head unit?

[kko]

since the cmd1 wont do the ipod what head unit would you get. if it fit without cutting a larger hole that would be a plus. what ya got 4me. clarion m475 looks like it might work. anybody have any info on this unit?cmd3,4 or 5 but i think i have to cut the hole for these.

[evil0ne]

If it is an XMD1 you won't have to cut a hole for the CMD5. The CMD5 is MP3/iPod/etc. and is only $200 on eBay. I will be upgrading this winter.

[chpthril]

I have the CMD4 in my boat and love it. I installed a CMD5 in a 20V a couple of months back and thought it was cool.

[kko]

If it is an XMD1 you won't have to cut a hole for the CMD5. The CMD5 is MP3/iPod/etc. and is only $200 on eBay. I will be upgrading this winter.

yeah thats what i have thanks evil. are the 4 and 5 the same size

[kko]

what is the difference between the 4&5 anyway? anybody know

[bigContheTIGE]

no idea what is the difference? can you hook a iPOD up to both of them or what?

[chpthril]

From www.clarion.com

CMD4
Meets or Exceeds ASTM B117 [Salt/Fog Exposure]
Meets or Exceeds ASTM D4329 [UV Exposure]
Rotary Volume Control
Adjustable Display Contrast
2-Band Parametric Equalizer
18FM/6AM Presets
212 Watt MOS-FET Amplifier (53 Watts × 4 Channels)
CD-R/RW Ready
Pelgan Z Coated PCB
CeNET Control of: 6-Disc CD Changer and Satellite Receiver
6-Channel RCA Output
Adjustable Display Contrest
2-Channel AUX Input with Input Level Control

CMD5
CD-R/RW ready
MP3 and WMA compatible with ID3-TAG display
18 FM/ 6 AM Presets
iPod control capability via optional EA1276
Built-in Amplifier canceller
50W × 4 Built-in Amplifier
Flip-down control panel
High visibility 2-line display
Rotary Volume Control
RCA Auxiliary Input with Level Control
6ch/2V RCA Output
CeNET Control of: TV Tuner, 6-Disc CD Changer, Satellite Receiver and iPod
Bluetooth Interface ready (Optinal)
Meets ASTM B117
Meets ASTM D4329
HumiSeal Coated PCB
Sealed Stainless Steel Chassis

These will fit in the same hole. You can hook up Ipod to using either the RCA Input on back of unit, or with a Cnet EA1276. Most dont like this because it sees the Ipod as a CD changer.

[philwsailz]

Do not forget to consider the new Sony marine products.
There are two radios that have iPod control built in, and there is no need to purchase an accessory adaptor for that function.

The Sony radios also can be controlled by multiple wired remotes, and there are two good ones for marine applications, and one has a digital display. Both are rated as submersible, so real fine for transom locations.