Alpine iLX-W650 – Tremendous value in a tiny package Update 7-1-19 – I do think the Alpine iLX-W650 is the best value Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head unit on the market for 2019 (without iDatalink Maestro compatibility). For an…
Sony XAV-AX200 expected to ship soon – in depth review coming soon My regular readers probably already know this, but I am a huge fan of Sony. So it’s no surprise that I am super excited about the new Sony XAV-AX200. Like…
Meet the Alpine i209-WRA – combining the perfect mix of features and value Although I couldn’t make it to CES 2017, I was excited to see that Alpine finally appears to have the right combination of features and price point…
Meet the value packed Sony XAV-AX100 I’m so happy Sony finally made an Apple CarPlay and Android Compatible head unit. For at least the last couple of years, Sony has definitely had an edge over its competitors in terms of sound…
Looking for the Best Double Din Navigation for 2016? Car Stereo Chick reviews and compares the Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD and Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Double din touch screen navigation stereos are one of the most popular selling products in our showroom.…
Kenwood DNX893S – Looks awesome on paper and in person I recently had the chance to go to a Kenwood product training where I got to check out a prototype of the new Kenwood DNX893S. Just on paper alone, this…
Kenwood DDX9902s – What you buy when your factory 2012 F-150 navigation radio craps out A couple months ago, a long time customer of mine came into the shop with his 2012 F-150 in need of a new stereo. I asked…
2014 Jeep Wrangler – Another Full Audio System Upgrade This week in the shop we had another Jeep Wrangler here for an audio upgrade. For this Jeep system, the customer opted for the new Pioneer AVH-4100NEX and a stealth custom Jeep Wrangler…
This week in the shop – 2005 Porsche Cayenne, Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX and Murphy’s Law. Well, it was more like 2 weeks ago in the shop I had the pleasure of doing an installation for a reader who graciously made the…
Meet the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX – Forget best double din 2015, this model is quite possibly the best double din head unit EVER. Pioneer really hit a home run this year. I think it’s pretty safe to say the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX…