Head unit advice?

[Flashhx]

I am looking to fit a new head unit into my car this week with the intentions of then fitting a sub beginning of September. I have seen this head unit which appeals to me due to the built in sat nav feature, however I'm hesitant as I also want good sound quality and don't know whether I should stick with alpine/pioneer. Wanted some opinions from people with a better knowledge.

Also if there's any threads with tips on fitting a head unit to a mk2 clio please direct me, thanks.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121381039423

 

[Daniel]

That will be s**t.

Stick to KENWOOD/pioneer/Alpine and even Sony.

Those cheap Chinese things sound dreadful and break very quickly.

With regards to fitting it, if you buy a proper head unit it comes with everything you need.

Pull standard radio out.

Fit cage.

Fit wires

Slide headunit in,

Done.

 

[Flashhx]

That will be s**t.

Stick to KENWOOD/pioneer/Alpine and even Sony.

Those cheap Chinese things sound dreadful and break very quickly.

With regards to fitting it, if you buy a proper head unit it comes with everything you need.

Pull standard radio out.

Fit cage.

Fit wires

Slide headunit in,

Done.

Presumed so, glad I made the post

As for what to head unit to get, are their any that many Clio users use that you could recommend? There's many on the market, hard to tell what is best when you don't know what to look for looking at about £100

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Presumed so, glad I made the post

As for what to head unit to get, are their any that many Clio users use that you could recommend? There's many on the market, hard to tell what is best when you don't know what to look for looking at about £100

For that budget I'd look into getting a 2nd hand alpine unit

 

[Flashhx]

For that budget I'd look into getting a 2nd hand alpine unit

Any particular model?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Any particular model?

Are you bothered about iPod control or Bluetooth hands free?

 

[BoatNonce]

Are you bothered about iPod control or Bluetooth hands free?

A Sony Xplod will do both for that price and sound good too, something like a MEX-BT3600U /2600U

 

[Flashhx]

Are you bothered about iPod control or Bluetooth hands free?

Just want to be able to play my iPhone through it mainly

 

[Flashhx]

A Sony Xplod will do both for that price and sound good too, something like a MEX-BT3600U /2600U

New or second hand?

 

[BoatNonce]

I bought mine second hand a few years back for that price, chances are you may find a new one listed at that price now.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

A Sony Xplod will do both for that price and sound good too, something like a MEX-BT3600U /2600U

To be honest I've not heard a Sony unit for about 10 years lol

Would you take a Sony over an alpine? I got mine off eBay for 80 quid. Has iPod control and Bluetooth calling

 

[Flashhx]

I bought mine second hand a few years back for that price, chances are you may find a new one listed at that price now.

Nice one, does it have outputs for front rear and sub?

 

[Flashhx]

To be honest I've not heard a Sony unit for about 10 years lol

Would you take a Sony over an alpine? I got mine off eBay for 80 quid. Has iPod control and Bluetooth calling
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I would rather a new HU rather than second hand, due to bad past experiences, but it depends on the quality difference

 

[BoatNonce]

Nice one, does it have outputs for front rear and sub?

Yes, if I remember correctly.

 

[Flashhx]

Yes, if I remember correctly.

Great will have a look cheers