DAB radio. I'm hooked with new double din

victorgte · 18th January 2016, 10:48

Had a Kenwood DPX-406DAB double din fitted a few days ago.
What a difference. Crystal clear sound and I can plug in the iphone and play 853 different tracks from it.
I have been dragged into the 21st century.

Add that to the VVC alloy inlet manifold fitted the same day and the car runs well too.

DMGRS · 18th January 2016, 12:35

I was debating something similar - I'm still on a Sony stereo I had fitted to my first Rover.
At a guess, it's been in around 20 cars - no iPod connectivity, just a jack for any headphone input.

DAB would be good, I rarely find myself listening to FM as anything on there is not really to my taste.

Coups · 18th January 2016, 13:22

I love dab!! No looking back. Made such a difference in my car. Massive range about these days and cheap enough at the bottom end.

neilb740 · 18th January 2016, 13:46

My new van came with a DAB radio fitted, I'm a huge fan especially Radio 4 Extra for all the comedy shows.

A DAB for the ZT is definitely on the shopping list.

victorgte · 18th January 2016, 15:31

I've been looking at the Halfords site for offers.

If I want to put DAB in my ZR, they have 2 units on offer at the moment.

Pioneer MVH270DAB car radio £40.

Pioneer DEH4700DAB cd/radio £60.

rickd · 18th January 2016, 17:56

Radio looks good, how did the install go and can you still use the steering wheel controls. Thanks Rick.

beinet1 · 18th January 2016, 19:30

I fitted a Pioneer DEH-4800DAB to mine last saturday. I have to admit that I love the clear sound from the digital radio. No need to say that this is the way to go! I am only missing the adapter for connecting the steering wheel controls now. Pretty shame that they costs a bit more than they taste....

Coups · 18th January 2016, 19:34

I haven't bothered with the adaptor for the steering wheel controls as yet. Toyed with it but decided the cost outweighs the inconvenience of moving my left had 18"......

gozo ken · 18th January 2016, 20:24

Can I ask?
Does it have a separate aerial or does it work well with the rear screen aerial with the rear heater element switched on.
Ken.

suzublu · 18th January 2016, 20:32

You need a separate dab aerial Ken

18th January 2016, 10:48	#1
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	DAB radio. I'm hooked with new double din Had a Kenwood DPX-406DAB double din fitted a few days ago. What a difference. Crystal clear sound and I can plug in the iphone and play 853 different tracks from it. I have been dragged into the 21st century. Add that to the VVC alloy inlet manifold fitted the same day and the car runs well too. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

18th January 2016, 12:35	#2
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I was debating something similar - I'm still on a Sony stereo I had fitted to my first Rover. At a guess, it's been in around 20 cars - no iPod connectivity, just a jack for any headphone input. DAB would be good, I rarely find myself listening to FM as anything on there is not really to my taste. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

18th January 2016, 15:31	#5
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I've been looking at the Halfords site for offers. If I want to put DAB in my ZR, they have 2 units on offer at the moment. Pioneer MVH270DAB car radio £40. Pioneer DEH4700DAB cd/radio £60. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

18th January 2016, 13:22	#3
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	I love dab!! No looking back. Made such a difference in my car. Massive range about these days and cheap enough at the bottom end.

18th January 2016, 13:46	#4
neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	My new van came with a DAB radio fitted, I'm a huge fan especially Radio 4 Extra for all the comedy shows. A DAB for the ZT is definitely on the shopping list.

18th January 2016, 17:56	#6
rickd Avid contributor rover75 connie se cdt Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: rochford Posts: 157 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Radio looks good, how did the install go and can you still use the steering wheel controls. Thanks Rick.

18th January 2016, 19:30	#7
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	I fitted a Pioneer DEH-4800DAB to mine last saturday. I have to admit that I love the clear sound from the digital radio. No need to say that this is the way to go! I am only missing the adapter for connecting the steering wheel controls now. Pretty shame that they costs a bit more than they taste....

18th January 2016, 19:34	#8
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	I haven't bothered with the adaptor for the steering wheel controls as yet. Toyed with it but decided the cost outweighs the inconvenience of moving my left had 18"......

18th January 2016, 20:24	#9
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Can I ask? Does it have a separate aerial or does it work well with the rear screen aerial with the rear heater element switched on. Ken.

18th January 2016, 20:32	#10
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	You need a separate dab aerial Ken