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Best Double Din Car Stereos

Updated April 2018
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Pioneer
Double Din Bluetooth In-Dash DVD/CD/Am/FM Car Stereo Receiver
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Bottom Line

Large and powerful 6.2" double din Bluetooth receiver that offers many customizable features.

Pros

Time alignment optimizes music for where you sit in the vehicle. Mix tracks like a DJ. Customizable display, colors and brightness control. Backup camera ready. SiriusXM compatible. Dual Bluetooth connection. Includes remote control.

Cons

Some users have had issues with flashing screens.

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Boss Audio
Car Video, Double Din, Touchscreen Stereo
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A highly functional stereo with numerous features at a great price.

Pros

Built-in Bluetooth lets you make calls hands free. Wirelessly control music apps like Spotify and Pandora. Can output video to additional video screens. Supports inputs such as USB, SD, AUX, AV, and rear camera. Offers controls for bass, treble, balance, and fader.

Cons

Requires vehicle specific dash kit and wire harness.

Pioneer
2-Din CD Receiver with Mixtrax and Bluetooth
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If music's your thing, you'll have Pioneer's MIXTRAX technology, which allows you to customize your sound.

Pros

Easily upgrades any two DIN car stereo with an elegant multi functional CD receiver. Built-in 50W x 4 amplifier. Easy to read and use physical controls. Bluetooth connectivity, five-band graphic equalizer and anti-dust design.

Cons

A little short on functionality compared to newer multi-touch head units.

Boss Audio
Double Din, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, MP3/USB AM/FM Receiver
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Experience Apple CarPlay, streaming music apps, maps, navigation, and hands-free control with this double din car stereo.

Pros

Versatile and affordable option for iPhone users. Offers various inputs and outputs. Bluetooth compatibility. Control everything with your existing steering wheel controls. Great for hands-free voice control and navigation.

Cons

Has no CD/DVD playback functionality.

JBL
Legend Media Player with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Bottom Line

This stereo features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality in one powerful and great-sounding package.

Pros

Multi-platform Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. Offers complete control and playback of your music files. Rear camera input. Steering wheel interface ready. Provides turn-by-turn navigation.

Cons

Has issues staying connected to Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X models.

How We Decided

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  • 22 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 127 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

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    Boss Audio

    Car Video, Double Din, Touchscreen Stereo

    Boss Audio

    Car Video, Double Din, Touchscreen Stereo

    A highly functional stereo with numerous features at a great price.

    $96
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    Pioneer

    2-Din CD Receiver with Mixtrax and Bluetooth

    Pioneer

    2-Din CD Receiver with Mixtrax and Bluetooth

    If music's your thing, you'll have Pioneer's MIXTRAX technology, which allows you to customize your sound.

    $0
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    Pioneer

    Double Din Bluetooth In-Dash DVD/CD/Am/FM Car Stereo Receiver

    Pioneer

    Double Din Bluetooth In-Dash DVD/CD/Am/FM Car Stereo Receiver

    Large and powerful 6.2" double din Bluetooth receiver that offers many customizable features.

    $219
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    Boss Audio

    Double Din, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, MP3/USB AM/FM Receiver

    Boss Audio

    Double Din, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, MP3/USB AM/FM Receiver

    Experience Apple CarPlay, streaming music apps, maps, navigation, and hands-free control with this double din car stereo.
    $285
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    JBL

    Legend Media Player with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    JBL

    Legend Media Player with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    This stereo features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality in one powerful and great-sounding package.
    $279