Pioneer AVH-280BT

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Posted about this in the General forum, but thought it'd make sense to add here in case folks are considering this head unit.

2016 Pioneer AVH-280BT
Touchscreen, double-din unit claims 50 watts per channel max and about 15 watts RMS.
AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB/iPOD, DVD and AUX.
Preset EQ modes and two programmable custom sets.
Low, medium and high loudness settings.
Multiple pre-filtering settings.
Passive crossover (subwoofer) setting and more.

Definitely brought the stock speakers to life. More clarity and volume. I especially like that when I start the car up, it auto connects to my phone via Bluetooth and starts playing whatever I was listening to last (podcast app, Google Play Music, Pandora, etc.). Most of the controls are by touch, but you also have volume and a couple other controls on hard buttons along the left of the unit. The install comes with a wired mic for phone calls that neatly sits on the rear view mirror and a USB connection that most run to one of the glove boxes.

There isn't a way to cast from a device (mobile phone, tablet) to the unit for on-screen navigation, but when connected via Bluetooth, it will lower the volume and play directions over whatever you're listening to (as you'd expect with a wired AUX jack). I'm happy with it for the money and would recommend it to anyone who didn't require on-screen navigation, Android Auto, etc. Goes without saying that those units are significantly more costly.