This is my new head unit I've replaced the Infinity sound system with...

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I found a paint that seems to match quite well to the dashboard for the surround, which was originally a little blue and looked odd. For those in the UK the paint I used was from Halfords, their own brand spray paint, Aluminium colour. I had a scout around at all of their various manufacturer matched colours, but found most to be too dark. I had a go with the standard Aluminium and it seemed to be a decent match. I was pleasantly surprised when I fitted the surround to the car this morning.

I've mentioned in another thread the vast improvement in sound quality now that I am using this head unit. Thumping bass, instead of that muddy, murky bass I got from the Infinity unit. Crystal clear treble, and I'm not usually one to go on about how loud a stereo can go, but my god this will go to silly noise levels without distorting!

It's a Clarion DXZ658RMP plus Bluetooth add on for hands free calling. The facia has real aluminium sections, which are really nice quality, and the quality of the buttons and volume **** are way above that of the Blaupunkt, Sony, Pioneer, JVC models I looked at in Halfords. For me, the simple, unfussy styling, and aluminium facia was what made me decide the buy this head unit. Unfortunately it is a discontinued model. Fortunately for me the one I bought came up on eBay at just the right time.