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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Default Any recommendations for a new car radio?

Well, I either pay Honda £60 for a code to reset the original radio (including tape player!) or I treat myself to a banging new sound system!

I need one which has an ipod connector, DAB radio and bluetooth for the phone. I'm keeping the speakers.

Likely to go to Halfords because a) I'm lazy and b) am rubbish with electrics!

Thinking about this option:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165474

Need to get a harness to go with it.

Any ideas on the best brands for sound quality?

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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Eh? Penelope that link is for a whole page, you're not thinking of buying them all are you?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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I know! Read the second link........did I say I was crap with electronics?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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That Pioneer doesn't do DAB that i can see?

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/prod...1u_p-27102.htm Does ...

I assume you need a DAB radio aerial to use with it.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by unclefester
That Pioneer doesn't do DAB that i can see?

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/prod...1u_p-27102.htm Does ...

I assume you need a DAB radio aerial to use with it.
Says on the spec a window aerial is included.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Don't forget the patch leads as well. I'd like to think Halfords would advise you of this, but my local branch is currently run by a bunch of juveniles
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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I just bought the Kenwood kiv-700 and love it. It does not play cd's though as it's made for iPod
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by loftust
Don't forget the patch leads as well. I'd like to think Halfords would advise you of this, but my local branch is currently run by a bunch of juveniles
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Does Pioneer have a decent rep or wat then?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Pioneer / Kenwood / Alpine you're not going to go too far wrong with either really ....
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