Kenwood Head Unit

Sancho · 3rd March 2008, 18:03

Hello all,

I am considering replacing my standard fit head unit (the Kenwood one - 379R I think) because it's rubbish and I can't plug my ipod into it. I would like to keep the CD changer so presumably need to stick with Kenwood. I would also like to be able to plug my ipod into it, preferably also through a lead into the glove box. Ideally, I'd also like bluetooth so I can talk to people without getting arrested.

Any ideas? I have looked on a few sites but it all goes over my head a bit.

Thanks

skin77 · 6th March 2008, 11:19

Sancho
I kept my head unit and fitted a Kenwood KCA-IP500 ipod adapter. it was very easy to fit and runs into the glovebox to store and charge your ipod and works with oem hand controls on the steering wheel. It also means you can control your ipod through the head unit via playlists on the ipod etc.
it cost about £40
the down side is that it replaces your cd changer so no more cd's, but you can leave all the wiring in situ so when you want to swap it back you can.
i didn't find losing my cd player a bad thing as all my music is on my ipod.
hope this may be of help.
skin77

3rd March 2008, 18:03	#1
Sancho Loves to post Mercedes 220SE Coupe, Mitsubishi Delica, Nissan Micra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kenwood Head Unit Hello all, I am considering replacing my standard fit head unit (the Kenwood one - 379R I think) because it's rubbish and I can't plug my ipod into it. I would like to keep the CD changer so presumably need to stick with Kenwood. I would also like to be able to plug my ipod into it, preferably also through a lead into the glove box. Ideally, I'd also like bluetooth so I can talk to people without getting arrested. Any ideas? I have looked on a few sites but it all goes over my head a bit. Thanks

6th March 2008, 11:19	#2
skin77 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 190+ Starlight Silver Commission No. 13590 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Egham Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sancho I kept my head unit and fitted a Kenwood KCA-IP500 ipod adapter. it was very easy to fit and runs into the glovebox to store and charge your ipod and works with oem hand controls on the steering wheel. It also means you can control your ipod through the head unit via playlists on the ipod etc. it cost about £40 the down side is that it replaces your cd changer so no more cd's, but you can leave all the wiring in situ so when you want to swap it back you can. i didn't find losing my cd player a bad thing as all my music is on my ipod. hope this may be of help. skin77 __________________ .......the wind changed didn't it !