Head Unit upgrade under $300 10 inch screen
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Head Unit upgrade under $300 10 inch screen
Want to share an upgrade I did to my 2002 F350 over the weekend. The 99-04 have a radio opening that us a tad smaller than a double din. I am amazed how much I like this. It looks weird, but works really well. Just awkward for us that believe a radio has to be flush mounted. With the Schosche wiring kit for under $10, can install without cutting or tapping a single wire. And since the radio harness has a plug, one can make the harness at the kitchen table (just solder or crimp). One of the best upgrades I ever did. Now I have android auto , full navigation, bluetooth audio, etc. And even a USB charger. I was listening to a radio station from New Zealand when I went for a test drive. And the AM reception is fantastic, much better than the OEM radio.
The Jensen CAR 1000 sells for about $360 on Crutchfield, Amazon, etc. What I didn't know, is Jensen sold its name to a South Korean manufacturer named Dual Electronics Corp, which is owned by Namsung a South Korean multinational company headquartered in Seoul. This is important as Dual sells the same exact head unit as Jensen, but sells for $260 on Amazon under part number DMCPA11BT.
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The Jensen CAR 1000 sells for about $360 on Crutchfield, Amazon, etc. What I didn't know, is Jensen sold its name to a South Korean manufacturer named Dual Electronics Corp, which is owned by Namsung a South Korean multinational company headquartered in Seoul. This is important as Dual sells the same exact head unit as Jensen, but sells for $260 on Amazon under part number DMCPA11BT.
Features:
- 10.1" Extra-large capacitive touchscreen LCD (1024x600) l Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in Bluetooth technology with hands-free calling, music streaming, ID3 tags and phonebook support, internal mic
- Push-to-talk button to access smartphone voice assistant l Front panel microSD card input
- Front and Rear USB input (front 1A, rear 1.5A fast charging) l 200 Watts max power (50W x 4) MOSFET
- 3 Pairs of 4V RCA preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Sub) l Backup camera input (RCA) l Front panel microSD card input
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Wow, that'* a big screen!
Thanks for the write-up!
Thanks for the write-up!
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That **** be bangin!!
Don't park that thing here in Tucson unattended LOL.
Don't park that thing here in Tucson unattended LOL.
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Oh wow, looks like you strapped an I Pad on there, that is HUGE, lol
I like it though, no way you are getting lost, or having trouble finding something to listen to now.
Nice work on the install.
I like it though, no way you are getting lost, or having trouble finding something to listen to now.
Nice work on the install.
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Lol, did not know people still stole stereos as everything is so OEM custom today. When I was a teenager car stereos were hot commodities.... didn't think so today but guess I am wrong... I do hear OEM catalytic convertors are common targets for thiefs...
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Thanks William, really recommend this system for those with older vehicles and have the space for the screen without interfering with vents, switches, etc. This exceeded every expectation . Next closet aftermarket I could compare to was a Kenwood at over $1,000
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I want to replace mine before too long, but I have to wire in the stuff to retain steering wheel controls, and the onstarr crap, even though I do not use it,
I also want to add a back up camera.. Every time I get to looking at parts something else gives me issues, lol
I also want to add a back up camera.. Every time I get to looking at parts something else gives me issues, lol
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This head unit does have the backup camera input, and will also handle rthe steering wheel controls with a third party box (inexpensive). No idea how the onstar plays with this.
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