Head unit advise

Spanner · 28-10-2005, 14:20

Right, Ive been looking at what head units to go in the car and wanted peoples opinions. Ive been looking at upwards of £150 but wonder if i'm likley to see any difference going slightly cheaper.

I've been looking at either Clarion or Sony HUs
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...adf80426ba916f

I like the look of the sony unit and the black should make it more descrete in the car.

or...

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...adf80426ba916f

Like the idea of the music catcher, shame its only 3 hours and in-built. again like the unit shame its silver as its going to stand out and possibly increase the risk of theft? maybe.

Anyway just looking for your thoughts and opinions

vRS_Si · 28-10-2005, 14:36

Why are you changing the headunit in the first place?
Becuase you want an improvement in sound quality?
Because you want to add speakers/amps at a later date?

The Sony's ok, it's got a good spec, nice high voltage pre-outs that'll allow you to add amps in the future.

However if your changing the standard unit because you want better sound quality i'd personally recommend you look at something by Alpine or Pioneer as their easily the class leaders.

Something like this for example:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...7ee55d9b2e1e56

Also has a face-off front panel that you can take with you when you leave the car.

Makefish · 28-10-2005, 17:02

Would have to agree with VRS_Si on this one. Units you have selected can easily be bettered for quality by the likes of Pioneer and Alpine. Personally I like Alpine, cost a little more than the rest, but worth it in long run.

cushty · 29-10-2005, 12:45

I just fitted a new Clarion MP3/CD head unit to my octavia - It has Made a massive difference to overall sound,really impresed with clarity.

I'm still lacking in bass, so putting an active sub in next.

**mannyo** · 29-10-2005, 16:28

I had the previous model of the sony hu in my old mondeo, sound quality was excellent for the money. Each sound source has its own customisable settings, and the sound was a noticable improvement on the older sony it replaced.

28-10-2005, 14:20	#1
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Head unit advise Right, Ive been looking at what head units to go in the car and wanted peoples opinions. Ive been looking at upwards of £150 but wonder if i'm likley to see any difference going slightly cheaper. I've been looking at either Clarion or Sony HUs http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...adf80426ba916f I like the look of the sony unit and the black should make it more descrete in the car. or... http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...adf80426ba916f Like the idea of the music catcher, shame its only 3 hours and in-built. again like the unit shame its silver as its going to stand out and possibly increase the risk of theft? maybe. Anyway just looking for your thoughts and opinions __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

28-10-2005, 14:36	#2
vRS_Si Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 6 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Why are you changing the headunit in the first place? Becuase you want an improvement in sound quality? Because you want to add speakers/amps at a later date? The Sony's ok, it's got a good spec, nice high voltage pre-outs that'll allow you to add amps in the future. However if your changing the standard unit because you want better sound quality i'd personally recommend you look at something by Alpine or Pioneer as their easily the class leaders. Something like this for example: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/prod...7ee55d9b2e1e56 Also has a face-off front panel that you can take with you when you leave the car. __________________ vRS Mirror polished 918" Mercedes Alloys, APR FMIC, ABD TIP & CAI, Powder coated inlet manifold, Jabba Re-map, Blueflame/Pipewerx exhaust, Forge DV, KW v3 coilovers, Neuspeed ARB, S3 strut braces, bonnet lifters, Autostyl rear spoiler, Milotec rear diffuser & bumper grills, side rubbing strips removed, front and rear rubbing strips smoothed and colour coded, scuttle pannel colour coded, chrome grill colour coded, mk2 vRS badge, de-locked, tints, mk4 aero wipers. Last edited by vRS_Si; 28-10-2005 at 14:37.*

28-10-2005, 17:02	#3
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,957 Thanks: 148 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Would have to agree with VRS_Si on this one. Units you have selected can easily be bettered for quality by the likes of Pioneer and Alpine. Personally I like Alpine, cost a little more than the rest, but worth it in long run. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

29-10-2005, 12:45	#4
cushty Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North West Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clarion.... I just fitted a new Clarion MP3/CD head unit to my octavia - It has Made a massive difference to overall sound,really impresed with clarity. I'm still lacking in bass, so putting an active sub in next. __________________ Sliver 2003 Octavia VRS

29-10-2005, 16:28	#5
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,658 Thanks: 23 Thanked 246 Times in 232 Posts	I had the previous model of the sony hu in my old mondeo, sound quality was excellent for the money. Each sound source has its own customisable settings, and the sound was a noticable improvement on the older sony it replaced. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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