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Seattle986 06-10-2010 09:50 AM

Looking for recommendation on new bluetooth stereo / deck
 
Washington just made it illegal to hold a cell phone while driving. Therefore, I'm looking to replace my 1998 Boxster's stereo with a unit that includes bluetooth tech.

Any recommendations? On either a brand/model of new deck, or on an installer?

The reason I ask, is that places like Cartoys tend to have flashy decks with all sorts of lights and displays. I prefer something simple and elegant.

To be clear: I've currently got the original factory-installed stereo/CD player. It's about the size of a tower computer's CD drive.

Any suggestions much appreciated!

Tranlm 06-10-2010 12:57 PM

You should do a search. This forum has covered it pretty extensively. I just installed a 2-Din headunit in my car. Wasn't too hard and came out very well. Bought a Kenwood DNX7140 for the looks and features.

This does make me wonder though. My iphone 3gs doesn't hook up to the receiver prefectly for the ipod function. Music still plays, but the headunit says disconnected and the phone says that the headunit is not compatible. Anyone else have this problem?

CenterIsl 06-10-2010 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle986
Washington just made it illegal to hold a cell phone while driving. Therefore, I'm looking to replace my 1998 Boxster's stereo with a unit that includes bluetooth tech....Any suggestions much appreciated!

Get a bluetooth headset and skip the auto integration (which more people seem to have problems than success with).

Dave928 06-11-2010 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tranlm
My iphone 3gs doesn't hook up to the receiver prefectly for the ipod function. Music still plays, but the headunit says disconnected and the phone says that the headunit is not compatible. Anyone else have this problem?

are you using the regular USB -> iPhone cable or did you buy the Kenwood iphone cable?

pretty sure you need their cable for 2-way comm with the phone/pod...


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