Anyone used a Veba Head unit?

AngryDog · 23rd August 2011, 12:45

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/veba-avdin2827.html

Anyone got any thoughts on this?

Cheers.

AngryDog · 23rd August 2011, 12:49

Or one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-7-HD-D...item25648ad2e5

coolcat · 23rd August 2011, 14:19

Problem with all of these types of double din units is getting them to fit neatly in the hole left by original radio. Finding a double din facia plate adaptor is a problem for our cars so would mean modifying a single din facia plate to make the unit fit.
Also not sure about getting the steering wheel controls to work with them.
Last but not least is the problems with getting these units repaired if it should be needed.
Have you looked at Radio Guys double dins units on these forums?
Made for our cars so plug and play and good back up from Sean and others on here should you run into problems.
I believe he has some pre owned units available at cheaper prices due to customers upgrading to later spec units.

AngryDog · 23rd August 2011, 15:26

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Problem with all of these types of double din units is getting them to fit neatly in the hole left by original radio. Finding a double din facia plate adaptor is a problem for our cars so would mean modifying a single din facia plate to make the unit fit.
Also not sure about getting the steering wheel controls to work with them.
Last but not least is the problems with getting these units repaired if it should be needed.
Have you looked at Radio Guys double dins units on these forums?
Made for our cars so plug and play and good back up from Sean and others on here should you run into problems.
I believe he has some pre owned units available at cheaper prices due to customers upgrading to later spec units.

thanks for your reply!

I have seen his radio, but it does seem very expensive still. I've also read that some people have had issues with them, and it doesnt come with dvb-t, and the dvb-t add on is expensive too.

mamasboy · 23rd August 2011, 15:43

Would be interesting to find a second cheaper DD unit other than radio guys, which seems to be well recieved by the forum. I think we sometimes get blinkered because something gets a lot of praise we don't give another unit a fair try. Mention tuning on the forum and roverron will be instantly recommended but few people give feedback of cheaper boxes.

coolcat · 23rd August 2011, 15:46

Hi,

The issues are mainly radio reception with certain cars due to the aerial system that was originally installed, that problem has been rectified on here.
A few other issues people have with the Sat Nav and trying to run different/modified versions, stick to whats supplied or Tony Frys upgrade card and all is well!
Yep you do need an external dvb tuner if you want to watch television on them although they do have analogue tuners built in for the few regions in the Uk you can still get a signal.

Price wise, yep they're not cheap but I love mine, brings the cabin right up to date with modern cars in my opinion.

I believe that Sean does do some flexible payment plans for forum members, might be worth giving him a pm to find out.
Also see if anyone near to you has one installed and might let you have a play to see what you think.

AngryDog · 23rd August 2011, 15:57

Ive just done the conversion from GBP to US$ (and Canadian$). WOW! Nearly £400!

I'll stick to somethig else..

gaz7560 · 24th August 2011, 10:15

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Originally Posted by AngryDog

Ive just done the conversion from GBP to US$ (and Canadian$). WOW! Nearly £400!

I'll stick to somethig else..

I agree would love to have seans dd, but when the car is only worth £900 it makes me question the cost.

AngryDog · 24th August 2011, 11:04

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Originally Posted by gaz7560

I agree would love to have seans dd, but when the car is only worth £900 it makes me question the cost.

Exactly - its 1/5th the price I paid for my car! lol.

Radioguy · 25th August 2011, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryDog

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/veba-avdin2827.html

Anyone got any thoughts on this?

Cheers.

Hi, I Suppose I am slightly Biased but on first look , there is no GPS Module on this unit
AI have cheaper alternatives as well, these are a dime a dozen and NOT built to endure, I have had 2 in my Sienna and have had the sienna only about 20 months.

You get what you pay for....

23rd August 2011, 12:45	#1
AngryDog Posted a thing or two MG ZT CDTi 116+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hull Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone used a Veba Head unit? http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/veba-avdin2827.html Anyone got any thoughts on this? Cheers.

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,177 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Problem with all of these types of double din units is getting them to fit neatly in the hole left by original radio. Finding a double din facia plate adaptor is a problem for our cars so would mean modifying a single din facia plate to make the unit fit. Also not sure about getting the steering wheel controls to work with them. Last but not least is the problems with getting these units repaired if it should be needed. Have you looked at Radio Guys double dins units on these forums? Made for our cars so plug and play and good back up from Sean and others on here should you run into problems. I believe he has some pre owned units available at cheaper prices due to customers upgrading to later spec units. __________________ Jeff.

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mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	Would be interesting to find a second cheaper DD unit other than radio guys, which seems to be well recieved by the forum. I think we sometimes get blinkered because something gets a lot of praise we don't give another unit a fair try. Mention tuning on the forum and roverron will be instantly recommended but few people give feedback of cheaper boxes. __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,177 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Hi, The issues are mainly radio reception with certain cars due to the aerial system that was originally installed, that problem has been rectified on here. A few other issues people have with the Sat Nav and trying to run different/modified versions, stick to whats supplied or Tony Frys upgrade card and all is well! Yep you do need an external dvb tuner if you want to watch television on them although they do have analogue tuners built in for the few regions in the Uk you can still get a signal. Price wise, yep they're not cheap but I love mine, brings the cabin right up to date with modern cars in my opinion. I believe that Sean does do some flexible payment plans for forum members, might be worth giving him a pm to find out. Also see if anyone near to you has one installed and might let you have a play to see what you think. __________________ Jeff.

23rd August 2011, 12:49	#2
AngryDog Posted a thing or two MG ZT CDTi 116+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hull Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Or one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-7-HD-D...item25648ad2e5

23rd August 2011, 15:57	#7
AngryDog Posted a thing or two MG ZT CDTi 116+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hull Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive just done the conversion from GBP to US$ (and Canadian$). WOW! Nearly £400! I'll stick to somethig else..