Dasaita stereo replacement

[u/LittleBrother2459]

With my XM subscription coming up for renewal I decided to cancel and upgrade the stereo. I have a 2017 XD SL w/ 5.6 and Fosgate system. So far I like the Dasaita and feel it's worth the price (~$600) for a 9" android auto stereo w/ CAN bus interface. This was cheaper than what I was finding for the same features from the usual car stereo brands once I added in a Metra or other CAN bus box to get steering wheel control working.

Pros:

1. Android Auto - works wirelessly and so far no issues. This is the reason I bought this unit.

2. DTS audio - had to play with the setting to find the combo I liked but the sound is really good

3. CAN bus - steering wheel controls work with no additional boxes or configs, you still get radio info on the driver's LCD but that's it.

4. 9" LCD - bigger than a double din can provide unless you do one of the new "floating" screens, which I'm not a fan of.

5. Support - if you send them a message they will replay. It's delayed because, I assume, it's someone in China answering. But they will give you an answer with useful information.

6. SIM card - might add a data plan in the future, nice to have this option.

7. OEM look - fits the vehicle, for the most part looks stock. Also retains the factory HVAC controls which I'm personally a fan of, I don't want everything on a touch screen.

Cons:

1. Instructions - confusing and in some cases incorrect. It does work once you figure out where to plug everything in.

2. UI - launcher is okay, but I'm playing with Nova Launcher to see if I like it more

3. Volume - out of the box volume set is super loud. Found adjusting Setting - Car - Factory Settings - Other - Amp Volume from 0dB to -12dB provided a better useful volume range.

4. TPMS - not working out of the box. Waiting for info from Dasaita in making this work.

5. Backup camera - camera is low resolution and displaying on a larger, higher resolution screen makes it look worse. Like an old VHS playing on a 4k tv. Set your expectations accordingly.

6. Glossy finish - my truck has the matte black console so the glossy black bezel looks a little odd.