Show me your head unit

[matty_jetta]

Well basically im thinking of getting a new head unit so i can run an ipod and full control, been looking at several. Just wondering what other people are running, i dont really want to spend a total fortune as it will be standard speakers any way and i quite like the standard look, i wont be going for anything too crazy looking.

[DanoGTI]

I'm looking at the Pioneer stuff....

F700bt or 900bt.... IF i decide to go with satnav....

If not, I'm looking at the Avic 4100  - about 1/2 the price......

No pics yet, as I haven't bought it !!! 

Dan :)

[Andy]

here you go dan the 700bt

the 900bt

[DanoGTI]

Nice one Andy -  here's the 4100 too...



Dan :)

[zub-gti]

I just ordered one of these...
Almost identical (looks wise) to the RNS510, but with 'everything' built into one box....
Straight VW fitament too, no mods or shroud needed....



Manufacturer / Distributor details here;
http://www.szwaywell.com/prod_dtl.asp?id=489

Very well covered in this thread;
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74855&highlight=wd6050&page=1

Mine should be here this week, and I'll give some more feedback then...

There is a supplier who supplies pretty much everyone on the above forum, and he also sells on ebay.
I got mine from him via ebay including the DTB-T and shipping for £375...

[DanoGTI]

VERY interesting.... bl00dy good price too
My BIG twitch with this unit is the sound output (call me fussy, but I have mega-high standards - kinda summit to do with my job ;) ) - functionality looks AMAZING for the price, so where have the corners been cut?

Seems you can also run TOmTom on it.......

I EAGERLY await your review :)

DAn

[DanoGTI]

Will also be interested to see if the Ipod connection can be made on the rear of the unit. That's the ONLY thing that looks cr@p imho.

Da 

[zub-gti]

Sound quality is said to be better than the standard VW unit, but you are right if you want 'the best' this may not fit the bill.

As for the IPOD connection, they are working on a rear connection at the moment, I agree, the from ipod connection is terrible, and the white cable you have to plug in is not aesthetically pleasing in the least!

However one new development is that it now has a USB in the rear, you can connect portable HD's and memory sticks.

It can run all Nav software that is for CE based system, but the best one seems to be IGO8 at the moment.

[DanoGTI]

Interesting.

Well if the sound is better than the RCD300, I can always put in my uprated speakers and sub.
The ipod thing is the other thing, along with nav.

Haven't used IGO8, but I'm pretty happy with TomTOm on my Ipaq PDA with GPS....

Can't wait :)

Seems to good to be true - which usually means there's a catch!!!!

Dan

[big al]

Does that mean one is in production at the moment to put the Ipod usb in the back? I really want a new stereo but want to be able to put the wire in the armrest or middle console/cupholder part,
Anyone used any of the ones that are for sale on e bay?

[DanoGTI]

any news yet??? 

[zub-gti]

Yes arrived the other day... 
Not had time to install yet, and doubt i will for a week or 2..

However, here a little taster;

I have purchased an IPOD lead, to connect to the back also, the connector will be led to the glovebox along with the USB port.
I am waiting on an SMA extension cable to extend the DVB ariel to the glove also.











Build and Finish quality is excellent, Let just hope the electronic are as good once she's up and running.

Z

[WILLZIE]

Any Alpine head units?? Ive had Pioneer in the past and all of them have failed me.

[DanoGTI]

now THAT looks great.

Interesting thing is that by putting a standard usb/Ipod data cable onto that rear connection, you don't need to use the front at all....

Or that's my take on it......

Will have to look at the online manual later.


Thanks for the pics though - can't wait to see how you get on with it.

Dan

[DanoGTI]

Just been re-reading this - looks even better!

Do you mind pm'ing the contact details etc?
Dan