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    Could use some advice from the guru's!

    Hey everyone! ! I have a project I'm about to start. Usually I start projects and find things out along the way. But I know it's smarter to do the research first, lol.

    So..... I have a 07 Toyota Tundra and I will be installing a 10" tablet in place of the stock radio. I know some have used a single din to run the sound through, but I recently saw a Bluetooth loc. Wondering if anyone has any experienced these?

    I currently have a jbl ms8 processor, but I have been thinking of getting rid of it to get a high end stereo that can do the processing. Anyone know the pro's & cons of each?

    My other dilemma is I would like to see if there is a way to have the video go from the tablet to 2 headrest monitors in the back. I thought if I can find a multi media unit that will take hdmi then that might work. Any thoughts?

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    That's quite a laundry list. I doubt that you'll find any of the video distribution capabilities in a single-DIN radio. If you went with a double-DIN, the new Pioneers have built-in DSP and can mirror your iPad/iPod, but it would defeat the purpose of installing the iPad in the dash.

    Another option would to modify a Pure i20 to hook up to your iPad http://www.amazon.com/Pure-i-20-30-P...ords=pure+i+20. It would give you pure digital out that you could go straight into a DSP with optical in...such as the PPI DSP-8 http://redirect.viglink.com?key=4a945cfecb8cedfbd63867859 1f0e3dd&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicelectronix.com%2Fi tem_88333_Precision-Power-PPI-DSP-88R.html.
    It also has a composite video output that you might could use for rear screens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAl205 View Post
    That's quite a laundry list. I doubt that you'll find any of the video distribution capabilities in a single-DIN radio. If you went with a double-DIN, the new Pioneers have built-in DSP and can mirror your iPad/iPod, but it would defeat the purpose of installing the iPad in the dash.

    Another option would to modify a Pure i20 to hook up to your iPad http://www.amazon.com/Pure-i-20-30-P...ords=pure+i+20. It would give you pure digital out that you could go straight into a DSP with optical in...such as the PPI DSP-8 http://redirect.viglink.com?key=4a945cfecb8cedfbd63867859 1f0e3dd&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicelectronix.com%2Fi tem_88333_Precision-Power-PPI-DSP-88R.html.
    It also has a composite video output that you might could use for rear screens.
    Thus is great info and I appreciate your response! !!

    But I'm looking for android products because I'm sort of against iphone, lol. Also I do have a jbl ms8 8ch processor but I'm curious what the majority chooses. Either a internal processor inside the hu or external.

    I'm also looking for any adapters I don't know about yet for running video from the tablet to a "media center" type thing

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    Ah, sorry about that...I could have sworn you said iPad. Most people on here use external processors, but you may have trouble finding a tablet with digital audio out. Bluetooth works pretty well playing music, but it's not quite the quality that a wired connection would be. I'm sort of in the same boat, I have the Galexy Note 4 and a Pioneer AVH-X3700BHS, but I can't get the radio to mirror the phone's display. I can use the phone as an audio source via Bluetooth, but the sound just isn't as good as the iPod connection.

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    The Samsung devices will allow you to use a USB DA converter, others may also. The Behringer UCA202 has both analog and optical out. they also sound pretty damn good.

    Charging is a bit of an issue, I do not know if they do wireless charging, if so that is one option, another is to search OTG charging for your device model.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAl205 View Post
    Ah, sorry about that...I could have sworn you said iPad. Most people on here use external processors, but you may have trouble finding a tablet with digital audio out. Bluetooth works pretty well playing music, but it's not quite the quality that a wired connection would be. I'm sort of in the same boat, I have the Galexy Note 4 and a Pioneer AVH-X3700BHS, but I can't get the radio to mirror the phone's display. I can use the phone as an audio source via Bluetooth, but the sound just isn't as good as the iPod connection.
    Al, have you tried using Appradio Unchained Reloaded? It's a frickin expensive app (like $30), but it is supposed to allow full mirroring, even on the Note 4. Will only work if you have a rooted Note 4 though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAl205 View Post
    That's quite a laundry list. I doubt that you'll find any of the video distribution capabilities in a single-DIN radio. If you went with a double-DIN, the new Pioneers have built-in DSP and can mirror your iPad/iPod, but it would defeat the purpose of installing the iPad in the dash.

    Another option would to modify a Pure i20 to hook up to your iPad http://www.amazon.com/Pure-i-20-30-P...ords=pure+i+20. It would give you pure digital out that you could go straight into a DSP with optical in...such as the PPI DSP-8 http://redirect.viglink.com?key=4a945cfecb8cedfbd63867859 1f0e3dd&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicelectronix.com%2Fi tem_88333_Precision-Power-PPI-DSP-88R.html.
    It also has a composite video output that you might could use for rear screens.
    Regarding the Bluetooth loc, or line output converter, it's a device that converts high-level speaker signals into low-level RCA signals. This allows you to connect an aftermarket amplifier to your factory head unit. It can be a useful device if you're looking to upgrade your sound system without replacing the entire head unit. However, the quality of sound can be affected by the signal level, so it's important to choose a high-quality Bluetooth loc.

    As for the JBL MS8 processor versus a high-end stereo, the main difference is the level of customization and tuning. The MS8 offers advanced signal processing and tuning capabilities, which can be challenging to replicate with an aftermarket head unit. However, a high-end stereo can offer similar or better sound quality while providing additional features such as Bluetooth connectivity and built-in amplifiers. Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs and preferences.

    Regarding your desire to connect the tablet to two headrest monitors in the back, there are several options available. One way is to use an HDMI splitter to connect the tablet to both monitors. Another option is to use a multimedia unit with HDMI inputs, which can distribute the signal to multiple displays. It's important to ensure that the monitors are compatible with the tablet's output resolution and that you have a reliable power source for the monitors.

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    Re: Could use some advice from the guru's!

    Quote Originally Posted by DonnaBecker View Post
    Regarding the Bluetooth loc, or line output converter, it's a device that converts high-level speaker signals into low-level RCA signals. This allows you to connect an aftermarket amplifier to your factory head unit. It can be a useful device if you're looking to upgrade your sound system without replacing the entire head unit. However, the quality of sound can be affected by the signal level, so it's important to choose a high-quality Bluetooth loc.

    As for the JBL MS8 processor versus a high-end stereo, the main difference is the level of customization and tuning. The MS8 offers advanced signal processing and tuning capabilities, which can be challenging to replicate with an aftermarket head unit. However, a high-end stereo can offer similar or better sound quality while providing additional features such as Bluetooth connectivity and built-in amplifiers. Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs and preferences.

    Regarding your desire to connect the tablet to two headrest monitors in the back, there are several options available. One way is to use an HDMI splitter to connect the tablet to both monitors. Another option is to use a multimedia unit with HDMI inputs, which can distribute the signal to multiple displays. It's important to ensure that the monitors are compatible with the tablet's output resolution and that you have a reliable power source for the monitors.

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    Helo all

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