I have an 06 4Runner and I'm in the market for a new head unit. I have narrowed it down to three different models. They are:

Alpine IVA-W200

Kenwood DDX6019

Panasonic AVH-P6800DVD

I think they all do pretty much the same thing, but I just wanted to know everyones opinion. I like the Alpine but price is a factor.

Thanks

 

Well, I have the Alpine in my 2000 Runner. It is pretty nice. I am running the iPod adapter cable, Sirius unit and 6 disc changer. it is a really solid unit. The touch screen is great and the iPod controll is much, much faster then the previous versions. Overall this is a great unit.

 

I'd rule out the Kenwood. I assume you meant Pioneer not Panasonic. Alpine and Pioneer are both really good. Brand wise I think Alpine is a better company for car audio, but Pioneer kinda dominates the in-dash video category. If I was choosing I'd go with the Pioneer, they are really good quality. Also to consider is if you ever plan to add on a navigation, the Alpine navigation system sucks from what i've heard.

 

I was told that the Panasonic is actually a Pioneer, but I'm not sure on that. If it's a Pioneer then why don't they call it a Pioneer and not a Panasonic?

I know that the Panasonic doesn't cost as much as the Alpine.

 

my pioneer is 6 years old and still works like new plus i like that if you have a subwoofer you can adjust it on the deck most dont have it

 

It is a Pioneer, not a Panasonic AVH-P6800DVD, only a Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD exists. It's called a Pioneer and always was, somebody mixed you up along the line.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KgpX4zq...0&I=130AVHP680

Here is Panasonics double din.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KgpX4zq...50&I=133VD6503

 

jvc is bullet proof

 

hardly. JVC doesn't compete with either of those companies, plus, that post was completely off topic.

 

Thanks to everyone...I think I'm going with the Alpine.