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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2637 |
Finally got he Pioneer installed, and decided to throw in a pair of 4" JBL to replace the OEM front speakers - wow, now the sound in the landy is awesome!
The Pioneer is very nice, but it is very slow compared to 'normal' head units. A bit like working in Windows 95 as opposed to Linux The tuner is the most impressive part - never have I seen a head unit where the FM quality was better than my MP3s! One of the sound shops I was dealing with now has the Philips CED229 in stock, I may go have a look and if the latter is faster, I will swap the Pioneer for that one. -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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19th Feb 2012 6:53am |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
If your Rhd then I found the USB lead gets in the way of the display
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19th Feb 2012 8:30am |
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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2637 |
Yep, found that out yesterday. Easily solved by adopting USB thumb drives. Also one of the reasons to go for the Philips - it takes SD cards. -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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19th Feb 2012 12:37pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294 |
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19th Feb 2012 12:41pm |
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d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044 |
I'd really be inclined to have a look at that one in the flesh before buying it. I was convinced that would be the one to go for until seeing it, the GUI is bit old fashioned and screen quality doesn't compare to the latest kenwoods, which is a shame. It is a 3 year old model I was told so that may be the reason. I'm hoping they might bring a revamped model out Seems to work ok though and has a garmin sat nav as an accessory so that should be quite good, so not all bad It may be that we are being spoilt a bit with iPads, iPhones and expect too much from stuff nowadays for the money. Dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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19th Feb 2012 1:44pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294 |
I have the previous one to that again the KVT 726 and I find that does everything I want. I also have fitted the 526 in the flesh which has a few more different features and easier with less cabling to install but other than that I think they're great. Another reason I chose them was because as far as I know Kenwood originated in the UK. Plus it had to match the kitchen appliances
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19th Feb 2012 1:52pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294 |
KVT-729 Closed
Click image to enlarge KVT-729 Open Click image to enlarge Not thinking of upgrading as the 526 isn't that much different. |
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19th Feb 2012 1:54pm |
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dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 |
Becker Cascade Pro
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19th Feb 2012 3:01pm |
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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2637 |
that thing would not survive the gravel roads we travel, which is why I needed a headunit with a built-in screen with as few moving parts as possible -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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19th Feb 2012 8:17pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294 |
You'd be surprised how well built and strong they are though On that site I think they also do non motorised DVD units maybe that might be better for you? |
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19th Feb 2012 8:27pm |
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Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941 |
Bluetooth Sony head unit, ram mount and an iPad 2. All I need and will likely ever need. GPS, Memory map and co-pilot stop me getting lost.
Ipad2, best bit of technology kit I have ever brought. =================================== Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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20th Feb 2012 8:01am |
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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2637 |
I also replaced the front dash-mounted speaker with a pair of JBL GTO series, made a *huge* difference
Click image to enlarge -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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20th Feb 2012 11:17am |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294 |
What power output do those have? |
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20th Feb 2012 2:48pm |
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Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2637 |
IIRC 35W RMS and 100 Peak. But the quality of high frequencies is sooooo much better! -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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20th Feb 2012 2:51pm |
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