JVC KW-Z1000W / 10" Floating display just installed

[any4xx]

The unit is adjustable for both height and depth. I had it adjusted so that it was just barely forward from the dash face. I never had any issues with the wireless CarPlay.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Looks fantastic, and congrats on the upgrade.

I too just recently had a new Kenwood Excelon Reference head unit installed.
I went with the DMX975XR as I didn't want to have such a large faced unit to contend with.

For me it was a matter of keeping it more concealed/not so obvious as thieves at a glance see an oversized aftermarket head unit and tend to gravitate on it for opportunity.

Regardless, were I to go with the floating head unit it would have been the Kenwood DMX1057XR. Who needs a NAV head unit when you have AndroidAuot/CarPlay

 

[AustinAggie]

Everything I have read is that these days, bc jvc owns kenwood, they are basically the same units internally.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Everything I have read is that these days, bc jvc owns kenwood, they are basically the same units internally.

I don't disagree with this.
Just different esthetics/layout between the two brands for the most part.
Don't know if one uses slightly higher quality tech or not between the two brands and their model levels.

 

[AustinAggie]

Yeah I have also heard JVCs UIs are a mess.. feature packed but a mess. I mostly will use CarPlay, not too worried about the UI.

 

[AustinAggie]

I am going to go ahead with the JVC.. will report back on the experience

 

[houserco]

I am going to go ahead with the JVC.. will report back on the experience

I hate to kick a dead horse multiple times but got a great deal on a JVC but still curious to hear what you think and anything regarding install. I see iDatalink has their own dash install kit but it’s $149 vs $18 for the Scosche. Any takers?!

 

[Jpowers076]

I hate to kick a dead horse multiple times but got a great deal on a JVC but still curious to hear what you think and anything regarding install. I see iDatalink has their own dash install kit but it’s $149 vs $18 for the Scosche. Any takers?!

I installed this in mine using the iDatalink Maestro and the iDatalink install kit. Everything was pretty straight forward but removing the 3 knobs from the factory bezel to intall in the iDatalink bezel was a PITA. Definitely the hardest part of the install. You will need a sawzall to cut out the original radio support (I also used a dremel to smooth out the areas I cut.

Overall I'm extremely happy with this head unit. I still need to wire up my camper but the 4 camera inputs was one of the main reasons I purchased this unit.

Key differences between the two kits are as follows:
* iDatalink kit includes the wiring harness, and antenna adapter vs. just the bezel
* Radio body mounts in the iDatalink kit are metal vs. plastic in the Scoche kit
* Multiple reviews on the Scoche bezel note that the buttons stick (hazard lights button); I have had no issues with the iDatalink version