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I am interested in using my iPhone as the headunit in my smart, I have looked at the audison bit one, but that is too expensive, I have now gotten an io play device, has anybody here given this any thought, on a side I am really really struggling to change the speakers in my 2009 451, I am fairly savvy around ice, normally but I am would welcome any input, I am in the Milton Keynes area, Thank Youhttp://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/newhere.gif
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Re: iPhone as a head unit
Headunit with ipod and Bluetooth @ £200-300
Speakers: @ £100-£200
Sub + Amp @ £150 e.g. Vibe Liteair 12
Wiring: £50
Installation: DIY (FREE)
Audison Bit One: £600ish
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Re: iPhone as a head unit
the bit one is an awesome source, but you're still limited to using the device to control your music
as Khalifa said, get a headunit with ipod connectivity...might want to look at a nice touch screen double din headunit to sit in there
as for the speakers, i'd highly recommend getting a 4 channel amplifier and using 2 of the channels to run the speakers, while using the spare channels for a little subwoofer (maybe a 8 or 10...depending on your requirements)
truthfully, you do not want to use the built in ipod's DAC (digital to audio converter), so theoretically, the easiest route would be for you to choose a ipod compatible headunit
however if you're after just an ipod, then something like the onkio nd-1 or something like this
would be useful as you're bypassing the ipod's dac in favour of a much more efficient and simply better one.
if you need a hand with the fitting, then feel free to give me a shout
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Where can I buy the products from SoundmanCa?
From what I'v seen on there webside, it seems like it's only sold in the US.
Anyone know if I can buy there products somewhere in the EU?Comment
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