Mike2k111
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Hey guys, hopefully just a quick question, been out of the ICE scene for awhile now and basically looking for suggestions as to what MP3 Head Unit I can get for £200. Im not looking for anything with iPod adapters or anything but ive seen these that stood out.
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3536.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4655.html
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4503.html
Ive always used Pioneer headunits in the past but Alpine have always had a good reputation and that JVC one seems to be on a good offer

Can anyone recommend one of those, or anything for that money that youve heard good things about. As I said, its been awhile since the last headunit i bought
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Adam-D
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there all good
my bro marc d is selling his kenwood mp3 headunit
comes with all its bits box instructions, remote etc
£50
in here
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=324750&pid=4159592#pid4159592
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Jamescorsa97
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Ive got that pioneer unit and its top notch matey!
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flash22
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on your budget i would go for this............
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cda9812rb-p-2193.html?cadid=cdb3fcc63cfc6599d1802c8040a1860f
highly reccomended for SQ a lot of the comp guys use them
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Mike2k111
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Yeh, i nipped into Halfords today to have a look at the interfaces of the Pioneer and Alpine units etc and noticed this one when I was there
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4657.html
It said that this was new for 2006, would this be the new model of the Alpine that you suggested? I do like the look of the Alpines and they seem to always produce quality although ive heard their newer models dont live up to their usual quality?
[Edited on 09-12-2006 by Mike2k111]
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flash22
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I bought a 9854 back in march what is one of there new 2006 models only compaint i have with it is it a tiny bit toppy (treble) but thats easy to sort out it does what i want it to with 3x rca's display and audio controls
The 9812 is an older 2005 model the srp in 05 was well over £425 its one of those head unit whats well respected in the SQ scene
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Mike2k111
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Cheers for the suggestions guys. Im considering buying the one i choose from over in America when I go over xmas. I know that here in the UK FM frequency uses 100khz stepping for tuning (98.7, 98.8, 98.9) and the USA uses 200khz stepping (98.5,98.7,98.9) Has anyone ever used an American head unit in this country? Do you see the difference in stepping being a problem? They're just so much cheaper over there lol
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flash22
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The radio wont work properly over here with out an adapter what are £20-40 last time i looked also it wont have any form of warrenty either and if customs stop you you may well have to pay import duties and vat on top
unless its something really really special i wouldnt bother
if you shop around online you can get some really good deals
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