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<blockquote data-quote="MuNchiezzz" data-source="post: 8687891" data-attributes="member: 678168">I&#039;m in the market for a new head unit and I don&#039;t know much about what to look for. So much has changed since the 90s when I bought my last one.What do I look for when buying a new unit spec wise?I know I want a double din to fit my dash. I&#039;m also only going to only run a single amp for my subs (until I decide to upgrade the factory speakers someday in the future, will I need another external amp for that or can/will the head unit take care of that?) I have a Dodge Grand Caravan so there are alot of factory speakers.I know I want something able to connect with my Android phone so Android play or whatever I know I want.I&#039;m currently looking at the...Alpine IXL-W650Kenwood DMX-7706SSony XAV-V10BTLastly when I look on crutchfield I see this message:If you are bypassing the factory amp in this vehicle, we recommend replacing the low-impedance factory speakers with standard 4-ohm aftermarket speakers (or add an aftermarket amplifier) to prevent overheating and other damage to your new radioBeing new I don&#039;t quite understand that.After you guys can fill me in on what to look for I&#039;ll feel better about choosing a unit...the joys of being a newbie lol</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MuNchiezzz, post: 8687891, member: 678168"] I'm in the market for a new head unit and I don't know much about what to look for. So much has changed since the 90s when I bought my last one. What do I look for when buying a new unit spec wise? I know I want a double din to fit my dash. I'm also only going to only run a single amp for my subs (until I decide to upgrade the factory speakers someday in the future, will I need another external amp for that or can/will the head unit take care of that?) I have a Dodge Grand Caravan so there are alot of factory speakers. I know I want something able to connect with my Android phone so Android play or whatever I know I want. I'm currently looking at the... Alpine IXL-W650 Kenwood DMX-7706S Sony XAV-V10BT Lastly when I look on crutchfield I see this message: If you are bypassing the factory amp in this vehicle, we recommend replacing the low-impedance factory speakers with standard 4-ohm aftermarket speakers (or add an aftermarket amplifier) to prevent overheating and other damage to your new radio Being new I don't quite understand that. After you guys can fill me in on what to look for I'll feel better about choosing a unit...the joys of being a newbie lol [/QUOTE]

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