Suparpac head unit holder

Price: £13.99
Contact: www.superpac.co.uk

Should you upgrade the black case that comes with your aftermarket car stereo to the Superpac head unit holder? We put it to the test with the Philips CEM-3000B – the Best Buy DAB radio in our 2011 test.

There are more than 30 Superpac designs available, and our hard case had an illustration of a non-branded sports car. The inside is lined in soft black Alcantara, but our head unit was a really snug fit – we needed to
use a fair amount of force to squeeze it in and out.

As head units can beslid in from either end, there’s no protection atthe side, although thiswill only be a concern ifit’s rolling around in a bag. Your stereo should be finein the glovebox or safely hidden away in the boot.

Trouble is, this product looks expensive – you pay £13.99 for something that comes free with your head unit. And we don’t even think it’s that well finished – on our example, the stick-on graphic wasn’t straight.

Verdict

Rating: ★★
What is it?
Replacement holder head unit for your aftermarket stereo
Problems?
Expensive upgrade, our single-DIN version was a tight fit with the facia, doesn’t provide any protection to the side.
Why buy?
An eye-catching alternative to a traditional head unit case, durable on the outside with soft lining on the inside.