Looking for Aftermarket Stereo Recommendations

[cape3015]

Hello fellow Vibe owners.

I own a 2005 & 2006 Vibe and I'm looking to upgrade the factory stereos (both have the subwoofer in the hatch).

I would like it to have Apple Car Play integrated into the unit.

Any recommendations on specific brands/models that you have installed and like?

Looking to spend between $200-300 for each stereo (or less if there are any good options available).

I've been looking at the Crutchfield website for a while but there are so many options my heads about to explode.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

[chromelampshade]

check out Crutchfield, see if alpine ILX w650 is compatible, they should have dash kits available if im not mistaken but my year is a older generation. coming from a audiophile seems like these ILX units are your best bet if you're after a simple stock upgrade or using for heavy SPL use.
You can tune high level signal lines (door speakers if not using aftermarket amp) via crossaover, and EQ, 6ch preamp for aftermarket 4ch amp or 6ch etc.. , but its just overall a great double din touchscreen, wired apple car play and android auto. however it is not wireless.
If that isn't enough to entice you, check out the higher tier ILX series such as 407 & 507.

[cape3015]

Thanks for the feedback.
I will look into this head unit.
I did a little digging on the forum and found another post about the stereo system on the Vibe.

[tpollauf]

Let us know what you end up going with. I'll be installing one in my 2004 Vibe Gt soon and still unsure of which model I'll be going with. Seeing how I'm always loaded with dirt/grease (mechanic type work almost ALL the time) I would prefer a head unit that had a separate volume knob, if they exist. Touch screens are great BUT while driving, my fingers sometimes have a difficult time being recognized and thus can't make changes.