In this article, we’ll highlight some of our top-selling and most popular car stereos. What makes them great choices for 2025? Let’s explore!
Here are the popular head units that made the list:
- Great blend of phone and stereo control – Kenwood DMX9720XDS
- Affordable Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Stereo – Pioneer SPH-DA360DAB
- 10.1″ floating display and DAB Digital Media Receiver – Sony XAV-9550ES
- One of our best-selling stereos that supports CD playback – Pioneer DEH-S520BT
- Gigantic 11″ display – Alpine iLX-F115D
- Timeless design for classic cars – Blaupunkt ESSEN 200DAB BT
- Single-DIN stereo with easy-to-use controls – Alpine UTE-201BT
- High-resolution 7″ display – Kenwood DNX7190DABS
The DMX9720XDS mixes user-friendly features with a high-quality design and premium sound. Its 10.1in anti-reflection HD touchscreen has an intuitive, customizable interface that’s the gateway to its extensive talents, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, dual smartphone connection, and support for up to four dashcams for a full-angle view.
The 2-Din SPH-360DAB lets you connect to a compatible iPhone or Android phone using a single USB cable, which will allow you to control Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Waze (Via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay) from your dashboard in a convenient and safe way. It plays DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio, audio/video content from USB devices.
Meet the XAV-9550ES, your gateway to outstanding in-car audio-visuals. With a 25.7 cm (10.1 inch) capacitive HD touchscreen, powerful and dynamic amplification, and wired and wireless connectivity for your smartphone, you’ll get a sound so good you’ll never want your car journey to end.
This 1-DIN Pioneer DEH-S520BT Bluetooth receiver sets new standards in terms of audio performance and connectivity. Nevertheless, it’s very easy to use and control.
Bluetooth connectivity allows for safe and convenient hands-free calling, as well as wireless music streaming from your smartphone. Thanks to Pioneer’s unique Advanced Sound Retriever technology, the sound quality will be as close to the original recording as possible. You can even connect two Bluetooth phones simultaneously.
For smartphone users, simply connect your iPhone or Android smartphone wirelessly (via Bluetooth) and safely enjoy Spotify (both for Free and Premium Spotify users) or the Pioneer Smart Sync app, which will take your smartphone to a whole new level.
Make no mistake, the DEH-S520BT is a true high-end car audio system. It reads FLAC files and is equipped with a 13-band Graphic EQ and an on-board MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier. Utilising the 3 RCA Connect other components, like speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, for even more versatility.
iLX-F115D XXL 11-Inch Media Receiver with 1 DIN Chassis, featuring DAB+, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
The iLX-F115D Alpine Halo 11 is the second generation of Alpine’s world-famous Halo product line, featuring a gigantic XXL 11-inch high-resolution WXGA touch-screen and is compatible with virtually any vehicle with 1DIN or 2DIN installation dock. This Head Unit is especially suitable for vans, pick-up trucks, motorhomes or any other vehicle with a large dashboard – or simply any user looking for maximum screen size. The super-slim display appears to simply hover over your dashboard and can be adjusted in various ways for the best position.
Enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) compatibility, DAB+ digital radio, USB video playback, Hi-Res Audio playback, Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming and much more with this amazing Head Unit.
Bring exceptionally good sound quality into your vehicle: the Alpine Halo 11 is the world’s first Head Unit featuring a built-in Class-D amplifier and has a wide array of professional sound tuning functions, such as 2-way X-overs, a Parametric EQ, digital time correction and much more.
BLAUPUNKT ESSEN 200DAB BT RDS tuner, DAB+ tuner, FM (RDS), AM, Bluetooth hands-free function with built-in microphone, Playback formats: MP3, WMA, Front USB, front Aux-In, CD drive
Alpine UTE-201BT Digital Media Receiver With Bluetooth
Radio with 4×50 W power and Bluetooth function. It has AUX and USB connector on the front panel and a radio tuner. Front USB socket with charging option.
The UTE-201BT is an affordable single-DIN audio solution that upgrades your sound quality to Alpine quality and offers a host of multimedia features to keep you entertained on the road.
Kenwood DNX7190DABS 7.0” WVGA AV-Receiver/Navigation System with Smartphone Control & DAB Radio Built-in.
