Headunits

[e30Pats]

I'm trying to decide on a headunit to replace the factory one. There is one I like that will look great in the car and not out of place as its black with a red display. It doesn't have all the features I want though.

The one I do want is sliver and can have a red display so the display will tie in with the rest of the dash illumination. I just wondered if people think the silver will look out of place and if anyone has any photos of theirs?

[markyboy]

i had a silver one mate, it looks way off imo.

you are better off getting a black one with all the features you want.

[cliffybabe]

i've got a chrome style one

[markyboy]

i've got a chrome style one

you would

[liam012]

nice black units with orange backlights and good quality are very very hard to find.
i would love to find a reasonable one but my budget is no where near £400

try £100 !

dont care about cd but must have aux input and amp out.

[Ziggy]

B.E.C.K.E.R!

I got my latest one for £70. About £100 overall once I'd got hold of a new GPS antenna, & the pre-out & aux-in leads. That's for a quality headunit, with satnav, switchable red / amber illumination & it looks like it should be there.

Of course, if flashy lights are what you want, go elsewhere.

[e30Pats]

I found this one which I really like but the lack of remote I would really miss.

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/25 ... index.html

[dom-1984-320i]

how much have you got to spend mate? have a look on this site they have all sorts am sure you can find something suitable.

http://www.edworthys.co.uk/brand~catTIT ... atid~5.htm

[e30Pats]

I've got about £200, been looking on Car Audio Direct and found the Pioneer for £175. I'll probably just have to live without the remote

[dom-1984-320i]

the remote for mine lives in my glovebox, i have never used it once to be honest. The Pioneer one does look nice but not a solid black front, not sure about the silver bit on the left but am sure it would do the job

[dom-1984-320i]

friend of mine has this one in his e30, looks nice as it glows amber like the dash lights. not sure if he has a remote tho?

http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~921302.htm

[Geeman]

Blaupunkt are always very good. Mine is a 'Munchen' and looks fantastic, though they don't make them anymore...

[Royalratch]

I rock Blaunpunkt E1 and Freestylers.



They have red illumintaion and smart design. Sat Nav, iPod control, Pre-Outs and bluetooth phone in.

They go for £2-300 but you can pick older versions up on eBay used for £90.

What more ya need?

[Mahmood]

After having one with a silver surround fitted, I would say go black.

Luckily, I have an Alpine unit with OEL display and can have the thing light up amber to match all the lighting.

[liam012]

ziggy - what becker model unit you runnng - they look absolutelty bloody perfect mate
but the audio 10 is setup for mercedes slot is it?

[e30Pats]

friend of mine has this one in his e30, looks nice as it glows amber like the dash lights. not sure if he has a remote tho?

http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~921302.htm

I like that one, just looked on Alpines site at the colour change on the illumination and it looks pink but if you say it glows amber it should be ok.

[liam012]

and how on earth didyou wangle it for 70 squid?!

[ShineOn]

When I was looking for my car I viewed a Touring in Newbury that the guy was fitting a silver head unit into - it looks truely bloody awful.

[dom-1984-320i]

friend of mine has this one in his e30, looks nice as it glows amber like the dash lights. not sure if he has a remote tho?

http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~921302.htm

I like that one, just looked on Alpines site at the colour change on the illumination and it looks pink but if you say it glows amber it should be ok.

it def glows amber or green, if you read the info on that ad i think it says so.

[e30Pats]

Oh yeah I know that, it's just the pic on the Alpine site looks suspect . Looks like a bad photoshop.



It's a toss up between the Alpine and the Pioneer now. Thanks for your help guys

[miniblob]

Pats - what features/facilities do you want/need on it????

You want one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nakamichi-CD-400- ... dZViewItem
(item no 140080633896 - in case the link don't work!!)

Awesome sound quality and they glow amber/red.

Is the rest of your system standard?? Have you, or do you plan to upgrade the speakers? Add any amps, etc??

Whats the reason for changing the standadr unit?? Broken? Want better sound quality? More volume? More features???
What you aiming for??

[miniblob]

Go to www.nakamichi.com for better pics - shows it with the all orange illumination and the remote!!!

[e30Pats]

Well I used to have a Pioneer DEH-P9600MP with DLS PS6A components, Infinity 6512 Coax and 2 x 12" RE12 Subs. I'm losing the subs and the Infinities for now so just basically keeping the DLS's. I want to change the HU because it will look totally out of place in the BMW, plus I just sold it .

I wanted a HU with similar spec to the one I had because it was so nice. I'll probably get some cheap coaxials to fill the sound out in the rear until I can afford to do a better setup.

I don't plan on amping the speakers yet, I never amped them in my old car and it sounded fine for my taste but I may do in the future.

[miniblob]

Nakamichi would be spot on with the DLS fronts!!!! Nice choice of DLS & RE!!!!! Top quality stuff!!!!!

Got a soft spot for DLS myself!!
I'm going to be fitting a set of their new 8" 3-way components in the front of my e30 - when i get round to it!!!!

[e30Pats]

Nakamichi would be spot on with the DLS fronts!!!! Nice choice of DLS & RE!!!!! Top quality stuff!!!!!

Got a soft spot for DLS myself!!
I'm going to be fitting a set of their new 8" 3-way components in the front of my e30 - when i get round to it!!!!

For the price the RE's were, they were fantastic. I love the DLS's and they were up for sale but I've changed my mind.

8" DLS Comps

This is what I had the RE's in, a big homemade box with each sub having its own compartment set to the correct volume.



People laughed until they heard it, unfortunately I never got round to carpeting it and making a nice install. I replaced the box with a ported box from the net and I wish I hadn't bothered. The subs make no noise whatsoever so I need to either try it with the ports blocked or build a new one.

[miniblob]

Take a peek on their website!!!!! www.dls.se - i've got the iridium 8.3i setup waiting to go in!!!!! Not cheap, but had to be done!!!! Just gotta try and fit that 8 incher in an enclosure on the door!!!!

[miniblob]

Browsing, and i just found a different head unit i want in my E30 now!!!!!! Could change my whole setup!!!!!
Took me bloody ages to pick, and get hold of, the one i've got - and now i've spotted nakamichi have released a unit with motorised 7" screen and it'll play pretty much any disc you put near it!!!! Danm it

[e30Pats]

They look sweet. Wouldn't mind having a listen when it's all done.

[miniblob]

No problemo!!!!!! I can't wait to get it all in!!!! JL amps all round and a JL13W7 sub to give it some weight!!!
Might be a little while though!!!!! Not exactly speedy with these things and don't have any spare time at the mo!!!!

[e30Pats]

Browsing, and i just found a different head unit i want in my E30 now!!!!!! Could change my whole setup!!!!!
Took me bloody ages to pick, and get hold of, the one i've got - and now i've spotted nakamichi have released a unit with motorised 7" screen and it'll play pretty much any disc you put near it!!!! Danm it

Would that be the IN-DV7? That does look rather nice. Well out of my price range though.

[miniblob]

That would be the one i now really want!!!!!!

Originally went for the sony one (purely 'cos i already have a 10 cd changer and 6 minidisc changer and all the cabling, etc) - got the Sony XAV-A1!!!!!!

Really wanna get that Naka now though!!!!! Have to see if i've got any cash left after my engine, etc is sorted!!

[e30Pats]

I've got a tough decision between sorting out my sounds or improving the looks of the car. Can't decide