Avin Avant 4 Headunit users?

[Mayan-Viking]

I've figured some stuff out. Still zero assistance/support from Avin. I understand there are three connections to be made the trunk, one is for the radio, one goes to the factory BMW amp. Does anyone know where the third connection goes? There are no remaining fittings available (as far as I can tell) that match the remaining fittings I need to use. Any help is appreciated.

[Mayan-Viking]

Thanks guys. I've reviewed every video I could find on the web. I also checked out those docs on post #74 previously. None answer my specific questions re: dongles and stuff. My primary question related to install is route to the trunk. Is it fair to assume that following the factory loom to the trunk is the most efficient way to get back there? I just had an interesting conversation with a forum member and that seems to be the case...

[oceansize]

If nothing else youtube is littered with DIYs such as this one that looks good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o5Hi0-yXIc

[maw1124]

At post #74 I included the Dynavin install instructions from back in the day, which I now know are the same as their new stuff. My installer took all of no time for the upgrade. My car had NavHK and I can't imagine the Avin process is much different. You should have a look at that and the links in the 23 pages worth of instructions.

Other than that I've got nothing. Sorry. Maybe others have something more specific.

maw

[Mayan-Viking]

My car has nav and HK. I am in the process of installing an Avin 4 head unit but I find myself at a loss because I’m not sure how to actually go about the install/wiring. I think I have a general sense of how the wires are supposed to be run to the trunk, but I’d like to get confirmation that my thought process is sound before I start tearing in. I still have a few unanswered questions, however.

Here’s the rub – I have received zero technical support from Avin thus far. For four weeks I’ve been trying to gain access to the literature on their website. I don’t know if they are having server/technical issues or other issues but for whatever reason I can’t gain access to their library. And they aren’t really doing much to change the situation it would seem. So at this point their assistance seems to be worth sweet fuck all to me and I need to look elsewhere.

I was hoping there is someone out there who has performed the install (with nav) who would be willing to have a phone conversation with me. I really don’t want to delay the install process and longer. I just want to make sure I am on the correct path before tearing in. I would appreciate any definitive guidance anyone might care to share. Thanks in advance.

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[dukeofchen]

Do they have wireless CarPlay? Have they gotten rid of the big, fisher price looking buttons yet?

Those two things have always been the thing that makes dynavin a no go for me.

Can't unsee the fisher price buttons, looks like it'll be AVIN for me when I eventually get to this mod...

[LatinSkllz]

Yes. Back in the day BavSound used to do one for the ski-pass, which came with its own mono amp. Rumor has it (and I believe) it was a Rockford model. There were rumors about who made the woofer that I've long since forgotten. I think it was designed as a free air, but my guys didn't like that so they put it in a small 1' cubed enclosure. I also went with the BavSound cabin speakers (still readily available) and a Hertz cabin amp off the Dynavin (the old D99 unit). Last year I upgraded to the N7Pro. All sounds great. I have no idea how it would sound in a coupe but I think the subs fit under the rear deck. BavSound may even still make those, IDK. Top up it's a concert (too much, actually), but I designed the setup for top down motoring. It fits the bill without falling down the rabbit hole.

The attached is from my files on the sub, which may give you some ideas if you want to replicate the setup.

maw

UPDATE: That isn't very helpful... try the attached "Amp Tuning" document... it's really the installation instructions downloaded from their site... the VIMEO link still works

The tuning doc will definitely help, thanks for adding this!!


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[maw1124]

So you have an aftermarket sub? I’m stoked as I am going to use a small footprint of an amp to power the subs. The amp fits inside the cubbyhole where cd changer is normally mounted.


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Yes. Back in the day BavSound used to do one for the ski-pass, which came with its own mono amp. Rumor has it (and I believe) it was a Rockford model. There were rumors about who made the woofer that I've long since forgotten. I think it was designed as a free air, but my guys didn't like that so they put it in a small 1' cubed enclosure. I also went with the BavSound cabin speakers (still readily available) and a Hertz cabin amp off the Dynavin (the old D99 unit). Last year I upgraded to the N7Pro. All sounds great. I have no idea how it would sound in a coupe but I think the subs fit under the rear deck. BavSound may even still make those, IDK. Top up it's a concert (too much, actually), but I designed the setup for top down motoring. It fits the bill without falling down the rabbit hole.

The attached is from my files on the sub, which may give you some ideas if you want to replicate the setup.

maw

UPDATE: That isn't very helpful... try the attached "Amp Tuning" document... it's really the installation instructions downloaded from their site... the VIMEO link still works

[LatinSkllz]

That’s the same here… my kids take over the stereo with BT anyway, and the DSP let’s me tune that to my satisfaction… the sub was by far the most massive upgrade IMO, but I’m in a convertible.

maw

So you have an aftermarket sub? I’m stoked as I am going to use a small footprint of an amp to power the subs. The amp fits inside the cubbyhole where cd changer is normally mounted.


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[maw1124]

I was in the same boat. I wanted 4v pre-outs, oen look, reliable, dsp so that’s why I went with N7 pro. Wireless CarPlay is cool but isn’t a requirement for me since I can run a USB port to the back of the center console as my phone is usually sitting anyway.

I will have to take a pic of mine as from I recall the N7 pro has anti-glare capacitive screen.

I’m looking forward to integrating my HK sub box with CDT audio subs to the bavsound s676 hi fi system speaker upgrade.

That’s the same here… my kids take over the stereo with BT anyway, and the DSP let’s me tune that to my satisfaction… the sub was by far the most massive upgrade IMO, but I’m in a convertible.

maw

[Obioban]

Wireless carplay is the only reason I moved off stock/bluebus. It's the only thing I care about.

Well, that, and my Avin based stereo project let me take ~50 lbs out of the car vs stock :P

[LatinSkllz]

I wish there was a… good option.

looks stock, non glossy, wireless CarPlay, reliable, sounds good.

would pay $1000+ happily.

I was in the same boat. I wanted 4v pre-outs, oen look, reliable, dsp so that’s why I went with N7 pro. Wireless CarPlay is cool but isn’t a requirement for me since I can run a USB port to the back of the center console as my phone is usually sitting anyway.

I will have to take a pic of mine as from I recall the N7 pro has anti-glare capacitive screen.

I’m looking forward to integrating my HK sub box with CDT audio subs to the bavsound s676 hi fi system speaker upgrade.


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[maw1124]

Both are present on the N7 Pro.

maw

My bad… I don’t use CarPlay so I didn’t realize it wasn’t wireless. Sound is great. Buttons don’t bother me as I’m mostly using the steering wheel. We’ll see how reliable it is. I don’t quite understand the complaints about the unit but I don’t have to. I made my decision and am happy for it. It’s no longer an open question for me.

maw

[Obioban]

I wish there was a… good option.

looks stock, non glossy, wireless CarPlay, reliable, sounds good.

would pay $1000+ happily.

[K-Dawg]

No wireless Carplay with Dynavin, and it still has the big buttons, but they don't look out of place in the car.

The Avin's glossy screen looks chintzy to me, and that's the main thing that has prevented me from switching from Dynavin to Avin.