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which Headunit
- Thread starter RicH-
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I have only ever had alpine by choice id never choose another brand unless i wanted a car racing around a track on my display to impress my mates. I go for SQ and you can get some real quality for 300.
Try http://www.mcs-direct.co.ukwww.mcs-direct.co.uk if you want a new stereo.
Most HUs sell new here for what they do on ebay 2nd hand.
Go figure!
Polo + Micra
http://www.cel-direct.com/http://www.cel-direct.com/
i got an alpine 9815 from here for 330 inc vat & delivered
so they might be worth a try too
I work at an Alpine dealership and I would recommend the 9815, as it is worth the extra money, and if you use Mp3s get the steering wheel adaptor as it makes changing folders (albums) much easier the only thing to remember is it needs power straight from the battery, will not just plug and go.
A well built VW
Try http://www.alphacaraudio.co.ukwww.alphacaraudio.co.uk they usually have some good deals
Myself i have a 97 model pioneer and the only thing that has gone wrong was two buttons snapped this year not bad after 6+yrs cost to replace £15 so i would recommend them i think the pioneer only costs £15 for the adaptor to make the steering wheel control work
Cda-7969R was a good unit but has been superceeded by newer and better models now. Personally I think overpriced for what it was. iPersonalise is good if you want to change settings for time delay etc. I run a cda-7983r and is only my second head unit in ten years, Alpine do not go wrong (very often), I only return probably 5 units a year for repair.
TT 225
And another vote for the Pioneer 77MP! It is very good for the money and looks the b****cks - (none of this picture crap)
I got mine for £220 back in May at the French Car Show..
£229.99 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2381&osCsid=af605413a395a523292bcd83d41b46bchttp://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2381&osCsid=af605413a395a523292bcd83d41b46bc
£225.99 from http://www.letsbuycaraudio.com/main/cdTuners/1http://www.letsbuycaraudio.com/main/cdTuners/1
Ive bought products from both these companies and both have been utterly reliable
well today my new headunit came this is what i went for in the end....
Alpine CDA - 9812RB
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1071510145__alpine1.jpg
Took me about 1-2 hours to install as i had to connect it straight to my battery and rig up an earth aswell,there seems to be loads of options i didnt have a clue what i was doing hehe but it seems a good choice ! Ill have a play with it tomorrow in the light
Thanks everyone for the advice !
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1068459434__DSC00837.jpg
Get the 9813R its black rather than the tacky lookin silver !! Suits the interior of a clio better !! Its got i-personalise, which TBH i never use but is nice to have there. Sound quality is really good with every little thing needed in a HU, high voltage pre-outs, good equaliser with i-personalise.
Oh and it does need hard wiring to the battery !! but this takes 10 minutes !! run a wire from the little fused box (included) to the battery easy as that. Theres a little grommet behing the glovebox where the wire can be run !
Heres a pic of mine, front folds down and u stick the CDs in behind
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1071513409__sterieo.jpg
I prefer the 9812 i like the silver, doesnt look tacky at all imo and all the options are basically same as the 9813 exept it doesnt have i-personalise which i dont need anyway !
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1071513855__headunitalpine.jpg
Go for the KDC-M7024 kenwood headunit. I got it in my clio rt with kenwood 6 1/2 inch mids and kenwood 6x9s and it sounds awsome! It nicely hides when u turn off the ignition and opens again when u turn on the car. Its a great stereo. If you get it, get it from http://www.bass-junkies.comwww.bass-junkies.com or the other online shops as mentioned above. It goes for about £215 on the net and £369 at halfords!!!!! Bargain! Sam
Another vote for 9813R Alpine - not had much of a play with it but it just oozes quality.
& i cant stand those Pioneer displays! Pain in the arse coz you cant see what track youre on without pressing a button!
Alpine was a pain to wire - but have peace of mind knowing it wont catch fire!
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