Where to buy rnse

[mattyb6]

After a trip over the weekend from Durham to Watford with only radio for first 30miles

I've decided I need a stereo upgrade


I currently have a single din concert

I know all about the climate control trimming down and the need for a double din cage


I'm going to upgrade my Ariel too with a universal one hidden under the dash or in the head liner

But what I need to know which model do I need?
And where are reliable sources to get one

 

[mattyb6]

Or better yet anyone recommend a good aftermarket head unit

Doesn't have to have gps but would like an oem look

Must have iPhone and either SD card or usb

 

[perry30sport]

Think I'm going to do the same and as I work in a car audio shop I have decided I'm going to fit an alpine Apple car play unit (iLX-700). One because I have an iPhone 6 and two because it's a very clean smooth front looking unit. Just got to have time to do it. Lol.

 

[mattyb6]

Think I'm going to do the same and as I work in a car audio shop I have decided I'm going to fit an alpine Apple car play unit (iLX-700). One because I have an iPhone 6 and two because it's a very clean smooth front looking unit. Just got to have time to do it. Lol.

I have an iPhone and will probably upgrade from the 5c to a 6 shortly but not in quite happy to have my music on a usb or SD card

I will have a look at the one you mentioned but for an rnse mk2 your looking at £400 then if you want the iPhone integration plus the maps etc

Also if you buy second hand you need to original code from either the owner or Audi

 

[voorhees]

@NHN

 

[Paul @ Unit 9 Remaps]

To be honest I'd say RNS oem but as these are old now for this model get a pioneer dab sat nav unit with apps

 

[vr6gordy]

I've seen an rnse modded with a touch screen and running windows with built in wifi but that's all I've seen would love to no what he's done ..

 

[mattyb6]

Just seen the price of the alpine ilx 700 and all I can say is bo**ocks to that lol

For the time being I'm looking at a better Ariel for my concert and a connects2 kit until I can find a decent head unit and well can afford one lol

The rnse mk2 fits my needs perfectly bit like Paul said its a bit dated for the b6

 

[perry30sport]

A decent rnse is £400-450. Alpine unit is £500 and does everything my iphone does. My spotify. Google maps. Even text messages etc. as much as rnse looks oem they are rubbish.

 

[glenandem]

I'm thinking of getting one of the pioneer app radios, seen the mk2's going for around £100 and believe they basically show everything off your iPhone on the screen so hands free etc plus iPod on the car speakers!

 

[Paul @ Unit 9 Remaps]

As above, best bang for buck if you not bothered about oem ' got to think the age of the b6 and 7 that they not very good on features due to age

 

[mattyb6]

I've been looking today and seen a few decent after market ones
DAB
NAV (not bothered tbh)
iPhone
SD/USB

Plus I can keep it if I get rid of the car too which is a plus
Another benefit is I stil have really decent speakers from my last car which I could install ...maybe

 

[Chrismawa]

If I was to go double DIN I would definitely be buying an aftermarket headunit. More up to date and much better value!

 

[mattyb6]

Been looking and yeah aftermarket is the way

Tbh il see what's about
Might find a good deal

 

[Garth_S3]

I'm thinking of getting one of the pioneer app radios, seen the mk2's going for around £100 and believe they basically show everything off your iPhone on the screen so hands free etc plus iPod on the car speakers!

I wouldn't to be honest. I bought one for mine and it was utter garbage so I returned it after one day.
The idea is great, but the execution is terrible; you get two completely separate interfaces (a bit like dual running windows and linux on a PC), neither of which are much good. Then, if you want to connect an iPhone for its apple carplay features, you can't use Bluetooth! Also, using apple carplay adds a third interface. Its completely bonkers that it got through testing.
My unit also constantly disconnected and the mic was awful. I got avrefund and bought a used rns-e on eBay and couldn't be happier now.