Aftermarket OEM-look head units

[GregUK]

I'm looking to replace my VW Gamma head unit with an aftermarket one, but want it to match the rest of the car (blue screen backlight with red button illumination). I couldn't find a thread discussing possible options, so thought I would start one. Feel free to add any further suggestions; I will keep this thread updated if I find any more

1) Pioneer DEH-1100MPB


2) Becker Grand Prix 7995 (bluetooth phone compatible, but high end so not cheap)


3) Various Blaupunkt models (not surprising as they make the VW Alpha/Beta/Gamma units)

- Brisbane SD48



- Sevilla MP38



- New Orleans MP58



- Kingston MP47 (screen colour changable, but has red key illumination)



- Queens MP56 (found a photo of it in a Golf)



That's it for now!

[bobbarley]

I like the Becker one, but not the price, and also the Kingston MP47

[GregUK]

I like the Becker one, but not the price, and also the Kingston MP47

I like the Becker, but it's pretty basic for £280.

The Blaupunkt Queens MP56 is my favourite so far I think -- a good compromise between OEM look and functionality. Here's a better pic (but with blue backlight, obviously):

[GregUK]

This drifts away from the OEM-look slightly as it's part silver, but adds Bluetooth.

Hamburg MP68:



The backlight can be set to blue/red as per the Queens MP56 above. Good value too at around £150

[T_J_G]

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cde103bt-p-7167.html?cadid=66umd9dbhaa7f3qvmon0ik3lr0

[jeynesey]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_500617_langId_-1_categoryId_165474

I know its halfords but not a bad buy??

[GregUK]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_500617_langId_-1_categoryId_165474

I know its halfords but not a bad buy??

I've listened to this unit in Halfords. It blows most of the Sony models out of the water for clarity.

Looks wise, I think I prefer a blue backlit screen in a VW, so would probably go with the Pioneer DEH-1100MPB instead (above). Depends what you're after though.

[AlanD]

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cde103bt-p-7167.html?cadid=66umd9dbhaa7f3qvmon0ik3lr0

Winner.

[jeynesey]

I did think that, but with the subtle red around it I think would blend in nicely

[jeynesey]

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cde103bt-p-7167.html?cadid=66umd9dbhaa7f3qvmon0ik3lr0

Winner.

£100 extra, really worth it???