Head Unit Upgrade

ACT1738 · 23rd June 2020, 17:28

Hello

What's the recommended head unit to use nowadays? I've head a look online but can't get a clear answer. Ideally I'd like it to be a touchscreen one.

p.s: Will the harman kardon system make it any more difficult?

Thank you

trikey · 23rd June 2020, 20:17

Send a PM to Rogue, I fitted a head unit for him last year that did everything, he will be able to tell you the make and model. HK will be ok with most modern head units.

Rogue · 23rd June 2020, 21:10

https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip

Thats the one i have. Works well, sounds good and i don't see why there should be any issue with the HK speakers.

trikey · 23rd June 2020, 21:23

And as if by magic, he appears

Rogue · 23rd June 2020, 22:28

Like a bad penny me

mh007 · 24th June 2020, 15:32

If I recall, additional wiring needs to go to the boot area for the HK amp & sub otherwise you get no sound.

With standard speakers, the double-dins are pretty much plug & play (some need an ISO adapter).

Rogue · 24th June 2020, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

If I recall, additional wiring needs to go to the boot area for the HK amp & sub otherwise you get no sound.

With standard speakers, the double-dins are pretty much plug & play (some need an ISO adapter).

I think this would be the cable needed for the harmon system but don't take my word for it and do your own checking.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XTRONS-Harn.../dp/B0774LKZVM

My unit came with all iso connectors needed to be plug and play with standard speakers.

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