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<blockquote data-quote="DarkKnightSM" data-source="post: 8571804" data-attributes="member: 672612"><p>FINALLY a post I can actually answer and be helpful!</p><p></p><p>So I did EXTENSIVE research on the headunit before I bought mine, I went with the kenwood ddx9903s. Heres the pros and cons to both the ddx9903s and the avh4201</p><p></p><p>Kenwood pros</p><p></p><p>User friendly</p><p></p><p>Interface more aesthetically pleasing(atleast to me)</p><p></p><p>Glass touch screen</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p></p><p>-Warning while driving doesn't go away until you click it, EVER!</p><p></p><p>-does appear to have "noise" when EQ and specialty settings are raised. If everything is flat, there is little to no noise, turn up the eq and other options such as space enhancement and noise gets louder. Although it appears to only be noticeable when music is paused and at 3/4 volume and up. My issues may very well be solved with running a dedicated ground from the chassis of the unit to a metal part behind the dash. I just leave my eq flat. If it really bothers me Ill just get a DSP and adjust from there. Also my gains are mostly set correct and grounds are very solid. and my wires are run on opposite sides of the vehicle so its not that.</p><p></p><p>- Doesn't display Bluetooth album artwork for music on phone or Pandora. MUST UPGRADE to work</p><p></p><p>-Upgrading seems to take a bit of figuring out, theres no SD card slot OR USB slots. The Car play and android auto plug into the back via specialty plug. somehow you must disable android auto and car play to get them to read as USB? IDK I havnt figured it out yet as far as updating goes.</p><p></p><p>PIONEER PROS</p><p></p><p>Seems to have a few more options then the kenwood</p><p></p><p>at the time came with a backup camera</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p></p><p>typical soft touch screen, not as sensitive as the glass.</p><p></p><p>Pros that both these head units share..</p><p></p><p>Car Play android auto compatible</p><p></p><p>both upgradable with navigation(sold seperatly, roughly 400$)</p><p></p><p>Have same EQ options to include time alignment</p><p></p><p>If I can think of more things Ill edit later, but for now just keep in mind that I havnt owned the avh4201 but if I did I'm sure id find negative things about that as well. So don't think its a way better option as I went back and forth for weeks on this matter. It came down to the touch screen for me. good luck!</p><p></p><p>EDIT:</p><p></p><p>and I might add! there no point in going for the NAV units unless you do heavy driving in low cell service areas! you can always add a nav unit to your car later, and plug and play right into the back of the above mention units.</p><p></p><p>Unless your dead set on pioneer, the nav pioneer that's similar to the 4201 IS a glass touch screen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarkKnightSM, post: 8571804, member: 672612"] FINALLY a post I can actually answer and be helpful! So I did EXTENSIVE research on the headunit before I bought mine, I went with the kenwood ddx9903s. Heres the pros and cons to both the ddx9903s and the avh4201 Kenwood pros User friendly Interface more aesthetically pleasing(atleast to me) Glass touch screen Cons -Warning while driving doesn't go away until you click it, EVER! -does appear to have "noise" when EQ and specialty settings are raised. If everything is flat, there is little to no noise, turn up the eq and other options such as space enhancement and noise gets louder. Although it appears to only be noticeable when music is paused and at 3/4 volume and up. My issues may very well be solved with running a dedicated ground from the chassis of the unit to a metal part behind the dash. I just leave my eq flat. If it really bothers me Ill just get a DSP and adjust from there. Also my gains are mostly set correct and grounds are very solid. and my wires are run on opposite sides of the vehicle so its not that. - Doesn't display Bluetooth album artwork for music on phone or Pandora. MUST UPGRADE to work -Upgrading seems to take a bit of figuring out, theres no SD card slot OR USB slots. The Car play and android auto plug into the back via specialty plug. somehow you must disable android auto and car play to get them to read as USB? IDK I havnt figured it out yet as far as updating goes. PIONEER PROS Seems to have a few more options then the kenwood at the time came with a backup camera Cons typical soft touch screen, not as sensitive as the glass. Pros that both these head units share.. Car Play android auto compatible both upgradable with navigation(sold seperatly, roughly 400$) Have same EQ options to include time alignment If I can think of more things Ill edit later, but for now just keep in mind that I havnt owned the avh4201 but if I did I'm sure id find negative things about that as well. So don't think its a way better option as I went back and forth for weeks on this matter. It came down to the touch screen for me. good luck! EDIT: and I might add! there no point in going for the NAV units unless you do heavy driving in low cell service areas! you can always add a nav unit to your car later, and plug and play right into the back of the above mention units. Unless your dead set on pioneer, the nav pioneer that's similar to the 4201 IS a glass touch screen. [/QUOTE]
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