New Headunit

[danzman1991]

Okay, when I bought the Car the bloke gave me a Head Unit to put in it, one he was going to put in, but never did.. Its a Sony CDX-L420V (As seen HERE (http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=CDX-L420V&site=odw_en_GB&imageType=Main&category=ICA+CD+Tuners)), it's a piece of sh*t. The CD's are perfectly fine in and CD Player or anyone else's car, however this one refuses to play them, just makes a "Skipping" noise and then an Error comes up on the screen. When it does occasionally decide it will let me listen to music when I turn the key 99% of the time when I turn the engine on it goes back to its normal self. I just want a head unit that.. works. Also, this one doesn't have an Aux In function, enough is enough, I need a new Head Unit, got about £50 - £70 to put towards what would you recommend?

Sorry the the rant, it just pisses me off.

:y:

[Predator_R32]

yeah mate i dont blame you, i have had few sonys and they both went wrong, same thing with what happened to yours

ill have a look later but in the meantime just tell me what you want exactly from the headunit, obviously and aux in but do you want any other features????

the best to look at are alpine, pioneer, clarion and kenwood, for 70 quid your not going to get a really awesome headunit but it will be better than a sony

[danzman1991]

yeah mate i dont blame you, i have had few sonys and they both went wrong, same thing with what happened to yours

ill have a look later but in the meantime just tell me what you want exactly from the headunit, obviously and aux in but do you want any other features????

the best to look at are alpine, pioneer, clarion and kenwood, for 70 quid your not going to get a really awesome headunit but it will be better than a sony

Yep, see what ya saying.. Limited budget at the mo =P

All I'd like it to have Aux In, Detachable Facia and for it to be reliable..

Thanks Pred :y: I remember the first post I ever made and you helped me out straight away =)

[Predator_R32]

will have a look later mate just a bit busy at the mo :y:

EDIT here we go mate

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PIONEER-DEH-P40MP-MP3-WMA-CD-CAR-TUNER-PLAYER-UK_W0QQitemZ150222459975QQihZ005QQcategoryZ39762QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

this one is the only decent pioneer i can find that is new and comes with the features you want, great unit and a few on here have them

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALPINE-CDA7873R-Plus-ALPINE-IRremote_W0QQitemZ120229178214QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3 9755QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or theres that one, tbh id go for it, great unit but ask the seller some questions like how long hes had it and what the condtion of it it, and more pictures, ie close ups of the fascia panel, does it come with the warranty/guarantee

[danzman1991]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALPINE-CDA7873R-Plus-ALPINE-IRremote_W0QQitemZ120229178214QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3 9755QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I dun think this one has an Aux in?

[Predator_R32]

it will mate, its quite a high spec headunit

EDIT

heres a better spec sheet :y:

http://www.analogstereo.com/cassette_deck_alpine_cda_7873.htm

they have 3 RCAs and ipod ready so will have an Aux in/out :y:

[danzman1991]

Yeah, it looks it.. Where would THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/In-Car-Stereo-iPod-mp3-Auxiliary-AUX-input-Lead-Cable_W0QQitemZ330216560029QQihZ014QQcategoryZ5835 0QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)go then?

[danzman1991]

Bloody hell, it looks wicked, how would I make it Ipod Ready?

Thanks for all your help btw =P

[Predator_R32]

no mate thats not a proper cable

buy something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HQ-3-5mm-Jack-to-Phono-Cable-Lead-Gold-1-5m-4-iPod-MP3_W0QQitemZ310028863890QQihZ021QQcategoryZ116850 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

what mp3 player do you have exactly??

ipod ready will probablies just mean it will display the song from the ipod on the headunits screen :)

[danzman1991]

I've gotta Ipod Video.. I've never heard of Head Units having those kinda connectors though..?

[Predator_R32]

which connectors, phono to jack???

if you want a cable that charges the ipod whilst its playing you can get the adaptors that cost about 20 - 30 pound

[danzman1991]

Im quite tempted by it =P

I emailed the bloke selling it and he said "Hi ya Thank u4 looking at my Items'Iv had this unit in my car4 about8 month's,&its in mint cond!I will put some pictures on now4 u so keep looking within the next 10minits!Thank u........."

Whatya think?

[Predator_R32]

seem good mate, seems an ok bloke, had a look at his feedback few bad ones in there but seems legit :y:

the new pic is on and it works at least seems liek the fascia is in very good condition too :y:

[danzman1991]

Yeah =D Wasn't planning on spending 80 quid though =S

EDIT: How much do you think I could sell my Sony Headunit for?