Originally Posted by
JimmyBurnWorld
I too had this decision to make. I ended up with a Pioneer 3200BT
Basically despite a lot of double Din headunits doing DVD & dolby digital, very few (I think Clarion is an exception) do anything for a centre channel. Most multiplex the fronts to give you a 'phantom' centre channel. Out of the units I found with centre out, your would need a single channel amplifier to power the speaker (as Pedro mentioned).
Most aftermarket units will take steering wheel/stalk remote input. However, you will need a Can Bus (or Melbus) adaptor to pick the controls off the cars Canbus, and then the relevant head unit manufacturer interface. I costed mine at about £70, and havent got round to doing it.
If you do get a unit with DVD player/TV, SatNav or reverse camera function (Such as the 3200BT) you will need the relevant signals for Handbrake, Speed Pulse and Reverse Gear switch respectivly. Again, you will need an adaptor to pick these off the CanBus. (Or a lot of messy wiring).
Finally, the P2 V70 headunit slot is a S.O.B to adapt. Forget aftermarket units unless you have a post '05 car. I'll dig up a link to my other thread for the Volvo part number. Make sure you get the right colour. It feels a solid bit of kit, and makes the job.
The Pioneer 3200BT has an awesome handsfree kit. As a Bluetooth kit I cannot fault it, and I used to fit car kits professionally.
Sorry, one last thing. As far as I know your year of car will have 2 wires in the harness which will be brought out by an Autoleads harness adaptor (Can + and Can -). It will not have the optical comms bus.
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