Avin Avant 4 Installation Guide (Video Link)

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Originally Posted by Kam850

Well im trying to figure out which route I want to go for the upgrade...

AVIN AVANT 4 is on the top of the list but...

I heard of Dynavin, iv heard that out of the box its a slightly better quality unit. Not sure how much truth is to that.

Eonon, I heard about these guys when I sold my E39 and got a 2010 Mazda 3 long ago, I thought about upgrading that radio. I believe they had a E53 unit at the time, but I cannot find anything for the X5 on their website anymore, so I was wondering if their "E39" unit would fit? I feel like their price is a little bit more friendly.

XTRONS, they seem alright, and they have a little more different types available for the E53. I do prefer the OEM style unit, but im also tempted with the screen only unit. Its cheaper and well.. the display is bigger.

I could also go with a way cheaper android unit from ebay or amazon. Not sure how much of a difference that would be.

My only requirements would be to have Apple Car Play and charging, preferably at the same time so I only use one cable, sort of like some of the new cars have it. Im also a firm believer music just sounds better through wires vs bluetooth/wireless. But if thats not possible, id be ok with wireless carplay. Phone calls are important to me too, I would like NOT to have to get a external mic.

Not sure what to do. From what I hear no matter what I do, I need the iBus App. So I got to tack on the extra $100-$120 to whatever unit I choose. Reverse camera would be also be cool, but I feel like that would be done later down the road. I just have a OEM Nav, NON-DSP unit in my car.

Advice is greatly apricated, or even links to help me not wonder the forums for information for days.

I have the Avin Avant 4. Been very happy with it. I put the back up camera in later. Recommend putting it in the same time you put in the head unit since you have nav you'll be routing the wires the same place. Save you a PITA twice, only once.