*BUMP*
So aside from justadude, can any other folks share their experiences here? TY.

Seriously considering this instead now....
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...0DAB/page.html
Found it for as cheap as $398 so far, $200+ more than I was originally going to outlay.
But it's hard to find a unit that has BT "&" DAB+ integrated, even today, which is quite pathetic.
I don't see anything else quite like it, very well-rounded set of features.
SQ features/aspects aren't top-notch, but they're good enough...

The compare tool on Pioneer's site is very much appreciated (although not perfect):
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...983&__P5=62831
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...083&__P3=63346
I wish more OEMs/Vendors would do that on their sites...

Are there other mechless (or not) units with "broad" BT capabilities AND DAB+ integrated?
So far only Pioneer seems to be in that game*, rather not go into full touchscreen & double-din.
It's looking like I'll have to spend at least $350, $420 is probably my absolute maximum.
Unless there's a AMAZING combo of features that I just can't ignore at higher price-point.

*although I haven't yet systematically gone to every OEM site & carefully checked that

If that is your budget then consider the unit I am using currently. Through my business I can get them significantly cheaper than their advertised price ($500.00). Are you located in the States by chance? I can send it to you. I have no problem helping another member out by giving you my cost. I know you don't want a double din, but it's tough anymore to find single din with all the bells and whistles because they are slowly being phased out.

So which of these Australian units do you reckon most closely resembles your American model:
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product.../overview.html
If it's basically the same as the top 1-2 in that list, then it's a very reasonable price...
But that price is dampened by the fact that a significant chunk of it's functionality would be useless here.
Because the yanks use very different TV/Radio broadcasting standards to Australia, EU, & many other countries.

I hear ya. The AVH-X8550BT is actually the exact same as my head unit but has app radio functionality put into it as well. That is actually better than the one I have. Mine would sit between that and the AVH-X550BT.

Tis ridiculous how much more expensive things are here compared to the US & elsewhere, it has been like that since forever...
So your unit, which is better than the Australian AVH-X7550BT (2nd from the top), cost LESS than $500USD, which is LESS than $547AUD, yet the AVH-X7550BT here, costs $999-freaking-AUD!
Admittedly that's RRP, it could probably be found for quite a bit less, but it's unlikely to be found for less than $547AUD brand new (Australian stock, not grey-imported).
If only we shared compatible freaking broadcasting standards, that pricing is far, far, cheaper than here, I would snap-up your offer in a heartbeat!

So these are the only units I've found that meet my basic criteria (or roughly):


Single-din (no touchscreen etc):

DEH-X8500DAB
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...0DAB/page.html
KDC-U7056DAB (last I checked they still hadn't updated their site, hence the google search)
http://bit.ly/132Wvqe
CDE-136BTi
http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=280
CDX-DAB500U
http://www.sony.com.au/product/cdx-dab500u
CZ702A
http://www.clarion.com/au/en/product...617399837.html


Double-din or greater (touchscreen, the works etc):

AVH-X3500DAB
http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/product...0DAB/page.html
DNX4330DABNAV
http://bit.ly/188BEY9
CED190BT
http://www.philipscaraudio.com.au/he.../ced190bt.html
NX702A
http://www.clarion.com/au/en/product...617713267.html


Is this all of them, am I missing some makes/models that have DAB+ or the ability to add it? (although I'd prefer that it was already there).
I'm yet to insert up-to-date RRP for them all, but I do know that there's big pricing disparities between some of them.
My maximum budget still sits at about $450AUD, many of these units can be found for much cheaper than their RRP.
More analysis/notes, & whittling-down to come...