Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone has used any of the Chinese Android headunits you can get for sub-£300?

I currently have the optional Sony in-dash 6 CD headunit and 'premium' speakers and it's OK for listening to the radio but I'm getting to the point where I'd like bluetooth capability for calls as well as streaming music. The AUX in is fine to a point, but owning an iPhone 7 means I can use the AUX or charge  - not both (unless I use an adapter)!

Been looking at Xtrons, Eonon, etc. and just wanting some feedback. The other option is to get a cheaper Pioneer unit, which would do the job if I'm being honest

1 hour ago, EddyOS said:

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone has used any of the Chinese Android headunits you can get for sub-£300?

I currently have the optional Sony in-dash 6 CD headunit and 'premium' speakers and it's OK for listening to the radio but I'm getting to the point where I'd like bluetooth capability for calls as well as streaming music. The AUX in is fine to a point, but owning an iPhone 7 means I can use the AUX or charge  - not both (unless I use an adapter)!

Been looking at Xtrons, Eonon, etc. and just wanting some feedback. The other option is to get a cheaper Pioneer unit, which would do the job if I'm being honest

Xtrons would be my first choice if I wasn't fitting a pioneer,

The audio is pretty good but it's worth mentioning that you could fit a brand name amplifier at a later date from the likes of JL Audio or Pioneer which would overule the quality of the head unit regardless as it's only job at that point would be to process the tunes

9 minutes ago, Lenny said:

Xtrons would be my first choice if I wasn't fitting a pioneer,

The audio is pretty good but it's worth mentioning that you could fit a brand name amplifier at a later date from the likes of JL Audio or Pioneer which would overule the quality of the head unit regardless as it's only job at that point would be to process the tunes

The reason for Pioneer is the whole 'better the devil you know', but the Android units are 'vehicle specific' so I do without the issue of having to fit cages, etc.

Possible stupid question, but does the MK2 Focus have an ACC position? If not, is this going to be an issue? Both the Xtrons and Pioneer manuals says not to fit without an ACC position on the ignition and I've never looked before!

8 minutes ago, EddyOS said:

The reason for Pioneer is the whole 'better the devil you know', but the Android units are 'vehicle specific' so I do without the issue of having to fit cages, etc.

Possible stupid question, but does the MK2 Focus have an ACC position? If not, is this going to be an issue? Both the Xtrons and Pioneer manuals says not to fit without an ACC position on the ignition and I've never looked before!

It does have ACC 

As it takes two turns to start the engine, the head unit will be off when the key is removed it is as they require.

The straight swap shape of the xtrons will save your 60 pounds not having to purchase a double DIN conversion kit.

I've got a xtrons 10" screen in the back of my focus aswell as the xtrons tv tuner both fitted three years now and no issues, my head unit is pioneer but two JL Audio amps and speakers.