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Eonon or Pumpkin?

I'm trying to decide between two identical systems with minor differences;
Eonon will include a slim IR remote (which I would consider useless, except that the reason I need a new head unit is my old one has a bad screen and a remote would have made it usable)
Pumpkin does not have a remote (but still has the IR port) but has a 1024*600 screen as opposed to Eonon's 800*400.
Thoughts on which to choose?
Anyone have a remote they aren't using they want to sell to make the decision easier?

I recently bought an Eonon GA2114 to replace my old AN21U. First impressions:
-good mechanical build
-internal microphone is much better than AN 21U's
-SWC work way better
-very responsive customer support
-different build from what I have seen on this forum. Wanted to do the BT mic mod but gave up - too much disassembling involved
-slightly wider than standard 2DIN, needs fiddling with the dash frame
Had a weird issue with BT: with any KLD ROM (including Eonon official) I was unable to use BT for phone calls. It does work, however, with Joying ROMs
Hope this helps

m00n61 said:
I recently bought an Eonon GA2114 to replace my old AN21U. First impressions:s
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That's the one I'm looking at. Have you used the remote that comes with the unit and, if so, is it even useful?
I'm a bit surprised that this hasn't turned into a thread of people arguing that 1024*600 is so much better and others saying that there's no practical difference between that and 800*400.

Would you like 6 donuts, or half a dozen?

NYCAR said:
That's the one I'm looking at. Have you used the remote that comes with the unit and, if so, is it even useful?
I'm a bit surprised that this hasn't turned into a thread of people arguing that 1024*600 is so much better and others saying that there's no practical difference between that and 800*400.
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Haven't touched the remote, not a fan. Don't really see the utility of a remote for the driver, the screen is very responsive and so are the SWC buttons, finally. On my previous unit SWC controls were erratic ( I believe it happened because of the low priority of the control process). A remote would probably become useful if I had multiple displays in the car and the passengers in the back seat would want to change the movie or similar.
As for the screen, I am really happy with it. I actually ended up with this resolution by mistake, I was also looking for a 1024*600 but got attracted by the bigger screen of this unit and somehow missed the fact that it is 800*480. Don't regret that, 7 inch is really a significant improvement over 6.2.

I have a GA2114 too I'm pretty happy with mine, only issue I have with it is that the Bluetooth calling can sometimes be quite distorted and people can't hear me which I know is a problem with most units, I just havent got round to taking mine apart to modify. Mine seems to be fine sometimes though and people say they can hear me fine.
I had a WinCE Eonon unit before my GA2114 and the reason I went for another Eonon unit was because they were so reliable, had it for about 2 years and didn't have one issue with it.
EDIT: One small issue I forgot to mention was my microSD card slot in the front seems to be quite dodgy, the card doesn't click in properly. I can get it to sit in though by pushing it in then putting the cover back over it to hold it in place.

NYCAR said:
I'm trying to decide between two identical systems with minor differences;
Eonon will include a slim IR remote (which I would consider useless, except that the reason I need a new head unit is my old one has a bad screen and a remote would have made it usable)
Pumpkin does not have a remote (but still has the IR port) but has a 1024*600 screen as opposed to Eonon's 800*400.
Thoughts on which to choose?
Anyone have a remote they aren't using they want to sell to make the decision easier?
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I have bought Pumpkin head unit with ASIN B016I7C7TK on Amazon.co.uk , which includes an external wireless SWC control and it is very convenient.
It has 7-inch 1024*600 screen and Android 4.4 Quad Core 1.6GHz system.
Really impressed so far with this, for the price its definitely worth it! Had no issues so far and customer service has been very good.

m00n61 said:
I recently bought an Eonon GA2114 to replace my old AN21U. First impressions:
-good mechanical build
-internal microphone is much better than AN 21U's
-SWC work way better
-very responsive customer support
-different build from what I have seen on this forum. Wanted to do the BT mic mod but gave up - too much disassembling involved
-slightly wider than standard 2DIN, needs fiddling with the dash frame
Had a weird issue with BT: with any KLD ROM (including Eonon official) I was unable to use BT for phone calls. It does work, however, with Joying ROMs
Hope this helps
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I just installed my ga2114 and love it but also do not have Bluetooth audio working for calls. It works great for regular audio. What rom should I be running to fix it?
Also I notice a slight audio hiss. Did you experience that on your unit? It's not enough to drive me crazy but it's definitely there once the radio boots up. Aside from that, I love it so far.

glad to see some praise for these units, I had my eye on one from eonon

Choice between JBL CP 100 (AA) or MTCB

If you could go back in time and could have spent 400 on a JBL unit instead your MTCB, would you? clearly the JBL will have less flexibility (not full Android), but will the increase in audio quality, bluetooth, reliability make it worth it? i was all ready to buy a Joying for my VW but after reading so many horror stories on audioquality and bluetooth, i'm now leaning towards the JBL.
Any chance the JBL could eventually have an android port? that would be the best of both worlds.

That thing was only announced a few weeks ago, Crutchfield is still taking pre-orders (but has 2 reviews, go figure!). Where does the claim of an "increase in audio quality, bluetooth, reliability" come from?

juandhi said:
Any chance the JBL could eventually have an android port?.
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Do you mean installing full Android standard?
Don't forget some advantages of Android Auto: full automatic internet access using your smartphone (no second SIM, no dongle, no wifi hotspot), notifications and social media on the screen without hassle, working multiuser environment.
And if CarPlay is present, also relatives and friends with iPhone can use the HU....
Android Auto/CarPlay is going to be used by major car manufacturers, for example:
Ford is apparently launching the Sync 3 connected car system this summer not only in the US, but also in Europe. The voice-activated 8-inch infotainment center can easily find establishments for you -- all you need to do is press a button and say "I need a coffee" or "I need gas petrol." And since the automaker baked both Android Auto and Apple Car Play support into the system, you can pair it with either an iPhone or an Android device.
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http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/19/ford-sync-3-europe/
Ford announcement today at MWC Barcelona:
Ford also revealed the SYNC 3 connectivity technology will be available in the Kuga SUV
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http://www.i4u.com/2016/02/105862/ford-unveils-new-kuga-suv-mobile-world-congress

mike.s said:
That thing was only announced a few weeks ago, Crutchfield is still taking pre-orders (but has 2 reviews, go figure!). Where does the claim of an "increase in audio quality, bluetooth, reliability" come from?
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seems many on here have been complaining of the audio quality of the MTCB headunits compared to stock. Mic interference, bluetooth call quality. Maybe this was a vocal minority?
While i don't know for sure the JBL units will be of higher engineering quality than these chinese units, i can make a reasonable guess.
I would love to be told otherwise as I would love to have a fully functioning android system. But notifications from my my phone and and voice integration are paramount too.

juandhi said:
seems many on here have been complaining of the audio quality of the MTCB headunits compared to stock. Mic interference, bluetooth call quality. Maybe this was a vocal minority?
While i don't know for sure the JBL units will be of higher engineering quality than these chinese units, i can make a reasonable guess.
I would love to be told otherwise as I would love to have a fully functioning android system. But notifications from my my phone and and voice integration are paramount too.
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compared to stock mtcb HU are worse on audio quality especially low frequencies. The difference is ' loud and clear '. I had to install a small active underseat subwoofer to get better audio then stock.

Vehicle specific or double din w/ adapter?

I've been lurking around here for about a month now, just trying to figure out what would work best. I came across Android head units and this forum while searching for something with built-in offline GPS navigation and is compatible with Apple CarPlay but I've now become intrigued by installing apps to the head unit itself.
I'm pretty familiar with Android but head units running Android are quite new to me and I'm frankly a bit overwhelmed. I'm happy to do more reading here and elsewhere, but I have to say I find it very difficult to get much out of the massive threads. I've appreciated the Hui Fei wiki posts but I still feel like there's a bunch I don't know, specifically the pros and cons of the different types of units and where to buy them.
So from what I've been able to find, the best option right now, especially if I want to do any sort of customizing or upgrading down the road (rooting and swapping out processor boards) is to get an MTCE unit, so that's what I've been looking for. I believe the ideal unit is:
Android 8.0+
Octa-Core PX5 (I'm not sure I'm patient enough to wait for the PX6 to actually arrive in units)
2GB+ RAM (preferably 4GB)
32GB+ Storage
IPS Display
Steering wheel control support
I have a 7th Gen Honda Accord (2005) with dual zone automatic climate control. That feature in particular makes it a little more difficult to replace the stock head unit because the climate controls are integrated into it. My options are to get a aftermarket unit that has climate controls built in or to get a dash kit (like the Metra 99-7803) that handles the climate control and just has a double din slot.
My hesitation with a vehicle specific unit is that they seem to be poorly supported, and I can't find a decent US based reseller (I'm not very comfortable with the support and return policies of the sellers on AliExpress I've found so far). Also, it seems to be difficult to find out if a unit is actually a MTCD/E unit before buying it. The downside of a dash kit is that they basically add another $200-$300, the units have smaller displays or stick out a ways from the dash, and they don't look nearly as good.
Are there any limitations of vehicle specific units or generic units that I should be aware of? What would you recommend?

Indecision between two units PX6

Good evening, everyone. I have a Golf 7 GTD and i'm pretty undecided between this unit
(they recommended it to me) and this one
. Both of them have MTCE type MCUs. Looks to me like the dasaita has better chips. Which of the two has better audio in radio, Bluetooth and general functionality. Why does dasaita cost so much more? Thanks in advance!

Both! Unless you know the mcu/manufacturer

Avin or Dynavin Sounds Quality

I recently purchased a 2005 CDI and I gotta say I love this car. The COMAND is solid but definitely outdated. I started looking around for drop-in head units and found the 2 big players Avin and Dynavin for the W211. No looking at older posts (2018 and before) i hear a lot of people beating up on the units because they are Chinese made. But present-day it seems like there have been strides and upgrades in chips that are being used. So I'm wondering is there really going to be a noticeable sound difference between a Bluetooth-connected 3.5 mm adapter going through the command and a properly tuned Avin or Dynavin unit going through a MOST adapter to a factory amp and speakers? Looking at XDA it seems like the chips used in the AVIN is TDA7851F (I am waiting on confirmation on this from AVIN). The TDA7851 is actually the same as a pioneer chip (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a...2171s.3891089/). The Dynavin is a burr-brown (or Texas Instrument chipset) now I'm not sure how plays with the most adapter. But in the end, it seems like the hardware is there for improved sounds. Does anyone on here have objective data to swing the conversation one way or another?
The other question is longevity, I've heard the Dynavin units generally have generally received pretty decent reviews and have pretty decent support. I have not heard anything from long-term owners of the Avin. If there are any on here have your units functioned long term?