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Thread: Finally a DSP ready head unit, the AVIN Avant-3

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    Finally a DSP ready head unit, the AVIN Avant-3

    Great news, there will finally be a DSP friendly head unit available for the E38! I just saw the news that the Avin Avant-3 will be DSP friendly and is coming soon. I contacted Avin and I will be beta testing one of he first models coming out. I will provide step by step DIY posts and videos for each of the features. I will be using just about every feature on the new Avant 3 (see list below) but I am especially excited to add a set of Subs via the dream output, a backup camera and radar, and a tire pressure monitor system.


    If there are any requests on features to try out please let me know and I will see if I can work it into my DIY. I love my E38 but getting it’s technology a little bit up to speed.


    Latest Features:
    Newer Android OS version 6.0
    Android Auto built in
    Option for Apple CarPlay
    Support for Valentine V1 Radar Detector displaying on the head unit so you can hide the radar detector
    More RAM memory
    More Internal storage
    A lot better Bluetooth performance and features
    A lot better radio tuner with the best reception
    DAB+ support for Europe
    More powerful amplifier for nice clean sound
    4V RCA Preamp output
    Better Wifi performance and range
    4G LTE built in
    Your head unit will be able to have its own phone number, make and receive calls without ever being connected to your mobile phone.
    Support Tire Pressure Monitor System.
    Digital TV ATSC and DVBT
    Bluetooth OBD2 for Torque performance and diagnostic
    and much more

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    There is already a Dynavin N6 that is DSP friendly, but only for e39/e53 I think. Is this one you're talking about really e38 compatible, or is it just DSP compatible?

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    hmm, just as i'm ready to rip DSP completely out....

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    price..

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    The 4V preamp output has my attention. All the other features are a nice bonus.

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    well? any solid updates? you gave us a teaser and disappeared

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    No info yet other than it replaces the Avant-2:
    https://avinusa.com/bmw-7-series-e38...on-system.html
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    The problem with these aftermarket video/nav units goes beyond just loss of DSP control (or at best, limited DSP control). There are other factory controls which will be lost as well:

    • Check Control configuration menu
    • On-Board Computer
    • Aux Ventilation
    • Date/Time and Metric/Imperial Units settings (for Check Control)

    Plus, there's the matter of fitment.

    Don't get me wrong: I'd love an updated video/nav unit. But as much as I want to like 'em, I hesitate.

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    hmm, put me in the box with people that almost never use any of the factor controls.....probably the time/date is the only thing. I'm on the verge of completely ripping out the DSP system, but if this works, then it may be the 'easy' way out... we'll see.

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    I've been talking with Tommy from avin.

    Newer Android OS version 6.0

    Android Auto built in

    Option for Apple CarPlay

    Support for Valentine V1 Radar Detector

    More RAM memory

    More Internal storage

    A lot better Bluetooth performance and features

    A lot better radio tuner with the best reception

    DAB+ support for Europe

    More powerful amplifier for nice clean sound

    4V RCA Preamp output

    Better Wifi performance and range

    4G LTE built in

    Your head unit will be able to have its own phone number, make and receive calls without ever being connected to your mobile phone.

    Support Tire Pressure Monitor System.

    Digital TV ATSC and DVBT

    Bluetooth OBD2 for Torque performance and diagnostic
    and much more*



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    This company is kind of a joke, no? The Avant 2 was supposed to be this great head unit and ended up being very poorly executed. Now the second coming of DSP, the Avant 3 was due "this summer" and then "by the end of August" followed by "the end of September". Here we are end of September and we're getting crickets from them. I'm guessing the next ETA is "by the end of October". By the time they release this thing, there won't be any more e38/e39's left on the road.

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    https://avinusa.com/avant-3-for-bmw-...on-system.html

    website now shows options and pricing. Has anyone ordered one of these yet?

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    Wow that may be the best looking aftermarket head unit for these cars that I have seen.

    I am going to be following this...
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    W-O-W. vewy pwetty

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    Vewy pwicy too. $99.00 for maps?

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    I just purchased a Seicane head unit for my E53 X5, reviews look really good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by seven40il View Post
    i just purchased a seicane head unit for my e53 x5, reviews look really good!

    what model # post pics
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    Quote Originally Posted by franco90 View Post
    what model # post pics
    The one you posted in your thread as another option, the Seicane S6902 that looks like the stock NAV. Should be a good addition to my E53.
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    nice score dude.
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    Nearly $700 and it says "Newer Android OS version 6.0" ... Common, please at least install the latest Android Oreo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shnalla View Post
    Nearly $700 and it says "Newer Android OS version 6.0" ... Common, please at least install the latest Android Oreo.

    lol that why I said go with the Seicane S6902 is cheaper and runs version 7.1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shnalla View Post
    Nearly $700 and it says "Newer Android OS version 6.0" ... Common, please at least install the latest Android Oreo.
    Most manufacturers take time to get onto the latest Android system, especially where any custom skins etc. are involved. If you want Oreo on a head unit you'll be waiting until at least next year, especially given Avin's history of missed deadlines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shnalla View Post
    Nearly $700 and it says "Newer Android OS version 6.0" ... Common, please at least install the latest Android Oreo.
    Quote Originally Posted by franco90 View Post
    lol that why I said go with the Seicane S6902 is cheaper and runs version 7.1
    Exactly why I went with the Seicane S6902 instead, newer Android software!
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