Car Audio

So far so good

Advantages: Cheap, easy to use
Disadvantages: Needs an external aerial to get full advantage (in my case anyway)

...so I went for a Pure Highway, as previously stated these take up more space on the windscreen with cables everywhere. I came up with the solution of fitting it into my centre console armrest, out of sight, open the cover to change channels, luckily my armrest has a 12V socket & a Aux in so I don't have to use the FM transmitter. Unfortunately the aerial cable was too short so I bought a 2.5mm connector 2m extension cable off e-bay. I tried the windscreen ...
...had 99.99% success rate the pure is more like 75% tbh, often dropping signal in built up areas, I've now ordered an external aerial in the hope that will improve mattersas it could be down to the windows in the Avensis blocking the signal. Great bit of kit, take your time installing it especially if you don't want cables everywhere. Also I did read somewhere not to plug/unplug the aerial while powered on as it has been reported that it could damage ...

neilpass 18.05.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Pure Digital Highway IN-CAR DAB Tuner

I really like the Pioneer DEH 4000UB radio.

Advantages: Sound Quality, Appearance, Ease of Operation
Disadvantages: None

This radio is very nice. I like it. I actually have one in my car, and it has great sound quality. I connect my ipod to it, and play it in my car just as easily as I play a cd. It sounds better than having headphones in. It has a real nice face, and it has a great security measure tha lets you remove the face of the radio when its not in use, so it won't be stolen from your vehicle. I actually work at an auto salon myself, and I always recommend ...

troynelson82 07.07.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Pioneer DEH 4000UB

Sony MEX-BT2600

Advantages: You can use your ipod so you dont have to pay no mero for CDs
Disadvantages: it doesnt have disadvantages

...reason i'll buy this one Sony MEX-BT2600 - Car Radio - with CD-Player - with CD-Changer - with MP3 Playback, receiver with wireless Bluetooth technology provides hands-free solutions and improved audio streaming functionality at an affordable price, so this Sony MEX-BT2600 is a very trusted CD- Player. thank very much ...

Eugemir 06.09.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Sony MEX-BT2600

Sony CDX-DAB 6650 Great headunit!

Advantages: Stylish, Trusted brand, plays MP3 tracks
Disadvantages: Some buttons on the front are small.

My friend was looking for a good headunit for his Fiesta as his previous JVC headunit has failed. As soon as it was plugged in and tuned to a radio station you could tell the difference! With the kit we recieved it included: a internal DAB aerial, connectors for electric aerials, external amps for subwoofers etc. The headunit is very easy to use once you get the hang of the controls. A handy remote control is also supplied which is great! The headunit ...

pettsi 13.05.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Sony CDX-DAB 6650

InPhase IPS920SD Car Head-Unit

Advantages: Many features, value for money, ease of installation and ability to connect amp and speakers
Disadvantages: Rotary wheel can be sensitive, IPOD wont connect through USB

...for sound quality and power, in my opinion you will not be disapointed. Compared with my old factory head-unit in the corsa, the in-phase made my standard factory speakers sound so much better and the bass which was being produced was pretty good as well. As for connecting items such as amplifiers and speakers to this head unit, this task is also very simple. The back of the head unit has inputs for up to 4 channel amplifiers and also a sub out. ...
...you push the rotary wheel in and then you would have all the songs by that artist. Obviously you would have to create the MP3 CD's yourself on you computer but that doesn't take to long. The SD card and USB input are good if you songs are stored on these devices and you can also use the search facility which is good considering you can store thousands of songs on SD cards. The USB input is also suppose to support the IPOD and you are suppose to be ...

podge9989 22.06.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of In Phase IPS920SD