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New member Username: Javid2099Post Number: 1 Registered: May-10 | This is my first post here, since I don't know where else to go. I'm looking to replace my factory head unit with something better. I'm looking for a stereo that takes SD card as an input. Everywhere I look there are units with USB input, but I don't want a USB stick always sticking out, since it looks awful. Are there any models that you guys would recommend that have SD card capability? I've also heard that there are units with rear USB capability, that would also work I guess. |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 5123 Registered: Apr-05 | SD card compatibility is going to be extremely rare, and I actually have only seen it in a few units, none of which I can think of at the moment. In any case, getting a unit with a rear USB is definitely the best way to go. I also don't like how the USB would stick out on the front (and from a technical standpoint is vulnerable to someone hitting it and messing up the USB or head unit). Most nicer head units have rear USB inputs anyway. |
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Silver Member Username: Hay88Post Number: 677 Registered: Mar-10 | Javid2099 MOS (Ministry Of Sound) CAR RADIO have SD card capability. |
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New member Username: Javid2099Post Number: 2 Registered: May-10 | Jexx, would you happen to know of any good models with rear USB input that I should look at? I know Pioneer has some, but I can't seem to find any at the moment... |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 5128 Registered: Apr-05 | Sure. I don't know what your budget is, but I'll list a few so you can get an idea... Alpine CDA-105: http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_500CDA105/Alpine-CDA-105.html Alpine CDA-117 (I'm fairly certain this has rear-USB, not 100% sure): http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cda-117/ Clarion CZ500: http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2010/audio/source_units/cd/CZ500/us-en-pro duct-pf_1259392953332.html Pioneer DEH-P4100UB: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players /DEH-P4100UB Pioneer DEH-P7100BT: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players /DEH-P7100BT (there is also a Premiere edition--the DEH-P710BT) Best bet is to just google the car audio brand you want with 'rear USB' i.e. "Alpine rear USB" and you'll see several options. |
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New member Username: StripesNebraska United States Post Number: 7 Registered: Apr-10 | Rear USB? Why is this any better than front USB? I understand you can run a USB extension cord from the rear, do you seriously think you're gonna put a USB stick in the back of the unit, then put it back in the slot? Or I must be missing something here...since you folks are saying rear USB is better...? |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 5369 Registered: Apr-05 | Nic: that's exactly the point. You can use an extension cord and run the USB port to wherever you want, preferably out of sight rather than having the USB protrude from the head unit (it's more of an aesthetics thing). And yes, I'm quite certain nobody is planning on sticking their hand around to the back to plug in their USB device |
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New member Username: Kiwi_39Palmerston NorthNew Zealand Post Number: 2 Registered: Nov-10 | I brought a 2010 Panasonic CQ-VW220W latest model head unit (double din) that has rear USB input, but has a long cable with the connector so you just plug in the USB stick and away you go. This sits in my glove compartment nicely out of the way. |
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New member Username: HmichaelrAdams, Tennessee United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Nov-16 | Alternatively, you can buy a head unit with rear USB input and plug a hub into that which allows you to input a variety of storage devices and place them somewhere out of harm's way. I found this one on Amazon: it's inexpensive and versatile. I can't vouch for quality because I don't own one (yet). Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Hapurs-Portable-USB3-0-reader-Switch/dp/B00KZEAR9A |