Dab Headunit

[corbie]

Since my new DC5 doesn't have a head unit I was thinking of buying a DAB one, Anybody got any recommendations I would like one that plays MP3's too.

 

[mikegsi]

if your gonna be waiting thill march time id prob do a good bit of research, could try pm'ing dalco on the ctr forum, he looked after me with my choice!

 

[kingston]

Arent the new models released around spring time also...

Either save money and buy 'last years' stock or get the 'up-to-date' gear then

 

[crxvtec]

Just beware that with DAB you'll need an outboard antenna - might break the clean lines of the car...

 

[uknowiama]

Yeah, but it be a shark fin? 8)

 

[corbie]

Yeah I was looking at using a internal DAB aerial that you stick to the windscreen or rear window as I don't want to spoil the lines

Was sepaking Dalco and will be purchasing something when the new models come out.

 

[andyd]

are there any DAB head units out at the moment?


Andy

 

[C&S Evo7]

Yes a few, Blaupunkt have had them for years, most manufs prefer to do an add on box instead of building it in.

 

[mikegsi]

somereckon the quality isnt quite as good on digital radio, due to there being that many stations crammed in

 

[crxvtec]

Yep there's DAB boxes from Pioneer and others, but, as it does with digital TV (Sky, Cable and Terrestrial) the quality depends upon how much bandwidth the transmitting channel has bought. Often the end user results can be such that quality seems inferior to FM - no fault of the equipment but all down to stingy radio channel bosses. That's why the uptake is very slow.

Most people now prefer to connect their 60Gb ipod to their car for hours of advert free listening - with the right hardware this can give very good results - much better than DAB.

 

[Suped]

Most people now prefer to connect their 60Gb ipod to their car for hours of advert free listening - with the right hardware this can give very good results - much better than DAB.

here here!

 

[mikegsi]

i connected my 4g nano to my pioneer head unit, can you get digital radio through that?

 

[crxvtec]

Nope, but the nearest alternative is to download some cool podcasts.