Hey gang. Looking for some advice on a new stereo. I just got a new Droid, and to celebrate I want to upgrade my stereo to something that can handle Bluetooth audio. I want to stay with the double-din setup, so my options are kinda slim. The two units I've come across that are likely contenders so far are the JVC KW-XR810 and the Pioneer FH-P8000BT.

Without getting too much into specific pros and cons, I wanted to see if anyone here has experience with either unit. Specifically, I'm interested in how the Bluetooth audio functionality works. I would love to be able to run Pandora and Rhapsody on my phone and listen to the audio through my car speakers. If the quality is going to be lousy, I can always use the AUX cable. I'd just like to avoid tons of wires all over the place.

Thanks in advance for any insight on these units.

 

I have the jvc. Great bang for the buck and the audio sounds good. Bluetooth works great and I have a 16 mb thumb drive hooked up to the 2nd usb input for music. I found with the ipod that playing music over bluetooth is not the answer but I can hook the adapter to the 2nd usb plug or use the headphone jack input in the front.
Just make sure you get the double din faceplate. I also can not close my door. but I do not care. Have to say that the audio sounds much better then my old Eclipse avn.

 

How come you dont want to upgrade to a screen?

And if you guys want to close the door, there is a simple fix. Take a 1/4 drill bit and drill out the dimples on the metal brackets that bolt from the radio to the car. Then you can mount these brackets a little forward. So it will sink the radio back just enough to close the door.

 

^^ yes that's the fix, just search for a DIY on the forum here for the pictures!