Modern radios in old Porsches

[M5guy]

I have the ubiquitous modern Alpine radios in my 930 and my 911. They do everything I want, including hands off BT phone, but they are butt ugly - like a neon sign on the side of a cathedral.

Anyone have any suggestions for a modern radio that fits in better visually with the character of the car?

[H20 LOL]

It's not old looking but it's clean and it has 210,000 color options so you could get it to match the patina the factory lights produce.

Pioneer DEH-80PRS

It is honestly an amazing stereo too.

[patina]

Nakamichi CD400 gets my vote.

[j930]

i went with the Alpine as well. I have the same feeling. but for the price and what it does you cant beat it. i do like listening to the sounds of the car but its hard to beat listening to Satellite radio or your entire music collection downloaded onto a memory stick.

[GJF]

I have been setting up iPads and iPhones through Bluetooth receivers to the sound system. I eliminate the stereo completely. But have stereo, GPS, Pandora and hands free. But also on the other hand, I am making a new center console that is updating my interior. It's a drastic change but it does have possibilities.

[voitureltd]

Before & after photos. Much better. This 930 was originally ordered radio delete. Previous owner installed a cheezy Alpine, Ugh.

[Tt surgeon]

Isn't there a place on line that has modern stereos that look exactly like the OEM radio?

[WPOZZZ]

You could also hookup a recent Porsche CDR head unit to your car. I think they look great, but the illumination is amber. However, it sure beats some stereo doing a light show with swimming dolphins and what not.

[patina]

Originally Posted by Tt surgeon

Isn't there a place on line that has modern stereos that look exactly like the OEM radio?

I think the best alternative is an aftermarket amplifier that has an auxiliary input - that way you retain the factory look and gain power!

[mark houghton]

Mine has a Panasonic. It's aftermarket...so of course I don't like it. I do have the original Blaupunkt but the security password didn't come with it so it's useless.

Regardless, I don't do "radio" much when in the 930. Ruins the ambiance.

[Miguel Antonett]

Radio in a 930?

[e170drvr]

I wish I had my original blaupunkt. I don't even remember the last time I turned on my radio.

[Miguel Antonett]

I still have the OEM 2 pcs Blaupunkt with retractable antena that came with my 78, PM me if interested.

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by Miguel Antonett

Radio in a 930?

Only around 30 ( world wide inventory) original radio delete plates are still available to order from any Porsche parts dept. A $15.00 upgrade that some may want for a better look and/or sound.

[M5guy]

Originally Posted by voitureltd

Only around 30 ( world wide inventory) original radio delete plates are still available to order from any Porsche parts dept.

29, as of my order this morning.

[speednme1]

Here is mine. A Mcintosh mx406. A nice retro look. While some opt for no music(other than the engine) I do like to listen to some nice tunes on a long trip.

[B+B]

+1 for the Mcintosh Head Units. It is true Hi Fidelity without all the frills.

Originally Posted by speednme1

Here is mine. A Mcintosh mx406. A nice retro look. While some opt for no music(other than the engine) I do like to listen to some nice tunes on a long trip.

[willtel]

I have a Denon in mine. It is far from modern but it looks and sounds good.


Denon DCT-100 by willtel, on Flickr

[JohnJL]

Becker Mexicos have long been popular, very retro and lots of features. And lots of $.

I kept my original in place and hid a modern head unit in the glove compartment, amp under one seat and sub under the other seat.

[DohertyCM]

I didn't realize that people actually listened to the radio in there Porsches......I honestly don't. But for looks I like the blaupunkt radios because of the non-flashy black look.