Thread: McIntosh head unit Ferrari 430

I want to trade out the stock unit on my 430spider. I have not been into car audio for a number of years now. A few years ago mcintosh was the top brand. Is that still true. I am looking for a clean unit that fits the interior well. I would also like navigation but don't like these neon/ video gamey head units. Is there one brand/ model that goes well with 430s. Any recs for speaker/ amps to keep it looking as stock as possible would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

if you want navi, you would need a flip out screen with a single din opening so i would go with a pioneer AVIC N series or newer alpine or eclipse but if you had a double din i would go with the Pioneer AVIC D series all day long...

Macintosh is bought by the guy that would rather just buy the most expensive thing because its the most expensive, not because its the best quality

I think something like this would look perfect


Pioneer DEX-P99RS Stage 4 Head Unit and Reference System

Sicko

That unit looks sick. From you and ravens. I am picking up that pioneer is the top contender now. Is the stage 4 there elite series as with other audio gear?

Ravens. Its a single din so I will need a flip out. Maybe they make a flip out in the stage 4 series.

I haven't seen any single din nav units that fit the bill for aesthetics. If I see something, I'll post it up.

I myself prefer my nav unit up higher in the sight line that what the F430 would offer

id rather go OEM style then something throws off the aesthetics of the interior personally ...

Pioneer and Alpine are your best bet.

Both companies only make 1 flip out. Personally, I think the Pioneer has a cleaner and more appealing look when both open and closed.

This is Pioneers only single din flip-out.

Pioneer AVH-P6300BT (AVHP6300BT) 7" DVD Player w iPod & Bluetooth

This is Alpines only single din flip-out.

Alpine IVA-D106 (ivad106) In-Dash 7" TFT-LCD Touchscreen w/ '

I like pioneer because it is garmin nav

Can someone who knows about the details tell me the pros and cons between the macintosh and pioneer d series. Most of my music will be played from an iPhone/ iPod. I am leaning towards the pioneer and thinking of getting their amp and speakers. I'd really appreciate any audiophiles input as they are around the same price. Thanks.

Well McIntosh doesn't have a flip out. So if you want navi, stick to the Pioneer. Higher end Pioneer speakers/amps are perfectly fine as well. You will be able to control everything directly from the touch screen once you plug your ipod/iphone in. Just run the wire into the glove box or center console so it is hidden and gives it a clean look.