Avin Avant 4 Headunit users?

[usdmej]

the dynavin HVAC bracket is a nice addition if you buy the wired Android Auto/Carplay dongle.

wow, that's a very nifty looking piece. thanks for that suggestion!

[Mike RT4]

I have a powered USB hub in my glove box connected to the Avin, so I can just add/remove features willy nilly. E.g. when I go to the track, add the TPMS/tire temp receiver. When carplay went from wired to wireless, swap that dongle out. Etc.

Is it the AVIN one or can it support something else, as although their 4-port USB hub is only $14.99, they're wanting me to pay $35 shipping for it through no fault of my own. Had it been highlighted that my options specified would require the hub, I would have ordered it with the head-unit. Their response is that it is "unusual" to need this, so it does not tell you at the time of ordering.

I believe that the help desk is in China (or Hong Kong), as there seems to be a language barrier and I am still none the wiser, as despite several emails back and forth, it is still unclear if I can have all these options together (even with the hub) or whether I will have to chop and change like you?

[Obioban]

Is it the AVIN one or can it support something else, as although their 4-port USB hub is only $14.99, they're wanting me to pay $35 shipping for it through no fault of my own. Had it been highlighted that my options specified would require the hub, I would have ordered it with the head-unit. Their response is that it is "unusual" to need this, so it does not tell you at the time of ordering.

I believe that the help desk is in China (or Hong Kong), as there seems to be a language barrier and I am still none the wiser, as despite several emails back and forth, it is still unclear if I can have all these options together (even with the hub) or whether I will have to chop and change like you?

A usb hub is a usb hub is a usb hub. I went with a powered hub that used a 12v dc source so I could power it off the car.

[ponch23]

For those running the WIRELESS CarPlay adaptor, are you able to switch music tracks on Spotify using your steering wheel when connected wirelessly?

[angads14]

For those running the WIRELESS CarPlay adaptor, are you able to switch music tracks on Spotify using your steering wheel when connected wirelessly?

Yes, you can switch tracks with the steering wheel controls when using the wireless Carplay interface and Spotify

[BBB]

I love the AVIN4 I installed with the PX6, DSP, wireless CarPlay, and iBus. I recommend getting the DSP chip set. My car had stock HK system before, and I tested playing CDs of some of my favorite songs on the original HU and compared those songs post-install. It sounds like a different system - so much better now. If you care about sound quality, I recommend plugging your phone with a physical wire for the CarPlay. Wireless doesn't sound that good, but it's nice to have that capability. Install was pretty straight forward. I'm very happy with my purchase.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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

[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?

[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.