Hey, Folks Well, following the failure of my SC-900's ability to read any CDs and having been informed that it'll probably cost in the region of £150 to repair, I'm thinking about buying a completely different head unit. Sony, Pioneer, Alpine, etc. What have you and how happy are you with the sound difference from the standard factory model? Ta ;)
currently got a sony md player but my nakamichi is the best sounding unit i have ever heard, as it happens it's for sale :)
Alpine, Huge quality difference, clearer 100%
Model numbers and prices? I've been checking Ebay over the last 2 hours and there's a massive choice. What do you lot do if you change to a sigle din unit? Is there a CD holder unit you can purchase to fill in the gapping hole left by the double din unit? (think I saw this once in Fraz's car)... :)
Standard volvo sc-801 in both T5`s
Ive got a Sony blackface HU, had it for 6years now, think i might need to replace it soon though, its going in for repairs again as the radio doesnt work and sometimes the volume sticks. No idea what HU id go for next, definately something with an USB connection so i can download songs from the net and easily transfer them via my usb stick. Maybe something with a LCD screen, the 8 x 4cm screen, not these huge ones that cover every control on the dash.
Dac mine is a CVA-1004 but its only a radio/screen, I have added an iPod instead of a CD player and I have a DVD player as well... Kenwood do a nice double din TV with built in DVD....
just put in mine a sony cdx-gt500 head unit plays normal cds + mp3s and wma and atrac cd great sounding unit from ebay at £119 inc postage specs are DRIVE-S HX 4 x 52 W S-MOSFET power output MP3 / WMA / ATRAC playback 24-bit DAC (Digital / Analog Converter) EQ3 (3 Band Equalizer) SpaceProducer BBE MP Digital DSO 3 x 2-Volt Pre-outs inc dedicated sub-out Rear out / Sub out switchable BBE MP Digital - High Definition Sound CD Changer Control Ready IR card remote supplied FL Display with GT design Silver finish front panel
Alpine 9812r can't beat it 4x60w, 3 pre-outs 4v, mp3, looks class £200 from car audio direct
I have two as i am special.Will post up details later but i cant be bothered to go out in the pouring rain and check now!
JVC 611 single cd better sound now than when i bought the car
JVC KD-SHX701/751. Have got the 701 in the volvo and it is mint, bought the newer 751 for the Scania at work but don't like it as much as the 701. I used to swear by Sony, but after several repairs got sick of the Sonys and my local dealer advised me to try JVC's due to the superior internal amplifiers compared to the mid range Sony gear.
got a alpine ai-net tape and 6 disc player with flip down head unit,always had alpine in my cars go the best clear sound.ooooooo and alpine speakers
allways kenwood everytime,have kenwood 725dvd fitted now, awsome unit,does so much,even does stuff i dont know about lol, kenwood are my personal faverite, alpine would be second,
i recently fitted a sony cdxm9900,, 52 w per channel with remote for pure lazyness .. and i fittted a central pocket below it so no hole to look at ,,,,, excellent sound superb graphics on the stereo ,,, real happy with it ,,, so much more to do to the car still
Kenwood KDC-W7031 with G Meter display (bit of a Gimmick but looks cool, especially when the car turns and the little graphical car moves with it) - Single DIN unit. Bought the 'Universal' double to single DIN convertor from Halfords as the 'specific' listed one was just a blanking panel - the universal one has a very handy cubby hole with slots for CD's or DVD's.
Get a Sony CDX M800, should get 1 from flea bay for around £100, front out, rear out & sub out, 4x52watts, stealth front. Superb player.
Sony CDx6500. DAB CD Tuner with MP3 and ATRAC playback. Auxiliary input for personal MP3 player. Remote control (why?)
kenwood 6031 - does mp3/wma etc and connects to a kenny ipod controller. I like the fact that it has an on board crossover for the preouts
Got a Sony Black Face flip Remote HU. Had several HUs in the past, But Im a Sony man noww,, Been the best I have heard so far,,