Head unit with USB connection around £100

[Orange Peel]

A mate is looking for a new head unit. Must have USB input for memory stick and be around £100.

Any ideas?

[simonATR]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONY-CDX-GT828...6.c0.m14.l1318

I bought this a few days ago it is a really good piece of kit for £108 delivered.

[wallopsri]

Wouldn't go Sony mate, they sound awful....

Get your mate to pop down local Halfords and have a listen to a few different brands, then have a look on-line for better prices.....

[simonATR]

Originally Posted by wallopsri

Wouldn't go Sony mate, they sound awful....

Get your mate to pop down local Halfords and have a listen to a few different brands, then have a look on-line for better prices.....

"For any person to blindly slate any particular make is bordering on stupidity"

Sound familiar, hypocrite.

And the sound quality is very good, not quite as good as my old alpine but good enough for my so called deaf ears.

[wallopsri]

Originally Posted by simonATR

"For any person to blindly slate any particular make is bordering on stupidity"

Sound familiar, hypocrite.

And the sound quality is very good, not quite as good as my old alpine but good enough for my so called deaf ears.

You wouldn't happen to be a reporter of some description would you, they mis-quote quite often.....

Here's the FULL statement written by me.....reads kinda different doesn't it.....

Every person has different tastes, its called being an individual.....I have expressed my opinions, (which won't tally with yours), in the last few threads.....For any person to blindly slate any particular make is bordering on stupidity.....

with regards;
Your statement....

And the sound quality is very good, not quite as good as my old alpine but good enough for my so called deaf ears.

My statement in other thread.....

But anyway, suppose I'm trying to say, listen to available advice, but always remember its your money, your choice.....

IF IT SOUNDS RIGHT TO YOU, THEN ITS RIGHT

[Dexy]

i have the above sony, nothing wrong with it at all, standard cavalier speakers and it sounds good enough for me.

[simonATR]

Originally Posted by wallopsri

You wouldn't happen to be a reporter of some description would you, they mis-quote quite often.....

Here's the FULL statement written by me.....reads kinda different doesn't it.....

Doesn't matter what the full statement says you are "slating" sony which according to you is bordering on supidity.

[wallopsri]

Originally Posted by simonATR

Doesn't matter what the full statement says you are "slating" sony which according to you is bordering on supidity.

Your taking the comment out of context....

Suggest you re-read the full post as it was first put down.....

You may well realise then that the comment was directed at everybody, (including me).....

Try to understand that my opinion stands for nothing.....I know it stands for nothing.....

Just because I don't rate a particular brand doesn't make it crap, it merely makes it unsuitable for me.....I know this & I was simply pointing out your opinion carries as much, or as little weight as mine.....

On average I tune or set up maybe 3 systems per week, these systems vary from simple active enclosures to full blown multi amp set ups, systems using Sony source units take by far the longest, and always end up being not quite right....

have a read of this, Sony vs Becker the Sony unit concerned was a CDX-GT929U .....Take note of comments directed toward Sony from others....

Tuned a van on Monday, system consisted of;

4ch amp driving front comps & 6x9s mounted in sealed enclosures in the back, (for open back car park disco playing)..
2 mono amps each driving a pair of 12" subs in ported enclosures
Sony head unit..... MEX-BT5100

System tuned using EMMA 2008/9 comp discs

Results-----Very poor....simply couldn't get it to sound right, 3 hours trying every trick in the book.....
Owner not happy, just kept saying the head unit was fantastic....

Sent owner to local Subway for grub,
Fitted spare Alpine CDA9855r I keep for such occasions....
system tuned using EMMA discs, (15mins)

Results-----Sweet,
Owner offered me 200quid for the Alpine, I declined......
Guy rang Wed to confirm he's ordered an Alpine 9855 & wants it tuned next Monday.....

But remember, if your happy with your Sony, great.....the above makes no difference to your opinion or feelings toward your unit.....

As I keep saying/typing

IF IT SOUNDS RIGHT TO YOU, THEN ITS RIGHT

[Statto]

^^woah, lads chill out

back on topic....ive just bought myself a Kenwood KDC W6537U from Helfrauds as they have a sale on at the moment. Anyways, it has a rear-mounted USB hub which will accept most mass-storage USB devices, iPod, Walkman etc....I picked it up for £89.99 and it is a noticable improvement on my previous SONY headunit.

Hope 2 help, Stevie

[CraigGreen]

I too dislike the sound from SONY headunits, though most of their gear in general is pretty good (TV's & home hi-fi etc).

[Statto]

yeah, why is it the Playstation is soo good, but their "XPLOD" gear is fairly terrible for some of the prices they are charging??!!

[CraigGreen]

'XPLOD' is where it all went wrong IMO.

Give it a tacky badge, lower the price & quality to pocket money level. Winner.

[dj_woodster]

this cost me 45 quid brand new and i've had it since january and no problems it great for the price

[Statto]

Originally Posted by CraigGreen

'XPLOD' is where it all went wrong IMO.

Give it a tacky badge, lower the price & quality to pocket money level. Winner.

haha, got to love the Sony bashing on Mig to be fair to Sony, their gear is good if you dont give 2 sh1ts about your install!!