I've got an R53 cooper works S with Harmann kardon etc.
I'm after advice as to whether stick with the original headunit and fit an xcarlink unit to allow me to use iphone etc or if there is a decent looking single din headunit that people can recommend for doubling up as a phone, mp3 player etc.
Not after a cheap and cheerful unit, would like something that will be compatible with the HK ( although I've been told I may need to fit and enabler)
Personally I'd upgrade to an after market unit. There is a thread in here regarding head units so have a wee search for it and you'll quickly find it, that way you can make your own mind up. My head unit in my R50 is a Pure Highway H260 DAB/Bluetooth etc from Halfords and the sound is amazing and the bluetooth works perfect with my Android phone plus you can change the colours of the lights etc but like I say have a wee search for that thread and make up your own mind
P.s you will also need an adaptor kid if you upgrade to an after market stereo. Click here This kit comes with both adaptors i.e round or square pins depending on what your car has
No worries Ben, search "Head units" and the thread should pop up I'd imagine, failing that it will be in the ICE section somewhere. Its quite a large post
I can't answer your questions on the said head unit Ben but as for having DAB in the car then for an old boiler like me it is a necessity as I'm stuck in the 1980's and today's pop music or whatever they call it is utter rank, well most of it is anyway lol
What extra do you need to fit a different head unit to a car with the HK system?
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