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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Looking to buy a headunit for my 2002 WRX to replace the standard unit.

Considering this double din Kenwood Kenwood DPX501U Double Din CD / MP3 / USB player - Kenwood DPX-501U - CD & CD / MP3 / WMA Players - Car Audio Centre

has anyone got this? is the sound quality any good??

I normally like going with Pioneer units but any recommendations are welcomed

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Hi m8, you could always go down the single din route.

I have just installed an Alpine 9850ri (ipod) and that cost me around £160,

I never have any cd trouble again.

Oh point to note though, if you have windows vista at home then updating your play lists on the ipod is a nightmare. I tried it and now im back to XP pro and it works a treat.

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Kenwoods have decent sound quality, although they may mot be up there with the best Alpines & Pioneers.

One thing it has got going for it is that as it is a double DIN size it will run cooler and should therefore be more reliable.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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ripspeed have some great deals going on at the mo (but cant find any double din units for you)

if you are after a single with ipod attachment, try Kenwood KDC-W808
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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however sony and blaupunkt have some great stuff out at the mo.

Dave
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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there's these sick new ones out called BEAT and theyre like 200 quid they have a dvd screen on the front, touch screen!
top gear have just got a load of them in matey
top gear northants give em a ring 01604 754445
im sure u could get one from there lol
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by L33_WRX
Looking to buy a headunit for my 2002 WRX to replace the standard unit.

Considering this double din Kenwood Kenwood DPX501U Double Din CD / MP3 / USB player - Kenwood DPX-501U - CD & CD / MP3 / WMA Players - Car Audio Centre

has anyone got this? is the sound quality any good??

I normally like going with Pioneer units but any recommendations are welcomed

Cheers
hey guys im new around here. nothing wrong with the kenwood but, i would go for the single din. more choice
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...d-adaptor.html
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by corz000
there's these sick new ones out called BEAT and theyre like 200 quid they have a dvd screen on the front, touch screen!
top gear have just got a load of them in matey
top gear northants give em a ring 01604 754445
im sure u could get one from there lol
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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cheers all - i think I'll go single din and get a single din gauge pod too

BEAT? never heard of them??
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Beat,

there quite a cheap brand, not really been about that long either

do you have an ipod ?

+ is there any main things you are after from it, certain features it must have ?

have a browse through here

DVB Car Audio - Discount Car Audio UK: DVB Car Audio UK Online Entertainment Store

Cheers
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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