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General => Car audio => Topic started by: smiiithy on 27 December 2009, 14:45

Title: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: smiiithy on 27 December 2009, 14:45: Hi all,

I've recently purchased a Mk4 Golf GT TDi with standard double-din CD/radio/cassette player. I'm looking to upgrade it and would like one with compatibility for any functions to work with my Samsung Omnia i900. Does anybody have a head unit in their car connected to an Omnia?

The sort of unit Iâ€™m looking for would have to have Bluetooth connectivity and hands free to make and receive calls and I would very much like if it had full phonebook transfer ability. It would need to play MP3s and have either USB or SD card support for convenience.

I was looking at a Pioneer FH-P80BT which is nice as the colours match the Golf dials. I set up an automatic bid for a used one on eBay (max bid £175+£10.00P&P) but it was removed from sale. Now Iâ€™m struggling to find suitable double-din units that I like and am wondering if I got a single din head unit is there something useful I could fit in the space such as a pocket? Does anybody know a link to any single din pocket/spacer/cover/panel/blanking plate that would fit nicely in the Golf?

My budget for the head unit is around £150 so any suggestions, advice or guidance would be appreciated. I'm looking to buy off eBay so £200 - £250 RRP units should still be within the remit and I'm willing to consider a used unit provided it is complete and in mint condition.

Cheers,

Mike
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: troublestarter on 27 December 2009, 15:05: if you go the single din route then look at the alpine cde-113bt h/u
http://www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=743
you can then just buy a vw golf mk4 single din pocket from vw or ebay
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: smiiithy on 27 December 2009, 15:39: I've just been looking at the Pioneer DEH-600BT (http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-pioneer-deh-600bt_p-23302.htm) and it seems this could support the bluetooth handsfree and also stream MP3's from my phone, eliminating the need for any USB or SD slot. That's everything I need for under £200 even from a full priced retailer.
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: troublestarter on 31 December 2009, 18:44: the 600bt is an old unit though hence the cheap price this has been replaced by the 700bt
which i sell at £189.99
http://www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=749&osCsid=2082acd44e24010da65a399ef1c11653
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: smiiithy on 01 January 2010, 13:10: I can't see much more the 700bt offers than the 6100BT which is £148.72?

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-pioneer-deh-6100bt_p-24057.htm

Quote from: troublestarter on 31 December 2009, 18:44
the 600bt is an old unit though hence the cheap price this has been replaced by the 700bt
which i sell at £189.99
http://www.awesomeautomotive.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=749&osCsid=2082acd44e24010da65a399ef1c11653
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: troublestarter on 01 January 2010, 13:32: the only real difference between the 2 units is that the 610 has 2 pre outs whereas the 600 only has 1
and the 610 has full usb ipod control built in
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: ABOO on 01 January 2010, 18:05: Where are you based troublestarter for mobile fitting??
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: troublestarter on 02 January 2010, 11:00: too far for you i'm afraid i am in colchester essex
Title: Re: Head-unit advice needed
Post by: ABOO on 02 January 2010, 21:51: No probs mate, cheers for reply :wink: