FrankK wrote:
We own a 2004 Scepter that still has the original Kenwood KDC-5155 stereo system in it (Single DIN head end, connected to an external 6CD changer "box").
I'd like to replace it with a single DIN system that has the following capabilities:
At least 5:1 audio (what I have now);
AM/FM/HD audio/Sirius XM capable;
Bluetooth audio (iPhone 6 compatible);
Integrated navigation (truck maps and routing logic, not cars), or at least Nav capable;
Capable of connecting to existing rear camera (I'd like to do away with the existing screen in the dash, or re-purpose it to display side-mounted cameras).
I'm looking at the Pioneer AVH-X7700BT and AVICU260 or F260 (Nav add-on). Total cost would be about $630. However, this system does not support HD audio, and the specs do not indicate the number of speaker outputs, whether truck maps are supported, etc.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
If this is a standard Pioneer indash car stereo, you DO NOT have "5.1 audio".
What you have is TWO SPEAKER PAIR outputs (Front Right an Left, Rear Right and left) with front and rear getting the same stereo signal AND a mono subwoofer speaker output.. That is not the same as "5.1 audio".
To get TRUE 5.1 audio as in THEATER SURROUND SOUND 5.1 the unit would HAVE to have a surround sound decoder.. This is not typically found in car stereos. Car stereo manufacturers simply can not afford to pay for the licensing to use a surround decoder and in a car/auto usage surround sound is not useful.
There are plenty of car stereos available now days with front/rear outputs PLUS mono subwoofer output.. Typically they will have the front/rear speakers with internal amp and the subwoofer output will need a external amp.. Most car stereos also now days include line level front/rear outputs also if you want to use a more powerful external amp setup..
