Hey I was looking at Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC 7" double din touch screens and i came across some unknown chinese brands but they had good prices, I was like hmmm...they said they are made in the same factories as OEM for mor expensive brands but i was like no no better check before i ever think about it..has anyone else has experience with a similar thing?

Even if they're made in the same factory, they wouldn't be up to the same quality as the more expensive brands. You get what you pay for.

Do a search, as there's mixed opinions about these units. Eonon branded units have been discussed quite a bit. They're not for you if you don't want to sacrifice sound quality or ease-of-use.

agreed. stick with the branded names. cheap chinease brands cut corners! big corners sometimes

Even if they're made in the same factory, they wouldn't be up to the same quality as the more expensive brands. You get what you pay for.

Do a search, as there's mixed opinions about these units. Eonon branded units have been discussed quite a bit. They're not for you if you don't want to sacrifice sound quality or ease-of-use.

Thanks I think i'll just go with your post actually.....

Don't waste your money. They're cheaper to begin with, but after you go through three of them, it soon becomes a moot point.

Buy known brands, by from Australian retails, and get Australian warranties.

Yeah any recommendations, I was thinking if i can't get one outright i was going to laybuy i know places like repco and stuff do it...

I have an Eonon E1091, the build quality isn't bad... BUT!

The Bad -

- No amp trigger wire (had to use antenna trigger)
- Antenna is ALWAYS up
- No subwoofer control, had to boost gains on amp
- EQ isn't very good (only 3 settings, all shit) so SQ is not as good as it could be
- Interface is a bit dull and boring
- Screen glare can get annoying

The Good -

- Bluetooth phone support is EXCELLENT, includes an on-screen phone
- Touchscreen is very responsive
- Comes with 3 preouts (inc subwoofer), AV IN, Reverse camera support, and 2x Video out (Using for my 7" headrest screens :))
- It only cost me $201 delivered
- Installation was very simple, using an ISO plug it was solderless
- Comes with a remote!
- Came very quickly
- Comes with 1 year warranty
- Plays numerous formats (DIVX, MPEG, AVI, MP3)
- USB Support (up to 4GB)
- iPod Support (excluding iTouch/iPhone)
- SD Support (up to 4GB)
- Tilt function to adjust angle of the screen

I would not go back to a single din unit regardless, but this will do just fine for somebody who doesn't care too much about SQ. I will be upgrading to a JVC in the future though :)

Yeah to me I don't have subs, I have good 6x9's in the back, and splitters in the front my current single din headunit is pioneer as is all the audio in my car and it runs ipod control and I have a power antenna that i put in my car that i run off the sub wire...sound quality is important but i've always wanted a touch screen double din...i have a massive list of what i want done to my car haha that has slowly come to fruition

Manufacturers dont skip on headunits its the speakers cause you dont see them

Toyota audio is provided by Fujistu (eclipse)
Holden by Blauplankt
Subaru by Mcintosh
Etc

dont skimp on H/U if at all possible

EDIT: Ok you are going to get something good

I think Suzuki used Clarion ?

Anyway. I am trying to figure out something, If it has a Subwoofer out ? Then sure as Hell it would have to have some kind of Control ? or else it would just be another RCA line out ?

No subwoofer control, had to boost gains on amp :- Comes with 3 preouts (inc subwoofer),

Manufacturers dont skip on headunits its the speakers cause you dont see them

Toyota audio is provided by Fujistu (eclipse)
Holden by Blauplankt
Subaru by Mcintosh
Etc

dont skimp on H/U if at all possible

EDIT: Ok you are going to get something good

Yeah I'm wanting something good...i want to stick with pioneer but it's a bit of a budget thing...

kenwood and JVC are good brands that are a bit cheaper than pioneer.
Sony are cheaper again, i wouldnt touch a sony, in particular xplod systems, but they would be better than the crap you originally thought of getting

If you are looking at pioneer, take a look on US ebay, even including postage the costs are quite a bit cheaper then AU retail.