Car radios are obsolete

[CaptainMiniBar]

I've lived thru the advent of TV, which replaced movie going; Cable TV (which was supposed to be ad free and you paid) and is now threatened with its existence by the internet and streaming TV.

The cell phone has become the control box for umpteem accessories.

The car radio is going the same way.

In my 2019 SUV, I simply stream my favorite talk show stations via bluetooth. At the CA home I can listen to the SEA stations (the vacation home) and vice versa. I have no use for am/fm as i just BT my mp3.

I have an 11 dollar BT mini speaker in my man cave which far surpasses the house setup.

Has anyone have experience with a BT only streamer to fit a 1970 911E?

[darrin]

check out this - https://www.kenwood.com/ca/car/marine/kac-m1824bt/ -- easily hidden and others have been able to mount the remote in their ashtray

[ejp]

Originally Posted by CaptainMiniBar

I've lived thru the advent of TV, which replaced movie going; Cable TV (which was supposed to be ad free and you paid) and is now threatened with its existence by the internet and streaming TV...

...Has anyone have experience with a BT only streamer to fit a 1970 911E?

Check out the Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46. I have never used it, but have seen some reviews of it on the Pelican Forums and elsewhere. The look of it is more suitable to German cars from the 80's than your car, but it seems to fit the bill as a "media receiver" with plain-Jane looks and won't stand out in your car like most other modern aftermarket single-DIN head units. It still has radio and a few other features, but it may fit the bill for what you want.

[Cals911]

i wear earbuds when drive my old cars, even if the radio still works

[2jmotorsports]

Originally Posted by darrin

check out this - https://www.kenwood.com/ca/car/marine/kac-m1824bt/ -- easily hidden and others have been able to mount the remote in their ashtray

Thats pretty genius. Super stealth setup and you can run a block off plate and make it look like there is no stereo of any kind.

[darrin]

yep, or leave in the vintage/original stereo for show/originality

[Jonny042]

Put it all in airplane mode and enjoy.....

[RNajarian]

I installed a Becker 599 cassette/stereo. Period correct, but some genius created a behind the dash adapter which connects to the optional 8 track tape input to convert it to Bluetooth.

I get music and phone through an OEM radio.

[needspeed]

Agreed car radio is dying. Most channels are available digitally over your unlimited cell network. However, I think map and navigation are very useful for GT trips. I recall Singer may have a fold up screen that tucks away under the ashtray when not in use. It would be great if someone fashioned such a rack to hold a small tablet or a large phone.

[RWebb]

no cell network on back roads

[needspeed]

Originally Posted by RWebb

no cell network on back roads

Bring a large mp3 library. ;-)

[wildthing]

Originally Posted by RWebb

no cell network on back roads

Yup!

Which is why I have music stored on my phone.

Truth be told, I still have an iPod connected by wire to a 10-year old Alpine CDA-105.

Now, I wouldn't be opposed to a Bluetooth solution if I were starting over.

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by Cals911

i wear earbuds when drive my old cars, even if the radio still works

Just don’t get pulled over for, or while, wearing them.

[Cals911]

Meh....old fart in a old Porsche is the last thing cops are looking for around here....lol, besides these Bluetooth buds are small, can hardly see them

[PCA7GGR]

iPod with 350+ cds

[fanaudical]

Bah - my whole car is obsolete. The radio is the least of my worries...

[Flojo]

the "music" comes from the rear.

instead of the radio I installed a DIN slot… nice to pur your sunglasses

[keith28]

[QUOTE=Flojo;11026590]the "music" comes from the rear

[group911@aol.co]

Originally Posted by Cals911

i wear earbuds when drive my old cars, even if the radio still works

Brilliant. Because who cares if you can hear what's going on while you're driving in your own world.

[GH85Carrera]

Earphones or earbuds are likely illegal to wear in all 50 states in the USA for the driver. Of course so is speeding, and that happens all the time as well.