DAB Bluetooth double DIN radio to replace V70 radio

Arnold Layne · Mar 27th, 2014, 21:31

As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a replacement radio for my 1999 V70 T5, as the Volvo radio is now unreliable, and doesn't work most days unless I give it a clout.

I'd guess that the hole is double din size, and I fancy a DAB head unit, with bluetooth mobile phone functionality. any suggestions? Anyone done this?

Cheers!

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 27th, 2014, 23:14

just did this on the wife's 2004 C70 this afternoon. A Pioneer AVIC-F60DAB. All the bells and whistles (really far more features than will connect to in this car).

Easy job, get the relevant cable adaptors and it's just about 'plug and play'.

RollingThunder · Mar 28th, 2014, 08:36

Halfords were doing a Sony DAB/bluetooth single DIN radio for £99 last week. Not sure if that offer is still on?

Arnold Layne · Mar 28th, 2014, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Wildsmith

just did this on the wife's 2004 C70 this afternoon. A Pioneer AVIC-F60DAB. All the bells and whistles (really far more features than will connect to in this car).

Easy job, get the relevant cable adaptors and it's just about 'plug and play'.

Your wife must love you! That radio's probably worth twice what I could sell my V70 for!

john493 · Mar 28th, 2014, 14:18

Paul - did you use the existing aerial ? Does it work OK with the DAB ?

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 28th, 2014, 22:55

The unit does DAB and FM/MW - stick on windscreen DAB aerial and existing elec aerial for the analogue. Seems to work.

Just been customising it today - you can change the start up screen to any image, I have the Volvo iron mark.

There are, of course, cheaper radios available, certainly if you don't want navigation. I just wanted to get rid of all the separate handsfree and sat nav kit to make it a lot neater. Just need to copy all my music onto a usb stick, then I'll have similar set up to my S80 (though don't have DAB on that).

OvlovS70 · Mar 28th, 2014, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by john493

Paul - did you use the existing aerial ? Does it work OK with the DAB ?

Hello,
You will require a DAB aerial as Paul says. The stick on is certainly the easiest way to go.
Cheers

RollingThunder · Mar 29th, 2014, 09:40

Easiest but not the best for reception. I've fitted the Dega 4001 on the last couple of cars I've had. I've moved my Blaupunkt Nashville DAB to each successive car lol.

Its a great little unit and has been fitted successively in my Golf V5, 850R, Discovery Td5 and now the V70R

You can fit a flylead to the rear of the radio for iPod/iPhone/MP3 player connectivity, but no USB or bluetooth on this one sorry.

I wouldn't say I'm impressed by the Blaupunkt, but my other Discovery has another Blaupunkt DAB fitted, this time a Woodstock. Another great radio, just looks a bit dated. Performs great though.

The aerial is from here - http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/Kinetic...ar_aerial.html

HTH

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 29th, 2014, 11:06

my aerial choice was partly down to mounting options, my C70 is the 'real' convertible, ie with fabric roof.

RollingThunder · Mar 29th, 2014, 11:08

Ah, yes, that does limit you a bit

Mar 27th, 2014, 21:31	#1
Arnold Layne Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2024 10:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stockport	DAB Bluetooth double DIN radio to replace V70 radio As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a replacement radio for my 1999 V70 T5, as the Volvo radio is now unreliable, and doesn't work most days unless I give it a clout. I'd guess that the hole is double din size, and I fancy a DAB head unit, with bluetooth mobile phone functionality. any suggestions? Anyone done this? Cheers!

Mar 27th, 2014, 23:14	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 08:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	just did this on the wife's 2004 C70 this afternoon. A Pioneer AVIC-F60DAB. All the bells and whistles (really far more features than will connect to in this car). Easy job, get the relevant cable adaptors and it's just about 'plug and play'. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 28th, 2014, 08:36	#3
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Halfords were doing a Sony DAB/bluetooth single DIN radio for £99 last week. Not sure if that offer is still on? __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Mar 28th, 2014, 14:18	#5
john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	Aerial Paul - did you use the existing aerial ? Does it work OK with the DAB ?

Mar 28th, 2014, 22:55	#6
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 08:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	The unit does DAB and FM/MW - stick on windscreen DAB aerial and existing elec aerial for the analogue. Seems to work. Just been customising it today - you can change the start up screen to any image, I have the Volvo iron mark. There are, of course, cheaper radios available, certainly if you don't want navigation. I just wanted to get rid of all the separate handsfree and sat nav kit to make it a lot neater. Just need to copy all my music onto a usb stick, then I'll have similar set up to my S80 (though don't have DAB on that). __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 29th, 2014, 09:40	#8
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Easiest but not the best for reception. I've fitted the Dega 4001 on the last couple of cars I've had. I've moved my Blaupunkt Nashville DAB to each successive car lol. Its a great little unit and has been fitted successively in my Golf V5, 850R, Discovery Td5 and now the V70R You can fit a flylead to the rear of the radio for iPod/iPhone/MP3 player connectivity, but no USB or bluetooth on this one sorry. I wouldn't say I'm impressed by the Blaupunkt, but my other Discovery has another Blaupunkt DAB fitted, this time a Woodstock. Another great radio, just looks a bit dated. Performs great though. The aerial is from here - http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/Kinetic...ar_aerial.html HTH __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071 Last edited by RollingThunder; Mar 29th, 2014 at 09:45.

Mar 29th, 2014, 11:06	#9
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 08:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	my aerial choice was partly down to mounting options, my C70 is the 'real' convertible, ie with fabric roof. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 29th, 2014, 11:08	#10
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Ah, yes, that does limit you a bit __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

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