zax

Is there such a thing as a tastefully designed CD/MP3 headunit? I don't want animated graphics, wriggling guitars, silver fins or something that looks like one of H.R. Giger's preliminary sketches from the "Alien" movie, but that's all I can find

Think sleek, brushed metal (maybe), simple. That's what I want. Anyone?

what would scooby do

I bought an Alpine as it was way less tarty than the stuff from Sony /pioneer etc

dogmaul

rockford fossgate look good

merkin

if you have a reasonable budget, nakamichi is v low key, sounds great too, also Becker - i have a becker atm, can vouch for sound quality, also v low key

MattW

Clarion also make some tasteful stuff.

MATTeL

My Alpine headunit just tells me what I want no silly graphics nd the thing is really simple looking.

The only tarty bit is it writing "Alpine" when it starts and "See you" when you turn it off!

Dream Weaver

The new ish JVC stuff is great. Brushed aluminium, classic shape, simple buttons, and a full size rotary volume switch - tasty

Dream Weaver

Here's a pic:

AndiThompson

I like that one...

Panasonic CQ-DFX572

CD/MP3 Player with RDS Radio, 4 x 50W High Power Output, Detachable Flip Down Front Panel, CD-R/RW Compatible, MP3 File Playback, CD Changer Control, 3 Preouts for connection of External Amplifiers (Front, Rear & Sub), Aux-In (Rear), Infra-Red Remote Control, Telephone Mute, Aux In, Level Meters, Silver Finish with Blue LCD Display, Day & Night Illumination


Price (Inc. VAT & Carriage): £239.99



[Edited by AndiThompson - 1/27/2003 1:56:50 PM]

what would scooby do

this is mine..

BOB.T

I can vouch for the quality of Panasonic

I have the full on major tarty FRX920N, flashing goodness and an extra centre speaker which folds out of the set

paulr

I was looking at that Panasonic the other day.....i think it was less than £200 at Empire direct.
Anyone know what the sound quality is like?

XT

I have had always Alpine headunits. Better sound quality than most, many features and they don't look Shi*e.

David_Wallis

FFS...

Dont buy a head unit on looks.

My nakamichi MB100 certainly wasnt £1000 just for looks.

David

chiark

Buy on usability and quality. The quality stuff avoids the bling!bling! stuff largely as it's appealing to a different audience...