Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
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The reason it may not be offered in North America is it supports Digital Audio Broadcast, a standard not used for HiFi in the US. We us HD Radio standard in North America for HiFi radio. Just a minor feature but it indicates it is not targeted to our market.
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Yep, that's what I speculated as well in my opening line.
Standard FM is just fine as personally, I never listen to radio broadcasts. On the occasion that I actually listen to music in the 993, it'll be from my iPhone. Otherwise, this will mainly get used for navigation via my iPhone and bluetooth calling. The real music is in the flat 6 anyway. Aesthetics and bluetooth were the main driver of my purchase. Beyond that, just "sit there and look pretty".
Standard FM is just fine as personally, I never listen to radio broadcasts. On the occasion that I actually listen to music in the 993, it'll be from my iPhone. Otherwise, this will mainly get used for navigation via my iPhone and bluetooth calling. The real music is in the flat 6 anyway. Aesthetics and bluetooth were the main driver of my purchase. Beyond that, just "sit there and look pretty".
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You can use an adapter harness, I think Tore has one, or you can just do 3 simple taps yourself using spade connectors to the factory harness. +12V, ground, and switched +12V. Tore has the wiring diagram for the factory harness on his website and the Blaupunkt comes with a harness with clearly labeled bare wire ends.
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Thank you for posting about this radio, especially the photos! I have also had my eye on it vs an updated Porsche Classic radio. All I ever use is Bluetooth streaming so it’s hard to justify the increased $$$ for PCR.
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No prob... I figured there would be interested. I know I was clamoring for it before making the purchase and couldn't find much.
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I took a look at the pinouts today for the stock wiring harnesses and here is the scoop:
- If you don't have the factory hi-fi sound (with Nokia amplifier) then you can simply plug in the stock ISO power and speaker hardnesses. No adapters are required at all. The only difference is that in the power harness pins 2 & 3 are swapped (No Connection & Telephone mute). I doubt anyone would have a use or care for the telephone mute connection, so the fact that it is swapped with a terminal that has no connection, wouldn't harm a single thing. Just plug in both harnesses and move on or if you care enough, swap the pins in the stock harness.
- If you have the stock hi-fi sound option and are still using the Nokia amplifier, you plug in the stock power harness (per above) and you can buy this RCA to DIN adapter from Bergville: https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/...n-din-rcaphono You connect the RCA's to the preamp outs on the headunit and the other end plugs into the stock DIN cable which takes the pre-amplified signals to the Nokia amp. Done.
- If you have the stock hi-fi sound option and are bypassing the Nokia amplifier, you plug in the stock power harness (per above) and then you can either "roll your own" bypass or buy this from Bergville for the speaker connections: https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/...3-hi-fi-bypass
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Yep, that's what I speculated as well in my opening line.
Standard FM is just fine as personally, I never listen to radio broadcasts. On the occasion that I actually listen to music in the 993, it'll be from my iPhone. Otherwise, this will mainly get used for navigation via my iPhone and bluetooth calling. The real music is in the flat 6 anyway. Aesthetics and bluetooth were the main driver of my purchase. Beyond that, just "sit there and look pretty".
Standard FM is just fine as personally, I never listen to radio broadcasts. On the occasion that I actually listen to music in the 993, it'll be from my iPhone. Otherwise, this will mainly get used for navigation via my iPhone and bluetooth calling. The real music is in the flat 6 anyway. Aesthetics and bluetooth were the main driver of my purchase. Beyond that, just "sit there and look pretty".
One question, any recommendations regarding where to place the mic to get decent call quality in the cab? I was thinking on top of steering column or maybe near rear view mirror.
Last edited by OJM; Apr 23, 2020 at 05:18 PM. Reason: typos
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I plan to place mine on top of the steering column. I'm also installing Focal components in my RS style door cards. Crossovers under the passenger seat where the Nokia amp was located (removed). Speakers powered by the head unit. Rear speakers have been deleted. I'm not looking for much audio quality personally. Just need something for some filler music at stop lights and for some navigation/phone calls via bluetooth.
Still haven't installed the stereo. I've been at a bit of standstill for a few weeks waiting on some deliveries to get my carpet reinstalled and then dash and stereo. Finally got my new pedal for my TIG welder yesterday, so that means I can replace the rear seat pivot (PO removed) this weekend and then get cracking on the soundproofing reinstall and carpet. Should be ready to roll once we're all out of COVID-19 house arrest.
Still haven't installed the stereo. I've been at a bit of standstill for a few weeks waiting on some deliveries to get my carpet reinstalled and then dash and stereo. Finally got my new pedal for my TIG welder yesterday, so that means I can replace the rear seat pivot (PO removed) this weekend and then get cracking on the soundproofing reinstall and carpet. Should be ready to roll once we're all out of COVID-19 house arrest.
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Just installed two of these, one in my 964 C2, and the other in my e28 M5. Love the looks, sound is very nice, its really what I was looking for!
But I have an issue: its seems that I can only pair one the these at the time to the bluetooth of my iphone! (iphone 11)
If I pair the set in the 964 to my iphone via bluetooth, then I can’t pair the one in my M5! And vice versa...
To make it work, for example, I need to erase the BP 46 bluetooth connection stored in my iphone that I made in my 964... then start a new pairing connect in the M5... etc etc
Any advice? Thanks
But I have an issue: its seems that I can only pair one the these at the time to the bluetooth of my iphone! (iphone 11)
If I pair the set in the 964 to my iphone via bluetooth, then I can’t pair the one in my M5! And vice versa...
To make it work, for example, I need to erase the BP 46 bluetooth connection stored in my iphone that I made in my 964... then start a new pairing connect in the M5... etc etc
Any advice? Thanks
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Just installed two of these, one in my 964 C2, and the other in my e28 M5. Love the looks, sound is very nice, its really what I was looking for!
But I have an issue: its seems that I can only pair one the these at the time to the bluetooth of my iphone! (iphone 11)
If I pair the set in the 964 to my iphone via bluetooth, then I can’t pair the one in my M5! And vice versa...
To make it work, for example, I need to erase the BP 46 bluetooth connection stored in my iphone that I made in my 964... then start a new pairing connect in the M5... etc etc
Any advice? Thanks
But I have an issue: its seems that I can only pair one the these at the time to the bluetooth of my iphone! (iphone 11)
If I pair the set in the 964 to my iphone via bluetooth, then I can’t pair the one in my M5! And vice versa...
To make it work, for example, I need to erase the BP 46 bluetooth connection stored in my iphone that I made in my 964... then start a new pairing connect in the M5... etc etc
Any advice? Thanks
As an aside, I installed mine on Saturday evening. Haven't had much chance to test it out as weather here has been bad and my car is in the garage, but it looks amazing. Now I just need to update the ancient Bostom Acoustic components in my doors with some new Focals.
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I placed mine on top of the steering column and it works perfectly and you really can’t even see it.