Sony H/U - What do you think?

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:06 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... me=rvi:1:2

What do you think of that head-unit?

I've currently got the standard Beta system!

That looks damn amazing! I'm in love with it, and i simply cant think of anything that can replace it!

EDIT:- Just realised, i cant see weather it supports mp3

Does ne1 know of a similar design which supports mp3 aswell?

SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:53 pm

If i remember correctly it doesn't have mp3 capability and that was the only sort with that design, sorry

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:18 am

i have this headunit and it doesn't have mp3 capability. i love its features though, the sound is crispy clear. i would definitely recommend it

cheers!

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:23 pm

o ok! how old is this unit?

does it have enough bass?

I've seen it for Â£150, is it worth it?

My budget is about Â£150-Â£200

So if someone could recommend a nice head-unit!

I've got sony in mind, and then pioneer, clarion or rockford fosgate (Bein the most expensive)

logistix · Post by **logistix** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:45 pm

i think the headunit is fairly new, i bought it in january and it was a new model then. but it is not listed in the newest sony mobile brochure

i think it has nice bass, but i can't really tell because i'm running standard speakers

but i have noticed a great amount of increase in sound quality when upgrading from the beta.
can't say anything about the prices as i don't really know the market over there, but compared to how much i got mine for, it looks like a good bargain!
i would advise you look through the new sony models first before going for this one. there's a model called cdx-m8800 which has a buttonless display like this and mp3. plus i think it looks a lot better and will suit the dash better because it's not shiny like ca900.

i hope this helps!

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:57 pm

http://www.letsbuycaraudio.com/main.php ... 71&src=kel

Â£213, for the one you recommend!

I saw a photo of the unit, when it's powered off! The thing is, you can see the blue dials or what not behind it, so i didn't really like it! It looked cheapy!!!

I'm interested in the rockford fosgate, i just found the bottom of the range one, for about Â£218!!!

You cant call it bottom of the range though, since it is rockford fosgate we're talking about!

EDIT:- How about this, ALL IN ONE! looks good! http://www.letsbuycaraudio.com/main/?ca ... oduct=1466

or this:-

http://www.letsbuycaraudio.com/main/cdTuners/14/1474 - Has ne1 this head-unit?

Nelson · Post by **Nelson** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:49 pm

Check out http://www.cel-direct.com

Good prices there!

John

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:11 pm

Get one of the pioneers.

either the MP-7400 or the replacement 7600 i think.

Both MP3 compatible and damn good for the money.

i used to have the 7400.

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_det ... _id=25-121

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:20 am

Sony? Pioneer? No!

The quality of both is awful, I wouldn't go near them with a bargepole!

Got enough money for an Alpine?

tim · Post by **tim** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:45 pm

yeh man, listen to toxxin!!!

i've got the CDA9821RR and its excellent, Alpines new 2004 range is out now and they look fantastic!!

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 4:10 pm

Theirs a 9812 but not a 9821!!!

You sure u dint mis-spell it?

Has anyone got any live photos of the 9812?