only major thing that would make that head unit perfect is that it doesn't have BlueTooth. It's nice to stream out Pandora through the phone, although you could just use AUX cable.
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As appropriate a fit as the cd43 might be bluetooth and usb are pretty much a minimum requirement for me to consider swapping head units.
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Right, but will it actually work? I know some audio devices USB don't really jive with IPOD play-out. I think that's how my CX-5 is.., but then it has Bluetooth so if I want to charge it I just hook it up and still use BlueTooth.
TRM Coilovers 670F/895R | BBS LM | Corsa RSC36
Personally, I am not really planning on getting rid of my OEM unit as I think it looks best for the car. More or less, I think most of the meat from a good sounding system is in the amp, speakers, and crossovers. I am fortunate b/c I have a good set of speakers and aftermarket amp from my old car.
I am planning on running an Audiocontrol LC6i in order to use my factory deck with the aftermarket amp (great piece of hardware, and can be bought on ebay for as little as $100).
http://www.audiocontrol.com/222456/p...r----LC6i.html
For iPhone/iPod integration I'll use a Bavsound Soundplicity Control 2 ($160) in the location of the original factory cd changer. Should be able to control some iPhone/ipod music directly from the factory head unit as well.
http://www.bavsound.com/Device-Integration/
I know that this stuff isn't 100% applicable to this thread, but wanted to mention it as a good alternative if anyone is attached to their OEM head unit and is also planning on making their system sound leaps and bounds better with a good set of speakers and amp. I much rather keep my M3 looking OEM inside, and have a great sounding system.
Last edited by bimma360; 03-11-2014 at 10:52 PM.
^ I wouldn't go that route, I tried it all and eventually gave up and got a Kenwood deck that color matches perfectly
I bought a Kenwood KDC-BT855U and it's a great match to our car. It has bluetooth, handsfree calling, satellite ready, and the colors match our interior perfectly. Here is another thread that someone put up with pics, if you scroll the first few posts you'll see pics of it. I'm extremely happy with mine. The sound clarity actually improved, it fits perfectly, colors are perfect, and doesn't look all gizmo like in the dash. It's a very clean look.
Link to thread with pics: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...headunit-radio
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The colors match at night, but that's it. Style of the unit, finish of the plastics, and fonts don't match at all.
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Since you brought this thread back... I really like the Nakamichi NA350iBTR I just installed. I'll try and grab a picture with it lit up at night, amber is pretty close.
I like this Nakamichi, I think I'll end up going with this one... the illumination is adjustable.
TRM Coilovers 670F/895R | BBS LM | Corsa RSC36
It should work with the OEM amp, but not the OEM changer made by Alpine.
What about the Sony changer? I thought i had a 6 disc but found a Sony Amp and Sony disc changer (can you tell this car is new to me?)
No, the head unit and CD changer need to be the same brand--there may be a few rare cases, I don't recall and it's not worth the time to research. If you have a Sony amp & CD changer, then the PO had it installed.
Back in the late 90s, it was popular to add a CD change to factory head-units using an FM modulator which would broadcast what was played on the CD changer through a radio station, like 88.3, etc. It's possible you have one of those older units. The FM modulated CD changers required a stand alone controller usually mounted somewhere up front.
I really like the Parrot Asteroid Smart, but it definitely took some work to get it in there:
Yep, only the convertibles had a trunk carpet lined storage space for the factory changer. Is your current head unit a Sony?
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