Are these Chinese Android H/U any good?

[The Flying Scotsman]

Seen these and they look ok. I’m wondering if anyone has one and if they are easy to fit and any good. I’m looking to upgrade but don’t want to spend £1k + on an alpine or Kenwood.
I would get the dab and reversing camera add ons.

VW T6 2015-2020 Android 12 Car Stereo CarPlay Head Unit Bluetooth FM Radio | eBay

Built-in Wireless and Wired Apple CarPlay (Direct connection, NO need Dongle). AM/FM Tuner with 30 Radio Stations presents (18FM/12AM); Built-in Radio Tuner - RDS Enabled. Built-in Wireless and Wired Android Auto (Direct connection, NO need Dongle).

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[SAF1981]

Seen these and they look ok. I’m wondering if anyone has one and if they are easy to fit and any good. I’m looking to upgrade but don’t want to spend £1k + on an alpine or Kenwood.
I would get the dab and reversing camera add ons.

VW T6 2015-2020 Android 12 Car Stereo CarPlay Head Unit Bluetooth FM Radio | eBay

Built-in Wireless and Wired Apple CarPlay (Direct connection, NO need Dongle). AM/FM Tuner with 30 Radio Stations presents (18FM/12AM); Built-in Radio Tuner - RDS Enabled. Built-in Wireless and Wired Android Auto (Direct connection, NO need Dongle).

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Looking at the spec it's all singing and dancing. I'd give it a punt. The only difference between that Chinese head unit and my Kenwood, is my Chinese one has Kenwood on it.

 

[The Van Cave]

In a word, no.

You’ll get either zero or next to zero warranty support.

There’s no DAB, there never is on these cheap Chinese units.

In 6 months time you’ll be shelling out for the proper stereo you should be looking at now.

There’s a good reason why well respected and reputable specialist companies don’t offer these types of units. They just aren’t worth the hassle.

 

[SAF1981]

The Van Cave is right but in my opinion the Kenwood DAB8020 are over priced and cut corners on screen material due to stock restrictions over the last 2 yes. My Kenwood gets condensation in the winter and the screen is a magnet for finger prints and smudges. So spending money doesn't necessarily mean quality. Don't buy a Kenwood DAB8020

 

[The Van Cave]

I’m not a massive Kenwood fan really, nothing wrong as such, but I prefer Pioneer. @The Flying Scotsman take a look at the DAB360 from pioneer. That’s a quality unit with a great spec and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s what’s in my van and it’s what I’ve supplied and fitted for several happy customers too.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

I’m not a massive Kenwood fan really, nothing wrong as such, but I prefer Pioneer. @The Flying Scotsman take a look at the DAB360 from pioneer. That’s a quality unit with a great spec and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s what’s in my van and it’s what I’ve supplied and fitted for several happy customers too.

Thanks I will check it out.
Cheers

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

I’m not a massive Kenwood fan really, nothing wrong as such, but I prefer Pioneer. @The Flying Scotsman take a look at the DAB360 from pioneer. That’s a quality unit with a great spec and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s what’s in my van and it’s what I’ve supplied and fitted for several happy customers too.

It looks great. Is it straight forward to fit in the T6?
I will get the DAB Ariel. Do you have a reverse camera hooked up to yours ? Can you recommend one please?

 

[The Van Cave]

No Camera in my van, but the Pioneer one is pretty good and works well with that head unit. I'll PM you some details of exactly what you need.

 

[T6ChrisO]

Im staying away from Chinese stereos. Had two of the RCD360 ones and both have broken. Travelin-lite replaced my first one then ignored my messages regading the second one (safe to say their customer support is sh!t and I wont be buyign anythign else from there)

 

[DG85]

I’m not a massive Kenwood fan really, nothing wrong as such, but I prefer Pioneer. @The Flying Scotsman take a look at the DAB360 from pioneer. That’s a quality unit with a great spec and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s what’s in my van and it’s what I’ve supplied and fitted for several happy customers too.

Out of interest does that pioneer maintain mfsw and parking distance sensor?
Taa

 

[The Van Cave]

Out of interest does that pioneer maintain mfsw and parking distance sensor?
Taa

with the correct interface kit yes. I can supply all of the correct items for a full install.

 

[Ads_Essex]

Im staying away from Chinese stereos. Had two of the RCD360 ones and both have broken. Travelin-lite replaced my first one then ignored my messages regading the second one (safe to say their customer support is sh!t and I wont be buyign anythign else from there)

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