Need to change my radio and wondered what ones other owners have fitted to match the interior and that fits.

I really do want a cd player in it. I did see one on here once but just can't find it anymore and don't find the search facility very good. Thanks

 

There are good reviews and a good price on the Blaupunkt Helsinki :

No guarantee, but it should also be plug and play with the existing harness.

 

If you're looking for silver units - look at marine head units. Functionally they're no different, just saltwater-proofed and much more likely to come in silver. A few of us have Clarion M502s, the head unit itself is nothing special, but matches the dash quite well. Unfortunately it doesn't have a CD player. Kenwood has some nice looking marine head units, and I'm sure others do as well. At a quick glance the Kenwood KMR-555U and Clarion M303 look like possible matches...

 

Unfortunately, most vendors show the Kenwood KMR-555U as not available or discontinued.
Try the Kenwood KMR-D558BT, about $150 US ( before shipping to Oz ) and is silver and has BlueTooth.

You will need a conversion harness for this, however, and also an antenna adapter.
( The Volkswagen harness and antenna adapter usually work )
with a 2.5 volt pre-amp out, you'll have to wire the speaker wires to drive the amp, don't use the pre-amp out plugs.

 

I have a Clarion M303 that has CD and matches the dash. I also prefer many buttons to one **** because I do not need to look at it or read a display. It also has an internal microphone and Bluetooth for HFP.


Or with any radio with an AUX input you can use one of these: (insert web link is not working). I have one in my travel bag.

 

Wow everyone thanks, I will look at all options and let you know.

 

Don't say "Radio", say "KENWOOD"!



Mark Christopher
Systems Group
Kenwood USA Corp.
Suwanee, GA

 

Well Pizzaguy as it looks like you work for Kenwood I am looking at this one,

Kenwood KMR-D558BT Marine Cd/usb/am/fm/bluetooth Receiver by Kenwood - Shop Online for Electronics in Australia

however I have a couple of questions. Some photos show the display as blue some show as red, I prefer blue so does it come with both. Does this unit slot into the coupe without any additional harnesses etc. Is it just plug and play and where is the cd slot is it hidden by that top plate.

Should say it's a pity it's not silver !!

 

I kind of love mine. It's removable (for when parking with the top down), Bluetooth conversation/music streamable, has a touchscreen, plays DVDs (hours and hours of music, and video when parked) and doesn't cover up the temperature controls. Check out my pictures. The manufacturer is Inteq.

 

AnissaRose, you have a twin. I just looked at your pictures, and Mine is exactly like yours, inside and out, and is a 2006.

 

Which Inteq is that?

 

I have the non-marine version that is just black. I don't mind the color difference for all the features that I got compared to the original head unit. It cost me 150 on Ebay and I have Bluetooth, HD radio, usb and audio input. The color scheme can be changed using a RBG format. CD player is on the top part under a flap. This is not necessarily a plug and play because you have to buy a adapter harness and do some wiring. For my first time it only took me 1 hour to do and was very simple. This is a good guide to follow: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...et-stereo.html

Also, if you have a base crossfire like mine, I recommend replacing the door speakers as well. 50 dollars got me a pair of pioneer on amazon that are a TON better than stock. Looking into putting an amp and sub in my Xfire now. Good luck

 

Thanks everyone, great info and will probably go for the Kenwood KMR-D558BT, just a pity it needs a harness so will have to order that as well. Not too sure what people mean about an antenna adapter, is that to lengthen it of does it have a different fitment to a usual antenna.

Does anyone have any links to the correct harness and adapter needed for a coupe please.

 

This is the adapter I used:

 

I bought the same one. Works fine.

 

By the way.. the wiring harness you need is this guy here:

No cutting involved.. You plug this into the existing harness, it's bare wire on the other end. Your Kenwood will come will also have bare wires on one side. Get some butt connectors or solder the two together. Click, click, you're done. Takes maybe 10 minutes, don't even have to do it in the car.

 

Great thanks, funny that when you click the link and put in crossfire it says it doesn't fit that car. I assume they are wrong

 

Well, no one seems to get Crossfire parts correct very often But yes, that's it.

 

Great thanks just have to find someone now who will post harness and antenna adapter to Oz at a sensible price.

 

Silly me.... I didn't look at where you're from. Still, as long as the part numbers match, you're good. Someone from the area may be kind enough to chime in.