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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 01:52   #1
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I have a 2005 and it has no audio inputs grrr. 6 cd is getting me by but I’m just after some opinions and or options.

Option 1 mr 12v. I only need a connection so this seems sensible

Option 2 the sat nav replacement screen. Quite like this idea but the cheap one is too goofy to my eyes.

Option 3 standard aftermarket headunit this would be great but seems really expensive to get the loom and faceplate then I still need a headunit.

Any input would be great. I think I’m leaning towards option 1.
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 07:16   #2
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A Bluetooth FM transmitter is by far the cheapest and easiest method. You can get a decent quality one for under £20 and this will give you Bluetooth streaming, hands free calls and also USB charging too. (some even have the option to play from USB / SD cards)

If you entertain the idea of aftermarket there's only 1 sensible option and that is called the Legend audio system. It's by no means cheap, but it's fully plug and play and it really is the dogs b*llocks. Look for the group on Facebook and see for yourself.

Me personally, I can't justify a £5/600 spend on an aftermarket set up, as cool as it is. So I make do with my FM transmitter and have been happy with its functionality for the last few years.
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 07:44   #3
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A Bluetooth FM transmitter is by far the cheapest and easiest method. You can get a decent quality one for under £20 and this will give you Bluetooth streaming, hands free calls and also USB charging too. (some even have the option to play from USB / SD cards)

If you entertain the idea of aftermarket there's only 1 sensible option and that is called the Legend audio system. It's by no means cheap, but it's fully plug and play and it really is the dogs b*llocks. Look for the group on Facebook and see for yourself.

Me personally, I can't justify a £5/600 spend on an aftermarket set up, as cool as it is. So I make do with my FM transmitter and have been happy with its functionality for the last few years.
Same here……my £15 Victsing(sp?) has served me well over the years.
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 11:01   #4
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Hadn’t even considered fm transmitter as assumed sound quality was extra poor.

How is the sound on yours?
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 11:04   #5
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Seen the legend and looks really very good but as you say 600 pounds is too much.
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 12:17   #6
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I also use fm transmitter described.

The audio is very good, as good as any blue tooth speaker if you have tried one.

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Hadn’t even considered fm transmitter as assumed sound quality was extra poor.

How is the sound on yours?
To be honest the quality is excellent. I use 87.5 as the transmitting station as I think that's the one with least interference in the UK. I've had it to almost max volume with very little distortion, my ears couldn't take much more. I cannot complain complain for the £15 it cost me a few years ago.
As long as you purchase a decent quality one you should be fine
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 13:49   #8
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Any suggestions on which to go for? Smaller the better but willing to try anything.
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Old Mar 7th, 2024, 14:13   #9
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This is the one I have

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395090191...Bk9SR7CT0JDDYw

I've attached a photo of what it looks like in the car, I placed it there because it fits nicely and is close to all the other controls.
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Old Mar 9th, 2024, 00:04   #10
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My cd changer decided to chew itself up (not unusual sadly) so I went for Option 1 - the Mr 12v.

Must admit I am very happy with it .. speed is good (starts playing quicker than the cd changer did), really good integration, handsfree nice and clear. Definitely recommend it. DIY install take your time its all nice and straightforward.

If you are using the SDCard (and it can read large ones) don't hide it behind the stereo !

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