need to replace a dead Alpine-123 (2 days of riding under the rain) on my 2012 FLHX. I have Biketronics 2180 amp and 7.1 speakers in the fairing, with plans to add 2 more speakers to the lowers fairly soon.
I do need to keep the Iphone integration, Pandora and Bluetooth.

Any suggestions on the best replacement option?

 

I just installed the SONY mexgs610bt......LOVE it!! Got it all!!

 

I'll check it out, thanks.

Any other recimmendations?

 

Sony DSX-S310BTX

 

The Sony Gannicus references is a popular choice, for a reason. It was on my short list but the tune tray wouldnt have been functional for me, and I know I am in the minority but I like having a CD player for worse case scenarios. Batteries die, reception poor sometimes, etc and I have had a few occassions where the CD was my only option. Extremely happy with my Kenwood but it is one of many good choices.

 

You lost me Sir? If the battery dies nothing is playing? Unless your talking about the phone battery and the Sony charges that?

 

I'm kinda partial to the flip outs !!

 

Another reason to love it is, your cell phone will work as a large remote to control the unit. Folks often complain about not seeing the display on most HU's. Not with this model because you never need to focus on the display. And Sony has a feature where you can control the power of each speaker. And, you can keep your favorite apps, stations, whatever on the remote. I love it.

 

Liked my old Kenwood, but like my current JVC better as far as ease of use. This receiver has a lot to offer for the $$ and 4.8v preouts too...
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105AR95...S.html?tp=5684

 

Didn't you recommend another Alpine HU... CDE-HD 149BT also. Ive got a Alpine 9886 that I like, had a Kenwood but cd skipped even at idle!