Which Head Unit U Ppl Think? Or Suggestions...

[CyberNeT]

Hey,

I cant make up my mind on a head unit. Lookin to spend <£550

It has to be able to Ipod ready and the capability of bluetooth also DEF MP3 compatable
also would prefer DAB, again or capability but not essential.

Heres what i got...

1). Alpine CDA-9855R
http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/index.php?id=cda-9855r

2). Alpine CDA-9886R
http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/index.php?id=cda-9886r

3). Pioneer DEH-P9800BT
http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/archive/DEH-P9800BT/index.html

4). JVC KD-AVX22 DVD/CD
http://www.jvcmobile.co.uk/product.php?pr=151

OR...
Any suggestions? :dontknow:

cheers all!

[CyberNeT]

IMO its between 1 and 4????

what u think, but i really aint sure, most prob 3 is out.

[jacko103]

2 has the best connectivity, is the newest and imo is the nicest aesthetically. 1 has the best sound features, while 4 obviously has a very nice screen. It's really a personal choice between those factors.

[figo_rulz11]

1st or the 2nd one i think! i was thinking of getting the 9855r!

[Corsa_phi]

i got a JVC one yesterday from halfords pretty cheap! urm £69 i think, Ipod ready(plug it straight in) /mp3s/cd player'/suitable for steering wheel controls' but if you want to spend lots of monies then you prob wouldnt want that! i only want it to play cds! !

or Motorworld were going to do me a deal on one that has bluetooth and (it can answer your phone) handsfree' mp3/cd player £140... cant remember what make though.

[CyberNeT]

Ok, I've decided...

Alpine CDA-9887R
http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/index.php?id=298

what you think?
costs bout £260-£280, Bluetooth, Ipod full speed ready, 60w x 4 out, 3 pre-outs, steering controls. N **** loads more!

[D19O]

4..

[CyberNeT]

nah, see my previous post.

[D19O]

:(

[CyberNeT]

check it out. its amazing, guna get a monitor too tho aswell

[Flubster]

to use bluetooth you'll need a KCE-300BT (~£80)
to use imprint you'll need a imprint processor KTX-100EQ (~£150)
to use ipod you'll need a KCE-422i cable (~£20)

i would go for 1 if you can handle the crappy touch glide stuff as the i-Personalize stuff is cool. but you'll need a KCA-420I (~£75) interface for the 9855r and thats not fast speed but the original alpine ipod connection (I use it and I've never noticed any speed probs)

Flubster

[mo1315]

I recommend this: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/5037.html

MP3, Bluetooth Handsfree and ipod compatible if you get an additional adapter. Looks good too without attracting chavs. And then there's the best bit, the SQ. You know you want it.

[Clellandmc]

to use bluetooth you'll need a KCE-300BT (~£80)
to use imprint you'll need a imprint processor KTX-100EQ (~£150)
to use ipod you'll need a KCE-422i cable (~£20)

i would go for 1 if you can handle the crappy touch glide stuff as the i-Personalize stuff is cool. but you'll need a KCA-420I (~£75) interface for the 9855r and thats not fast speed but the original alpine ipod connection (I use it and I've never noticed any speed probs)

Flubster

This is correct. I have the 9887R + 300BT + 420. Personally I think it's a good headunit, and has Imprint as aforementioned. 300BT is a bit rubbish tbh, takes an age to find the correct person to ring unless you have recently called them.

To get the Imprint setup you would probably be better off getting an audio shop to set it up for you as it only needs to be setup once.

I suppose it also depends on what other stuff you are going have in your system as to which one it's worth getting.

[Clellandmc]

Plus it's also worth knowing that the 9887r and 300BT can be bought as a package from car audio security, which saves a bit.

[CyberNeT]

yeh ive been checking that website out. def going for the 9887R, looks amazing, has all the preouts i need, gr8 internal amp and is packed with features!!!

[CyberNeT]

btw, cheers all for your opinions.

[sHq]

Hope to see your official review for it :) It is a good headunit, I actually am planning on getting one. Alpine HU's FTW.