Sound quality is fantastic with the standard speakers. The system was easy to install and very easy to remember how to work it . I have also done a custom install on my 04 XK8 and that also looks and works great and on the xjs I have made the steering wheel buttons work and added a multi cd/mp3 player in the boot as it had a factory fitted one. The led conversion was very complex but you do not need that for the head unit I just wanted to make it all match and see the dash lighting

 

This is the same model Alpine I custom installed into my XK8. As you can see I think it worked out well.

http://tinyurl.com/afbjgum

 

Mish_Mish: Christ on a bicycle! Does that cost more than my XJS?

 

Are you happy with your Pioneer? Would you recommend it?

Sorry for being off topic. Maybe you or somebody else can help me. I'm searching for a new stereo. I've been reading reviews about Pioneer decks but they are useless hype. All the positives are covered and they rarely mention the drawbacks. The DMH-1500NEX head unit landed on my short list. From all the blogs that I've read one stood out. The blogger was hyper critical about all brands and put me on the fence. Well this DMH-1500NEX double din review was OK until I've reached the shortcomings section. Does it really take 30s to load? How hard is to install these units anyways?

Any tips?

 

Jessealirm,

Unfortunately, I can't see any way that you can install a double DIN unit in an XJS without major surgery to the dashboard.

Cheers

Paul

 

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...ainment-system

 

You need very deep pockets for one of those!!

 

yeah, it’s a shame, they are VERY aesthetically pleasing. But with no Applecarplay, back up camera and other amenities, it’s not worth the cost. It’s 1586.00 dollars. The best Alpine single din in my XJS and E cost 300 bucks and the best (at the time) Alpine double din wireless applecarplay/w camera was 800. I can’t justify the 1600 dollar price tag for a sub-par unit

 

Just gonna plonk this here for those searching for a head unit:https://www.crutchfield.com/S-U1q8G5...QR-46-DAB.html

Bluetooth etc in a classic look.

 

If you read the reviews, I think you would be upset spending over $400 on that.

The quality seems questionable, which at that price is unacceptable. There is also a repeated frustration with Bluetooth access (and without a CD, that's what you'll be listening to most of the time) and forgotten sound settings, which also seem to be a pain to access.

Hard Pass. You can do much better, for much less.

 

Sony DSX-M80. Hi visibility LCD screen can be set to lots of different colors, plus it's got a high power Class D amp built-in. Good Bluetooth.
http://Sony DSX-M80 High Power 45W X...a.co/d/c2q2hOS

 

I installed this as a lowpro set up. Decided to match the gauges and the the text in hot pink/purple to have some neon nights driving

 

Continental VDO. unfortunately, only blue or orange illumination