Humpy Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Been to my local car audio specialists and looks like im taking the plunge into the realms of a new head unit. Dont worry im not going to ask any questions that I cannot search... well maybe Getting my Iphone 4s soon and wanting to use this with the new head unit. The unit itself I wll not be fitting, im terrible with cars in general! As always it's down to the individual as to what they are after just wondering if anyone has opinions on the below head units im looking at. 1) http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cde ... 235bt.html - Cheapest of the 3 and functional. 2) http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/29 ... index.html - Media centre, just how good are these? 3) http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/10 ... index.html - Looks good.... Option 2 & 3 are quite a big price jump from option 1..... Choices choices! Hopefully SMD has some more intel as you seem to be the resident guru Thanks for looking Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Check out the Sony ones, they are supposed to be the easiest retro fit. Pm buster, he will help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_265857 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks Zugara for the links, more options into the mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_265857 Strange, just saw this deal on Hotukdeals.com about 5 mins ago. So decided to buy it, looked like most stores were selling out very quickly! So does Buster have this model then? Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 That Sony jobby looks the business doesnt it, I might be tempted to grab one of these too...damn this forum making me part with money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I was looking at that Sony earlier before work and was pretty tempted. But it doesn't have Bluetooth or Satnav and for the money it was before the price crash, it really should have. I'm having a bit of trouble finding the perfect stereo with all my requirements, DVD, Satnav and Bluetooth music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That Sony looks nice, but like an DFS sofa the 'original' price is just rediculous!!!! Get it fitted before saturday so I can have a look at PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 That Sony looks nice, but like an DFS sofa the 'original' price is just rediculous!!!! Get it fitted before saturday so I can have a look at PS Yeah looks good, if all goes according to plan I will pick up tomorrow from the local branch. The head units I looked at yesterday didnt need a new fascia, so not sure if that will be the case with this one. Also doubt that the same company will want to fit my head unit so will need to find someone else to fit it who knows what they are doing. Plus I need to order the extra wiring looms or whatever they are called, which I need to investigate further into. So basically what im saying Dave, no chance for it being fitted for Port Solent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That Sony looks nice, but like an DFS sofa the 'original' price is just rediculous!!!! Get it fitted before saturday so I can have a look at PS Yeah looks good, if all goes according to plan I will pick up tomorrow from the local branch. The head units I looked at yesterday didnt need a new fascia, so not sure if that will be the case with this one. Also doubt that the same company will want to fit my head unit so will need to find someone else to fit it who knows what they are doing. Plus I need to order the extra wiring looms or whatever they are called, which I need to investigate further into. So basically what im saying Dave, no chance for it being fitted for Port Solent! Booooo :thumbsdown: I picked up my JVC on a saturday morning and it was fitted by lunchtime I think you will need a fascia whatever headunit you get unless it is curved like the Zed dash Ican recommend incartec for everything you need, give them a call, tell them what you have, give them you card details.... sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 That Sony looks nice, but like an DFS sofa the 'original' price is just rediculous!!!! Get it fitted before saturday so I can have a look at PS Yeah looks good, if all goes according to plan I will pick up tomorrow from the local branch. The head units I looked at yesterday didnt need a new fascia, so not sure if that will be the case with this one. Also doubt that the same company will want to fit my head unit so will need to find someone else to fit it who knows what they are doing. Plus I need to order the extra wiring looms or whatever they are called, which I need to investigate further into. So basically what im saying Dave, no chance for it being fitted for Port Solent! Booooo :thumbsdown: I picked up my JVC on a saturday morning and it was fitted by lunchtime I think you will need a fascia whatever headunit you get unless it is curved like the Zed dash Ican recommend incartec for everything you need, give them a call, tell them what you have, give them you card details.... sorted Cheers for heads up with Incartec Dave. Well still had no confirmation of my order being processed, just hoping their automatic email with collection date is correct... wont hold my breath http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1034/ ... owser.aspx - Think I will phone them to double check ive got it right before ordering, better safe than sorry Thanks for your help again SMD. Edit: confirmation that it will be delivered tomos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Right Sony head unit sitting next to me and other bits to make it work from Incartec should arrive tomos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Right Sony head unit sitting next to me and other bits to make it work from Incartec should arrive tomos Get it in man.... you can at least start the install... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Right Sony head unit sitting next to me and other bits to make it work from Incartec should arrive tomos Did you ever get it fitted and all working OK? I'd love some feedback on this HU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Right Sony head unit sitting next to me and other bits to make it work from Incartec should arrive tomos Did you ever get it fitted and all working OK? I'd love some feedback on this HU. Hello mate this thread has a some pics of the install viewtopic.php?f=27&t=61360 Havent used the car that much since I have had the Sony unit in. It does what I need it to do basically, plays music from usb and have the use of watching dvd's etc when needed and with Buster's modifcation the sound level is pretty mental. Looks and works very well in general, all very simple to use and operate. Obviously this unit does not have the sat nav or blue tooth that you are wanting so might not be the one for you.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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