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ReeS4e
06-24-2012, 10:08 PM
I've read about every thread and am unsure what the best approach to take is.

Here's what I'm looking for in order of priority:
1. OEM or close to OEM look. I don't want an aftermarket receiver that is going to stick out of some cheap, plastic filler that doesn't even match.

2. Pandora. Preferably, I'd like to be able to stream the music from the bluetooth on my droid. Plus I'd like to be able to run other apps like weather and anything else I want.

3. Bluetooth - I would like to make calls, but not if it costs another $500.

4. GPS. - I assume I need to have this wired to my shark fin. I already have Sirius.

5. Sirius - I have Sirius as mentioned. What happens here? Do I have to switch my subscription over?

If I have Sirius on my phone, does the radio even need to have a Sirius receiver? I assume I would be able to use the bluetooth on my phone?

Or can I use the existing receiver since it's not part of the headunit and it sits in the trunk. I assume this is the best approach.

6. DVD - I don't really care about this so much. i can't imagine ever watching a movie in the car, but I would guess the nav needs this?

What's the best OEM head unit that will work with the B6 assuming the aftermarket route doesn't cut it aesthetically?

Thanks all

naiku
06-25-2012, 03:20 AM
The best OEM option is the RNS-E. Aftermarket take a look at some of the newer Kenwoods and Pioneer units. They will have everything you are after, bluetooth, nav, pandora etc. You will not use the sharkfin antenna, new radio will have its own antenna that you can put under the dash somewhere, I think Sirius would work through your phones bluetooth connection.

BASARAB
06-25-2012, 07:02 AM
Rns-e with multimedia adapter, bluetooth package and another bluetooth adapter for music streaming from your phone. About $1200 for the whole package.

ReeS4e
06-25-2012, 02:24 PM
Is there only 1 RNS-E? I was getting the impression there are multiple versions for different years.

When you say bluetooth package and adapter, do you have anything specific that would point me in the right direction? I already have a fm modulator for the bluetooth on my phone now, but it works from the cigarette lighter and he quality sucks. I assume you're not talking about something like that?

Is there a place I can just order the setup that I need?

Christian@enfig
06-26-2012, 09:00 AM
I would go aftermarket since you get a much better radio. The Enfig RMK8-A4B67 Kit gives you an OEM look with a newer radio that has better technology.


http://enfigcarstereo.com/ENFIG_RMK8_A4B67.html

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http://enfigcarstereo.com/media/products/ss_size1/ENFIG_RMK8_A4B67_AVIC_Z140BH.gif

ReeS4e
06-26-2012, 10:53 AM
Thanks for the suggestion, Christain. That's what I feared. Unfortunately, I'm just not crazy about the aftermarket look. It looks too forced. Are there any other face options that your aware of?
I found this, but then, it's like $1600 just for the hu and the bluetooth. Plus there's the intall cost and then I don't even get the droid functionality I want. At that point, I might as well stay with my $80 fm modulator since the sound quality certainly won't be $2000 better and I already have a Garmin.

What about the Dynamin?

ReeS4e
06-26-2012, 10:54 AM
or the 8" head units i just saw in crutchfield?