Well, I just spent a couple of days researching and thinking about a new audio system for my '72 911T and just completed a series of on-line purchases.
I've already 'invested' the amount of money it would take to buy a nice, true '72-'73 "S" in a car that I paid just a few clicks over $10k. Amazing what a rebuilt 2.7 race motor, rebuilt 915 and suspension costs these days.
I have the correct Blaupunkt radio in storage and I thought about installing it in the dash and hiding a CD changer in the trunk . . . but I think I have found a solution that will allow me to sleep well tonight.
I looked at the Focal and MB Quart speakers (5 1/4") which look like outstanding products; I especially liked the German aspect of the MBs in a German car. I have heard these are awesome sounding as well.
I looked at the Nakamichi 6-disc CD in-dash player/receiver as well - very nice unit!
With the Nakamichi and a pair of MB 5 1/4" I was already near $1000 without any of the needed 'support equipment'.
Since I am a married fellow with a 3 year old daughter, I listen to more AM radio than I used to as a single barfly - don't ask about the metamorphisis if you are single; all others may understand.
I like to pop in a REM or Jay Farrar/Uncle Tupelo/Son Volt disc from time to time, so I think I found a solution that answers my needs. (Present system is paper cones and a cassette deck)
I went with a Blaupunkt Heidlberg CD Receiver for about $215, Blaupunkt 5 1/4" PCXT 542s for about $40, Hirschmann Chrome Manual antenna for about $30, some Dynamat, baffles and bass blockers all for about $30.
Total cost just over $300 - and all major components German in origin. Don't call me a 'purist' . . . with a 2.7 in a '72 T, I just like to keep it all 'aligned' in a twisted sense.
I will replace the non-functional power antenna with the chrome, manual Hirschmann and maybe save a pound or two - early 911s with no A/C and roll up windows should not have power antennas, IMO.
I also believe, IMO, early 911s should not sport 30 pounds of hi-fi gear - especially when the real music is provided by Weber!
I will be installing this modest system and I think it will be more than adequate. The present system sported a dead left speaker so all music/talk/news was truly mono from my passenger side speaker - and the cassette receiver tended to lose power over bumps!
I also look forward to cleaning out a rat's nest of wiring under the dash!
Hopefully will be installing this stuff this time next week, and will try to take some pictures.
Best to all of you,
Kurt
http://www.911restorations.com
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/pmpre/pm.cgi?login=kurtstarnes&action=display&
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