New head unit advice

[Dal]

Thinking about getting a new head Unit with USB socket so I don't have to keep burning MP3 CDs everytime I want to listen to something new.

Anyone got any suggestions? I need at least 2 pre-outs though to run my 5 channel amp though.

I'm thinking along these lines as it's the newer version of the Panasonic I have already:

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... -23002.htm

Or this Sony one:

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... -23098.htm

Would like an Alpine one, but they are muchos money

 

[mikeFRP]

id go for the panasonic one as it looks better IMO.

 

[mikey]

pardon my newbie ignorance, but will these units slot straight in where the Ford standard unit was?


Im thinking a new unit will be my first purchase - maybe an ipod compatible one

 

[red]

All that is required is a fascia adapter! Available for around £10.

Basically the standard stereo is a 1.5 DIN and usually off the shelf ones are only 1 DIN hence if you don't get an adapter you will have a big gap!

 

[mikey]

thanks for that!

 

[Dal]

Like this one Mikey

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You can get silver versions to match the rest of the dash if you want.

 

[mikey]

excellent - thanks!

 

[RED IMPACT]

I thought the Sony one looked better :s

 

[derk]

sony head units do look better, but panasonic have better quality on-borad
amplifiers and sound quality is alot better. IMO.

 

[Dal]

Ta for that derk k:

I don't need onboard amplification though as it's running through a 5 channel pioneer amp anyway.

Probably keeping the panasonic I've got as I've found some CD-RW discs so can burn 120 tracksish to it in mp3 and can even do them at work should I want

 

[P7TNY]

The sony looks better, but you do not judge a book by its cover