DNS series head unit (new generation dual core RNS-510 alternative)

[moda]

This thing is getting ridiculous. I've been following this thread for more than one year now and my GTI will fly Delorean style by the time the unit gets ready.
All you guys seem to have the same interest in a clean and functional head unit with basic functionalities, isn't there any out there that fits the job? Do you have some intelligent suggestions?
(I know it might seem inappropriate to ask that here but I've had too much now, sorry)

Depends what you want and how much you want to spend, really.

If you want clean, functional and just works, just get the RNS510 and be done with it.

Third party, you've got Zenec and Dynavin N6, though they have their own little quirks. Then you could go the likes of an alpine/kenwood unit, plus fascia kit and idatalink module which retains all oem features (even nav in mfd), but it's super expensive (like $3K+ for the X008 and all the parts, probs only suitable if you've got a big sound system, and it's very obviously third party).

Then the cheap Chinese units (eonon, audiosources s600).

Honestly, now, with working GPS, the DNS suits me fine, little quirks and bugs here and there, slowly getting worked out. *shrugs*

[whiskywallah]

This thing is getting ridiculous. I've been following this thread for more than one year now and my GTI will fly Delorean style by the time the unit gets ready.
All you guys seem to have the same interest in a clean and functional head unit with basic functionalities, isn't there any out there that fits the job? Do you have some intelligent suggestions?
(I know it might seem inappropriate to ask that here but I've had too much now, sorry)

And don't forget the year or more of grief with the ANS units...
You only get what you pay for.
I've ended up with a hybrid approach.
RCD510 because it can be coded for pre-amp outs, feeding a 5 channel amp which is bolted to a 12" sub in the boot.
Upgraded the front speakers to something that sounds OK.
Mounted a 7" Android tablet running TomTom for Satnav above the RCD510.

I get good AM/FM radio.
I've got iPod, USB, line input via MDI.
I've got 32Gb SD.
I've got 6 CD changer.
I've got excellent factory fit BT for phone and stereo hi quality audio if needed.
I've got tub thumping, kidney punching audio with optional colon massage when needed and little or no distortion or rattles.
I've got full steering wheel control and MFD integration for all audio though not navigation but that's in my eyeline anyway, and since I've got 3 displays (RCD, Android, MFD) I reckon I can see all info I need right where I need it.

Head unit cost less than $400.
Coding cost $70
Breakout loom for head unit cost $40.
Had the Android tablet already.
Hod-my-Phone cost about $130 but I've had bits of that for ages.
TomTom cost $65
Had the amp and speakers already, but I guess they cost about $1000.
Did most of the fitting myself.

So I don't have reverse camera but don't really miss that.
Yes, I've got 2 screens in the centre dash, but it looks OK.

Everyone reaches their own compromise.... mine suits me just fine and is the best I've had for a long time.
I'll say it once more....YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Other wise words....Quality, Price, Service.... pick any 2 from 3....

[moda]

^

As above, it really depends on what you're wanting out of it, how much you're willing to spend, how much time you want to spend on it, and what compromises you're willing to deal with.

For me, I wanted an all-in-one unit, I got sick of dealing with having a portable nav unit, so yea. DNS810 is working great for me now with Sygic Drive, and they're slowly fixing the various bugs and quirks, so yea, meh.

If I ever decide that it's not working for me, i'll probably just go and get a DAB RNS510 and be done with it. None of the other third party units do much for me (The Zenec is too expensive, the Dynavin doesn't have any more integration than the ANS and their N6 software still has some bugs), and i'm not willing to spend $3k+ on an Alpine/Kenwood plus the idatalink module etc. If I had a massive speaker system I may be tempted, but yea.

Also, i'm working on updating the DNS spreadsheet and cleaning it up, with the idea of sending it to Fiona/Audiosources, mainly for the various feature requests and what not.

[moda]

Can everyone have a look at the updated spreadsheet and add their bugs/feature requests to it?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...Gc&usp=sharing

As far as I can tell, a lot of bugs have been squashed, but there still are some missing features/bugs remaining. I'm pretty sure we're never going to get a fix for the CPU/iGo bug - I think we should just note that the DNS series is just not compatible with iGo, and that using Sygic Drive is the fix.

[asa572]

After some help from Moda(greatly appreciated) I was able to get Sygic to work(once) on my 610.
He is correct in saying there is minimal to no lag with it.
Seems my GPS SD Slot is faulty and only recognizes cards when it want's.
I have had this problem happen when updating in the past.
One other problem I just noticed while playing around with it.
When you select BT with the headlights switched off there is a buzzing noise coming from the speakers and the screen goes dim every couple of seconds (flashing)
but as soon as you turn the headlights on both stopped..
I always have my light on auto so I have never noticed this until today.
Andy

[kccortez]

Please reply to your PM's Sandy. Had enough and sending the unit back (Again) this time for a full refund please.

[moda]

No issues like that for me Andy, tried it last night.

Please reply to your PM's Sandy. Had enough and sending the unit back (Again) this time for a full refund please.

Might be better off emailing him?

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the Zenec? They're certainly interesting, but I thought the were pretty expensive? Like, RNS expensive?

[asa572]

Following on from my DISC issues.
Now the Disc button does not work anymore.
So to make it play CD's/DVD's you need to press the media button to get to play a cd or dvd.
I suggest those who have not or do not use cd's or dvd's to try it and use it to make sure it isn't faulty.

[antoineschaller]

Thanks for all the answers guys. I would love to wait for the DNS to be fully ready before making up my mind, but it seems it could be 2 weeks like 6 months until then so...

Another thing about the low BT streaming quality reported in the spreadsheet, do you guys all have this issue or is this hardware related and only appears on some units?

[Goobz]

I have had it across 3 units and 2 different phones so its definitely a standard feature at the moment...