eBrooker Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hey everyone, first post here I have just bought a Lupo and want to upgrade the ICE. Currently has a double din but I want to rip this out as I don't like the idea of leaving a stereo on display :/Anyway I have already bought a pair of Alpine component speakers (Alpine SXE-1750S) and there's also a cheapo 12" Edge subwoofer in the boot - so I was looking at the Alpine 72BT (http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/dab-radios-car-stereos/alpine-ute-72bt-drive-less-head-unit-with-bluetooth-and-ipod) or, because the Alpine only has a 3 band EQ, a Pioneer - which seem to come with 5 band EQs. I used to have ICE years ago, and had a separate EQ which I thought helped get a lot more out of the system (I love low, sub-bass!) - is the same still true today?Alternatively, I am looking at an Alpine with a 9 band EQ (the 183BT at £119).Here's a list of the 2014 Alpine head units - any other suggestions? http://www.alpine.co.uk/fileadmin/images/MainNavigation/Products/Charts/2014/productpic_2014_Head_Unit_Lineup_15_HUs_EN.jpgIdeally, I want good sound above all other features - not bothered by CD playback or 'Facebook' connectivity.So to summarise:Alpine UTE-72BT or a 5 band Pioneer? (If so which model?)orGet a better Alpine, either the 183BT or another similarly priced model (if so, which one?)Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBrooker Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm looks like the 2015 Pioneer range are just coming out, and I do like the look of the 8700BT http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/25/121/61/DEH-X8700BT/page.html (top of the range - but the model without DAB. EDIT - my bad, it's top of their 'new' HUs not the entire range). Really like the uncluttered display, and the fact that its top of the range selling for £139 on Amazon.. Edited January 7, 2015 by eBrooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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