Erick3150

Hello, everyone.
So I have been searching for a new head unit for my E350 because I sold the stock one. But there is so many of them and can't find many reviews online. Do you guys have a suggestion on which one is good? I was looking at these, because I don't really want to spend too much on it and I still need the fiber optic to analog decoder that is $100.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Car-Stere...B/332801101477
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Android-8...frcectupt=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2DIN-7-CANb...frcectupt=true

robbieas

Below is a link that may help shed some light on these units. They are all basically the same. The different manufacturers are all using the same internal components, for the most part. You see Xtrons on 2 of your links, they are just a reseller. They are a popular reseller though, and my personal opinion is I'd buy from them rather than the other eBay link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...hread-t3734189


For reference I bought the one below, and it has been fantastic.Very happy with the decision to install it. I'm also happy I got the 7" with the physical buttons. It looks very, very close to stock and I've found I use the buttons a lot. And the reality is that mine from Belsee and the one you linked from Xtrons could actually be the exact same device from the same manufacturer. Either way I'm not sure it matters.
https://www.belsee.com/belsee-best-a...head-unit.html

LexBrett2

Isn't there an issue with the fiber optics and a special cord to install? Are you saying this product you bought is plug and play? Thanks in advance!

robbieas

Yea, you need a fiber optic converter or you need to do like me and just remove all of the factory amp, CD changer, DVD nav, and head unit and install an aftermarket amp, and run new cables to the trunk for it. It's not plug and play either way, but the fiber optic converter looked pretty simple. I just wanted more control over things than that setup would provide. Plus if you want to connect to the factory GPS or radio antenna, you have to run a cable to the trunk regardless.