Fair enough. I quite like it. Doesn't look out of place either
Pretend you've got a convertible!
The "What's your headunit?" thread
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DEH-P7400MP
Dolphins and all that claptrap.
I've had this head unit for near ten years, since I bought my first car. It's been faultless and works perfectly to this day.
Was quite expensive at the time, and now works with a FLI amp, Focal 165CA1 (Fronts) and Alpine SPG-17C2 (rears). Also with a CB100II iPod adapter.
No plans to change it - still works great.
Dolphins and all that claptrap.
I've had this head unit for near ten years, since I bought my first car. It's been faultless and works perfectly to this day.
Was quite expensive at the time, and now works with a FLI amp, Focal 165CA1 (Fronts) and Alpine SPG-17C2 (rears). Also with a CB100II iPod adapter.
No plans to change it - still works great.
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Kenwood's PS series head units are fantastic! This particular one has been eluding me for quite a while now. Don't come up for sale often and when they do they go above my budget.
Admit it. You're trying to get rainbow colours on your dashboard.
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Kenwood KDC-W5541u
Not a bad HU tbh, had it in my mondeo first of which is getting on for nearly 4 years now
Not a bad HU tbh, had it in my mondeo first of which is getting on for nearly 4 years now
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Busted like a 21st century boy band.
Pioneer DEH-P77MP. Won't ever sell this one, lovely SQ for the money.
This was my first headunit, and I kept it for years. I loved it - this would have me tempted to try and find another if they ever had iPod/BT functionality
I then had one of these, also thought it was cool but lacks the sheer elegance the Pioneer unit had.
KDC-PSW9524
Now have one of these:
Sony MEX-BT2900
Sony-MEX-BT2900 by mikehiow, on Flickr
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Factory unit with upgraded DVD nav and DSP audio option, binned the cd multichanger and installed the Intravee with Ipod connectivity. It's not super fast in operation but adequate. The 10 speaker setup is pretty good with rich base and clear highs. Can't really upgrade it much without drastically changing the aesthetics of the cabin though.
This was my first headunit, and I kept it for years. I loved it - this would have me tempted to try and find another if they ever had iPod/BT functionality
I have a CD-IB100II which connects through the port on the back of the headunit that gives it iPod support.
http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/38/301/CD-IB100 II/index.html
You can buy a BT100 unit it too for Bluetooth.
My headunit in my 08 zafira.
with Igo primo installed (latest maps)
has built in harddrive for storing your music from disc (copy from disc)
all the steering functions work perfectly. IMO its better than a factory fit system.
with Igo primo installed (latest maps)
has built in harddrive for storing your music from disc (copy from disc)
all the steering functions work perfectly. IMO its better than a factory fit system.
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tbh they Don't look bad in RL, I can change the colour of the back light to match the car though.
Hi guys,
Recently got my first car, Fiat Punto 1.2 MIA and i am looking for a new head unit. Been to the local halfords etc and seen some i like but i am just wondering what people on here would recommend for around £100
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A few i am looking at;
Sony CDX-GT550UI
Pioneer DEH-4300USB
Kenwood kdc-4551ub
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Recently got my first car, Fiat Punto 1.2 MIA and i am looking for a new head unit. Been to the local halfords etc and seen some i like but i am just wondering what people on here would recommend for around £100
EDIT:
A few i am looking at;
Sony CDX-GT550UI
Pioneer DEH-4300USB
Kenwood kdc-4551ub
Thanks again
and Merry Christmas!
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As a Pioneer fan-boy, I'd recommend the 4300UB. Although you can get much better deals going second hand. IMO new head units pale in comparison to those of 5 or so years ago.
Just to say, I've paid for another 'unit today. Details to follow when it arrives and is fitted.
Just to say, I've paid for another 'unit today. Details to follow when it arrives and is fitted.
Bought a JVC Chameleon through a sales thing on FB the other day. Thought i got a baregain at £15. Worked great but the faceplate lifting up/down when ejecting/inserting a CD was tempromental. Gave it back to the guy and put my £15 back in my pocket
That sucks! They don't have the best reliability record, unsurprising with all those motors whirling around.
Depending on the model, I would have stripped it and tried repairing it for £15. Some are more desirable than others, and unless they're complete they don't go for a lot.
Depending on the model, I would have stripped it and tried repairing it for £15. Some are more desirable than others, and unless they're complete they don't go for a lot.
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A Blaupunkt Frankfurt. FM and an AUX (kinda) input as standard. Not bad for a unit that is 45 years old.
It was an early one, there was no chameleon running across the screen on start-up! We opened it up to look for the problem. We figured out when the keypad retracted to let the face drop down, it wasn't picking up a 'signal' to say it was tucked away. There are three little sensors on the main board, one says when the keypad is out, one says when its moving back (at a guess) and the final one says when it is all the way back. We're guessing there is a problem with the one that senses when it is all the way back. We tried to move it a bit as it wasn't sitting square but it still had none of it. Shame
