Is sync integrated into the BCM of the car? maybe you can get your vehicle's modules flashed with ASBUILT data from a non-sync car?
New ADS Meastro Dash Kit 2013 test fit installed
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I like the fact you don't have to take your hands off the wheel to take or make a call with Sync being integrated, but other than that I could do without Sync
What do you mean? what's the advantage here?
All I'm saying is it seems that we're spending money to integrate Sync with our aftermarket head units. Why is it so important?
Thanks for the reply...it didn't do it all weekend, but it happened this morning just once :shrug:
fwiw the big plus on this system isn't really about the Sync integration, it's more about the oem like dash panel and the climate control being controlled through the head unit, I rarely even use Sync, except to make or receive phone calls, I do like the being able to push the voice button my steering wheel and saying "call home" good shit, but other than that I didn't need Sync
Thanks scott. I was also thinking how great it would be to get rid of the oem screen and move the H/U all the way to the top. The climate is controlled via the H/U anyway. Man we're a pain about our cars!
you cant really move the headunit. It's ISO mounted to the middle of the radio area. now if you want to hack away some of the mounting points and mount the radio in a cage to a custom dash plate... that may work.
If you want to dial by voice, or ask for a playlist, artist, song or similar music (which builds a playlist similar to the song you are playing) then Sync is amazing. We demonstrated our interface on the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show with a fully functional Sync system on the display boards. It recognized every voice command for 4 days flawlessly, with around 90dB of background noise no less. So, I think it's fair to say that I have not seen a voice recognition system from the aftermarket with quite the same success rate.
It's definitely a love it or hate it relationship, but I own 2008 Edge and I use it all the time. I have 40GB of music on an old iPod in center console that I just leave plugged in. It is all indexed and I can ask for anything on there with my voice.
And the hands-free telephone voice quality is simply awesome. Aftermarket comes close here, but often after much tweaking and tuning of the microphone settings and location. That's all handled for you with Sync.
So don't hate me because I like it. I am not only the President of the Hair Club for Men, I am a customer.
They just extended this deal for SVT members until after St. Patties Day :rockon:
IMHO It's a little expensive now that the 2013 kenwood headunits are becoming discontinued/unavailable and the price of new 2013 units continue to drop as the 2014 items are brought to shelves. I'm still happy with the deal as I got in when the price of a new 890hd was still 1200/1400. I may upgrade to the DNX891HD and sell my DNX890HD.
Kenwood Excelon DNX890HD Navigation receiver at Crutchfield.com
Kenwood DNX891HD In-Dash Double DIN 7" LCD Touchscreen DVD/MP3/
Installed my DNX890HD today, I'm happy with the setup, Looks and works great.
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Here are a few pic's of the Maestro MUS1 kit and the Kenwood DNX890HD that I installed in my car yesterday morning.
If anyone is looking to purchase this setup, shoot me a PM. Considering trading my car in and want to put the stock deck back in it. I have the DNX890HD setup.
Yes its my start up screen, I don't have the file. The guy I got the radio from set it up.
Ok thx man, looks awesome!
I just saw that the Alpine head units were added and supported by ADS/ Maestro:
iDatalink - Maestro - iDatalink-compatible radios
iDatalink - Maestro - iDatalink-compatible radios
Right. Not on the Alpine site yet.
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