Author Topic: Cheap Bluetooth Headunit (Read 2929 times)

Cunning Plan · « **on:** November 01, 2010, 10:13:42 am »

I'm looking for a cheap head-unit with bluetooth for my sister's car for her bday.. Any suggestions?

Andy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2010, 10:29:01 am »

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/ - browse their site, very good deals, but if you find something you like, always Google it as you can find it for a couple of £'s cheaper sometimes.

I have an Alpine unit (think it's the same as HRC's) which is brilliant. iPod connectivinty and 'voice dial' on the iPhone. It is about £170 though (bought in Feb this year) but I think it's worth it.

Alpine CDE-113BT

art b · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2010, 11:13:19 am »

i had one from aldi in my stagea.....similar to this.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEVION-BLUETOOTH-CAR-STEREO-CD-MP3-RADIO-BOXED-/260685871940?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item3cb216bb44#ht_907wt_1141

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2010, 02:20:13 pm »

Cheers guys..

Quoting: art b

i had one from aldi in my stagea.....similar to this.....

Yes, I also have an Aldi head-unit in the Mondeo - pretty good! Do you know if Aldi are still stocking them Art? The nearest one to me is Wisbech

art b · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2010, 10:02:28 pm »

the one in npton,st james,
had some in a few days ago....£49..ish ?

HardRockCamaro · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2010, 06:45:22 am »

I have the Alpine, it's awesome, in fact I couldn't be without it...

Incursus · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2010, 07:46:09 am »

Quoting: HardRockCamaro

I have the Alpine, it's awesome

Considering its over 6 years old and Japanese spec

Andy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:00:56 am »

Wow, sorry to hijack CP, but the Alpine is upgradable with an inline amplifier brick that fits behind the head unit without any extra wiring!

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:01:16 am »

Quoting: art b

the one in npton,st james,
had some in a few days ago....£49..ish ?

Perfect, cheers Art, I think I'm in Northampton on Wednesday so I will take a look

I use mine everyday and it's brilliant for the money - I'd happily buy another one for my sister if they have stock..

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:13:02 am »

Quoting: Andy

Wow, sorry to hijack CP, but the Alpine is upgradable with an inline amplifier brick that fits behind the head unit without any extra wiring!

Nice!

However, this is my sister's Ford Ka, she listens to the radio and Take That, so I don't think the extra power of the amp is required

Andy · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2010, 08:58:17 am »

Further hijacking.. sorry

HRC?

art b · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2010, 10:47:24 am »

heres my install form april 2008....

http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=2&topic=6960

HardRockCamaro · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2010, 06:23:48 pm »

Andy: Interesting... I decided not to fit an external amp as finding space in the Jeep is virtually impossible and I didn't want anything on show. The sound is pretty good as it stands to be honest, but the Infinity speakers (just reference models) would probably benefit from that amp. Can I be arsed though...

(well handy they used a TJ Wrangler to demonstrate the fitting, LOL!)

Andy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2010, 06:35:09 pm »

Well I've ordered one so I'll give you a review of it when it arrives tomorrow. Only problem I could have is that I have paper cones in the back so will need ANOTHER upgrade

I just like the idea that there are no other wiring requirements.

EDGE · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2010, 07:04:51 pm »

no other wiring means no extra power is required, i wonder how good it can be just drawing power from the wiring loom, considering its probably on a 5A fuse...

HardRockCamaro · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2010, 09:37:18 pm »

I think it was a 15A fuse, but then 4x45W=180W / 12V = 15A so that's about right. The other issue is that I *guess* it's using the speaker level outs as opposed to a line out?

It probably won't be quite as good as a normal amp, but if it's a lot better than the on-board one then it's a good idea...

Andy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2010, 03:00:38 pm »

It's arrived! (btw, Sorry CP, this has gone completely it)

It looks so easy to install I'm gonna give it a bash tonight.

Q aimed at EDGE (or any other Ford'ers): Got any recommendations for 6x9 replacements in a Ford Door? Aim thinking with this of moving my Alpine 5x8 to the back doors and putting in some components in the front.

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2010, 03:16:48 pm »

Quoting: Andy

It's arrived! (btw, Sorry CP, this has gone completely it)

Meh, it's the MKB way..

Quoting: Andy

6x9 replacements in a Fo

I bought some Sony ones from RK.. Just sayin'

ianjpage · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2010, 03:42:22 pm »

Quoting: Andy

Got any recommendations for 6x9 replacements in a Ford Door

Yup:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130448901173&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

My set for sale, special deal for MKB peeps

Andy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:25:25 pm »

Balls.

Both paper cones gone (were on their way out) and one of my Alpines popping. Will teach me to turn on the sound check.

Was test driving it to some Foo's (naturally) put it on shuffle and some dim distant bit of RnB came on and boom. Oh well!

Ian, can you measure the distance from the mounting face to the back of the magnet please.

I am after some components for the front though, some separate tweeters would sound awesome.

ianjpage · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:36:14 pm »

Quoting: Andy

Ian, can you measure the distance from the mounting face to the back of the magnet please.

yup.........

about 8.5cm from the front side of mounting face to rear of magnet

Andy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:54:47 pm »

Right, I'll measure up my Alpines tomorrow, see if they'll fit in the door.

I'm not 100% 6x9 go, but I then I might have to get a bit jiggy with the jigsaw lol!

ianjpage · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:59:40 pm »

lol ok np

EDGE · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2010, 12:49:18 am »

Ive got some new infinity 6x9 reference series if ians don't fit,

Cunning Plan · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2010, 09:26:47 am »

Tried the Peterborough Aldi and the one in Wisbech, neither had one

Going to try the one in Cambridge at lunch..