Kenwood vs Fusion

[glrosenbaum]

I just purchased a 2016 with a Kenwood. I almost purchased a 2017 with the Fusion but it got sold underneath my feet. I really liked the Fusion with the larger display and ease of operation.
I am thinking of purchasing a Fusion and have installed. Wondering if it is worth the price. About 1,500 installed by Airstream dealer.
Any thoughts?

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by glrosenbaum

I am thinking of purchasing a Fusion and have installed. Wondering if it is worth the price. About 1,500 installed by Airstream dealer.
Any thoughts?

My thought is, if you get one, don't get it through Airstream. Go to a place that specializes in auto sound systems. In my area, that would be Mobile One Auto Sound.

You'll get a better price, and the install will be by someone who installs them for a living. And the installer might be able to eliminate the "always on" battery drain problems presently faced by folks who have bought Interstates with the Fusion system already installed.

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by Protagonist

My thought is, if you get one, don't get it through Airstream. Go to a place that specializes in auto sound systems. In my area, that would be Mobile One Auto Sound.

You'll get a better price, and the install will be by someone who installs them for a living. And the installer might be able to eliminate the "always on" battery drain problems presently faced by folks who have bought Interstates with the Fusion system already installed.

Good advice!
Bruce

[mbubbaca]

For what it's worth, I'm a little dissapointed in my Fusion. I have been frustrated by the operators manual and reaching out to the company has been difficult. The PO had it installed by a 3rd party and they did a great job but again no support after the sale there either. Since I didn't pay them, I don't really expect them to be very responsive to my questions.