new head unit

**johnb44** · 10th November 2010, 09:30 PM

im looking at a new head unit for my stereo as my cd player has died now that i have most of my music on an ipod im looking at the fusion caip500 which has an internal dock for the ipod has anyone seen these or know if fusion stuff can be fitted into my 2004 d2a classic ? or should i go with perhaps an alpine ida-x305 as i seem to remember alpine stuff seems to connect to landys from previous threads i have read

thanks
jb

**Hastykiwi** · 10th November 2010, 09:43 PM

What are you actually wanting to connect it to? If its the standard power, switch, and speaker wiring, then anything will hook up. If its a CD changer then, no.

cheers
Nick

**johnb44** · 10th November 2010, 09:54 PM

im told buy some car stereo places that alot of units dont suit the disco so im guessing thats what im asking as i need to change head units and at this stage i dont want to change speakers so just looking for what is compatible
thanks

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 10th November 2010, 10:05 PM

thats parts easy,,
keeping your steering controls is harder,,

**Scouse** · 10th November 2010, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by johnb44

im told buy some car stereo places that alot of units dont suit the disco

Sometimes because it looks like a double (or at least 1 1/2) DIN but is really just a single DIN.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

thats parts easy,,
keeping your steering controls is harder,,

I don't think the 2004 Classic had steering wheel controls.

**big guy** · 11th November 2010, 07:46 AM

Pioneer now make the Din to plug straight in.
If its a keeper and the old one is crap anyhow, cut the cables and solder join them with shrink tube.

I went and had a Pioneer head with Blue tooth, ipod etc fitted, 6 new Focal speakers with splits and external crossovers and a powered sub under the passenger seat. Total cost $1500.

The difference is just amazing. The little speakers that fit the doors just can't produce enough bass so the little sub does a great job.

I went focal speakers as they were on sale and the reviews were great.
The installer asked if I wanted the correct din plugs or just what he called a chop chop.
That was $100 cheaper and he solder the joins.

I had no steering controls anyhow so that was no issue.

**Fluids** · 11th November 2010, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I don't think the 2004 Classic had steering wheel controls.

Mine does!

**Basil135** · 11th November 2010, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I don't think the 2004 Classic had steering wheel controls.

Mine does too...

**Scouse** · 11th November 2010, 10:10 AM

Ok, so there's 2 cars that have them

.

Sully · 11th November 2010, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by johnb44

im looking at a new head unit for my stereo as my cd player has died now that i have most of my music on an ipod im looking at the fusion caip500 which has an internal dock for the ipod has anyone seen these or know if fusion stuff can be fitted into my 2004 d2a classic ? or should i go with perhaps an alpine ida-x305 as i seem to remember alpine stuff seems to connect to landys from previous threads i have read

thanks
jb

Originally Posted by johnb44

im told buy some car stereo places that alot of units dont suit the disco so im guessing thats what im asking as i need to change head units and at this stage i dont want to change speakers so just looking for what is compatible
thanks

Anything that's a single DIN or 1.5 DIN head unit will fit. If installing a single DIN head unit, you'll need to get a bracket to fill up the void that will be left as the OEM head unit is 1.5 DIN.

Fusion car audio isn't the best on the market, but it isn't the worst. You can certainly get better for your dollar.
If I was looking to get a good head unit, I'd stick with Alpine, Pioneer and Kenwood.

Install is easy - buy and adapter plug from a car audio place so that you can plug your existing wiring loom into the back of your new head unit.

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