Bluetooth Adaptor
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Bluetooth Adaptor
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
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
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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 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.
Last edited by warrjon; Sep 4, 2017 at 01:15 AM.
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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.
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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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. This is the one I used.
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 this is the one I will be using. 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.
First, you need a decent FM modulator to add aux-in. This is the one I used.
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 this is the one I will be using. 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.