ip-do-tan

Hello,

I’m looking for recommendations for an upgrade to my stock Premium Bose system in our 2012 Corvette hatchback.It must have Apple CarPlay (not sure if wired or wireless is better although I’d prefer no wires) and also be capable of playing an iPod through the USB port in the center console which is my current setup. Must have steering wheel controls as well. Front and rear camera inputs are a must. Pioneer or Kenwood are my preferences.

Thanks….Dan - So Cal

VinceC5

Top 3:
Alpine iLX-W650
Kenwood DDX9707S
Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX

madsonp

This is Pioneers top of the line system. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130AVW....html?tp=64498

ip-do-tan

Thanks much 👍

ip-do-tan

Thanks...👍

madsonp

There's a few other things you'll need for the install, first of all is an interface, the most commonly used one is the PAC RP5-GM11 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541RP5...a51cb1291380ef This is needed to interface between the cars canbus system and the new head unit. Then you'll also need a dash kit https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120953...k.html?tp=3121 Then if you also want XM radio, you'll also need this tuner. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SXV...0V1-Tuner.html as the stock tuner can't be reused, it comes with an antenna however with the use of some adapters the stock satellite radio antennas can be reused, let me know and I'll send you a link to a thread on this. Plus there's some other tips on the install I can offer if you're going with a navigation system, just let me know.

FatChance

Do you want/need to be able to play DVD/CDs or do USB/Bluetooth/smart phone media sources provide the entertainment you usually/always use?

Do you want a built-in GPS/Navigation system or do you prefer using Google Maps/Waze from your phone?

Beyond the information you have already provided, answering those two questions will narrow down the options for the best system for you.

NBVette_Canada

Can't argue with that list, other than maybe the order, but that comes down to personal preference more than anything.

NBVette_Canada

This is the Pioneer top of the line head unit if you want CD/DVD playback and built-in navigation capabilities.

FatChance

Yes. And if he doesn't want CD/DVD playback and/or built-in navigation capabilities, that Pioneer unit may not be a good choice for him.