Non-touchscreen double din

[meatweaver]

Hi - I apologize for what's probably a pretty typical post around here, but I'm trying to decide on a double din car stereo for my 2004 Subaru Forester, and I'm having a hard time weighing my options. My main requirements are that it does not have a touchscreen, that it looks good (as close to stock as possible), that it has bluetooth connectivity, and that it has decent to good quality sound. Because I don't want a touchscreen, it seems like options are pretty limited. Here's what I'm looking at:

JVC KW-R900BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

JVC KW-HDR81BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Kenwood DPX501BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Pioneer FH-X720BT CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

I like the JVC 900BT for its looks and its great screen, but I worry about buying something that's already a few years old. Of the others, the JVC and the Kenwood have the nicest looks, but the Kenwood supposedly has a pretty dim screen. Does the JVC 900BT's age disqualify it from consideration, or should I go with it for its nice screen?

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[C1500martin 10+ year member]

why no touch screen? might aswell just buy a single din as thats all those are, fat single dins?

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

why no touch screen? might aswell just buy a single din as thats all those are, fat single dins?

Ive had that Pioneer before and to be honest, didnt like it too much. the appearance my look ok at first but..it grows old on you. I currently have that Jvc...the KW-R900bt. Very nice unit! 5 volt preouts,time alignment,5 band eq. The sound quality is very nice. I will actually be selling it in a couple days. It is mint. I have the original box and everything. I have everything that came inside the box such as screws,plastic bags,etc. Only used the h/u's internal amp. Never used the rcas. I will let it go for $125.00 shipped. If interested i can show some pics.

 

[hometeamdawg]

Clarion CX305 or CX505

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Clarion CX305 is a no-nonsense double DIN. I put one in a car yesterday and it's a nice improvement in cosmetics and build quality over the previous CX201 model.

 

[Seicane]

I prefer the kenwood's looks

No touch screen is more classic. And, big touch screen one shows maps, rearview or videos.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

JVC r900bt out of the bunch. I get that some people need buttons and sometimes single dins dont have any convenient buttons due to not enough space. 250 from crutchfield is a rip off though.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

huge fan of these especially as an installer. 90% of the features on a DD video are not even used. I personally have the Pioneer 720BT in one of my cars. I love it. sounds good, simple to use, great phone UI, and selectable 12db or 24db HPF and LPF.