Help PART2

Carrie · Post by **Carrie** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 6:35 pm

Me again!
This sound system business isnt easy!
Anyone know of any nice looking sony cd headunits? I was gonna go for Kenwood KDC-M6024G but obviously this isnt compatible with the stalk and display. I think the Sony CDXMP40 is the closest

Thanx again xxx

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 7:47 pm

Personally I'm not a fan of Sony which is why I went for Kenwood. Losing the stalk and display functionality was a sacrifice I was willing to make for the sound quality. I believe that Erm has a Sony system so could probably suggest what's best to go for.

Where are you buying from? You may want to check these sites for available models (if you haven't done so already!):

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk
http://www.incardiscount.co.uk
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk

Carrie · Post by **Carrie** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 8:22 pm

Thanx Matt - Where would i b wivout u!!!

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 8:33 pm

I'd avoid Sony gear. They make great house hifi but as for cars they aren't so hot in my experience.

I had a headunit that went straight back and my mate has had problems with 3 headunits and one multichanger.

They also have a bit of a look that would be attractive to 17 year olds!

I'd go for kenwoods (i hate the Pioneers with the cheesy dolphins on screen) as i've never had problems with them. I think they now do wiring adaptors.

It's a shame you can't get wiring adaptors for Alpines as they look proper classy without all the flashy lights that spotty 17 year olds like!

Dunno what they have in Ferraris these days but they'd certainly suit one! Sp if they are good enough for Ferrari they're good enough for a Pug!

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 8:45 pm

Yep, when (and if!) my trusty Kenwood headunit finally becomes old/broken/obsolete, I'll probably go for Alpine. Quality without the gimmicks!

Yummy... http://www.incardiscount.co.uk/acatalog/info_1582.html

Carrie · Post by **Carrie** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:00 pm

Oh my god id be so happy if kenwood do wiring adapters - i need my stalk n display!

Has anyone else heard about these?

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:10 pm

I'm pretty sure that Kenwood don't - there were rumours a while back but nothing seems to have come from it.

The problem with the CC is that it uses this new-fangled multiplex thing, whereby all the car's functions are effectively controlled by a single communication wire. Integrating the existing display & stalk would mean devising some electronics to intercept the messages on this control "bus" and adding its own messages in.

I've just e-mailed the guys at http://www.justkenwood.co.uk to see if they have an update on an availability of such adapters. I'll let you know when I get a response.

Carrie · Post by **Carrie** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:27 pm

Thanx so much hun, im shit at all this stuff

I really ont like the look of the sony systems but really dont wanna leave the original headunit in do i.
These things r neva easy!!

Ur a diamond! :blush-thx:

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:42 pm

Well I never missed not having the radio using the display. It would be nice to have had the stalk working, but for many new headunits you can buy steering remote controls anyway that work via infra-red etc. Kenwood have such a control: http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/other.asp

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 10:55 pm

Just had a look in my latest Kenwood catalogue and it does say they have adaptors for 206's but it doesn't mention anything about multiplexed cars though....they've got to do them sooner or later.

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:20 pm

Just got a reply back from Just Kenwood:

Thanks for your interest in our products.

Display adaptors for multiplexed vehicles wiring systems are currently under development (we have just heard a Renault model is about to be launched).

As yet, we have no news on anything for a Peugeot - as soon as something is available, we shall feature it on our website.

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:47 pm

Yep, when (and if!) my trusty Kenwood headunit finally becomes old/broken/obsolete, I'll probably go for Alpine. Quality without the gimmicks!

Yummy... http://www.incardiscount.co.uk/acatalog/info_1582.html

Bloody typical, I knew I'd jinxed myself - my Kenwood headunit died this morning!!!

Think it's fixable if I can get the spare part I need - some silly bit of plastic has snapped so the front removable fascia keeps falling off the headnuit! VERY annoying!

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 8:38 pm

Well go get that Alpine then!!

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:40 am

Well go get that Alpine then!!

Well I'm tryig a few places to get a replacement bit of plastic.. cheapre paying a few Â£ to fix it rather than Â£350 for a new headunit!

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 9:19 pm

PLEASE tell me you were being sarcastic about Alpine looking NICE Matt?

Especially if THIS monstrosity is anything to go by!

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