Hoping you can all help.
It's time to bite the bullet and upgrade from my old Pioneer head unit which I loved and move to a CD free MP3/Ipod HU.
Based on my requirements I'm pretty sure it will be one of these two which I opt for..I've read the glowing reviews of the Alpine 305s but I really don't like the appearance of it as I'm after something quite discreet / subtle.
Kenwood KIV-700
- This seems to tick a lot of boxes me and the major plus is the ipod connection to the rear which I want to keep things nice and neat.
- However, downside is lack of SD card support which the Pioneer has. Does anyone have experience of the USB hub for the Kenwood and how well this works / know where I can buy it from?
- My big concern with this HU is that there is no option to remove the front face, obviously a security concern but does anyone think this is still an issue today? Any ways to cover up the stereo at all if in a vulnerable area? :S
Pioneer MVH-8200
- This one seems to provide nearly everything I'm after, i.e. the SD card being tucked away would be an easy way of storing my whole music library whilst the face off option is a big plus.
- However, I'm wary that the fact that the ipod has to be plugged in via the front will make things very messy! This is swaying me towards the Kenwood/A.N. Other
If anyone has any pictures of either HU's in a clio dash then I'd love to see them. Similarly if you want to suggest any other Head Unit's then feel free!
Thanks!
It's time to bite the bullet and upgrade from my old Pioneer head unit which I loved and move to a CD free MP3/Ipod HU.
Based on my requirements I'm pretty sure it will be one of these two which I opt for..I've read the glowing reviews of the Alpine 305s but I really don't like the appearance of it as I'm after something quite discreet / subtle.
Kenwood KIV-700
- This seems to tick a lot of boxes me and the major plus is the ipod connection to the rear which I want to keep things nice and neat.
- However, downside is lack of SD card support which the Pioneer has. Does anyone have experience of the USB hub for the Kenwood and how well this works / know where I can buy it from?
- My big concern with this HU is that there is no option to remove the front face, obviously a security concern but does anyone think this is still an issue today? Any ways to cover up the stereo at all if in a vulnerable area? :S
Pioneer MVH-8200
- This one seems to provide nearly everything I'm after, i.e. the SD card being tucked away would be an easy way of storing my whole music library whilst the face off option is a big plus.
- However, I'm wary that the fact that the ipod has to be plugged in via the front will make things very messy! This is swaying me towards the Kenwood/A.N. Other
If anyone has any pictures of either HU's in a clio dash then I'd love to see them. Similarly if you want to suggest any other Head Unit's then feel free!
Thanks!