[KFowl35]

I'm in the market for a Head Unit to replace my factory Rockford Fosgate H/U w/ Navigation.

I've been replacing the OEM, supposed "Rockford Fosgate" sound system with true Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers, now I want to deliver more power to my speakers and add a quality Punch sub. (Rockford Foster, are you kidding me?!). I've explored Line Out Converter options to tie into the factory amp, but I would rather bypass the need for the extra LOC wiring and upgrade the overall sound quality for a reasonable additional price ($300-$400 max) by throwing in a new, quality H/U (not to mention an upgraded Bluetooth option, AUX or USB plug in). I would prefer minimal dash customizations as possible, but I am open to ideas.

Bottom line; I want to upgrade my factory H/U for under $400 with minimal dash customizations, while sustaining my Navigation features. I want to see pictures!

Also, if anyone has successfully used the factory H/U set-up with a LOC, Amp, aftermarket sub/s and aftermarket speakers, I would be interested in discussing the process and overall satisfaction there too.

 

[Blk-Titan]

opcorn:

 

[musicmanmk2004]

Not sure if this helps you or not since I didnt have factory Nav but heres the pioneer double den in my 05 if you're considering a double den. . . . fit and finish is nice and it improved stock sound with the factory sub and amp. I'm not overly impressed by the features of the radio itself. It did upgrade me to wireless streaming, Navigation and phone calls which is nice but for it to display much my phone needs to be plugged into it via USB which kinda defeats the purpose of Bluetooth? Im a harsh critique but it just doesn't seem as seamless as it could be.

 

[Blackbeauty]

Mine is a bit more than a LOC and such... factory HU w/ NAV - but it can be done with an audio controller under the driver's seat.

Sorry about the pics... I just don't have time to deal with switching all of them from Photobucket and am NOT paying $400 a year so others can see my pics.

 

[LaxDfns15]

I have an LOC tied to the OEM sub that powers my extra subs. Everything else factory, but I put 55W RF speakers in instead of the OEM 35W. Still powered by the factory HU since I have NAV and wanted to keep the truck diagnostics. I think one guy put in an aftermarket HU and kept his NAV, but he had to put the OEM head in the glove box to keep powering the NAV unit. If you get rid of it completely on our trucks that have it you lose those diagnostic features.

 

[Titanium_Claws]

I just bought my truck yesterday from a dealer and didn't realize that the 2012 HU (with Nav) only supports BT telephone audio, not streaming audio. Now I also have the entertainment package and was considering removing the factory Nav, while installing an aftermarket Nav 2din unit, and going to the bone yard to find the replacment panel that goes on the top of the dash.

I guess the only way I can figure out if the back entertainment system works is if I completely unplug the headunit? Ive got the DVD player in my center console and its got a remote control.

Im looking forward to seeing some pics as well!