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[Markos]

We should try to keep this thread light in terms of solutioning. The thread is essentially eye candy to spark more in depth threads for a particular install.

Most of the becker and blaupunkt radios can accept an input, which can be a bluetooth receiver. Any radio can drive an amplifier if you use the speaker-level inputs on the amp (speaker wire out of the radio instead of RCA inputs).

I decided to finally take the plunge and get a new radio. I already have an amp. I like the Becker, not sure about the difference between Europa and Grand Prix. I want to set up to work with my amp, with Bluetooth. Not sure if a microphone is an option or not. I have had issues with any in car mics, and ideally prefer the microphone to be used from my iPhone, while speakers in car. Any thoughts are appreciated. Not sure if this unit is still available.

 

[alprada70]

I bought this radio yesterday...

 

[scottevest]

where can i get some OEM dials for my Becker?

 

[bmw2800cs]

recently bought this, not sure if I'll use it:

 

[Java Man]

Becker Europa face here with Retrosound digital system inside. Great look & great sound.

 

[bmw2800cs]

Becker Europa face here with Retrosound digital system inside. Great look & great sound.

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I've been considering this for a long time, it looks great!

 

[teahead]

Which Retrosound unit works w/that OEM faceplate?

 

[bmw2800cs]

Which Retrosound unit works w/that OEM faceplate?

Retrosound offers a kit:

TRIBUTE-SERIES BLUETOOTH AM/FM USB AUX RADIO ASSEMBLY : EUROPA (AM/FM)

The Tribute-Series radio is undeniably the closest visual representation of the original Becker Europa and is packed full of today's popular features like Bluetooth, AM/FM Radio, Optional DAB Digital Radio, USB/AUX inputs and RCA Line-out.

www.retrosoundusa.com.au

 

[teahead]

That looks cool, but if you have AC, looks like you may have to cut your panel. Maybe not to DIN size, but not seeing how the square radio, fits in the OEM hole:

 

[Java Man]

My panel had been cut to a larger rectangular size for a previous audio system. No problems installing the Becker/Retrosound system as seen above. A good car audio shop should be able to figure out appropriate fit & finish. I used La Jolla Audio in San Diego. I can provide details on components used for amp, speakers, etc. if you like. Cheers!

 

[bmw2800cs]

My panel had been cut to a larger rectangular size for a previous audio system. No problems installing the Becker/Retrosound system as seen above. A good car audio shop should be able to figure out appropriate fit & finish. I used La Jolla Audio in San Diego. I can provide details on components used for amp, speakers, etc. if you like. Cheers!
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Wow, La Jolla is a great place to own an E9! BTW - love the horn button

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Here's the lack of radio in my E3...

The correct vintage radio with knobs that match the others is quite attractive, but...I don't think I'd ever turn it on if I had one. The sweet music of the inline 6 is enough for me. . In addition, I don't have an ugly antenna barb poking out of the fender.

(I wonder how many radio block off plates still exist. Thousands must have been tossed by dealers since there was no market for them.)

 

[HB Chris]

That plate must be extremely rare.

 

[Markos]

That looks cool, but if you have AC, looks like you may have to cut your panel. Maybe not to DIN size, but not seeing how the square radio, fits in the OEM hole:

I can print a DIN AC faceplate.