Post 89701 by grumpybob on 2006-03-15 20:18:12
Hi Folks
Since buying a new 60GB Ipod I have decided to change the head unit and go for one that is Ipod compatible. There are loads now with the add on interface box and am spoiled for choice.
Does anybody have this set-up?and can help me with a couple of queries:-
1. Can it plays all the songs held on the ipod through the head unit.?
2. Can you hide the ipod away and control from the head unit.?
3. What make and model do you have.?
I have been speaking to a couple of shops and there is a few to choose but one shop (vtech in cumbernauld) advised that there is only one head unit out at the moment, an Alpine CDA-9854ir that can play all songs as it has a full speed interface built in and therefore no need for a second box. He also advised that a lot of the ones with the seperate interface box can only play 256 songs at a time and not the whole libary on the ipod. Kinda defeats the purpose of having a couple of thousand songs on the ipod if the head unit can't play or browse them all.
Anybody with any experience of this please let me know.
cheers
Bob
Post 89710 by Unknown on 2006-03-15 20:36:24
Hey Bob, I have the Kenwood set-up
Answers-
1. Yes
2. yes, little control box (pack of cig size) has 2 fly leads around 0.5-1m each. One end goes to the ipod, one to the head unit. Mine is hidden in the arm rest cubby, I did consider the glovebox and ash tray. Ash tray was too small/wrong shape, and i went against the glovebox as I didnt want to put undue use on the succeptable mechanism!
3. I have the Kenwood 7031 and ipod interface as below. Mangaed to get both for £150 from a Tottenham Court Road shop :)
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4016&cadid=d8809a21f1908b2daff709266de858d5
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-850-T5-280bhp_W0QQitemZ4622344442QQcategoryZ9872QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Kenny set up is ok, a bit slow to use but apparently it is one of the faster types of all brands. I'm almost certain I have used more than 256 tracks, mine is only a 2gb Nano so wouldnt have much more than 500 anyway but sure its been ok with that jkind of number before. The headunit can toggle between skipping through playlists, artists, albums, or genre. unfortunately tho my headunit only has a one line display so it does not display the track name! (only the artist or album or playlist name etc) Therefore, if you go for kenwood i'd try to get a headunit that has a two line display if they exist! :)
Sound quality is great!, especially through some old skool phoenix gold amps :) has a fairly clean signal and doesnt clip toooo early
Post 89722 by BigJC on 2006-03-15 21:06:10
Hi Bob, I've got a Blaupunkt Bronx MP75: Clicky
Its a quality sound but connects via a lead which I don't mind but ruins the looks a bit. It can be set up in lots of ways but don't be fooled by the website, it offers nowhere near the control that the Alpine does. It was £180 ish delivered though.
Post 89728 by RPM on 2006-03-15 21:13:25
ALPINE EBAY
^^^^^
Alpine have always sounded the best to me and at this price you can't argue!!
Fully controlable from the head unit too..............
Post 89741 by Unknown on 2006-03-15 21:37:34
[QUOTE=RPM]ALPINE EBAY
^^^^^
Alpine have always sounded the best to me and at this price you can't argue!!
Fully controlable from the head unit too..............[/QUOTE]
Blind alpline buying isnt always the best deal or best sound, this one still needs the alpine interface added...
Post 89772 by Babybadger on 2006-03-15 22:24:07
I am looking at changing too. I don't have an ipod (....yet....) but for me at the moment it will be a Nakamichi CD-500 as the sound is so nice from these http://www.nakamichi.com/home.html. Then use the AUX in.
May look at this to go with it eventually.
http://www.cooltopia.com/section.php?xSec=50&jssCart=88d18575b8dd00f2778c02947597a111
You don't say what ICE you have now?
The alpine model you talk about doesn't look like the right model they are selling you.
http://www.hendoncarstereo.co.uk/cgi-bin/show_popup.cgi?prod_id=CDA9854R&url=http://www.hendoncarstereo.co.uk/trolleyed/6/index.htm
This looks more like you are looking for.
http://www.hendoncarstereo.co.uk/cgi-bin/show_popup.cgi?prod_id=CDE9850RI&url=http://www.hendoncarstereo.co.uk/trolleyed/6/index.htm
Post 89778 by S40xs on 2006-03-15 22:33:44
[QUOTE=vikingt5]http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=4&products_id=649
Try that and its cheaper on ebay![/QUOTE]
£95 from HERE
Post 89793 by The Flying Banana on 2006-03-15 23:13:54
Why is this unit so cheap with such good features..having a USB port does that mean i could simply plug in a memory stick with MP3 files saved and it will play em!!!!
Post 89808 by fraz13 on 2006-03-16 03:19:42
Alpine CDA1004 a think, Its got full screen details, Track number, Track name, Album name, Artist name and counter all on the screen at the same time
You can also search by Artist, Track name or Album name all controlled by the head unit
Only way to go in my opinion, saves trying to squint to see a small screen with 1 bit of detail at a time.
Doesnt need to be Alpine but a would recommend a TV, add on DVD and Sat Nav at a later date ;)
Post 89813 by optimusprimer on 2006-03-16 07:51:04
[QUOTE=RPM]ALPINE EBAY
^^^^^
Alpine have always sounded the best to me and at this price you can't argue!!
Fully controlable from the head unit too..............[/QUOTE]
thats the one i've got, plays all songs on your ipod, even the wife can control it, so not too technical!
you do need the interface box with it though, but still works out good value :D
Post 89817 by grumpybob on 2006-03-16 07:57:55
Cheers Folks
Lots of links and even more to choose from..think I will be busy for the next wee while.