Reddit mentions of Pioneer FH-X700BT In-Dash Double DIN CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth, Pandora Link, MIXTRAX & iPod Support

I wouldn't recommend Boss products at all, I currently have a Pioneer FH-X700BT (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-In-Dash-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B0091UW7F6) and it's currently on sale on Amazon for cheaper than your price range.

I bought this one on Amazon based on the reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091UW7F6/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pretty highly rated. I'll have it installed in my truck this weekend.

I also appreciate your advice about the quality.

might go with http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-Receiver-Bluetooth-Pandora/dp/B0091UW7F6/ref=sr_1_15?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1421119580&sr=1-15&keywords=car+cd+player
instead.

Should I just go to a double din? I was thinking about this: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-Receiver-Bluetooth-Pandora/dp/B0091UW7F6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372826076&sr=1-1&keywords=fh-x700bt

I also have a 2014 VW and the issue you've described has nothing to with the the phone, but is entirely the fault of VW. They neglected to support any of the Bluetooth profiles except A2DP, which is why it works so well when streaming.

I noticed this right away after purchasing the car and was really disappointed by how terrible the Bluetooth support is for the built-in receiver. For a moment I considered taking it back but my wife talked me down suggesting an after market receiver instead -- which I haven't purchased yet. In my previous vehicle, I had a $150 receiver and it was much better. Meanwhile, I'm stuck with this piece of crap.

MS seems to have tried to work around this by allowing us to call Cortana as a contact, but that doesn't always work for me either. I've noticed that I'll get an announcement for an incoming text message and it will drop off before completely reading the message or drop off before I can finish the reply. This might work better with Cyan though, I need to load it still.

I'm hoping to beat the subs down to about $150-160. The RF amp is sold, but this Lightning Audio amp isn't. Reference page for that amp, 1200 watt, 4 channel. Should be plenty to handle those subs. Still looking at the same Pioneer head unit at this point tho, but now brand new and slightly cheaper.

My main requirement is some way for me to hook my phone into it, this one seems to be the best possible solution, but I'm seeing mixed things about it in fords. Also not sure what secondary hardware would be required and... well, yeah.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0091UW7F6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397267422&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

i have a [Pioneer fh-x700bt] (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-In-Dash-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B0091UW7F6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420397635&sr=8-1&keywords=pioneer+fh-x700bt)

nothing wrong with that head unit.

why single din? theres alwys the fx700bt if you want pioneer

not as slick looking for a non touch screen as the fh-p8000bt but still... decent bang for the buck, and at $25 more than what you'er looking at... its something to think about

just no detach face if you're concerned about theft

I just fit a Pioneer FH-X 700 BT installed. No regrets. Granted, I've only had it for a few months, but I have nothing to complain about. I have bluetooth, USB, AUX, and the usual rest of stuff. I got mine price matched at Best Buy for $130. They have a singe din version similar to this in features, but I took the Double Din just because it's easier to use.

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-In-Dash-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B0091UW7F6

So I found out that Amazon allows sorting their car electronics by input options and features, so that might be a good place to start. I doubt I'll find something with AM/FM and CB, though, as they require such different hardware antennas (...is that right?) Also doubt I'll find a police scanner, ha...

I'm wondering how important/nice bluetooth would be. Anybody have comments in that regard?

EDIT: the Pioneer FH-X700BT seems like a good place to start.

Also found the Uniden BearTracker, which appears to fit in a standard car stereo slot (1 DIN?)

I may end up going for a simple AM/FM/CD/USB/AUX 1DIN stereo, with a Uniden police scanner or a CB radio in the other slot. Uniden's Bearcat seems cool, but it's expensive... And I'm also reconsidering why the fuck I need a police scanner... Especially at these prices. It was a cool idea, but I don't think I exactly need it right now, so...

I am installing a pioneer double din in my 2003 jetta with monsoon audio (steering wheel controls) on wednesday and I am going to use this which will allow me to use the monsoon amp with the pioneer deck and keep steering wheel controls.

Edit: I used to have the non-bluetooth version of the stereo you linked to and I would recommend it.

Looking at the parrot asteroid, those are a bit pricey. I was thinking something more along the lines of this: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-X700BT-In-Dash-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B0091UW7F6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Any thoughts?