Hi all i have a little cash and was after a head unit its not the amount of cash that would get a columbus nor a overpriced Kenwood (just my opinion)

 

so what are the other suggestions has anyone found a hidden treasure that they would like to share?

what do you want from the headunit? 

 

if you want it to do the same job as an oem unit (integrate) then the columbus, Kenwood and a couple of cheap chineese copies are your only options. 

 

If integration isnt an issue then the world is your oyster. Whats your budget and what do you want the headunit to do?

It would help if I had put what I was after lol

I have rear parking sensors so that be nice to keep the heads up display but I would look to modding up to a reversing camera at a later date i would like a gps sat navigation, integrated bluetooth for link up to my phone be able to link my ipod as well as usb and sd not to fussed about playing dvds but would like it to play normal cds.

Cash is about £300-350

DMilleaVRS

Some of the Chinese ones integrate ans look great but has anyone been brave enough to fit one ?

Second hand Columbus fits in that bill.

Is it possible to pick a second hand columbus up i would be willing to trade my bolero in if needed

DMilleaVRS

Amunsden ?

Amunsden ?

Is that one not the upgrade of the bolero but down grade of columbus?

DMilleaVRS

Sort of. There's an Amundsen+ as well.

Sort of. There's an Amundsen+ as well.

 

 

Thats the one I have in this car and find it brilliant.

I got myself an Ans-510 from "Icebox Auto Ltd" in Liverpool.

Came from China but you get 2 years warranty and plenty of after sales service from Icebox (in the uk).

They're on ebay but are prepared to listen to best offers and will deal outside ebay via paypal.

Cost me £300 and its great - rear parking sensors work great and the unit integrates fully with Skoda Canbus.

Had it fitted by Source Sounds in Sheffield - they said it was one of the best Chinese replica units they'd seen.

I got myself an Ans-510 from "Icebox Auto Ltd" in Liverpool.

Came from China but you get 2 years warranty and plenty of after sales service from Icebox (in the uk).

They're on ebay but are prepared to listen to best offers and will deal outside ebay via paypal.

Cost me £300 and its great - rear parking sensors work great and the unit integrates fully with Skoda Canbus.

Had it fitted by Source Sounds in Sheffield - they said it was one of the best Chinese replica units they'd seen.

You have made my day im actually talking to them through email (rob) They have two unit type could you send me few snaps or even a video of yours Freddy so I can see the quality

Please

Cheers

DMilleaVRS

Rob's really helpful - they didn't send me an SD card with my unit but he emailed me all the download links for the satnav software and maps and also sent me a new SD card.

I'll take some pictures and send the over tomorrow.

Rob's really helpful - they didn't send me an SD card with my unit but he emailed me all the download links for the satnav software and maps and also sent me a new SD card.

I'll take some pictures and send the over tomorrow.

Cheers Freddy so overall your hapoy with the service and product

DMilleaVRS

Cheers newbie but do they deal in the uk i think Freddy might have hit a gem as it seems they do everything through Uk and actually have a shop that is contactable im getting excited lol my first major mod really t the interior of the car next will more then likely be footwell lighting then upgrading of the speaker system but again i do not know what our cars take but that will be a new thread just glad ive met someone that has give me confidence (Freddy) in buying a aftermarket noname unit....i look forward to the pics mate.
 

spoke to Rob Freddy i think im going to go for the ANS620 as it looks factory standard and keeps all the functions like cliamate control and OPS do you know if you unit has a USB port at the back so you can run a feamale cable from it?

spoke to Rob Freddy i think im going to go for the ANS620 as it looks factory standard and keeps all the functions like cliamate control and OPS do you know if you unit has a USB port at the back so you can run a feamale cable from it?

It certainly looks the business. I was just about to buy a Columbus but this could have swayed me. Do you know the measurements of it? I have a Bolero so wondered if it fits straight in or if it needs a new surround. Keep me updated on how you get on. Cheers

Yeah ill keep you updated as ive asked him ROB ro fit it at his shop the total comes to £400 whixh has stumped me slightly as if ibhold out you cam pick a columbus up on ebay for that sort of money but then again I will still have no bluetooth im guessing

DMilleaVRS

Looks great. What the Sat Nav like?

Sat nav is fine - it's running "Igo 8" with full Western Europe maps.

You think £400 worth it Freddy?

DMilleaVRS

If I could've afforded it, I'd have gone for the proper unit...

Mine was £300 for the unit and £70 for fitting. I'm happy but if I'd been able to find the pukka Skoda unit for the same money I'd have bought that instead.

Yeah ill keep you updated as ive asked him ROB ro fit it at his shop the total comes to £400 whixh has stumped me slightly as if ibhold out you cam pick a columbus up on ebay for that sort of money but then again I will still have no bluetooth im guessing

DMilleaVRS

Most Decent Columbus units I've seen go for around £450. Plus you need to buy the other trim surround which will set you back another £60(ish). At least the ans unit slots straight in. So your probably saving about £100.

Most Decent Columbus units I've seen go for around £450. Plus you need to buy the other trim surround which will set you back another £60(ish). At least the ans unit slots straight in. So your probably saving about £100.

This is true

DMilleaVRS