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Aftermarket Head Unit

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by TRDPro916, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    TRDPro916

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    Anyone replace their OEM head unit? If so, what did you replace it with? After daily use, what do you recommend?
     
  2. Mar 12, 2020 at 2:53 AM
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    I replaced mine with the alpine Halo 9.
     
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    I've been looking at that one. Care to share some thoughts?
     
  4. Mar 12, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    It's really nice head unit. Sound is amazing. But th ed runner did come with JBL all around so guess that helps. Android Auto is really nice. I use the note 10+ with USB-C to HDMI. Screen mirror when I want to watch espn, netflix etc.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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  7. Mar 13, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    Do you have pictures of it? Does it block the vents?
     
  8. Mar 13, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    Does anyone have Pioneer AVIC-W8500NEX in their truck?
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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  11. Mar 13, 2020 at 2:58 PM
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  12. Mar 13, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    Can you position the screen a little lower so it doesn’t get in the way of the vents; is it adjustable?

    Nice work!!!
     
  13. Mar 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Yes but I believe I have it set in the middle. But the vents are fine for m . As I turn the driver side to driver and passenger side to the passenger.
     
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    And thanks. It took a little while to install. But was fun.
     
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    The new one is coming out in jun/ July.

    Guess its gonna be halo 11inch
     
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    I’m a big fan of Alpine, takes me back in the days when I use to be into car audio :)
     
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  19. Mar 15, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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    The Halo looks like someone glued an ipad screen on top of the OEM radio. Jez don't look right...
     
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    Works for me.
     
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    Best looking unit hands down. Sits flush with the dash, bigger screen, suppers Apple car play/android auto, and doesn’t break the bank. Win win:spending:
     
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    I'm looking at the Halo 9 also. I've read in someof the reviews that it wouldn't dim when the dash went dim at dusk. Is this true, or is it just someone not chasing the correct wiring and hooking it up?
     
  23. Apr 7, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    That's typical of most aftermarket radios I've bought. Inexcusable in my opinion. There's no cutting/splicing here, all plug'n play. For big-name outfits like Alpine to not provide dimming of the panel face is downright ignorant.
     
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    In the past I always used Pioneer and they always could dim with the dash. But I guess from what you're saying is that it's not that common a function anymore, eh?
     
  25. Apr 7, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    Not in my experience. Again, inexcusable
     
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    I agree, it's absolutely inexcusable.

    That being said, I did what I should have done at first and decided to look up the owner's manual for the Alpine Halo. http://support.alpine-usa.com/products/documents/OM_iLX-F309_EN.pdf
    Under "Screen Lighting" it appears as tho it does have an automatic ambient lighting dimmer with can be in 3 settings, Auto, On or Off. IT also goes to say that you can adjust it down further at night manually.

    Maybe this will help others.

    Doc
     
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    I've since changed out the radio to a T9 and I'm happy to report that the display dims when the headlights come on for night driving.
     
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    Isn’t it suppose to do that ?
     

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