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| BrunoJ Member Since: 14 Sep 2019 Location: Stavanger Posts: 75   
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I'm not the expert in that matter, but I did some studies looking for the options recently (including on this forum). My impression is any of 2-din can be installed. Some of them (e.g. Pioneer) requiring small modification of vent pipes location as they are quite deep. Other popular option is Alpine (there is a model which has 2-din screen while 1-din body behind). Personally I would rather look for specific functionalities you need and features/price factor. E.g. CarPlay/Android wireless option vs usb cable is making price a double etc. Then finally I was looking for the design, like having buttons on the driver's side of the screen. I would assume the cheap no-name units from far East will do the work as well, although no clue about potential quality issues.
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12th Dec 2019 8:03pm |
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| Hall46 Member Since: 30 Dec 2017 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 42  
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I have been looking at this Kenwood - worried about fitment but it has wireless car play and physical volume buttons whilst being under £500
https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m...-41298.htm |
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16th Dec 2019 10:54pm |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 812 
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I just watched the short review of this unit by John Glynn on Youtube - looks good, but it's a shame it's so chunky - could be difficult to fit?
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17th Dec 2019 12:33pm |
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| Hall46 Member Since: 30 Dec 2017 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 42
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Worst case is having to notch the bracket at the back no?
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18th Dec 2019 8:47am |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 812
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And possibly the clock? Think I've read on here that large units are an issue but I dunno, never fitted a double din though I am tempted by wireless Carplay & reversing camera uses.
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18th Dec 2019 11:02am |
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| sjc501 Member Since: 05 Feb 2018 Location: Glasgow Posts: 148
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Hi just wondering if you guys fitted the kenwood in your defender .Im looking to upgrade my alpine head unit in my 110 2013 .Not much choice out there for direct replacement
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27th Jan 2020 3:27pm |
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| sjc501 Member Since: 05 Feb 2018 Location: Glasgow Posts: 148
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Hi just wondering if you guys fitted the kenwood in your defender .Im looking to upgrade my alpine head unit in my 110 2013 .Not much choice out there for direct replacement
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27th Jan 2020 3:39pm |
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| K.M Member Since: 28 Apr 2016 Location: Salisbury Posts: 300 
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Just to update this thread since I last posted, I’ve decided to go for the JVC KW-M745DBT unit. The thing that pushed me towards this - apart from knowing its a fairly popular unit amongst owners - is the offer that Halfords have going on at the moment.
The offer - I think - is an absolute steal! The stereo itself is £359 but for an extra £90 they will fit the unit as well as supply ALL the auxiliaries, harnesses, DAB antennas AND the facia panels!!! So for a total of £449 I’ll have the unit installed and warranted! I placed the order before Christmas but as the Defender has been in the body shop having warranty work carried out, I’m yet to have it installed, but speaking to the guys at Halfords they seem knowledgable about what’s involved (cutting the existing facia, cutting the hole for the additional control panel etc...) They were even super helpful when I placed the order as I wasn’t sure if I wanted the gloss black panel or the matte grey... so they ordered both in for me! Hope this helps a few people  Last edited by K.M on 28th Jan 2020 8:18pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th Jan 2020 6:31pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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This JVC head unit is proving to be a good direct replacement for the Alpine:
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic68701.html Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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27th Jan 2020 6:36pm |
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