Stealth install

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ceven47

Original Poster:

42 posts

213 months

Wednesday 19th July 2017
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Good day all. I'm looking for a way to install ICE in my '79 930. Basically, I'd like a unit behind the lower dash or under the seat with a USB input to connect my iPhone/Pod to and feed two or four speakers.

Doesn't have to blow the windows out, just something to keep me company on long journeys. Any advice?

https://www.amazon.com/Kinter-Digital-Audio-Power-... ?

Pardon my complete ignorance!

Edited by ceven47 on Wednesday 19th July 17:04

red22

146 posts

168 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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If it was me I'd get a half decent car amp and an iPhone to RCA lead.

steve-5snwi

8,665 posts

93 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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You really should find a decent ICE installer, but if you want to go it alone go for something like ....

A mechlass unit so no CD, these tend to be shorter so easier to hide. Most modern head units are going to look out of place in a 70's Porsche

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/head-units/alpine-...

You really need more power, so something like the Alpine power pack should boost it well enough

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/amplifiers/multi-c...

You then need to sound deaden the doors and fit some half decent speakers,

Some of the newer digital amps have a small footprint, you just need to decide on a budget.

ceven47

Original Poster:

42 posts

213 months

Friday 21st July 2017
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Great, thanks for the suggestions!

mike9009

7,009 posts

243 months

Sunday 23rd July 2017
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I would take a look at some of the Parrot Bluetooth kits. I am assuming you have 'some' entertainment in thecar at the moment.

The parrot kit just piggy backs on the existing set up. It can provide a small discrete remote to answer calls and control the music.... as well as a USB socket to charge your phone on longer journeys. Very slick and also produces a decent quality of sound.


Mike

DennisCooper

1,340 posts

171 months

Thursday 27th July 2017
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Hi,

In order to keep a very simple install so that not too much 'originality' is potentially lost, and if as you say you just want something to listen to, then consider adding a modest powered 2 channel amplifier that has a Bluetooth connection for Audio Steaming. You'd only have to install that and a pair of decent quality component speakers. Simply stream the audio from your iphone / device !

Just £60 gets you this - http://www.celsusice.co.uk/shopdisp_6745.php

It's not very powerful in terms of RMS power output, but if you can find relatively high efficiency component speakers then even in a potentially noisy'ish Porsche, the result for the audio might well be enough for what you want!

Cheers, Dennis!