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Glynparry25



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Wanted: After market stereo (What about this?).
Good evening gents.

My head unit has died Sad. After 3 years or literal abuse the screen was very notchy whilst opening and then the whole unit died. I took it out, stripped it open and it was full of sand/dust and all the lube on the gears had gone hard. The joys of living in this climate.

So I am now on the look out for a head unit that I can plug my ipod touch into.

Anything considered at the right price- even if it is just used whilst I research/ buy the one I really want Smile

Thanks in advance,
Glyn Dog Sheep

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Perhaps something like this:
http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/kdc-bt52u-car-radio
Price is good for something temporary... Failing that have a look at any others on that site plenty there to look at. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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On another note as the permanent replacement, what do you experts think of this unit- I have been using Pioneer since 1999 so not really wanting to stray away as they have always preformed more than I have needed.


http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/121/61/DEH-80PRS/page.html

Thanks,
Glyn Dog Sheep
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Have you considered a DAB radio?

Pioneer DEH-X6500DAB could fit the bill!
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I saw DAB mentioned in another post.....But..... Here in Cyprus there is no such thing as DAB, and in the UK- middle of nowhere there is no DAB signal. I had a D4 HSE as a hire car once and it annoyed the heck out of me for 2 days before I found out how to move to regular radio.

Glyn Dog Sheep
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Glynparry25 wrote:
cypermethrin wrote:
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On another note as the permanent replacement, what do you experts think of this unit- I have been using Pioneer since 1999 so not really wanting to stray away as they have always preformed more than I have needed.


http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/121/61/DEH-80PRS/page.html

Thanks,
Glyn Dog Sheep

Should be fine with that and has good power. What speakers are you running? Pioneer do some pretty powerful 10cm's slightly more powerful than Kenwood's actually.
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At the moment I am running Infinity Reference full range speakers (35W RMS) as I got them for a really cheap price but am looking to change them at some point for a set of component speakers- I feel I am losing out on the base by having the full range speakers and the tweeters- so changing them both would hopefully make things better.

I would go Infinity again, but they don't do a 4" component Sad.

Glyn Dog Sheep
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Glynparry25 wrote:
I saw DAB mentioned in another post.....But..... Here in Cyprus there is no such thing as DAB, and in the UK- middle of nowhere there is no DAB signal. I had a D4 HSE as a hire car once and it annoyed the heck out of me for 2 days before I found out how to move to regular radio.

Glyn Dog Sheep


I have DAB in my D4 and we live in the Peak District and also travel a lot. The DAB reception is pretty good all over, surprised me as I thought it would be rubbish. But listen to Radio 5 all the time on DAB, as well as Radio 4 (I'm old Rolling with laughter ) and I get great reception.

My next radio for the Defender will be DAB.

Cheers

Simon
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This new one looks quite good, first one I've seen with DAB & bluetooth

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/121/6.../page.html
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Only issue with DAB is the manufacturers need to integrate it into all Head Units and not just sell selected DAB units. Neutral Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Couple of weeks ago I bought a JVC KD-50BT unit. Cheap, approx. 85 , but comes with iPod connectivity, 2 USB ports, SD card slot, Bluetooth, microphone / handsfree kit and remote. (no CD player though).
I think it is very good for this kind of money. Easy to install and easy to use. Sound is OK also (depends on your speakers of course).
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Cheers for all the input, giving lots of ideas on what to look for and also making me realise what I don't need.

Ok, to put DAB into perspective.... when I say middle of nowhere- I am not talking about a bustling area like the Peaks or lakes...... for example the closest McDonalds to home is over 30miles away.... I thing closest DAB reception is about 50 miles away.... here is a picture of UK DAB coverage with an arrow pointing to 'the middle of nowhere (AKA Home):


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Ok.... bluetooth with mics etc...... hmm, now I am going to be super embarrassed..... this is my current phone which I have no plan to change in the foreseeable future:



Embarassed Embarassed No camera, no bluetooth, no internet- but it makes and receives calls and messages, oh and has a standby time of approximately 2 weeks Thumbs Up

I do have an ipod touch though and therefore don't need CDs. This is why I was looking at players that didn't have a CD slot.

Today I realised that even BT connectivity isn't needed, but an add-on later if I get a better phone is a good idea. Which has bought me to this:


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http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-ida-x311.html

Has everything I could want including the ipod lead in the box! Has an optional extra BT module add-on if needed at a later date- very simple design, no CD and weighs in at 120.... might have a winner!!

But keep the ideas coming- I have already pretty much given up on brand where before I was really looking down the line of Pioneer.

Glyn Dog :sheep:

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Sorry had to be said. Whistle

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Alpine really that bad nowerdays? They used to be cream of the crop.

Glyn Dog Sheep
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