Nice one. Will order one up for my 944. It's a cab so the sound will probably be lost anyway haha, but I like the idea of being able to receive Absolute Classic Rock and that the headunit matches the look of the car
Did you end up installing in your 900? Considering upgrading the oem HK unit in my ‘97 9000 but the price is pretty steep. Curious about sound quality. Been using a cheap tape to Bluetooth adapter for streaming music which works well but produces some slight static noise with my new iPhone (didn’t with my previous Sony).
Thanks mate, form the informative video. Just ordered one for my Vauxhall Manta. Love the classic tape look. Keep up the good work. I really like how you calmly take your time to explain everything.
Thanks, it will look the part in your E36. I'm just waiting for the weather to get a little better and I will be making the video. If you like your E36s, check out Dhiman_Motors on Instagram. Good friend of mine, who is a BM specialist in Leicester.
For really good sound quality it's a pity it doesn't have a cd function. I know you can get good quality mp3 sound but it's still not of the same quality. A nice stereo but Alpine do similar retro style and have a great reputation for a lot less.
Personally I love the retro look but IMO I think that's all it has going for. Features seem pretty standard on other blaupunkts units from what I seen. That 300/500usd is hard to justify for me at least. Knowing blaupunkt isn't what it used to be. But they did nail the look for the classic European car for sure. But features wise is meh.
@Landie_Man Such a shame, but I am happy they reissued these retro models. I am mainly into 80's and 90's cars. I tempted to buy 3 of each just in case I need them for other cars I purchase in the future. I just ordered the Bremen for my 1989 240SX. I'm going to get a Franfurt for my 1995 M3. So excited!
@@andydhillon1977 nice one! I think we’d get on. My everyday car; 1988 Volvo 240 GLT has a Bremen DAB, my 1982 Bedford CF250 Flatbed truck has an old early 1980s mechanical buttoned cassette which I’ve hard wired an FM Bluetooth dongle into, my 1983 Triumph Acclaim CD has its original AM cassette with a Bluetooth wired in and my 1978 Land Rover Series III has a 70s Motorola Which I’ve stripped out and fitted a Bluetooth inside the case
@Landie_Man Very cool! I rebuild my cars with the OE+ goal. I love putting newer technology into older cars and parts from newer models on older cars. My dream would be to completely restore a Porsche 928 with all new technology, new V8 engine (possibly turbo V8) and a 7-spd Corvette transmission.
I know this is super old. But I read somewhere that Bluetooth is only used for phone calls, not audio streaming. So you’d have to run an aux cord from the front or back or use a 32gb usb or connect your phone to the stereo via usb.
Just wondering, isn’t the price for this a little high? As in, you’re paying for the retro look but not necessarily for the features? I mean, who really uses USB or SB nowadays when we have Spotify etc? You’d probably easily buy a radio with android auto or Apple CarPlay for the same money (lacking the retro look ofc).
Yes, I actually have an Xtrons Android Headunit in one of my cars. It was approximately the same price. However out the box, the sound quality is not up to standard. I had to use a separate amp to get good sound quality from the Android Headunit. This Blaupunkt Headunit is specifically designed for the older, classic cars, keeping the "nostalgic look" and not looking too modern. The sound quality is great and it powers up 4 x Audison speakers without any issue.
I just got one for my Volvo 240. However, the volume buttons feels kinda wobbly. It moves from side to side, like it's loose. Does your volume buttom feel the same or is it something wrong with my unit?
That could be a defect. The volume control on mine is fairly sturdy and there is no wobble. When you say that it moves from left to right, do you mean the whole cylindrical control feels loose?
@@uktech Yeah, the whole cylindrical control feels loose. I've uploaded a video to my channel where you can see what I mean. Please take a look at the video if you have some time.
@@FyoRC I just had a look at your video and compared the issue you are having. There is very little play in the volume control. If I move my index finger and thumb right to the end and move it, there is very slight play. Approximately 0.3mm of play.
Nice one. Will order one up for my 944. It's a cab so the sound will probably be lost anyway haha, but I like the idea of being able to receive Absolute Classic Rock and that the headunit matches the look of the car
Just bought one for my 85 Saab 900 turbo. Looking forward to install video.
Did you end up installing in your 900? Considering upgrading the oem HK unit in my ‘97 9000 but the price is pretty steep. Curious about sound quality. Been using a cheap tape to Bluetooth adapter for streaming music which works well but produces some slight static noise with my new iPhone (didn’t with my previous Sony).
Looking to put one in my 900 turbo too
Thanks mate, form the informative video. Just ordered one for my Vauxhall Manta. Love the classic tape look. Keep up the good work. I really like how you calmly take your time to explain everything.
Thanks. I'm glad you found my video useful. Your kind words are much appreciated 👍🏼
I agree it's expensive, but it does everything and looks good in an 80's,90's car-nothing else is even close..
Just order a unit for my e36 convertible...great video. Looking forward to your install.
Thanks, it will look the part in your E36. I'm just waiting for the weather to get a little better and I will be making the video. If you like your E36s, check out Dhiman_Motors on Instagram. Good friend of mine, who is a BM specialist in Leicester.
How do you like the look of it in your E36? The Frankfurt seems to be the more ideal unit for the E36.
Here i am still waiting on the installation video.
For really good sound quality it's a pity it doesn't have a cd function. I know you can get good quality mp3 sound but it's still not of the same quality. A nice stereo but Alpine do similar retro style and have a great reputation for a lot less.
What is the model of that Alpine stereo?
@@philipplamenov8649 Alpine CDE-205DAB CD/Bluetooth-----they have a range of different units.
It's not cheaply made? It kinda is, isn't it... the plastic looks cheap and the volume button is wobbly as heck.
Personally I love the retro look but IMO I think that's all it has going for. Features seem pretty standard on other blaupunkts units from what I seen. That 300/500usd
is hard to justify for me at least. Knowing blaupunkt isn't what it used to be. But they did nail the look for the classic European car for sure. But features wise is meh.
What other features did you want?
Thank you!
Is this a direct fit & install to my 1995 BMW E34 that has an amplifier?
How do you pair it to your phone?
I’ve just bought one. I’d quite like to fit a CD player to the car. I’m thinking of having a USB unit in the glovebox going to the back of the radio
I thought it would've been cool if thos headunit had a plug in the back to control a CD changer, too.
@@andydhillon1977 me too. That would have been such an excellent addition
@Landie_Man Such a shame, but I am happy they reissued these retro models. I am mainly into 80's and 90's cars. I tempted to buy 3 of each just in case I need them for other cars I purchase in the future.
I just ordered the Bremen for my 1989 240SX. I'm going to get a Franfurt for my 1995 M3.
So excited!
@@andydhillon1977 nice one! I think we’d get on. My everyday car; 1988 Volvo 240 GLT has a Bremen DAB, my 1982 Bedford CF250 Flatbed truck has an old early 1980s mechanical buttoned cassette which I’ve hard wired an FM Bluetooth dongle into, my 1983 Triumph Acclaim CD has its original AM cassette with a Bluetooth wired in and my 1978 Land Rover Series III has a 70s Motorola
Which I’ve stripped out and fitted a Bluetooth inside the case
@Landie_Man Very cool! I rebuild my cars with the OE+ goal. I love putting newer technology into older cars and parts from newer models on older cars.
My dream would be to completely restore a Porsche 928 with all new technology, new V8 engine (possibly turbo V8) and a 7-spd Corvette transmission.
Nice video, thank you.
I'm wondering if you can stream the audio (spotify..) using usb port with an Android Phone or only BT does work ?
I know this is super old. But I read somewhere that Bluetooth is only used for phone calls, not audio streaming. So you’d have to run an aux cord from the front or back or use a 32gb usb or connect your phone to the stereo via usb.
Just wondering, isn’t the price for this a little high? As in, you’re paying for the retro look but not necessarily for the features? I mean, who really uses USB or SB nowadays when we have Spotify etc? You’d probably easily buy a radio with android auto or Apple CarPlay for the same money (lacking the retro look ofc).
Yes, I actually have an Xtrons Android Headunit in one of my cars. It was approximately the same price. However out the box, the sound quality is not up to standard. I had to use a separate amp to get good sound quality from the Android Headunit. This Blaupunkt Headunit is specifically designed for the older, classic cars, keeping the "nostalgic look" and not looking too modern. The sound quality is great and it powers up 4 x Audison speakers without any issue.
I actually use USB for stuff you cannot find on Spotify such as Czech children audiobooks etc. It is a nice feature to have.
I’m thinking of fitting a CD player. Just because my partner buys me CDs as gifts. So I may have a stand-alone one outside in the glovebox.
How did it fit?
I just got one for my Volvo 240. However, the volume buttons feels kinda wobbly. It moves from side to side, like it's loose. Does your volume buttom feel the same or is it something wrong with my unit?
That could be a defect. The volume control on mine is fairly sturdy and there is no wobble. When you say that it moves from left to right, do you mean the whole cylindrical control feels loose?
@@uktech Yeah, the whole cylindrical control feels loose. I've uploaded a video to my channel where you can see what I mean. Please take a look at the video if you have some time.
@@FyoRC I just had a look at your video and compared the issue you are having. There is very little play in the volume control. If I move my index finger and thumb right to the end and move it, there is very slight play. Approximately 0.3mm of play.
@@uktech Thanks for taking your time! So your button has less play than mine? My volume control must have a play more than your 0,3 mm I believe.
Also received a new one with wobbly knob. Any help on sorting it?
It's freaking $650 now
Can this head unit instal to my e30? N is there bluetooth audio ?
Yes, this would nicely go into a BMW E30. It does have Bluetooth handsfree and music streaming.
Expensive... 🤔