Head Unit Recommendation

[Brianm13]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but have owned my 2015 Mirage DE for about 6 months now.

I am looking to upgrade the stereo / infotainment system of the car (speakers, amp, bass coming later) and wanted to know if anyone is using an Android based head unit? My budget is about $150, which I know means off brand/Chinese stuff, but I am okay with that as long as it works okay.

I'd prefer any links from Amazon as I have a bunch of credit card rewards points. I did a search and am looking at this model: https://www.amazon.com/Boddenly-Andr...roid+head+unit

I wanted to get some feedback on it or see if you guys can recommend anything else. I already ordered the replacement bezel and wiring harness as well.... is there anything else I need to order to install the new head unit?

[Top_Fuel]

Check out this thread: Mirage Android multimedia system installation kit

[MightyMirageMpg]

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MEX-XB100BT-Bluetooth-4-channel-Amplifier/dp/B00SCS26KE

Greatest HU for the coin, IMO of course

[Brianm13]

Hey Top_Fuel, I saw that thread before I posted. Those look great, but are kinda out of my price range.

MightyMirageMpg - That head unit looks awesome, but I'm looking for something that is Android based if possible... Thanks for the suggestion tho, hopefully it'll help someone else out.

[rocart3r]

I would upgrade the speakers first to improve the sound quality.

[Brianm13]

I would upgrade the speakers first to improve the sound quality.

Upgrading the speakers is next, after the head unit. Then its a amp/sub, but not sure what I am going to get yet.

Any recommendations on speakers?

[ESMirage2017]

Go with some nice alpine speakers. Clean sound. Stay away from pioneer as it may be a downgrade ha

[Eggman]

Go with some nice alpine speakers. Clean sound. Stay away from pioneer as it may be a downgrade ha

For what it's worth, these guys disagree!

Pioneer A Series Review

Pioneer A Series Review

Pros / This car speaker had the highest overall audio quality and loudest volume in our comparative loudness test.

Cons / The 100-watt continuous power handling is below average.

Verdict / The Pioneer A-Series offers the best car speakers in our review because they combine the best overall audio quality with exceptional power handling and loudness. These speakers are your best option when upgrading your car audio system.

This page lists the other speakers in their review: The Best Car Speakers

1. Pioneer A
2. JBL GTO
3. Pioneer D
4. Alpine Type-S
5. Polk db
6. Kenwood KFC
7. Infinity Reference X
8. Kicker KS
9. Rockford Fosgate Prime
10. JL Audio Evolution C2

But it all could just be a bunch of clickbait so they can collect on the ad revenue.

I found out that Pioneer has a series of speakers designed by Andrew Jones that gets high marks for what they cost.

[Brianm13]

I ended up ordering an ATOTO M4272 (17397/32G) Android head unit from Amazon. Its got some decent reviews and is at a decent enough price that if its not exactly what I am looking for, its not going to be a big deal. It also fits the Metra replacement surround without having to sand it down. I had about $50 in Amazon reward points, which made it more affordable.

I should be receiving it Friday and will install it this weekend.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Eggman]

I ended up ordering an ATOTO M4272 (17397/32G) Android head unit from Amazon.

Any link to the radio? It would help to read more about it.