Is there such a thing as....

[R6VED]

....a 12v powered bluetooth car speaker?

I have searched and just find Bluetooth speakers suitable for phone calls, which is not what I am after.

I have recently acquired a 1981 Mercedes 500 SEL and obviously 33 year old stereo and speaker technology is pretty dismal.

I am reluctant to just change the headunit as it would be nice to maintain the originality and I would rather not stick some horrendously modern looking modern tat in the centre console.

So what I am after is a speaker/s that can be powered by 12v so it/they can remain in situ and not require charging.

It would be great to utilise the standard speaker locations, but I appreciate that is unlikely.

Thanks in advance for anyone that can point me in the right direction.

[james12345]

A quick look on Amazon for "in car bluetooth speakers" shows a few, which although they are generally for hands-free calling, they will stream your music through the original stereo using an FM transmitter. Is that he sort of thing you were after?

[feef]

Does the stereo have any sort of auxiliary input in the back of it?

If so, you can get a bluetooth module to wire into it.

I use one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Marine-Bluetooth-Mo...

[vx220]

Any of these a suitable replacement?

[R6VED]

Thanks for the replies.

James i did the same search prior to posting, as you say they are focused on phone call taking and making. I want something purely to play music through - there was one that looked a possibility but the reviews indicated it was poor for playing music.

Feef, i haven't checked yet, but assumed probably not as it is so old and I am not sure CD's existed back in 1981 so nothing additional to connect.

Vx220 - nothing showing buddy ?

Edited by R6VED on Saturday 25th October 07:28

[roverspeed]

If it were me, I'd butcheap Bluetooth has unit and install in the glove box. All the standalone speakers will sound terrible.

[vx220]

Sorry, forgot the link!

http://www.classiccarstereo.co.uk/

Think these may look older than 1981. Maybe search for an '80s Pioneer/Blaupunkt catalogue (people upload the strangest things...) then try eBay for a "period" aftermarket head unit?

[vx220]

Qick google found this

http://www.radiomuseum.org/m/pioneer_j_en_1.html

And I remembered the link!

[blank]

Surely most of the newer ones will be USB powered? Then just get a cigar lighter - USB adapter and you're away.