Customer—October 23, 2025
I agree with many of the positive reviews: great sound quality, straightforward installation, and solid features. Installed on a 2014 Toyota Corolla. Manual: The manual is very clear and well-designed. They didn’t try to cram everything into fewer pages, and I appreciate the multiple QR codes that link directly to help videos. It’s nice to see a company put real effort into documentation. Setup & Interface: I appreciate a setup menu that’s clean and easy to read without feeling cluttered. Everything is well-labeled and intuitive. Use & Performance: So far, everything works great. Android Auto connects via Bluetooth (no USB cable required), which is a big improvement over my old system. Even though I programmed the steering wheel controls for volume, I still prefer using the knob. Although it is very subjective, for me, it has more volume than I need. The equalizer has more bands than I expected, and the screen is bright and clear. I haven’t had to adjust the default brightness, even in full sunlight. For the phone connection I've been told the built in microphone "works fine" which means I didn't have to run a microphone like I've seen was needed on some other radios. Why 5 Stars Instead of 4: Value: For the price, it performs better than expected in several areas. Clear Instructions: After seeing so many bad manuals, I really appreciate one that’s thoughtful and easy to follow. Customer Service: I reached out with a question about firmware updates and received a quick, helpful response. Notes & Tips: The system lets you adjust the rear camera alignment lines. In my setup, they could be shifted just a little, but it’s great that adjustment is even an option. If you’re using Android Auto, the default on-screen navigation/menu buttons appear vertically along the left side (next to the physical buttons). You can change them to a horizontal bar across the bottom, which I found easier to use. Read more
Andrew F. DeBrunner—March 5, 2024
I installed this unit on a 2016 Honda CR-V without navigation (note, you'll need to buy a wiring harness and dash trim kit but that would be true of the most expensive head unit on the market). The process was as easy as possible and the instructions were clear. I had previously upgraded my stock speakers but the settings on the factory head unit still made them sound terrible. This was my first head unit install in years so I was pretty much starting from scratch. The whole thing took about 30 minutes once I had the harness wired up. Once I installed the unit, I adjusted the EQ (which was impossible in the stock unit) and the speakers came alive. I never write reviews but as long as this thing lasts a few years, I will consider this an excellent purchase. Pros: - Exceptional value (assuming it lasts for at least a few years): This unit performs exactly as expected. I was worried about screen lag and limited functionality but I'm shocked at its features for the price. It feels very light compared to some electronics I've used in the past but I'm not totally sure that's a strong indicator of quality. - Screen responsiveness: This was a major concern of mine. I assumed that the screen would be pretty terrible given the price but I was willing to accept that as a tradeoff for a non-name-brand unit. I was pleasantly surprised that my device is incredibly responsive. I don't notice any lag whatsoever once things are all loaded up. - Customizability/Software updates: Once you get the unit and provide proof of purchase, customer service provides free software updates and custom car logos so your launch screen has a more factory-feel. - Sound: The ability to control the EQ frequencies is a game-changer for my vehicle. The stock head unit and speakers sounded terrible. After a cheap speaker upgrade, it still sounded awful. Worse, actually. Once I installed this new head unit, I was able to deliver the right frequencies to the speakers to get way better sound out of them. - Wireless Carplay: I synced my phone and had carplay running in minutes. I had never used carplay before and thought it would be kinda worthless because I can just use my phone in "car mode". I was seriously wrong. Carplay alone is worth the upgrade to this system. - Customer service: So far, their customer service has been very responsive via email. Sending me software updates and new screen savers - Physical buttons/knobs: One of the main reasons I ended up with this particular unit was because I like the volume knob. I think about trying to operate a touch screen in the winter with gloves on or quickly turn down the volume because a kid is yammering at me from the back seat…I don't want to have to use a touch screen for that personally. Cons - iPhone screen mirroring: I have yet to figure out a way for me to mirror my iPhone. It's not something I intend to use often but it would be nice to have. Read more
