Aftermarket head unit

[karter16]

For those that have the Xtrons unit, do you notice a significant jump in volume between level 3 and 4? Is there a modification or app that can fine tune the volume?

There's a firmware patch for that. I'll dig up the link later and share.


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[Slideways]

For those that have the Xtrons unit, do you notice a significant jump in volume between level 3 and 4? Is there a modification or app that can fine tune the volume?

[liam821]

I have combed through aftermarket options for a while.

Literally because of this thread, I decided to finally order a BMW business replacement radio (961-216 model). Used of course, but in great shape. My current radio's volume knob is jacked up.

I don't daily my M, so no use for carplay, etc. just going to keep using the factory radio and GROM unit for music LOL.

The OEM radio plus a bluebus is really a great solution as long as you don’t care about navigation or CarPlay. I personally think it’s the best looking option.

[BCEXP]

I have combed through aftermarket options for a while.

Literally because of this thread, I decided to finally order a BMW business replacement radio (961-216 model). Used of course, but in great shape. My current radio's volume knob is jacked up.

I don't daily my M, so no use for carplay, etc. just going to keep using the factory radio and GROM unit for music LOL.

[Obioban]

I'm assuming there is only one or two different companies actually making them and then being rebranded to multiple companies. I have an Eonon headunit and have been extremely happy with it.

I assume one company is making/selling the screen/facia, and other companies are buying that and adding their own electronics.

[DepthPatrol]

Just installed an Avin Avant 4 and so far so good. No issues and install was straight forward and came with all the extra bits. Let me know if any specific questions. Pricey but its super fast boot up and shutdown and the equalizer is great with the bav sound system installed at the same time.

[liam821]

Interestingly, the entire front side of the xtrons and avin were 100% identical (clearly came out of the factory), and I'm pretty sure the Bremmen is to other than different buttons, but the internals, wire outputs, and rear case were totally different.

I'm assuming there is only one or two different companies actually making them and then being rebranded to multiple companies. I have an Eonon headunit and have been extremely happy with it.

[lemoose]

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I mean on the xtrons unit. In any case, I mean the analog dimming function with the dimming dial on the LCM- not the binary dimming function based on the headlight signal

[Slideways]

Have you had any luck getting your Xtrons unit to dim with the rest of the interior lights?

The dimming works well - can set it based on time of day or headlights.

Also I confirmed today that you can turn off the display and listen to music. See settings below, in this example I've set the left dial to be short press to turn display on/off and long press to turn unit on/off




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[lemoose]

Ha.

I had that unit in Avin, and it was trash.
I currently have that unit in xtrons, and it's freaking great.
No idea how the Bremmen unit stands.

Interestingly, the entire front side of the xtrons and avin were 100% identical (clearly came out of the factory), and I'm pretty sure the Bremmen is to other than different buttons, but the internals, wire outputs, and rear case were totally different.

Have you had any luck getting your Xtrons unit to dim with the rest of the interior lights?

[Obioban]

Anyone have experience with these?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-8...-with-buttons/

Ha.

I had that unit in Avin, and it was trash.
I currently have that unit in xtrons, and it's freaking great.
No idea how the Bremmen unit stands.

Interestingly, the entire front side of the xtrons and avin were 100% identical (clearly came out of the factory), and I'm pretty sure the Bremmen is to other than different buttons, but the internals, wire outputs, and rear case were totally different.

[whoissuprme]

All. Great thread. One question, what is the best unit that is plug and play. My unit just died on my 2004 M3 Vert.

Your factory headunit died or an aftermarket one that you currently have installed?

I went with the full carphonics retrofit package. (My car is a non-nav, non-hk, car.) I plan on pulling out my AVIN 4 and selling it once I get all the carphonics stuff installed.

[bigjae46]

A long time ago...Pioneer DEH-90PRS. Three 5v preamp outputs. Not OEM looking but wow did it sound awesome!

[BCEXP]

Anyone have experience with these?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-8421611-android-touchscreen-head-unit-88-screen-with-buttons/

[amiao]

I have the Avin head unit, I think it fits into the console better than any other units. I also have a rockstone fosgate amp. It's all tied together with a 10" alpine subwoofer and bavsound speakers. It's really good, the sound quality is very strong and clear at every level. Though its about $2000 to get to there...