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I'm looking for a stereo upgrade for my 2005 Tacoma. Speakers are still factory (until they pack it in). I'd like to keep the steering wheel controls, BT for my phone (Galaxy S10), and a front USB key. I don't need satellite radio or even really CDs anymore. I don't really care if it's touchscreen or not, but if it is I see capacitive is better then resistive. From what I can see, Android Auto is essentially a fancy way to mirror your phone to an in-dash tablet, essentially? The last time I installed a stereo in a truck was really straightforward - module for the steering wheel controls, dash kit, and a wiring harness. I'd like to go that route again. Any recommendations of brands to look for, or avoid?
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Jul 30, 2020 05:30
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Does anyone have any experience with BOSS audio head units? Crutchfields selection seems...limited, and a lot of head units are out of stock. I went to a brick and mortar car audio place and they said there's such a big backlog they wouldn't be surprised to see next year's models coming out early. BOSS seem to have a lot of features for the price, but I haven't heard much about them.
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Sep 16, 2020 11:20
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Ok, I think I'm going to go for the Pioneer DMH 2660NEX. Has all the features I want, and seems a little more 'future proof'. I decided against a front USB port when I realized that you can get extension cables with two USB ports (one for data/charging and one for charging) that will replace a cigarette outlet. My Tacoma has 2 in the center console, one is tied up with a Bluetooth/FM transmitter because I'm still rocking a stock deck, and the other is occupied by my dash cam plug in (though you can get hardwired kits). I saw a Maestro RR in one of the videos I was checking out, and it seems cool to be able to have vehicle info show up as a screen on the head unit. However, my truck has minimal outputs (don't even have tpms), so for the money it would be a waste. I do like the Maestro SW unit, to be able to program second functions to the steering wheel buttons...
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Sep 20, 2020 03:41
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