CACar Audio Guide UK

UK car audio comparison

Best Car Stereos UK
in 2026.

A good car stereo should fit the dashboard, work naturally with your phone and leave room for the upgrades you may want later. These picks compare the useful features rather than just the biggest screen.

Prices and stock should be checked on the retailer page before purchase.

Our approach. We compare the specifications shown on the retailer product pages and explain who each model suits. This is not a hands-on test.

Our pick

Caliber CALRMD035DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio Tuner with Bluetooth, USB & SD

An upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

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Full specifications

Our picks compared

This table includes every verified specification available for the products in this roundup. Check the retailer page for the latest price, stock and fitment details.

ProductPriceAvailabilityBrandModelProduct TypeFormatFeatureFull specifications
Caliber CALRMD035DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio Tuner with Bluetooth, USB & SD£53.99In stockCaliberNot listedCar StereosNot listedBluetooth, DAB RadioAll listed fields are shown
Caliber CALRMD058DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio with Bluetooth, USB, SD & AUX£85.99In stockCaliberNot listedCar StereosNot listedBluetooth, DAB Radio
  • Listed Power: 75W
Pioneer MVH-230BT Car Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth Red Illumination£89.99In stockPioneerMVH-230BTCar StereosSingle DINNot listedAll listed fields are shown
Caliber CALRMD404DAB-BT DAB+/FM Tuner with USB/SD, AUX-Input & Bluetooth£98.99In stockCaliberCALRMD404DAB-BTSingle Din Car StereosSingle DINBluetooth, DAB Radio
  • Listed Power: 75W
  • Size Detail: SingleDIN
MTA ANC7137567 Car Stereo AM/FM Tuner with USB, SD, Aux and Bluetooth£99.99In stockMTAANC7137567Car StereosNot listedBluetooth, USB
  • Listed Power: 50W

Product notes

What each pick is best at

Caliber CALRMD035DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio Tuner with Bluetooth, USB & SD

Best all-round head unit

Caliber CALRMD035DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio Tuner with Bluetooth, USB & SD

An upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we don't like

  • The confirmed feature set overlaps with the other 4 picks, so the price difference is not buying a clearly different Bluetooth, DAB+ setup.
  • No DIN format is listed, making dashboard compatibility less clear than the single-DIN and double-DIN alternatives.
Price£53.99
AvailabilityIn stock
BrandCaliber
FeatureBluetooth, DAB Radio
Product TypeCar Stereos
Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk
Caliber CALRMD058DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio with Bluetooth, USB, SD & AUX

Best for modern phone integration

Caliber CALRMD058DAB DAB+ & FM Car Radio with Bluetooth, USB, SD & AUX

An upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we don't like

  • It is £32.00 above the cheapest pick, so the higher price needs to be justified by the fitment or feature choice.
  • No DIN format is listed, making dashboard compatibility less clear than the single-DIN and double-DIN alternatives.
Price£85.99
AvailabilityIn stock
Listed Power75W
BrandCaliber
FeatureBluetooth, DAB Radio
Product TypeCar Stereos
Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk
Pioneer MVH-230BT Car Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth Red Illumination

Best dashboard upgrade

Pioneer MVH-230BT Car Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth Red Illumination

A single din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we don't like

  • It is £36.00 above the cheapest pick, so the higher price needs to be justified by the fitment or feature choice.
  • The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.
Price£89.99
AvailabilityIn stock
FormatSingle DIN
ModelMVH-230BT
BrandPioneer
Product TypeCar Stereos
Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk
Caliber CALRMD404DAB-BT DAB+/FM Tuner with USB/SD, AUX-Input & Bluetooth

Best DAB-focused choice

Caliber CALRMD404DAB-BT DAB+/FM Tuner with USB/SD, AUX-Input & Bluetooth

A single din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we don't like

  • It is £45.00 above the cheapest pick, so the higher price needs to be justified by the fitment or feature choice.
  • The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.
Price£98.99
AvailabilityIn stock
FormatSingle DIN
Listed Power75W
ModelCALRMD404DAB-BT
BrandCaliber
FeatureBluetooth, DAB Radio
Product TypeSingle Din Car Stereos
Size DetailSingleDIN
Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk
MTA ANC7137567 Car Stereo AM/FM Tuner with USB, SD, Aux and Bluetooth

Best fit for older cars

MTA ANC7137567 Car Stereo AM/FM Tuner with USB, SD, Aux and Bluetooth

An upgrade with bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we don't like

  • It costs £46.00 more than Caliber CALRMD035DAB DAB+ &, while the listing does not show DAB+.
  • No DIN format is listed, making dashboard compatibility less clear than the single-DIN and double-DIN alternatives.
Price£99.99
AvailabilityIn stock
Listed Power50W
ModelANC7137567
BrandMTA
FeatureBluetooth, USB
Product TypeCar Stereos
Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk

Buying guide

What to check before ordering

Before ordering, confirm the dashboard size, fascia, wiring loom, aerial connection and steering-wheel-control requirements. A stereo that looks right on the screen can still need several vehicle-specific parts.

Use the model number as the final reference. Retailer images and prices can change, and vehicle fitment should be confirmed for the exact make, model and year.