Replacement for Clarion M303

[susandoris]

Does anyone else dislike the Clarion M303 like I do? We have a 2019 FC 23CB and I want this stinker out. Wondering if anyone has a good suggestion on a replacement that works with existing speakers and allows EASY Bluetooth (unlike M303) and XM option.

[wulfraat]

Here is what I did... see post #1 (upgrade to my 2008 sony) and post #39 (upgrade to my 2017 clarion). I did this upgrade twice... the latter being on my 2017 clarion unit. Pioneer SPA-DA120 head unit second time around...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...de-161787.html

[susandoris]

Thanks so much! love your specific directions.

[billrector]

I think that unit is now discontinued. I’m not sure what the replacement model is?

[wulfraat]

You can get one on eBay if you are really tied to the model...

Lots of different double DIN receivers out there. Pioneer NEX series is very similar. Other manufacturers have different options too. All comes down to personal preference - they all do pretty much the same thing.

[DaveP]

We put in a Alpine CDE 164BT stereo two years ago. It was easy to install, BT works well and it was XM ready (and we added XM). If I was to do it again, I would probably get a double DIN unit as the larger display screen would be more user-friendly for tuning the XM radio.

[Two Peas]

Our Clarion M303 just bit the dust. Checked with Crutchfield - they recommend this - but want to get feedback and see how easy to connect to existing connections - we're on the road for 6 week. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDC...2.html?tp=5684

[Ronyx]

Originally Posted by Two Peas

Our Clarion M303 just bit the dust. Checked with Crutchfield - they recommend this - but want to get feedback and see how easy to connect to existing connections - we're on the road for 6 week. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDC...2.html?tp=5684

That Kenwood looks like a good replacement. I too greatly dislike the Clarion and might consider replacing it with this.

[thiel]

Almost anything will be better than the Clarion...