VDO CD 250

Advantages: phat bass!
Disadvantages: speakers are quite deep, so be sure to check your install depth available

...I have a set of these speakers that I run along with a set of VDO 6" splits. I've tried numerous big name brands of speakers (Sony, Pioneer, Kenwoord, JVC), and these VDOs out-do all of them! The speakers provide it all, very clear treble and mid range sound, bit more importantly they have fantastic base. I found that with a full set of VDO speakers (6x9's in the rear plus the 6" splits in the front) running through a 4 channel amp I did not even need a sub. Just be sure to get the HSP range (as opposed to the SSP's). The HSPs have the titanium finished cone and the full butyl rubber surround (this is an important part of these speakers performance). I actually came across this opportunity to write a review as I was scouring the net trying to find a set for my girlfriend, who now wants to kit out her Hyundai Tiburon with VDO speakers... Read review

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Advantages: Isn't particularly atractive to thieves and has pleanty of security built in. Connects directly to steering wheel controls in most newer vauxhalls (02 >05)
Disadvantages: Can be annoying to get the security code if lost, No midrange control.

...equipment the VDO doesn't leave you without options, there is a single pre-amp output on the rear for connecting an amplifier to and also connections for an optional CD changer. Security is provided in the form of a removable front panel and if the unit is disconnected from the vehicles power supply for any reason a four digit security code is required to activate it again. The front of the unit also incorporates a red flashing LED that comes on as soon as the keys are removed from the ignition. Looks wise the unit is quite bland looking and is designed to be fitted to a Vauxhall as it has no display of it's own so therefore uses the dash display. The buttons have a solid feel and are laid out quite logically. The fact that it couples to the Vauxhall steering controls means that changing source, track, station and volume can be done without... Read review

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Advantages: Big hard drive and DVD record also HD ready, upscalling
Disadvantages: Difficult menu system, bright blue light on front distracting,

.... There is no option to make them bigger or indead make the blue light less bright. When you start the installation process you have all the connections you need at the rear of the unit including scart, HDMI, S-Video and digital audio connections. Connecting your sky and any other units you have should not prove difficult. The unit will go through the digital TV channels no problem and locate them in the order you will be used to. Moving onto the media that it accepts. You will be able to use DVDR +/- RW+/-, MP3 CD, Picture CD and Audio CD. Video CD is also one that runs on it. So that covers most if not all. Now you have it tuned in and all connected the fun starts with the remote control. Not an easy one really. The booklet tries to explain what to do but I found it lacking on a bit of discription to what buttons to press and when. Its not just... Read review

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