My 1st Head Unit ...

[SIM0]

Ok so Im new to this forum... Hi all!

Im looking to buy a new head unit, followed by some new speakers for the front doors. Ive read the 'a guide to budget audio' by Ashleyp,

Ive been looking around the internet and seen 2 Head units i like the look of:

Fusion CA-CD500 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FUSION-CA-CD500-CD-TUNER-WITH-FULL-iPOD-CONTROL-BNIB_W0QQitemZ320444585356QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Au dio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car _Audio_Players_PP?hash=item4a9bfc558c
Pioneer DEH-P6000UB http://www.incar-emporium.com/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=1308

I like the Fusion one better but something tells me that all of you are going to tell me the pioneer is better!?

As far as speakers for the front doors, Im open to suggestions

Thanks Simo

[Luke-saxo]

pioneer mate
1. better make
2.better made
3. looks alot nicer

my mate has the pioneer in his gti and it is very nice i would go with the pioneer if i was you mate

luke

[reevesy_vtr]

Fusion dy make some good units but I would defo go for the pioneer as it has better audio set up.

[SIM0]

Ok so it looks like the Pioneer is the way forward...

now for speakers... Im thinking comps... Im sure Im going to be told these are sh*t but im on a budget so im thinking these ..http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VIBE-SEK50-V3-Kevlar-270w-5-25-Components-Pro-Speakers_W0QQitemZ370194869233QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_Ca r_Speakers_PP?hash=item5631556bf1

Any good with the pioneer head unit?

[stumac77]

i know its a bit more expensive but what about this headunit
http://www.bassjunkies.com/audio/alpine-cde-9880r

[reevesy_vtr]

have a look at jbl or infinty comps as for about £10 more you can get much better spaekers.

[9Freedman9]

Fusion are pony.

[SIM0]

Ok so Ive bought the Pioneer DEH-P6000UB it should arrive Friday!

Is there anything else I need to buy to connect it? any special wires etc.?

[reevesy_vtr]

no it will just drop stright in. JUST remember to swap round the red and yellow wires or the radio will not remember the radio stations.

[SIM0]

Hello all, I’ve been playing with my new head unit for over a week now, very happy with it, Thanks to all who helped me in my choice.

My next dilemma is that the standard speakers sound worse than my mobile phone! The pioneer head unit's volume goes from 0 to 62 however the speakers distort at about 35ish (depending on song)

I’ve seen loads of posts that recommend the JBL GTO-507 comps, which I’m happy to buy, but my question is... to amp or not to amp? Also should I buy a sub? ....AND what about the back speakers, do I need to change them?

Cheers Simo

[wadoryu]

jbl are exellent for the money personally i would buy some :)

[SIM0]

Thanks for that, but what I really want to know is should i buy an amp for the front comps? or will my new head unit power them enough to give a good sound? Also sub or no sub? AND rear speakers .. change or dont change?

[SIM0]

Are these http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_72 3495_langId_-1_categoryId_165707#dtab any good? Its either these or the JBL's everyone talks about. As money is tight at the min Im trying to save money everywhere!

Cheers Simo

[Jungle_Jim]

personally i would have gone for an alpine headunit, in my opinion you just cant beat them. as for the components i have these pioneer one as they sound awesome. really nice crisp sound on cymbals and excellent when paired with a sub

http://www.icebuyer.co.uk/tse130ci-13cm-180-watts-component-speakers-p-13048.html

if they are too expensive keep an eye out for the older version which were yellow as they are also good (my bro has them)