Stereos

Car stereos and head units from Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Blaupunkt, JBL and more, for drivers who want better sound, smartphone connectivity or a period-correct look.

Shop car stereos for every need, from Apple CarPlay to Android Auto. Choose from single and double DIN models, retro styles and vehicle-specific options. Every stereo is UK-spec stock with fast UK delivery available.
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Car stereo range at a glance

  • Smartphone mirroring head units: Pioneer SPH-DA and SPH-EVO, Kenwood DMX, Alpine iLX and Halo, and JBL Legend models with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, many with wireless connection.
  • Sat nav units: Pioneer AVIC-Z models with built-in GPS navigation alongside wireless Apple CarPlay.
  • Single DIN mechless and CD stereos: Pioneer MVH and DEH, Kenwood KMM and KDC, with Bluetooth, USB and DAB on many models.
  • Retro and OEM-look stereos: Blaupunkt Bremen, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Madrid, Continental, Pioneer SXT-C10PS, RetroSound and Classic Car Stereo.
  • Camper and van kits: Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB kits for the Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Sprinter, Renault Trafic and Volkswagen vans.

How to choose a car stereo

Start with the size of the opening in your dashboard. A single DIN slot is roughly 180 x 50mm, while a double DIN slot is twice the height and suits touchscreen units. Floating-screen models such as the Pioneer SPH-DA97DAB-UNI and SPH-EVO98DAB put a large screen on a single or double DIN chassis.

Next, decide which features matter. If you use navigation and messaging from your phone, choose a CarPlay or Android Auto unit. If you mainly want DAB radio and Bluetooth streaming, a mechless single DIN stereo is simple and affordable. For classic cars, a retro car radio keeps the dash looking original. Most installs also need a fitting kit, so browse our installation kits for fascias, harnesses and steering wheel control adaptors.

Stereos FAQs

Q: Will a new stereo fit my car?

A: Almost certainly, with the right fitting kit: a fascia panel for your dash aperture, a wiring harness that avoids cutting factory wires, and usually a steering wheel control interface. Contact us with your make, model and year and we'll confirm the exact parts.

Q: What's the difference between single DIN and double DIN?

A: DIN is the chassis size of your dash aperture. Double DIN carries the large touchscreens that suit CarPlay and Android Auto; modern single DIN units offer fold-out or floating screens for older dashboards.

Q: Do aftermarket stereos support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

A: Many current units support both wirelessly; others are wired. Each stereo's Specification tab lists exactly what it supports.

Q: Why buy a car stereo from CEN?

A: Authorised UK reseller of Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony and Alpine, with genuine UK stock, warranty support, and supply-and-fit installation including fascia, wiring and steering controls from our Nottingham premises.

Q: Can I keep my steering wheel controls?

A: In most vehicles, yes. A steering wheel control interface connects your factory buttons to the new head unit.