headunit £60-£80

[therench]

what headunit would you recomend, want something for my leon mk1 thats fully standard speakers.want a good sounding headunit with aux for i pod, was looking at

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230569295839&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260706637514&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

this is what i had before and that sounded great. The 2 above have 4x50w mosfit amplifers in them just like the one i had so should sound same???? if not what would be better than my old 1???? for similar price

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-DEH-1...S_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item41557799e7

my old one

 

[mt audio]

Bit of a poor comparison, the 4000 is from an old range and the other doesnt have as many features.
If you want to use the USB then get the 4000ub.

Dont go by max figures, check out the rms values as even though they may both state 50w one may well only be 18w rms and the other 16w rms so I would personally go with whichever has the higher rms output if you arent bothered about the USB

 

[therench]

any other suggestions then? only need a aux output

 

[mt audio]

All I meant by not the same features was the usb, if you just want aux in the 1300mp is fine

 

[JamesCB]

Have you tried looking for a second hand one? Some decent ones on ebay, lots of ppl upgrade theirs all the time

 

[gtikezz]

i have this one its pritty good ime sure its on offer in halfords at the mo

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-KDC-4...S_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item51972726d1

 

[Torred1771]

i have this one its pritty good ime sure its on offer in halfords at the mo

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-KDC-4...S_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item51972726d1

I was looking at that one in halfords today, im skeptical about getting an aftermarket head unit mainly because the factory one has fantastic sound quality and has a "LOUD" button that makes it sound even more amazing, only want a change simply because I want to play my ipod, my other option which is probably the way im going to go, it buy a cd changer.

 

[mt audio]

You can play your ipod through the original, any of the good brands of stereo will be an improvement over the original regardless of how good you may think it is

 

[Torred1771]

You can play your ipod through the original, any of the good brands of stereo will be an improvement over the original regardless of how good you may think it is

how can i play my ipod through the original? Went to halfords and they said I couldnt???

 

[mick-fr]

how can i play my ipod through the original? Went to halfords and they said I couldnt???

If its the same idea as our stock Ibiza headunits, then you need to run an aux cable from the CD Multi-Changer socket on the back of the unit.

 

[Torred1771]

If its the same idea as our stock Ibiza headunits, then you need to run an aux cable from the CD Multi-Changer socket on the back of the unit.

and where do i get one of these cables?

 

[mick-fr]

Ebay - If thats what you need. (I'm not 100% sure thats how it is on the Leon, probably is though)

 

[Torred1771]

Ebay - If thats what you need. (I'm not 100% sure thats how it is on the Leon, probably is though)

ah right will have to investigate

 

[mt audio]

dont listen to halfords-they are rubbish.
You have 2 choices either a true ipod connection see here: http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2search.aspx?catID=27&manID=228&modID=593
one of first 2. These are true ipod connection and allow you to control track, playlist and volume of the ipod on the stereo, will charge depending upon your ipod.

2nd option is just an aux in, see here: http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2search.aspx?catID=42&manID=228&modID=593
this is volume only control and no charge
again one of first 2.

Reason for a choice of 2 in each is due to whether you have a cd changer or cd changer prep in the car.

 

[Torred1771]

dont listen to halfords-they are rubbish.
You have 2 choices either a true ipod connection see here: http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2search.aspx?catID=27&manID=228&modID=593
one of first 2. These are true ipod connection and allow you to control track, album and volume of the ipod on the stereo, will charge depending upon your ipod.

2nd option is just an aux in, see here: http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2search.aspx?catID=42&manID=228&modID=593
this is volume only control and no charge
again one of first 2.

Reason for a choice of 2 in each is due to whether you have a cd changer or cd changer prep in the car.

I dont currently have a cd changer but thinking of getting one, going to check for the prep tomorrow.

 

[Torred1771]

how much do they cost cant seem to find a price on there

 

[mick-fr]

The Ibiza ones are about £10 on ebay.

 

[mt audio]

The new ibiza is different, it is prepped for aux in, the mk1 leon isnt
aux in is about £25
ipod about £50
you cant have a cd changer and these, one or the other

unless you buy a dension gateway kit and a cd changer retention lead

 

[Torred1771]

one or the other...that stinks i cant chose

 

[mick-fr]

The new ibiza is different, it is prepped for aux in, the mk1 leon isnt
aux in is about £25
ipod about £50
you cant have a cd changer and these, on or the other

Ibiza mk4, some have the plug and others dont. If it doesnt, then aux in cable for about £10 on ebay and your sorted.