jwterry3

Gonna replace the factory system with a double din.....used the search function and came back more confused. Here is what I am trying to achieve:

- Bluetooth
- backup cam
- Sirius / XM
- use of factory steering wheels controls
- clean installed look (want it to look factory even though it is obviously aftermarket)
-'connectivity with my iPhone 5s
- touchscreen a plus but not necessary

Budget kinda open.

Its big dee36

The new kenwood decks are suppose to do all that with the adapter for the steering wheel controls

jwterry3

Got a model # or maybe a vendor link ?

Thanks

hckymeyer

I'm in the same boat as you, minus I don't want the Sirus. Are you looking for Nav too? Personally I'm not.

The decks I've been looking at are the new Kenwood ones. The DDX471HD, DDX491HD and DDX5901HD. I think the 5901 comes out at the end of the month and the other two are available now.

My biggest dilemma now is if I want to retain the factory Sync. If so then I'll need a Maestro from iDatalink. Supposed to work very well and adds in some cool functionality with displaying vehicle gauges and tire pressure info. I just don't know if I really need it since the iPhone integration on the new decks is supposed to be pretty good. If I can get Siri voice control from a steering wheel button instead of Sync I would be happy with that.

Here's a link to the thread I started. I think my next step is to stop into an installation place and see what that would actually cost and if they have any recommendations for or against retaining Sync.

https://www.f150forum.com/f30/need-h...onents-251042/

12V Guy

The DDX5901HD is the way to go. It's way nicer than the lower cost DDX units. Using Maestro RR, you can choose whether or not to retain Sync. You can also assign a command to the steering wheel to activate Siri. In fact, if you choose to keep Sync, you can do both, but you won't use Siri to make phone calls, you'll use Sync. Personally, I can tell you I have been very happy with the phone call voice quality and voice recognition ability of Sync.


If you keep Sync you also gain an extra USB that you can use with voice commands. You ADD that to the USB from the Kenwood. So really there is no downside to keeping it.


You cannot use Maestro SW on F150 trucks from 2011 and up as the SW commands are on the databus. I think you might be able to use a Metra ASWC, but not entirely sure.


Hope this is helpful.

troutspinner

Thank you for that info. I incorrectly steered (pun? ) hckymeyer in another post but have since corrected that post due to this.

Thanks,

troutspinner

aoessand

Can't go wrong with pioneer headunit any of the newer models will work with steering wheel control adapter there are a few different brands

jwterry3

Upon further review....I have a 07 so no sync needed...also my steering wheel controls seem to be cruise only.

So maybe one of the lesser pioneer head units will work for me.

Wyo11Scab

iTrader: (1)

I can recommend the Kenwood DDX470. Great sound. Good bluetooth. Easy to ground the parking brake wire to watch DVD.

jwterry3

Ended up getting a refurb kenwood ddx470 plus accessories...should be here this week.