V50 Electrics : - Is it possible to change the V50's radio from FM to DAB?

Gingevans · Oct 29th, 2018, 20:33

I want to upgrade my FM radio to a DAB radio but don't want to buy an after market radio. I've had a 12v plug in radio (pure highway) before but too much messing around.
Is it possible to change the current FM module for a DAB module. Is it just a case of swapping the modules?? What else do I have to consider if this is possible.
Many thanks.

iainmd · Oct 29th, 2018, 21:20

Not really possible using factory only parts I'm afraid. It's an aftermarket job covered in a number of threads on here. Options are FM transmitting dab, Pure, Alpine EZI-DAB, Parrot, Bluepower to name a few.

Gingevans · Nov 1st, 2018, 13:32

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I was hoping to go for the factory fitted option as I've had the aftermarket option before. Anyway, thanks for putting this option to bed for me. Will search for the thread for my remaining options.

Cess · Nov 2nd, 2018, 13:20

There's also the Dension option. From the research I've done, it's the closest aftermarket option that "fully" integrates with the existing sound system.

https://www.dension.com/automotive/p...solutions/dabu

Upsides - works from the existing head unit.

Downsides - lose the USB in facility (if you have it) and the cost.

I keep mulling it over. DAB is the only thing I really want in my V50.

Oct 29th, 2018, 20:33	#1
Gingevans New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 09:41 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Moreton	Is it possible to change the V50's radio from FM to DAB? I want to upgrade my FM radio to a DAB radio but don't want to buy an after market radio. I've had a 12v plug in radio (pure highway) before but too much messing around. Is it possible to change the current FM module for a DAB module. Is it just a case of swapping the modules?? What else do I have to consider if this is possible. Many thanks.

Oct 29th, 2018, 21:20	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Not really possible using factory only parts I'm afraid. It's an aftermarket job covered in a number of threads on here. Options are FM transmitting dab, Pure, Alpine EZI-DAB, Parrot, Bluepower to name a few. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Nov 1st, 2018, 13:32	#3
Gingevans New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 09:41 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Moreton	Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I was hoping to go for the factory fitted option as I've had the aftermarket option before. Anyway, thanks for putting this option to bed for me. Will search for the thread for my remaining options.

Nov 2nd, 2018, 13:20	#4
Cess New Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 16:27 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NI	There's also the Dension option. From the research I've done, it's the closest aftermarket option that "fully" integrates with the existing sound system. https://www.dension.com/automotive/p...solutions/dabu Upsides - works from the existing head unit. Downsides - lose the USB in facility (if you have it) and the cost. I keep mulling it over. DAB is the only thing I really want in my V50.

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