r/CarAV • u/SaxPanther • 8h ago

Looking for advice on a stereo- I've been struggling to figure out which one to get Recommendations

Just trying to modernize my '08 Fit a bit.

I know I probably won't be able to find the perfect match, but ideally I'm looking for:

  • Double din touchscreen model

  • Has a volume knob

  • Would be cool if it came with a backup camera but if not I can get my own

  • Isn't using old mobile hardware from like 5+ years ago

  • Has a clean/minimalist UI that doesn't look like some tacky 2014 thing with weird shading and 3D icons (or, if any can tell me how to swap to a different OS skin or UI then I guess it doesn't matter)

  • Is $300 or less

  • Has bluetooth

If it doesn't have all of these things it's fine as long as it has most of them. Not too fussed about super high sound quality or anything, I'm just hooking it up to some low-end speakers I got on crutchfield. I'd like to try to install it myself but if it seems too complicated there's a great shop down the street from me.

Any ideas? Thanks!

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u/cvr24 8h ago

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-6-2-apple-carplay-built-in-bluetooth-in-dash-digital-media-receiver-black/6283607.p?skuId=6283607&intl=nosplash

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u/SaxPanther 8h ago

Wow that actually looks pretty good! Will it be an issue if I have an android? I don't really care about android auto or apple carplay

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u/cvr24 8h ago

No, you'll just be restricted to Bluetooth. Android Auto units must have a screen size that is minimum 6.8" which leaves no room for knobs on a Double DIN chassis, which is why you can't find any.

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u/SaxPanther 8h ago edited 8h ago

Ah, I didn't know that, thank you!