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New Head Unit Recommendations
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20/02/2017 20:56
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I think my Clarion unit is on its last legs. It's lasted well, but it's time to replace it. I need DAB and bluetooth or aux input to play music from the iPhone. Hands free isn't a necessity (no interruptions please, I'm driving my Coupe!) I have looked at Pioneer ones at Halfords which seem ok, such as http://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/dab-car-stereos/pioneer-deh-x8700dab-car-stereoWhat can you guys recommend? Thanks in advance Simon
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Re: New Head Unit Recommendations
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21/02/2017 19:00
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Thanks Gunzi.
I'm no expert at fitting this kind of thing and so may need to go with something that I can purchase and get installed locally.
I'm sure I read some recommendations for Pioneer units here on the forum, but I may be mistaken...
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Re: New Head Unit Recommendations
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27/02/2017 14:36
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Yes, Pioneer have some pretty good head units at the moment. If that is all that you can get locally, you should still be fine.
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Re: New Head Unit Recommendations
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27/02/2017 15:08
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Just as an aside. Some say DAB is not as good in the sounds department as good old FM. A lot of stations do not give enough bandwidth, so the sounds comes out somewhat robotic. Maybe someone could confirm? I've not bothered with DAB. You can have the same effect by using Bluetooth streaming and connecting your phone (via the BBC / commercial "radioplayer" app - Android) to the station. This will make use of phone data as it is how it streams over the tinternet. I have tested and at 69.9 MPH (or just above ) on the motorway, it streamed fine over 4G. You get text over bluetooth, so will display radio details, etc. I could stream a station in Cumbria when driving in London (should you want to, of course ).
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Re: New Head Unit Recommendations
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All good points, especially regarding DAB.
Thanks for all the advice!
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Re: New Head Unit Recommendations
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29/06/2017 13:24
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So, after much deliberation, I just bought a Pioneer MVH-X580DAB from Halfords. £107 + £50 to fit. We are installing a DAB aerial splitter to use the existing built in FM aerial. It sounds amazing! I can stream music from my iPhone, make hands free calls, with a full display. It's another world compared to my Clarion unit which recently shuffled off. You can plug in a memory stick full of MP3 tracks too. In this instance I can highly recommend the Halfords install dude; he did a great job and was careful with the Coupe! Thanks for all the advice and suggestions from my fellow forum visitors
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