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New owner after some ideas for the best fitting stereo/radio, as I understand depth can be a problem. Also would like one with a retro/original feel so if anyone knows what went in a 1992 Holdsworth Villa I'd appreciate that feedback too?

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I dont know what it would gave had fitted originally so can't help.

However, modern radios will often foul the gubbins behind so buy a radio collar from, I think, Brikwerks. This fits between the radio and dash so as to allow cleared space behind. Although it makes the radio stick out an inch or so, it does provide a reasonable solution and looks neat enough.

Halfrauds or similar should also have a collar as mentioned above. I just bought a mp3 head unit so it sat flush, doesn't look retro though.

I bought a standard sony DAB radio from hailfrauds,fits in no bother with the standard collar supplied in the box.

Many units don't have CD deck these days. These tend not to be as deep. Or fit a retro one in the dash (Blaupunkt might be the right type, not sure) and fit a nice modern Bluetooth unit in the back you can stream to!

I had the problem with CD unit sticking out of the dashboard. I now have the below, a great unit very shallow depth. Fits all the way in.
I got mine 2nd hand off off EBAY for £40. Though they don't come up much 2nd hand. Though they do a cheaper non bluetooth version as well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-CE152- ... B009K1QDMY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have the cheap Sony MP3/Radio head unit:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headunit-Mechl ... y+mechless" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have door speakers and a pair of 6"x 9" speakers under the rear seat. Sound is brilliant. I only paid about £45 for mine.

Thanks for all the input - something for me to work with

Thinking of doing the same.

Has anyone fitted a single DIN unit with a screen?
something like... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FQBHXNO?th=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Can anyone recommend one? not bothered if it is a brand name or not?
How easy are they to fit?
Also was thinking of connecting the reverse camera into it.

Cheers.