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Offline white91

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Money no object head unit
« on: February 22, 2016, 07:44:52 pm »
What would you buy if money was no object?

I'm considering a DNX525DAB due to

Bluetooth audio and phone calls
iPod connectivity
Sat nav

Anything else I should consider?


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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 07:47:26 pm »
That's the one I would pick also
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 08:23:33 pm »
I'd have the DNX 525dab too but only if the iPod integration was better than on my Kenwood DDX 4015DAB - which is terrible.
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 08:38:28 pm »
This is in my bookmark to buy folder...wishful folder.

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-alpine-ine-w928r_p-28188.htm#
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 08:39:41 pm »
I'm thinking of this when funds allow later in the year
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-pioneer-avic-f70dab_p-32644.htm
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2016, 10:24:32 am »
Quote from: GTiBlues on February 22, 2016, 08:38:28 pm
This is in my bookmark to buy folder...wishful folder.

https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-alpine-ine-w928r_p-28188.htm#

I've got one in my TDi, excellent unit, you need to get the full Alpine fitting kit and you need full FIS to make full use of it.

Oh, and there's one for sale on Ebay, not mine I may add...

HTH Andy B.
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2016, 10:43:37 am »
RNS510 with Bluetooth streaming. Add a Fiscon unit too.

That way I'd get full MFSW and highline compatibility without taking my phone out of my pocket.

This setup would probably cost around £700.
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2016, 07:32:35 am »
Agreed, can't get better than a 510 personally.
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2016, 08:24:49 am »
This is what I have :D
Have played with the Kenwood, It's a techy unit, but it just doesn't look right.
It doesn't belong in the Golf

full integration with the 3D colour clocks is superb!

Quote from: Nasir on February 23, 2016, 10:43:37 am
RNS510 with Bluetooth streaming. Add a Fiscon unit too.

That way I'd get full MFSW and highline compatibility without taking my phone out of my pocket.

This setup would probably cost around £700.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2016, 01:16:15 pm by ady-uk »
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2016, 10:05:25 am »
I've had a 510 for a few years and the only thing that lets it down for me is the long start-up time before it's fully operational, and it lagginess when switching between radio and media modes.

Maybe this is a firmware-specific problem though  :confused:
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2016, 10:38:06 am »
I have had an RNS510 with a Fiscon and MDI, yes you can't beat that OEM feel and it was a nice setup.

However, I also have a Zenec e-2014m (or check the more padded out NC-2015 as it is a better comparison) and these have everything you want built in, and are very OEM...much more than the Kenwood DNX types I have seen up close.
I would say the only place where the RNS510 trumps it is the HDD.
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2016, 11:26:52 am »
I've already ruled out the RNS units as they only output 20w, which to be frank is very disappointing. They also have inbuilt bass reduction at high volumes, not really what I'm after. Obviously look good tho


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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2016, 12:24:49 pm »

Quote from: white91 on February 24, 2016, 11:26:52 am
I've already ruled out the RNS units as they only output 20w, which to be frank is very disappointing. They also have inbuilt bass reduction at high volumes, not really what I'm after. Obviously look good tho


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The RNS 510 sound isn't great but it's a lot better than the standard RCD300 unit.


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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2016, 10:41:32 pm »
Blaupunkt 835 Philadelphia!! Better sounding tje rns510 and bluetooth and everyting else built in AND oem rns510 look!! Love it!!
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Re: Money no object head unit
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2016, 07:57:12 am »
Quote from: Softishman on February 24, 2016, 10:41:32 pm
Blaupunkt 835 Philadelphia!! Better sounding tje rns510 and bluetooth and everyting else built in AND oem rns510 look!! Love it!!
Does it have an internal mic too?
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