Head Unit Question

[PeterB]

Ive been looking at a few different headunits but dont really know what im looking at.

Requirements are:
Compatable with the steering wheel controller
Usb input
mp3 3.5mm input on the front

Looking to spend £150 max including the adapters and everything, dont mind buying second hand

Any recomendations would be really appreciated

 

[simon_182]

Pete

If you are happy to have the USB input on the front of the unit the Alpine CDE-112Ri fits the requirements. In addition it has selectable orange illumination so it should look good too! It retails at 129 but if you have a hunt you can get it cheaper. Steering wheel adaptor kits are around 40 but again if you can hunt you can find them for cheaper! a 3.5mm cable can be picked up for peanuts!

Si

Just had a hunt and my total was 127.39!

 

[PeterB]

That looks brilliant mate, mind letting me know where you found those prices?

 

[Bennett]

Hi Pete,

Is it important for you to retain the CD function? If not then id recommend one of the new Sony Digital Media Receiver units. The DSX-S100 is a good peice of kit and you can pick it up for around about £100. Definatly worth checking out.

 

[PeterB]

No, come to think of it i dont really need the cd function. Do you need to buy seperate adapters for different mp3 players? I use quite an old sony mp3 player in the car.

Also how easy is it to navigate through the different artists and tracks with this?

Thanks for you help

 

[scottalite]

no headunits will navigate an mp3 player unless its a direct usb connection jobby, ipod connections on new alpines are great, sooooo easy to use its unreal

 

[Bennett]

The sony units have a direct USB connection inside the unit itself. I havent tested one with an MP3 player yet only iPods. I would presume that it would be a basic folder and file navigation system, i will try it tomorrow and see how it goes

 

[-Jason-]

I use a sony USB head unit how could I go about making it work/finding out if it will work with the steering wheel controls?

 

[Bennett]

Jason,

You just need a stalk adaptor mate, really easy to come by nowadays. Should be able to pick one up for around £40, possibly less with a bit of searching.

 

[Paniro]

Pete why dont you go to the car audio centre in Hyson Green opposite Asda, should have loads of options for you there

 

[simon_182]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?538295-Alpine-CDE-112Ri-with-ipod-and-USB