Thread: Car stereo recommendations, under £100

Quote: Originally Posted by Icky Indeed - you then leave the iPod in the glovebox and do all the browsing / controlling through the head unit itself... Yeah I've seen them, my boss had an alpine unit. I'm just intrigued as to how/ what format the signal is transferred from the wide connector at the bottom - digital, and then better D-A converters in the head unit maybe?

Quote: Originally Posted by Tedri Mark So we're talking using the connector at the bottom to connect, rather than the 3.5mm connector? Interesting.. Indeed - you then leave the iPod in the glovebox and do all the browsing / controlling through the head unit itself...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tedri Mark So we're talking using the connector at the bottom to connect, rather than the 3.5mm connector? Interesting.. yes, sir

Thanks guys I'll have a look at all these, and yes, the Kenwood does skip ALL the time! Hence just wanting something cheap that plays an ipod, will speak to my 'leccy man about the amp adjustment thingy Tedri Mark....

Quote: Originally Posted by Helen302 the Kenwood does skip ALL the time! No problems there with a USB port and a pen drive

Have a look on ebay for a Sony CDX-A250 There's a virtually new one for sale on there from a guy in Bury... you'll get it for about £50, or maybe even less. I just won one for £41 They sound great, have a remote control, will play MP3 CDs and there's an input socket on the front for the headphone lead from your ipod. Plus I think they look really good too - nice and subtle, like Edited to add the link:...

I'd just like to not recommend the Maplins ones under £100. Mine is rather annoying. Has lots of features and shiz but it's not good quality and it's just TOO BRIGHT (so bright it needs caps lock) when you're driving at night. And the chinenglish instructions don't mention turning the brightness down __________________ The future is bright...the future is Yellow The Yellow Dub Club!

old volkswagen tuner + fm modulator x Amp = sound win!! and it looks all old and stuff

Helen, Mark's idea of an amp / cable for your ipod is a great idea. (As long as your ipod keeps working without any issues of course) Second to that, whatever you do, dont buy a cheap / shiny one with lots of chromed plastic and bright lights, it will be shite in quality and it won't last very long (like the Maplin sorts etc). If you really want a head unit (as opposed to connecting your ipod directly) try to get the best you can...

i've an old alpine head unit at home you can have if you want- just taking up room. got connections for a phono cable so you can plug something with headphones into it (ipod etc) works fine, sounds nice but is pretty tatty- doesn't have the ring around it and some of the paint has worn off.