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Viper
21st April 2008, 11:36
lo all

looking for a new headunit as my current Kenwood W7027 keep skipping etc, and the folding mechanism is buggered.

im wanting to spend around 100-150 ish. CD, MP3 and ipod compatible is a must. CD changer is a bonus

cheers :y:

David
21st April 2008, 11:42
Why have a cd changer when you have mp3 discs? ;)

Viper
21st April 2008, 11:43
because if i have original albums, then its good to have them in a canger.

and MP3 quality can be awful.

as i said, changer is just a bonus

Coonper
21st April 2008, 11:59
I have an alpine unit you can have mate. Its a 9855r top of the range unit. over £250 new. It come with an ipod adaptor also, which allows you to charge the ipod, and also control it via the HU.

It will also take a cd changer, but i never found the need for it, due to the ipod capability.

You can have it all for £160 posted

Viper
21st April 2008, 12:45
you got any pics and info for it?

Coonper
21st April 2008, 12:57
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cda9855r-p-4173.html

Comes with this...
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-kca420i-ipod-interface-p-3723.html

Bargain even if i do say so myself! Lol

Viper
21st April 2008, 13:01
that looks really nice actually.

has it got radio aswell? cant see it in the specs list.

what condition is yours in? and is there any warranty left on it? all boxes and manuals as well, plus full wiring?

cheers :y:

Coonper
21st April 2008, 13:27
that looks really nice actually.

has it got radio aswell? cant see it in the specs list.

what condition is yours in? and is there any warranty left on it? all boxes and manuals as well, plus full wiring?

cheers :y:

It is an awesome unit mate! Its got a glide bar as well, which means you can slide your finger accross the bar to scroll through songs.

Its in pretty much mint condition. Threw the box out i think, maybe not though. Still got instructions for it though. No warranty anymore i dont think though. Comes with wiring.:y:

Yes, its got 3 band radio with hundreds of presets!

Viper
21st April 2008, 13:30
hmmm, im very tempted, whats the lowest you will do for it posted?

Coonper
21st April 2008, 13:34
£160 is absoloute rock bottom, as im sure you can appreciate!

Thats about half the price of buying it new!

ekfoxervts
21st April 2008, 13:44
£160 is absoloute rock bottom, as im sure you can appreciate!

Thats about half the price of buying it new!

bargin

Asaxo
22nd April 2008, 00:07
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pion...ub-p-6312.html

This is a very nice head unit.
My friend bought one and we put it in today. Its got 2 pre-outs, 2 aux in, USB in (for iPod, memory stick etc) and loads of other features. Its well smart too.

Viper
21st May 2008, 19:00
just been looking at the headunit suggested above

has anyone else had one? what are they like?

cheers

jam2008
21st May 2008, 19:08
I have one of these for sale...

http://www.anythingwholesaleaz.com/ProductImages/fusion-car-audio/Fusion%20FCD-255.jpg

Looking for £70 delivered

Predator_R32
21st May 2008, 20:57
id personally go for this

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cde9882ri-p-6423.html

and changers are a plenty on ebay and dirt cheap as everyone is getting into the ipod scene :)

bluenotesmiley
21st May 2008, 23:13
I have an alpine unit you can have mate. Its a 9855r top of the range unit. over £250 new. It come with an ipod adaptor also, which allows you to charge the ipod, and also control it via the HU.

It will also take a cd changer, but i never found the need for it, due to the ipod capability.

You can have it all for £160 posted
How come are you selling such a great head unit?

Viper
22nd May 2008, 01:28
pred, what makes you say go for that one instead of the pioneer?

Predator_R32
22nd May 2008, 12:07
dunno mate just a great unit, pioneer one is great too its up to you at the end of the day ive had a load of pioneer units and love them to bits for there settings, you can adjust everything on them, but i think alpine are the same, think im gonna go for an alpine unit next tbh

Scattle
22nd May 2008, 12:54
id personally go for this

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cde9882ri-p-6423.html

and changers are a plenty on ebay and dirt cheap as everyone is getting into the ipod scene :)

Just got this HU myself yesterday great headunit, does everything you need, and at a bargain price and came next day:)

Predator_R32
22nd May 2008, 12:56
there we go for the price it doesnt half have some cool features and connectivity of it is very good indeed, bluetooth ready too ;)

SaxoAlex
23rd May 2008, 10:03
I have the pioneer DEH 6000UB
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pion...ub-p-6312.html

Im very impressed with it. Does everything i need tbh. looks stylish rather than bling/chavy

Few pics for ya... god the effort i go to lol

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn182/alexanderallen/DSC00074.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn182/alexanderallen/DSC00078.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn182/alexanderallen/DSC00061.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn182/alexanderallen/DSC00062.jpg

:y:

Viper
26th May 2008, 00:26
thanx a lot :y:

how easy is it to connect an ipod up to it?

cheers

Predator_R32
26th May 2008, 12:15
to which unit and what are you thinking about connecting it up with an adaptor or just an aux wire???

Viper
26th May 2008, 18:32
im on about the pioneer one.

and im not sure what connection is used on them

Predator_R32
26th May 2008, 18:40
well just read the instructions when you buy it :) very easy to connect an ipod up

SaxoAlex
27th May 2008, 10:42
viper, theres a female usb wire that comes out of the back of it, then you just whack your white ipod usb lead in that, and your ipod on the end. Simple. Then you go through your ipod using the wheel on the HU.

Viper
27th May 2008, 22:21
cheers :y: