I am lost. This is a tad overwhelming to me. Need head unit suggestions.

[usafk9]

Thanks for reading.

My bride and I drive a truck for a living. Specifically, a 2006 Sterling Acterra. Has a 2-din opening.

Truck has an absolute garbage stereo now. The last time I replaced a vehicle's stereo, it had a cassette player in it. The one before that, an 8-track.

Here is what I'm looking for:

-Single DIN (want to save other space for CB radio)

-DVD player (need to send signal from satellite dish)

-Bluetooth (crucial for hands-free calling)

-Sirius ready. We have an external Sirius tuner now, plugged into the 'audio in' jack

-Tilt screen, with adjustable tilt locations (the way the stereo opening sits, we have to air down our seats to view. Not comfortable/safe)

I know we'll have to buy a separate Sirius tuner. We have a lifetime subscription, so I'm hoping it's something that can be used for different systems. I'm going to need a suggestion on that, as well.

External/remote microphone. Noise is higher than in a car. The closer we can get the mic to our head is much better. What kind?

I realize the above is a bit of a tall order....at least I think.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

AJ

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Here is what I'm looking for:
-Single DIN (want to save other space for CB radio)

Mounting a CB radio right next to a head unit may result in some unwanted interference.

I know we'll have to buy a separate Sirius tuner. We have a lifetime subscription, so I'm hoping it's something that can be used for different systems. I'm going to need a suggestion on that, as well.

Tuners that are controlled by the radio directly, which would be an SXV300v1, are not quickly transferred to a different vehicle or a home dock, if that's what you meant.

External/remote microphone. Noise is higher than in a car. The closer we can get the mic to our head is much better. What kind?

An external mic is either standard or optional with radios that do what you're asking. With Clarion NZ503 I recommend the RCB204 microphone kit. It has several mounting options. Kenwood KVT-7012BT also looks like a strong candidate, and it includes an external microphone.

 

[usafk9]

Thank you. My son and my brother recommended I do the exact same thing. Thanks very much.