I have been "out of the loop" for a while now. Looking to replace the head unit in my 2007 Rabbit. Not sure I will do a full on system yet....just want to see what the 3-way door setup sounds like with a better HU first. I do have an SD1100.5 if I need to go that route. I am not planning on keeping the Rabbit too much longer.....just need to put a fuel pump and clutch in it, fix a shimmy on the highway, and it will get sold. But in the meantime, the stock sound sucks! I have read that the HU is a weak link, and with a decent one, the stock speakers are not too shabby. It is an odd setup. 8", 4", and 1" in the doors. 8s are low towards the back, 4s in the middle above my knee, and tweets in sail panels. Not ideal, but it is what you have to work with. There are several drop in kits from Rainbow, Hertz with a bit of modding, and maybe some other discontinued kits that might be available used.
Anyhow, the only HU I own is an Eclipse 8053. Killer HU, but lacking somewhat in the technology dept.
I use an Android phone, so having Car Play would be a plus. Some level of EQ flexibility. I can do a double DIN unit and would probably prefer it. Blaupunkt makes a direct replacement that looks stock, but not sure how it sounds.
What are people using these days for decent SQ, ease of use with Android, etc? I would still like to have a CD slot as a "backup", but if I had to forego it for a USB stick, I could deal with it.
Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, etc....all look to have units that would likely fit the bill. There also seems to be several no name brand Android units available on the net. Give me your thoughts and opinions please.
