Head Units

A head unit the main part that controls your car’s audio system. Most people just call it the car radio. This category about replacing or upgrading that head unit of your stereo system.

A lot of factory head units are pretty basic. Upgrading your car stereo can give you some extra features that older models don’t have like a touchscreen or even wireless Bluetooth phone connection.

Head units usually come in two different sizes. You have the single-din unit is the shorter version, with a face that is about 2 to 3 inches tall. And the double-din unit is taller, and it usually has a bigger screen. It is advisable to find out the size of the base where the head unit goes before purchasing your head unit,

A lot of newer head units also support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These options can allow users to see their phone’s map apps right on the screen. In this category, you’ll find buying guides for the different types of head units.

We explain things like sizes, screen features, and much more. We try to keep it simple, so you don’t need to know all the technical terms. For each guide, we cover what to look for and the common mistakes people make.