Hey crew, looking to replace my radio in my TJ. Looking for some solid recommendations. Only must-have is wireless carplay.
Who has some experience and some reviews?
-buz
Who has some experience and some reviews?
-buz
Also need a recco on a replacement bezel. Does it matter which one? Looking to just find one on Amazon.
I run an Alpine unit. It has Carplay, just not wireless.
Take a look on https://www.crutchfield.com/S-3pPmxIfZ5Mw/
The new Alpine ilx-507 has wireless car play. Plus rear camera, dash cam capabilities. New HD video screen. Hi Res audio.
Hey all, thought I'd update everyone on where I landed. I installed a radio with wireless carplay. I went with the SSL DD999ACPW (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWJN22S/?tag=wranglerorg-20)
It installed super easy with the Metra bezel. Very straightforward. Be sure and get the wiring harness too.
It really does work great, the only issue with it is that it is pretty slow to get loaded and to connect to your phone. BUT once connected works great. I also added a cheap under-seat subwoofer to it (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079PSSD6N/?tag=wranglerorg-20) that I put under the backseat. It really adds that little something extra. And finally I felt like I might as well put in a backup camera. So found a cheap $20 one on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CIFSYI/?tag=wranglerorg-20) and installed it on the hub of the spare on the back. Works pretty good so far but can't tilt it down. Since it's all wired it's easy to just get a different cheapy camera and try them. All in all, quite the modern upgrade all around.
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I did a lot of research and review reading over the last month and finally decided on JVC's new option:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWM785B/JVC-KW-M785BW.html. I installed it with the PREWIRED harness option and it is freaking awesome. ITs as good as my newer Cadillac, and better than my wifes 2023 Honda. High screen resolution like im used to in the Caddy and the sound and microphone through the phone calls is better than the Honda as well. Very happy, switched out all 4 speakers to Kicker and MTX and now im itching to get the small undersea sub installed. LOL. my first radio install, and it took me approx 2 hours. Had to cut out the dash support beam (plastic) but overall pretty straight forward.. Can't say enough ab0ut Crutchfield Techs, and the Prewired harness option. Best 24$ ive ever spent for sure.
The wireless CarPlay is seamless and a total game changer.
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I did a lot of research and review reading over the last month and finally decided on JVC's new option:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWM785B/JVC-KW-M785BW.html. I installed it with the PREWIRED harness option and it is freaking awesome. ITs as good as my newer Cadillac, and better than my wifes 2023 Honda. High screen resolution like im used to in the Caddy and the sound and microphone through the phone calls is better than the Honda as well. Very happy, switched out all 4 speakers to Kicker and MTX and now im itching to get the small undersea sub installed. LOL. my first radio install, and it took me approx 2 hours. Had to cut out the dash support beam (plastic) but overall pretty straight forward.. Can't say enough ab0ut Crutchfield Techs, and the Prewired harness option. Best 24$ ive ever spent for sure.
The wireless CarPlay is seamless and a total game changer.
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I just got the Sony XAV-AX3200. You do need to connect to the USB cable if you want to use Android Auto though. I'm not aware of any that can do that over bluetooth?
I would normally go for the Alpine, but it was $100 more. Alpine has been my favorite since the 80's when I was heavily into car audio. Since it's going to be parked outside, I didn't want to spend the extra money in case it's stolen.
Are you still happy with the Sony and any pics?. Bestbuy near me has a deal on an open box one.