njrealtor55
TYF Newbie
i have a 2007 denali xl with bose, rear entertainment, nav, xm & onstar. The oem radio stopped working this morning (after it said satellite radio communication error). Not sure if it is a fuse, but since we want blue tooth - this may be the push i need to replace the head unit.
I am looking to retain all the steering wheel controls (will upgrade the right side buttons to the 2010 style for bluetooth), the rear entertainment, xm radio, rear camera. I am hoping to be able to use the onstar microphone with the new head unit. I don't use onstar, so I don't care if it is lost.
I would also like the option to be able to add the dvd screens in the 2nd row captain seats for the people in the 3rd row in the future. i saw them on crutchfield - it will be a good addition in a year or so.
I am looking for the best navigation headunit, and it appears the pioneer avic seems to be the frontrunner (cnet report). The issue is crutchfield says it will not fit my 2007. I haven't purchased an aftermarket head unit in many years - but i used to buy kenwood excellon. Not sure how it ranks nowadays, and if it has good navigation.
I know there are a few members here who have great knowledge about upgraded audio/video, and I am hoping someone can steer me in the correct direction. I am prepared to spend around $1,000 to $1,300 to get it done the right way.
Thanks!
---------- Post added at 12:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 PM ----------
oh, i forgot to add, i would like the radio to be able to stream music from my phone via bluetooth, and play music on my pandora account. I would really like to be able to control the music playing from pandora on the radio vs the phone.
I am looking to retain all the steering wheel controls (will upgrade the right side buttons to the 2010 style for bluetooth), the rear entertainment, xm radio, rear camera. I am hoping to be able to use the onstar microphone with the new head unit. I don't use onstar, so I don't care if it is lost.
I would also like the option to be able to add the dvd screens in the 2nd row captain seats for the people in the 3rd row in the future. i saw them on crutchfield - it will be a good addition in a year or so.
I am looking for the best navigation headunit, and it appears the pioneer avic seems to be the frontrunner (cnet report). The issue is crutchfield says it will not fit my 2007. I haven't purchased an aftermarket head unit in many years - but i used to buy kenwood excellon. Not sure how it ranks nowadays, and if it has good navigation.
I know there are a few members here who have great knowledge about upgraded audio/video, and I am hoping someone can steer me in the correct direction. I am prepared to spend around $1,000 to $1,300 to get it done the right way.
Thanks!
---------- Post added at 12:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 PM ----------
oh, i forgot to add, i would like the radio to be able to stream music from my phone via bluetooth, and play music on my pandora account. I would really like to be able to control the music playing from pandora on the radio vs the phone.
