Re: In-Dash CD Players...

[Christopher Cooley <chriscooley@worldnet.att.net>]

Are there manufacturers that produce a headunit capable of playing single disks
with the ability to mode back to the dealer installed changer?  If so, are
there any that have disk and tape functionality?


Chuck Simpson wrote:

> I actually just want to get rid of the stock BOSE head-unit.  Everyone
> on the list that has replaced the head-unit says the difference is
> NIGHT and DAY.   I do wish to get a CD player (in-dash or changer)
> but I'm not ready to fork out the money for both a head-unit and
> changer at the same time.  I want to get an in-dash CD Player (with
> CD Changer controls for later) and get some music pumping through
> those BOSE amp/speakers.
>
> I have been leaning toward the in-dash anyways because I don't want
> to have to stop the car and go to the trunk to listen to something
> different that isn't currently in the CD magazine.  I like the idea of just
>
> inserting any CD I wish at any moment while driving.  I can get a CD
> changer later for loading my favorites.
>
> :)
>
> -Chuck Simpson
> '98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
>
> Billy T. wrote:
>
> > The Clarion Pro Audio 635 cd changer plugged right into the cable that
> > lies under the rear seat in my 98 GTI, 10/97 build date.  I think the
> > changer retails for around $300.  there is also a lesser model that will
> > plug into the head unit for less money.  Advantages to the CD changer
> > over the in dash are stock appearance, ease of installation, and no
> > hands cd changing.  If you have you heart set on an in dash, the
> > Blaupunkt units will plug right into the factory harnesses.  The only
> > Blaupunkt unit that sits almost flush is the really high end unit(model
> > # escapes me).  It has a card instaed of a detachable face, and has a
> > slight wave shape to the face which causes it to stick out a little on
> > the passenger side.  It was about $450 when I looked at it.  Pricey, but
> > it had some amazing features.
> >
> > Billy T.