Hi,

I would like to know if anyone had installed a bluetooth adapter to their OEM radio.

I would like to do it so instead of replacing the radio in order to keep the interior original

Any inputs for speakers upgrade please,

Thanks

Sylvain

 

The OEM Philips speakers are not bad. They benefit from re-mounting them properly onto a plywood frame mounted to the door, NOT the door card as they are mounted.

I did replace mine because 2 were faulty, my fronts are Alpine ATM as I had an old pair these will be replaced by Mark Audio Aplair 10, my rear are 8" Response mid/woofers which act as small subwoofers.

So I run 4ohm fronts and 8ohm rears until I get around to replacing the fronts. I am not a fan of 4 ohm speakers.

No idea about a BT adapter as I replaced my head unit with BT compatible Jensen.

 

I recently did this with a Saab and am still debating this route or going with a new head unit. I agree with you - the modern head units often look out of place.

First, you need a decent FM modulator to add aux-in. .

Now that you have a way to feed the original head unit a new source, you need a Bluetooth device between your phone and the aux-in. I tried several of them but this is the one I ended up using in the Saab. It does audio streaming and allows you to make voice calls.

Sound quality is decent - better than a cassette adapter. This type of FM Modulator "turns off" the antenna feed so the signal quality is much better.

If I do go with a new head unit . I have put this brand in my MGB's and Range Rovers and although they are very inexpensive, they are well made and sound great.

 

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