Upgrading Head Unit - Debating Android VS Screen Mirroring

[_TypeZero_]

Hi all! So I'm planning on upgrading the head unit in my '08 Chevy Cobalt LS but I'm not sure whether or not I should invest in a unit that has android auto or just get one with screen mirroring. The two units I'm considering are the Alpine iLX-W650 and the JVC KW-M150BT.

I'm mostly interested in being able to use google maps and I'm not sure if spending the extra cash on a head unit with android auto is really worth it. I'm also open to any suggestions for other head units.

Thanks!

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[LoyC]

Hi all! So I'm planning on upgrading the head unit in my '08 Chevy Cobalt LS but I'm not sure whether or not I should invest in a unit that has android auto or just get one with screen mirroring. The two units I'm considering are the Alpine iLX-W650 and the JVC KW-M150BT.

I'm mostly interested in being able to use google maps and I'm not sure if spending the extra cash on a head unit with android auto is really worth it. I'm also open to any suggestions for other head units.

Thanks!

The Alpine iLX-W650 is a nice hu but I've had SQ issues with my system since installing it 2 years ago, have tried 4 different hu's and just recently found that there's distortion in my high frequencies when using a distortion detector. Have only used the DD on two of the HU's & the Alpine distorted at volume 14 out of max volume of 35 so if SQ might be an issue for you get a more high end unit. Not sure if that is my problem but just thought I'd give you that info. A JVC was one of my HU's before the Alpine but I didn't have a DD then but even with a Pioneer mvh-2300nex I'm finding distortion at v.25 out of a max of 40

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Hi all! So I'm planning on upgrading the head unit in my '08 Chevy Cobalt LS but I'm not sure whether or not I should invest in a unit that has android auto or just get one with screen mirroring. The two units I'm considering are the Alpine iLX-W650 and the JVC KW-M150BT.

I'm mostly interested in being able to use google maps and I'm not sure if spending the extra cash on a head unit with android auto is really worth it. I'm also open to any suggestions for other head units.

Thanks!

I didn't particularly like using Android Auto when I played with it in the past but all the big brands are offering that option so it seems that a lot of people like it. I'd say it really comes down to personal preference. JVC/Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Pioneer all make reliable head units so whichever you chose should at least perform as advertised and give you a reasonable service life.