Replacement HU choice..

[benmmellor 44]

Currently pondering a HU upgrade. Have decided to get one of these three..

Pioneer - SPH-DA230DAB

Pioneer AVH-Z5000DAB

Pioneer AVH-X5800DAB

 

Main difference being that the SPH-DA230DAB is Mechless.... Can I live without CD's..

Any recommendations?

Also planning to get the usual cables - Toyota to ISO loom, Connects2 Fascia panel kit (or other space filler) and the CTToyotaUSB loom. Aerial loom?

then got to figure out if/where/how to fit a DAB aerial or can it use the OEM sharkfin?

[Paul 442]

I'm looking into the same subject but I can 100% live without CDs.

[jw191 22]

I'm tempted to replace my HU, but I don't think I could live with fascia adapters. The only ones I've found from reputable brands (not sure I'd go for Joying) seem to be for the Australian market

http://www.kenwood.com/au/car/visual_navigation/ddx916ws/

Good luck with your search.

[benmmellor 44]

34 minutes ago, Paul said:

I'm looking into the same subject but I can 100% live without CDs.

Same here ..... especially mixed ones - can't abide a skip/pause in tracks.

6 minutes ago, jw191 said:

I'm tempted to replace my HU, but I don't think I could live with fascia adapters. The only ones I've found from reputable brands (not sure I'd go for Joying) seem to be for the Australian market

http://www.kenwood.com/au/car/visual_navigation/ddx916ws/

Good luck with your search.

Now that is nice but not worth a risk on ordering from afar and it not working in the UK.

I think a decent full panel might look better than just the side spacers....

[Lauren 2259]

I'd say choose the head unit over worrying about the fascia adaptors. I admit mine is the early rubbery one and it doesn't look that good, but I love the sound of my Alpine head unit far more.