Avin Avant 4 Headunit users?

[yhp2009]

Also to note, I’ve gotten confirmation from a representative at Avin that they will be releasing an avant 5 this week or next week. Now the question is, should I go ahead and buy the 4, or wait for the 5?

my only concern is buying something new that may have bugs that haven’t been worked out yet, versus the avant 4 which has been tried and true.

thoughts?

Depends on the price too. If they offer steep discounts to avin 4 when the 5 comes out could be a good deal. Avin 4 works quite well once you tweak things your to preference

[Chanman1029]

Also to note, I’ve gotten confirmation from a representative at Avin that they will be releasing an avant 5 this week or next week. Now the question is, should I go ahead and buy the 4, or wait for the 5?

my only concern is buying something new that may have bugs that haven’t been worked out yet, versus the avant 4 which has been tried and true.

thoughts?

[Chanman1029]

Steering wheel controls still work, either way.

I use a wireless charging pad (from inductiv) for charging. If I'm going on a short drive, phone stays in the pocket. If I'm going on a longer drive, I throw it on the charging pad.

My M3 wagon (armrest normally covers it, but so you can see what the charging pad looks like:

Thanks, very nice setup btw.

[Obioban]

I saw someone mention that steering wheel controls still work with the wireless carplay. I’m not so much interested in wireless since I would like my phone to charge while it plays. That being said, do all the steering wheel functions still work on a wired Carplay connection, or even the radio for volume?

Steering wheel controls still work, either way.

I use a wireless charging pad (from inductiv) for charging. If I'm going on a short drive, phone stays in the pocket. If I'm going on a longer drive, I throw it on the charging pad.

My M3 wagon (armrest normally covers it, but so you can see what the charging pad looks like:

[Chanman1029]

I saw someone mention that steering wheel controls still work with the wireless carplay. I’m not so much interested in wireless since I would like my phone to charge while it plays. That being said, do all the steering wheel functions still work on a wired Carplay connection, or even the radio for volume?

[03M3]

I couldn’t picture it either but the mechanic couldn’t figure it out and that it might have something to do with it.
does anyone know how to get the drl shut off through the head unit. My high beams are on and I’m trying to shut them off but can’t figure it out. Avin’s customer service isn’t the best.

[Obioban]

I have the Avant 4 in my car and love it. The Bluetooth works great and so does the apple car play. Only issue I having is I just recently took my car in for service and my mechanic is telling me he can no longer scan my car with any of his machines. I have done anything else to the car except install this radio since my last service. Might be a coincidence but was wondering if anyone else has had an issue like mine?

I can’t think of any way the head unit could cause that.

[03M3]

I have the Avant 4 in my car and love it. The Bluetooth works great and so does the apple car play. Only issue I having is I just recently took my car in for service and my mechanic is telling me he can no longer scan my car with any of his machines. I have done anything else to the car except install this radio since my last service. Might be a coincidence but was wondering if anyone else has had an issue like mine?

[Irhase46m3]

Wow it sounds like the Avant 4 is a lot less glitchy than what people were saying about the 3. Plus, the idea of wireless carplay makes it super compelling. I have a wireless carplay unit on a different car and the convenience is really pretty hard to lose once you're used to it.

TBH - I have the px6 version with wireless apple carplay and ibus, its important to note that a lot of the features overlap with the apple carplay and the android carOS that powers the unit. From my experience, there are two sources for bluetooth now that overlap in music and in phone functionality, the carplay and the default avant4 OS. Also, when you play the radio and have carplay playing apple music you will have a double feed (radio and apple music) playing at the same time - You will have to turn one off, it doesnt happen automatically. Perhaps im missing an update of some sort but i just bought this a month ago and its not a polished integration.

The iBus integration is plug and play, there is an extra plug added the to provided harness by avant, just add the ibus to that plug (they cover this in detail in the ibus website wiki) - The iBus integration works very well and its a must, it displays sensory data much needed for the overall heath of the vehicle/engine - I code my car so im not that impressed by its additional features that allow you to code the car on the fly, but its nice to have, avoids having to launch NCSEx.

If i where to do it again i would go without the carplay and add the TPMS module.

Hope this helps

[spnsprt]

Wow it sounds like the Avant 4 is a lot less glitchy than what people were saying about the 3. Plus, the idea of wireless carplay makes it super compelling. I have a wireless carplay unit on a different car and the convenience is really pretty hard to lose once you're used to it.

[scubastove]

It's super easy to install if you have a Business CD unit. It's 100% worth it, all the modern tech makes driving WAY better without being intrusive.

I got a fully loaded one, definitely recommend iBus, Carplay, Upgraded DSP, tire pressure sensors. 👍

For the iBus did you have to splice into any wires/wiring harnesses?

[NickSM]

Has anyone paired the avin with the bav sound speakers. If so, how much of a difference is the sound quality compared to oem head unit and speakers...I assume / hope it's a night and day difference. haha. But figured I'd ask before taking the plunge.

[ponch23]

Reading the experiences here is getting me really excited but I'm curious to find out more. Has anyone paired this head unit with after market amps? Appreciate if you can share your feedback. Do you get clean sound (i.e no noise, whine or static)?

I struggled to eliminate these noises in another car with a Joying Android radio. I resign to the fact that clarity isn't what these units are designed for but I'm hoping I can find out more 1st hand info and manage my expectations better from this group.

[BBB]

That doesn't sound right to me. Wireless bandwidth should be enough for same SQ as a wire.

Wireless CarPlay doesn't sound as good in my car due to interference that is picked up while the songs are playing. It's a static-y sound that almost "ruffles" in the background. I don't have that issue when it's wired up. That could be something to do with my phone or with my install.

[rbg]

Wireless doesn't sound that good

That doesn't sound right to me. Wireless bandwidth should be enough for same SQ as a wire.