Hi Mark,

 

First time I've ever contacted you I think :wacko:

 

I have a small project in mind, part of which involves removing my CD head unit and replacing with a USB or iPod-only head unit, i.e. one without a CD-loading mechanism and therefore not 2-foot deep! I'm thinking about relocating the head unit elsewhere in the car; where it goes depends on the sort of sizes available although I suspect most of them will be DINs or double DINs. I'm guessing they would require separate/external amps. Would you be aware of a list of such head units that are currently available, in particular any which are non-DIN-size if they even exist?

 

Cheers for any help Mark,

Dave. :)

I'm going to have a go at an ipad install, would just an iPod or mp3 do what you're looking for, could be really small install and wires are available, yea would prob have to use amp.

I guess so, if it's feasible to hook it up to the car's speakers as per a normal head unit. I suppose recharging and removability would be a consideration too. If MP3 players are possible then it gives me a much broader scope for sizes/shapes/etc.

ok with the non cd head units ( shallow mount ) depending on the design/brand they may have a separate Brain/amp box that can be hidden away

it shouldn't be to large but will be Din size

 

if you are going to go down the Amp route i do sell some really small powerful amps about 6"sq

 

I-Pad/Tab route you will need a Line Volume control and 4>5ch amp to run all the speakers in the car

 

will have a look today see what i can get on those units

Couldn't you just go with Bluetooth?