double din head-unit recommendations

+ 1 for this. would be good to have one that is iphone compatable

A bit off topic but would fitting a double din headunit loose steering wheel controls?

apparently yes it would.

It depends on the stereo. Some can be used with steering wheel controls

Pioneer avh3300?
Can get an adapter to work with steering controls too iirc

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i've got a pioneer p4300dvd, works with the ipod ( via optional cable) rear mounted USB connection with a 2 meter extension cord( have mine mounted in the glovebox) , sd slot hidden behind the fold out screen. Plays CD & DVD, Divx , jpg, etc
lots of EQ settings and nice and powerfull to. Makes even the standard speakers sound a load better.
Using a connect2 adaptor it works with the standard remote fine.

nightflight said:

Pioneer avh3300?
Can get an adapter to work with steering controls too iirc

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off topic, but ahahah your avatar. I saw that on the sun website.

covered hundred times already - use the search button

Alpine would be a good start, When i get one ill be buying an alpine. but then i get cost price.

Nutkin said:

Alpine would be a good start, When i get one ill be buying an alpine. but then i get cost price.

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would have gone for Alpine too if it wasnt for wanting DAB radio and already having the Pioneer DAB tunner.

Ive got a Pioneer AVH-3200 DVD, Awsum improvement on the speaker side, touch screen, bit in ampilfire for the speakers. Compatible with ipod/iphone etc, sd card reader n u can get a update for sat nav. bulit in bluetooth wrks with all the controls on steering wheel with an adapter bout 20quid. Conectors for my sub plus extra if u wnted to fit playstation xbox etc in ya car

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22418_Pioneer-AVH-P3200DVD.html

I installed a Pioneer F900BT on Friday (because I did want extras like sat nav ), and it was pretty easy to do.

I echo those who are saying Pioneer. I'm very happy with mine.

Fitted with a CTSST001 lead, which required no additional wiring and allows me to use steering controls.

char_baby said:

apparently yes it would.

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No it wouldn't

I have installed a JVC KW-AVX830 with a detachable 7'' screen and i am absolutely delighted. It has BT (totally compatible with iPhone) which supports phone function and music streaming, and an optional video in cable which also supports screening navigation from iPhone. The sound quality is very good too.

Ninja10R said:

I have installed a JVC KW-AVX830 with a detachable 7'' screen and i am absolutely delighted. It has BT (totally compatible with iPhone) which supports phone function and music streaming, and an optional video in cable which also supports screening navigation from iPhone. The sound quality is very good too.

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I really like the look of this mate!

Love the idea of a detachable screen where you get this from and how much you pay for it mate?

Aaz said:

I really like the look of this mate!

Love the idea of a detachable screen where you get this from and how much you pay for it mate?

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http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jvc-kwavx830.html

Ninja10R said:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jvc-kwavx830.html

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Cheers mate, is there any extra cables I would need to get? Such as, making the steering wheel controls work...

Aaz said:

Cheers mate, is there any extra cables I would need to get? Such as, making the steering wheel controls work...

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You will need:

* Connects 2 CT23ST06 Dark Black Double Din Facia Plate Kit
* Autoleads PC5-137 Seat Ibiza, Leon, Toledo Amplified DIN Aerial Adaptor
* Connects 2 CTSST001 Seat Ibiza, Toledo, Leon, Altea Stalk Control Adaptor + JVC stereo patch lead

No needed for the install, but good to have as it adds ipod - iphone video connectivity is the optional JVC KS-U30 ipod video in cable.

Ninja10R said:

You will need:

* Connects 2 CT23ST06 Dark Black Double Din Facia Plate Kit
* Autoleads PC5-137 Seat Ibiza, Leon, Toledo Amplified DIN Aerial Adaptor
* Connects 2 CTSST001 Seat Ibiza, Toledo, Leon, Altea Stalk Control Adaptor + JVC stereo patch lead

No needed for the install, but good to have as it adds ipod - iphone video connectivity is the optional JVC KS-U30 ipod video in cable.

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Cheers mate

Its good to know that the CTSST001 lead works as I'm about to put my Pioneer Deh8800BT in and would miss the steering wheel controls if they stopped working. Did you find that the standard speakers were much better with the better head unit or are replacements required? I'm fitting a FLI sub and amp and would prefer not to have to do the speakers too.