Recommendations Radio CD replacement?

roverbarmy · 28th November 2016, 21:27

I'm thinking of replacing my VDO CD 413X for something newer. I just need a CD radio with maybe an input for "her" Ipod if poss. Good sound quality preferred. What do you suggest and anything available???

Mike

RogerHeinz57 · 28th November 2016, 22:32

I'm no expert in this field, but the Kenwood systems with the infra red control seem to do quite well. I removed the infra red control system from a ZTT in a local yard, coupled it up to a Kenwood system and have upgraded the head unit to a later version to include bluteooth. Plenty of quality, plenty powerful enough and works fine on the steering wheel controls. I have fitted HK door speakers as the factory basic ones did struggle a bit. The other enhancement is a subwoofer, but not totally necessary, but good for what I require.

To sum up, I am unsure if the up to date Kenwood systems work with infra red, or indeed have this option, but well worth checking out.
I am about to go the double din route (when time allows me to fit it up) So may well have the bits you seek if your looking down the second user route, I will have the head unit, housing and infra red plug in and play unit up for grabs in the next week or so, if interested, drop me a PM we may be able to sort you out !

Hope this helps.

vacuman · 23rd February 2017, 10:35

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I'm thinking of replacing my VDO CD 413X for something newer. I just need a CD radio with maybe an input for "her" Ipod if poss. Good sound quality preferred. What do you suggest and anything available???

Mike

Mr barmy - did you ever get to do this? I've the same 413X and now understand that swapping it for something more modern is not as straightforward as I had hoped. I like the facia with the cubby hole above and begrudge paying out for a 3rd party replacement which will cost more than the bluetooth radio.

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RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	I'm no expert in this field, but the Kenwood systems with the infra red control seem to do quite well. I removed the infra red control system from a ZTT in a local yard, coupled it up to a Kenwood system and have upgraded the head unit to a later version to include bluteooth. Plenty of quality, plenty powerful enough and works fine on the steering wheel controls. I have fitted HK door speakers as the factory basic ones did struggle a bit. The other enhancement is a subwoofer, but not totally necessary, but good for what I require. To sum up, I am unsure if the up to date Kenwood systems work with infra red, or indeed have this option, but well worth checking out. I am about to go the double din route (when time allows me to fit it up) So may well have the bits you seek if your looking down the second user route, I will have the head unit, housing and infra red plug in and play unit up for grabs in the next week or so, if interested, drop me a PM we may be able to sort you out ! Hope this helps.