2DIN car radios are suitable for installation in a car with a standard hole. The advantage of such models is primarily that, having removed the panel, you can not worry about the theft of the car radio. After all, if the robber wants to abduct her, he will not be able to do this. More precisely, he can, but the action will not make sense.
Instrument Features
2DIN car radios are one of the most well-known standard options that replace regular car radios. There are several basic criteria that can persuade the buyer to purchase just such a model:
- There is a large selection of radio tape recorders from different manufacturers.
- All 2DIN car radios are equipped with a host of additional features.
- With their help, you can build a high-quality speaker system. But you must additionally purchase a sound amplifier, speakers and adapters.
Due to the 2-din models, the regular appearance of the dashboard may be disrupted. And this does not always have a positive effect. To install the device in the car, you may need a adapter frame. It is inexpensive, but you still have to spend money. At the same time, 1-din radios cost a little less.
Major manufacturers
The choice of car radios in size 2DIN is great. However, there are even models created for a particular car. They are called regular. And if they have to choose among very unknown names (Intro, Ca-Fi and others), then 2DIN multimedia car radios are created mainly by well-known companies. This is Alpine, and Pioneer, and JVC, and even Sony. Of course, there are other manufacturers of car radios, but most often it is these that most buyers choose. Consider the most famous models.
Kenwood DPX405BT
The main advantage of this model is its versatility. After all, this is a 2DIN car radio on Android with navigation, which can perform a huge number of various functions. Each of them will probably come in handy on the road:
- Ease of management is also a very big plus. Even the most conservative drivers will be able to cope with the device.
- Through the Bluetooth function, you can easily connect the phone to the device, provided that this function is also turned on in it. This will not only control the phone through the radio, but also talk without holding it. The conversation will take place thanks to the speaker system of the machine. So attention is not distracted from the road, therefore, the possibility of emergency situations is reduced. Supported by Android smartphones. It is also more convenient to listen to music via Bluetooth so that wires and cables do not get tangled under your feet.
- Listening to tracks can also occur from a USB flash drive connected via USB.
- The display screen displays all the necessary data about the tracks. The user can choose the language convenient for him.
- The cost is only 8,000 rubles.
Prology DVU-600
Such a 2DIN car radio with navigation also has some features. Its main advantage is that even if bright sun enters the car interior, this will not hinder seeing all the information on the display, since the screen is very bright. By the way, the user can choose the color of the display backlight. In addition, it combines a number of other functions:
- The device plays any file format.
- The Music control app is supported for Android devices.
- Supports infrared remote control.
- The display is liquid crystal. Due to the size of the screen, you can successfully read texts from it, view videos and photos.
- Screen brightness can be changed automatically or manually.
- Demo mode may be enabled.
- It has an attractive design that allows you to use the radio in a car with any style.
- Has built-in TV and radio tuners.
- A GPS navigation program is running.
- You can connect an iPod.
- By adjusting the equalizer, you can achieve optimal sound.
- An amplifier can be connected to the radio, so that the power of the sound produced will increase.
- An installation frame is also included.
All this can be obtained for just 10,000 rubles. Quite a bit, considering that all other high-quality models are significantly more expensive. Buyers of such a device leave mostly positive reviews. They note the versatility of the device.
Alpine CDE-W233R
This 2DIN car radio on Android costs about 11,000 rubles. It combines the same functions as the previous model, as well as several additional:
- Has a large LCD screen.
- Using this model, access to the Internet will appear. In addition, the device supports applications from Google Play, which means that Skype, Twitter, YouTube and many other programs will be available to the user, which will allow you to communicate with relatives and friends directly from the inside of the car.
- The backlight of the screen cannot be changed - it will always be only white, but there are 4 options for backlighting the buttons - red, orange, green and navy blue.
- Supports GPS. Thanks to access to the Internet, the navigation map will be constantly updated, so you can get real-time data on your location.
- Has a built-in radio and television tuner.
- You can connect not only Android or iPad devices to the radio, but also Nokia phones.
- The equalizer is three-band, as a result of which the possibilities of sound are further increased.
- It has two USB connectors (front and back).
People who bought such a radio tape recorder, note the versatility of the device. In their opinion, 11,000 rubles is quite a bit, given the characteristics the device has.
JVC KW-V20BTEE
This 2DIN car radio with navigation from 15 000 rubles is worth it. Combines the following advantages:
- You can listen to music both through a USB-drive and through a telephone. You can connect the gadget to the radio using the Bluetooth function.
- The display displays all the necessary information in capital letters so that the user can easily read it.
- The rear view camera works. Using it is easier to park, as it opens an overview of everything that happens outside the rear of the car.
- The radio tape recorder can play almost all currently existing file formats. The device doesn’t support games, but it reads everything else.
- The set also includes a remote control, which allows you to control the radio, not only the driver, but also the passengers in the rear seat.
Alpine INE-W920R
This is the most expensive 2DIN car radio on Android with navigation at the moment. Its price reaches 45,000 rubles. But it combines a number of characteristics that can greatly facilitate the path:
- The front panel is removable, which protects the device from burglars.
- Through the radio, you can talk on the phone. To do this, it must be connected to the device via Bluetooth.
- There is another USB connector on the rear panel, and there are only two of them. This means that 2 applications can be connected to the radio at the same time. You can charge the phone through the device, but you should remember that because of this, the battery charge decreases.
- You can optionally connect a sound amplifier to the radio. Due to this, it will be possible to achieve even louder sound.
- Installing the radio in a car is a very simple scheme. It can be reproduced even independently.
- The device plays any file format.
- The brightness of the backlight can change automatically or manually.
- By adjusting the equalizer, you can achieve optimal sound.
This 2DIN car radio, reviews of which are most often positive, amazes customers with its versatility. They note that the device is a small computer with which the path will no longer be monotonous.
How to install?
All radio tape recorders are mounted on the same principle. The installation of the 2DIN radio is the same as the installation of a 1-din device. First of all, remove the old radio. To do this, it is better to use a Phillips screwdriver. With it, you can remove the console, which is attached with four bolts. 2DIN car radios are easily removable from the jack. To do this, you can slightly pry it with a flat screwdriver. Two latches are located on the sides, which are easily opened. After that, the car radio should be easily dismantled. After removing the device, access to the wires will appear. Each plug is quite difficult to push out. Therefore, it is better to tilt the radio toward you and carefully disconnect the plug. The new 2DIN car radio on Android should be installed in the reverse order.
That is, you can install the radio with your own hands. After all, in a car service, the price of this work may turn out to be too high, but why waste money?