Is there such a thing as....
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....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.
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.
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...
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...
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 ?
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
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?
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?
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