Good headunit for iPod + Steering wheel controls ?

[DanielJames]

Can anyone recommend this? Preferably Alpine.

I want to be able to charge and play my iPod Classic and iPhone 4 through an Alpine headunit, but that is also compatable with the steering controls.

I have a PH1 172 and a budget of around £200. Preferably Alpine.

Thanks
Dan

 

[ScarySquirrel]

My Alpine X305 does the job very well, however I've always thought the fascia was a bit cheap feeling. It's very plasticky and the buttons (with the exception of the big round button in the middle) have a very cheap feel to them. Which is a bit crap for a pricey unit.

However, it does the job very well and I would recommend it.

 

[DanielJames]

Does it work with the steering controls bud?

 

[ScarySquirrel]

Does it work with the steering controls bud?

Yeah it does, but you need to get a separate cable/connector type thing, mine cost me about £30 or so from a guy on here, MT AUDIO I think his username is.

 

[Vicky.]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_807505_langId_-1_categoryId_165474#dtab

I've just bought this, it's brilliant and does everything I need it to seeing as it works with my iPhone. :approve:

 

[benkay]

Another vote for Alpine X305S...excellent unit for iPod navigation and playback.

 

[Cup172LEE]

I recently bought his head unit and i cant fault it http://www.online-caraudio.co.uk/sho...ad-836765.html


Got ipod ( get half price lead with the offer) built in parrot hads free via bluetooth also has usb on the front . Also cant fault the company very quick delivery


Was only £169.53including the ipod full speed lead and postage using the 10%off deal they have on at the minute.

Hope this helps

 

[Steady Eddie]

I recently bought his head unit and i cant fault it http://www.online-caraudio.co.uk/sho...ad-836765.html


Got ipod ( get half price lead with the offer) built in parrot hads free via bluetooth also has usb on the front . Also cant fault the company very quick delivery


Was only £169.53including the ipod full speed lead and postage using the 10%off deal they have on at the minute.

Hope this helps

+1 If got one of these as well and love it. the colour of it matches the interior and also one of the illuminations matches the dash lights really well

Also before buying a headunit any where try Matt at MT Audio on here first as he might be able to sell it to you for a better price

 

[DanielJames]

Hmm, one of the things I liked about my old Alpine was that the Aux and the USB were both from the rear, so the car looked really tidy inside because you could trace the wires into the glovebox etc..

Is that not available any more?

 

[EllD90]

All achievable with my head unit for sale, thanks for replying.

 

[Rob]

I suggest that you PM MT AUDIO and explain your requirements, see if he gets back to you with a suggestion.

He's awesome to deal with.

 

[Goodj]

alpine.

period

they also do a cable to keep dash-top displays working

 

[DanielJames]

All achievable with my head unit for sale, thanks for replying.

It isn't an Alpine though!

 

[Cup172LEE]

looks like most head units have the usb point on the front, i suppose its so you can attach different leads easier

 

[Goodj]

I use rear-USB sockets then trail the lead into the glovebox, looks a bit todier IMO.

BUt if they've got USB front sockets, they may well have rears too?

 

[Rob]

The iPod ready alpines have a ipod connection from the back, but that's not USB... sorry.

 

[DanielJames]

The iPod ready alpines have a ipod connection from the back, but that's not USB... sorry.

That'll do. As long as it supports iPhone 4!

 

[Cup172LEE]

i think the one i have does i also think you can update the software on the headunit. I would probably get the same one i got as its got everything you need and a bit extra for £170 including highspeed ipod lead and delivery