AVIC-X920BT used or newer unit.

[Gottria]

Found a package deal locally for an AVIC-X920BT still new in the box with an amp (JL Audio XD600/6) and JL audio amp install kit for $650. Seems like a decent price for everything as it's all new, not sure where they got a new X920BT but it's as new as never been installed. Also with the ability to updates the maps and BT in the 920 upto a 930 is nice.

 

Going in a 2011 Scion XB that has no updates as of yet, I do have a pair of Alpine SPX-17REF and a PDX-5 amp that I was going to use but with this package I think the JL amp is a little nicer.

 

Other HU I has looking at was the AVH-P8400BH as I like using my Garmin for the GPS. Local price on the P8400BH is $550 out the door. So for $550 I can use the newer 8400BH with my PDX-5 and SPX-17REF or for $650 the X920BT an older model HU with the JL amp and SPX-17REF in front.

[1loudls]

personally, I'd say go for the avic, and sell the JL amp, use the PDX, and then end up spending even less for the upgrade. shoudln't have much trouble getting $200 -$300 for a brand new JL full system amp.

 

i just think the design of the PDX is a little better for a full system amp, such as four main speakers and one good sub. such as four channels 75W rms @ 4 ohm + one channel 300w rms @ 2 ohm ) since the most common setup for a good sub is 4 ohm DVC (2ohm total). the JL would be be good if you had four main speakers and bridging the last two channels for 200 watts @ 4 ohm (kinda weak on the sub) or you could do only two main speakers and two sub channels again at 200 watts each @ 4ohm. i just think that a little odd of a set up. i would always rather have one higher quality sub that out preforms and takes up less space than two lower level subs.

 

again, just my opinion, YMMV.