Best Head Unit for 2.5 Tundra with Android Auto, HD Radio and Floating Display?

I'm looking to spend no more than $600. I have an aftermarket amp, dual 10" subs but want a newer head unit focused on Android Auto.

Features I'm looking for, in order:

1. Android Auto (does not have to be wireless)
2. Responsive display - not laggy
3. Not a Chinese brand
4. Floating display, 9in+
5. HD Radio

I don't really care about watching YouTube videos or storing music onboard.

What do you recommend? Thanks!

 

I installed this a couple months ago:
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-kYM0LbHuiwn/p_104BE10ACP/Boss-BE10ACP.html

After all the supplemental parts, it came out to about $560. If you go this route, definitely pay crutchfield the $25 to pre-wire the connections for you. I love it.

 

Im sorry to say, but you will not find a main brand radio being floating, at $600. You’re looking at 1500$ just for the radio, like kenwood. Pioneer coming in at $900-1500. Same with alpine ilx 9” you may get lucky and find one around $850+. the accessories to have the radio installed and function correctly will run $500-$600.

 

More pictures please

 

Thanks for the pictures. Considering this head unit also for apple CarPlay. Any cons or annoyance about the unit?

 

Availability

 

The microphone that comes with it sucks. Aside from that, its awesome in every way. I don't understand why people pay $1,000 more for units that are very similiar (Kenwood etc.) Just my opinion.

 

its in stock....

 

ah...then it isn't the 1007XR correct? Is the 1037 or 1057...

 

@Boisefly you have me sold here, the setup looks great. Is the 10.1" worth it? the 9" is $40 less (pretty negligible) and they have all the same features just thinking it won't look as out of place.

What install package did you get w/ all the adapters etc? There are 4+ options. I want to ensure the basics like steering wheel controls work obviously, but that backup camera, ports, fade control too.

also, where is your mic placed? i think that makes a big difference too.

 

I know I said no Chinese units, but the options from Daisata are intriguing.

 

I got the package that was about $160. It makes sure everything works. I also paid $25 to have crutchfield pre-wire everything. For my 2014 Tundra, it only gave me two package options and the cheaper one didnt include backup camera function.

I placed the mic right next to the stock location.

As for size, I wouldn't like a smaller unit. I would actually go bigger if they offered it. Just my opinion

 

thanks. just what i was looking for.

 

So im looking at the Sony XAV-AX8100, but the Boss has me interested. How is the audio quality?

I upgraded my JBL Tundra with a Kenwood and the JBL system to me sounded great afterwards. I know theres a lot to be desired, but it did sounds MUCH better. The issue with the kenwood is I can hardly see it so are looking for a floating display, and I see the Boss actually has a Ball mount which sounds pretty amazing to aim the radio at the driver like it should be.

 

just got mine in waiting for my harness, is there no way to use the factory mic?

 

Audio is great

 

I honestly don't remember. Maybe you can but I dont know

 

@Boisefly were you able to keep all of your steering wheel controls with the Boss?

 

An option if you want to invest the time into it.
I think there are others.

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I put my Kenwood mic up close to the mirror.
Don't even notice it is there.

 

You can with the maestro harness from everything I’ve read, that’s all I’m waiting on to do my install

 

I had read that it doesn't fully work with the Boss. It would be great if I was wrong!

 

How is your call quality with it being mounted that close to the windshield?

 

I have the Kenwood DMX-1037s. I wish AA would auto start, but other than that it's been pretty good.

 

Fine as far as I know.
I'm not on the phone much.
An occasional call from the wife or kids.
They have never complained..

 

If Boss is Maestro compatible then it would work. But if Boss is not on the compatibility list. Well, you know.

 

Everything I’ve seen it is, guess we’ll see later this week lol

 

yes

 

Here’s the screenshot of the list of radio compatible with idatalink maestro. Boss is not on the list. So it may not have all features. The RR module can still be used but don’t know how it would function.

 

Yeah I’ve seen that, if you go into all radios it has this head unit listed under boss. I’ll report back after I get it installed