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The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: shep1975 on August 4, 2013, 21:33

Title: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 4, 2013, 21:33
I've got one from 2002 and it sucks. So it needs to be replaced. What have you got in yours? Photos?

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/05/5uruququ.jpg)
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Jiff Lemon on August 5, 2013, 09:20
The same as yours, and I'm having the same thoughts!
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: dcod on August 5, 2013, 09:34
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h472/dcodrington/MR2/IMAG0349_zps83ce4a23.jpg)

 m http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cde ... 235bt.html (http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cdew235bt-alpine-cde-w235bt.html) m

Sorry for the bad quality picture ... and the lack of hoovering.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Anonymous on August 5, 2013, 12:51
Pioneer Appradio 2 - Very Sort After !

My write up is here:
 l viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43819&p=514406&hilit=appradio#p514406 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43819&p=514406&hilit=appradio#p514406) l
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: brianorme1986 on August 5, 2013, 13:59
I've got a JVC KW-XR811. It's so easy to fit in, using the brackets that came with the car, they just screw into the stereo. It's Bluetooth, you get a remote, mp3, two USB inputs, aux in, cd changer compatable, if you've got iPhone/android you can make receive calls without hands and play music from your phone to the hu, and displays phonebook on the hu screen, Change the lights on it to match your trim! And the best part. It cost £72 delivered off eBay and I've seen them go for £60-£80 and there in my opinion one of the best on the market!
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Richard41 on August 5, 2013, 17:47
Got the same as above, looks great & excellent unit for the price.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 5, 2013, 18:45
Quote from: "dcod"(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h472/dcodrington/MR2/IMAG0349_zps83ce4a23.jpg)

 m http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cde ... 235bt.html (http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cdew235bt-alpine-cde-w235bt.html) m

Sorry for the bad quality picture ... and the lack of hoovering.

This looks the business. Does the facia come away?
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 5, 2013, 18:50
Quote from: "brianorme1986"I've got a JVC KW-XR811. It's so easy to fit in, using the brackets that came with the car, they just screw into the stereo.

This one is cool too. I like the lights that will change.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Bernie on August 5, 2013, 18:52
Quote from: "dcod"(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h472/dcodrington/MR2/IMAG0349_zps83ce4a23.jpg)

 m http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cde ... 235bt.html (http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alp-cdew235bt-alpine-cde-w235bt.html) m

Sorry for the bad quality picture ... and the lack of hoovering.

Have this in mine built in Parrot hand free is excellent and you can Bluetooth music from your iPhone to it
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: dcod on August 5, 2013, 19:08
Quote from: "shep1975"This looks the business. Does the facia come away?

No, no part of the front comes off.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: brianorme1986 on August 5, 2013, 19:24
heres a couple of pics of my JVC headunit as mentioned earlier!!::
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/brianorme1986/IMG_0405_zps6350ae9f.jpg)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/brianorme1986/IMG_0409_zps0a3e3db6.jpg)
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 5, 2013, 19:56
Sweet. Loving the red.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Funk on August 5, 2013, 21:02
they do look sweet! Watching some on the bay. The JVC KW-XR411 seems to be lower spec model, but a  few of them for sale. Hopefully it fit's in just as nice.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Anonymous on August 5, 2013, 21:07
If your budget goes further than the others not knocking the alpine as I got one in my van and it is excellent. In all my 10 years of driving and always fitting multiple headunits I have never had one as good as the one in my signature. The Kenwood dnx range is by far the best, but does have the price tag to go with it.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 5, 2013, 23:04
Very smooth looking unit. If only I had the cash
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: swampy_donkey on August 10, 2013, 11:04
Pioneer DEH-4400BT

(http://s13.postimg.org/jpjmn6qs7/stereo.jpg)

(The reds are much deeper in real life)

I much prefer the single DIN. Firstly, you can remove the fascia. Secondly, you get space underneath for a phone/wallet/whatever. Thirdly, they tend to be cheaper. IMHO Double DIN seem pointless unless you are using a full screen display for Sat-Nav/DVD/Multimedia applications.

The stereo sounds great, hooks up via usb to pretty much anything including Android and iOS devices. The same can be said for the bluetooth function, works great for music streaming and voice calls. I love just getting into the car turning the engine on and music to stream exactly where i left it off before, without having to connect any wires.

Any more info give me a shout.

Rob
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Pavett1990 on August 10, 2013, 11:16
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/u2ava9y4.jpg)

Sony xplod with Bluetooth to power these bad boys

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/evy5yva2.jpg)

Haha
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 10, 2013, 14:08
Quote from: "Pavett1990"(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/u2ava9y4.jpg)

Sony xplod with Bluetooth to power these bad boys

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/evy5yva2.jpg)

Haha

Bloody Nora. Someone doesn't do things by halves! Love it.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: shep1975 on August 10, 2013, 14:11
Quote from: "swampy_donkey"Pioneer DEH-4400BT

(http://s13.postimg.org/jpjmn6qs7/stereo.jpg)

(The reds are much deeper in real life)

Rob

Have you blanked off the space created by a shorter head unit? Looks nice. I'm going for a red theme with my 2
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Pavett1990 on August 10, 2013, 14:34
Quote from: "shep1975"
Quote from: "Pavett1990"(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/u2ava9y4.jpg)

Sony xplod with Bluetooth to power these bad boys

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/evy5yva2.jpg)

Haha

Bloody Nora. Someone doesn't do things by halves! Love it.

God no.. I'm relentless.. No half measures
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: swampy_donkey on August 10, 2013, 16:06
Quote from: "shep1975"
Quote from: "swampy_donkey"Pioneer DEH-4400BT

(http://s13.postimg.org/jpjmn6qs7/stereo.jpg)

(The reds are much deeper in real life)

Rob

Have you blanked off the space created by a shorter head unit? Looks nice. I'm going for a red theme with my 2

Thanks mate! No I haven't, the space below is where the bigger unit should be. The caddy gave a nice 'slot' to put stuff in.
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: cbf on August 27, 2013, 10:46
Quote from: "brianorme1986"I've got a JVC KW-XR811. It's so easy to fit in, using the brackets that came with the car, they just screw into the stereo. It's Bluetooth, you get a remote, mp3, two USB inputs, aux in, cd changer compatable, if you've got iPhone/android you can make receive calls without hands and play music from your phone to the hu, and displays phonebook on the hu screen, Change the lights on it to match your trim! And the best part. It cost £72 delivered off eBay and I've seen them go for £60-£80 and there in my opinion one of the best on the market!

Brian, this looks great. Could you give us the name of the seller please?

Did you have to get any sort of additional loom to convert the wiring?

One more question - are you running stock speakers?
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: brianorme1986 on August 27, 2013, 12:22
CBF, it was just an auction my friend! however ive seen them go from £50 to £80, just gotta fall lucky like i did pal!

all i need was this:

  m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC2-17-4-Toyo ... 2a14956df5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC2-17-4-Toyota-MR2-MR2-Roadster-ISO-Stereo-Head-Unit-Harness-Adaptor-Wiring-/180733963765?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item2a14956df5) m

And yes i am running just standard stock speakers, but you do notice a better sound using this HU than the stock Sony one i had in! any other questions i will be glad to help you!!
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: cbf on August 27, 2013, 15:54
Ace! Well, fingers crossed! Will keep my eyes open. That one looks great value for what it does.

I'm happy with the stock speakers for now, just want to be able to play MP3s and be able to make calls. Spec seems very high, considering!

Waiting for the sub-box group buy to come in, then can start to look at new speakers, too...

Cheers
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: brianorme1986 on August 27, 2013, 16:46
if for some reason you need a cage for the jvc headunit if you get one like mine, ive got a brand new spare one! it is a top spec headunit for the price! could you send me the page for the sub-box group buy please, might invest myself lol thanks mate and goodluck !
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: cbf on August 28, 2013, 08:31
Quote from: "brianorme1986"if for some reason you need a cage for the jvc headunit if you get one like mine, ive got a brand new spare one! it is a top spec headunit for the price! could you send me the page for the sub-box group buy please, might invest myself lol thanks mate and goodluck !

Thanks, Brian - will let you know if I manage to find the same one at the right price. Here is the link to the group buy:
 l viewtopic.php?f=36&t=34566&p=533270#p533270 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=34566&p=533270#p533270) l

Cheers!
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: manchestermatt1986 on September 17, 2013, 17:47
Ok guys, after looking at this thread iv got a big to but a new head unit. At the moment i have a jvc double din with a touch screen, it plays dvds etc and is awesome. Im thinking of changing to the jvc kw-xr811 after seeing it on this thread,mainly for the phone connection to speak throu and also the 3 out puts that i need for 2 x subs and 1 x amp for front speakers but.......

my double din facia is detachable and i love that for security. What do you guys do who have double dins that are not detachable, do you just leave them on show constantly?
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: brianorme1986 on September 17, 2013, 18:24
hi mate! yeah good choice in jvc headunit there mate. i have one for bout 3-4 months now and one of the best purchases ever! i normally just leave it on show having no removalable facia, however you could use the toyota hiding facia plate thingy! im selling one at the moment but it does have a dibbs on, but if they dont want it, put a second dibbs on it and its yours!! link to my selling topic:  l viewtopic.php?f=37&t=46416 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=46416) l
Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: manchestermatt1986 on September 17, 2013, 20:31
Quote from: "brianorme1986"hi mate! yeah good choice in jvc headunit there mate. i have one for about 3-4 months now and one of the best purchases ever! i normally just leave it on show having no removalable facia, however you could use the toyota hiding facia plate thingy! I'm selling one at the moment but it does have a dibbs on, but if they dont want it, put a second dibbs on it and its yours!! link to my selling topic:  l viewtopic.php?f=37&t=46416 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=46416) l