I have been looking at HU's since Car Play, and Android Auto where introduced. I went with a Kenwood DDX9702S, Maestro MUS1 install kit, and Maestro RR interface.

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Next up is speaker replacements all around, and adding door mounted subs.

 

how's the regular kenwood (non CarPlay) interface? I have a Pioneer 4100NEX in my Ranger and while CarPlay is great, the Pioneer UI is... less than great.

 

It is easy to use, and the options are readily available. Honestly I setup the EQ and the phone Bluetooth which along with the radio pre-sets have been the extent of my Kenwood UI usage. I did find the UI very responsive, and the screen changes to be instantaneous which I was told was a Kenwood issue. Since I receive quite a few text during my drive, I think the radio will spend the vast majority of its life in CarPay.