twr7cx
30th May 2019, 06:39 PM
Wondering if anyone has found a neater (smaller size, easier to mount, still fully functional for purpose) microphone for aftermarket headunits than what is usually included.
For example, Alpine include a microphone with a sun visor clip that doubles up on the flat side for panel mounting, but if you take this option you end up with a fairly obtrusive protruding part, e.g. as you cans see in the picture taken from a review:
https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/22453-27154-IMG_3913-l.jpg
Credit: Review: Alpine's iLX-107 is the first, and best, aftermarket wireless CarPlay receiver (https://appleinsider.com/articles/17/08/20/review-alpines-ilx-107-is-the-first-and-best-aftermarket-wireless-carplay-receiver)
Another example is the Pioneer unit which looks to be even larger:
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/PUSA/Images/Product%20Images/CD-VM1_lrg.jpg
Credit: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/AV-Components/CD-VM1
An example of a neater looking unit is:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41lEHHZqzzL.jpg
Credit: https://www.amazon.com/Mobilistics-Replacement-Microphone-Pioneer-Systems/dp/B072R2H1H8
Not sure how it actually performs though? I'm wondering if anyone has tried any of the alternative third party offerings and has been happy with the smaller profile while retaining the same performance standards?
For example, Alpine include a microphone with a sun visor clip that doubles up on the flat side for panel mounting, but if you take this option you end up with a fairly obtrusive protruding part, e.g. as you cans see in the picture taken from a review:
https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/22453-27154-IMG_3913-l.jpg
Credit: Review: Alpine's iLX-107 is the first, and best, aftermarket wireless CarPlay receiver (https://appleinsider.com/articles/17/08/20/review-alpines-ilx-107-is-the-first-and-best-aftermarket-wireless-carplay-receiver)
Another example is the Pioneer unit which looks to be even larger:
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/PUSA/Images/Product%20Images/CD-VM1_lrg.jpg
Credit: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/AV-Components/CD-VM1
An example of a neater looking unit is:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41lEHHZqzzL.jpg
Credit: https://www.amazon.com/Mobilistics-Replacement-Microphone-Pioneer-Systems/dp/B072R2H1H8
Not sure how it actually performs though? I'm wondering if anyone has tried any of the alternative third party offerings and has been happy with the smaller profile while retaining the same performance standards?