straight ipod cable going right to the USB on the head unit.

you need something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Swi-ps-Pioneer-Universal-Steering-Interface/dp/B000AXW7SA

that's not exactly what you need, but you'll need to wire something like that in to keep steering wheel controls. mine work just fine. I had a pro do the install.

Dzey · 02-01-2012, 12:05 PM

How much did the cable cost for the steering wheel control?

**phobic** · 02-01-2012, 01:45 PM

I think the one I got was like 30 bucks. it was pretty cheap.

01-28-2012, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
psyionXb Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 18	New double din head unit So I decided to get a new head unit, but didn't want to spend a ton. Best Buy has the Pioneer AVH-2300DVD on sale right now for $350, so I got it over the Kenwood that was $375. Got the Pioneer because you can add satellite, bluetooth, HD radio and navigation. Also got a box with two 10 inch Rockford Fosgate subs and an 800 watt amp. Very happy with all and the Pioneer fits great and makes for a nice finish, I recommend it. Make sure you also install a bypass switch so you can watch DVDs while the car is in drive. Here are a few pics. Attached Thumbnails

02-01-2012, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dzey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 9	Does the steering wheel control and the console aux/usb still works with this or you need to purchase stuff for it to work?

02-01-2012, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dzey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 9	Bummer that kills it for me. I really want the wheel control and the aux/usb on the center console to work. This head unit is on sale at best buy fro 249.99$ right now

02-01-2012, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dzey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 9	So for the steering control I don't need to buy any special wires etc? I can live w/o the aux/usb also does this hu uses standard ipod/iphone usb cable to work? I saw a different cable usb and aux together do I need to use that?

02-01-2012, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dzey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 9	How much did the cable cost for the steering wheel control?

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