Anyone upgraded to a DAB radio
 

Been thinking about fitting a DAB radio.
Went to Halfords to take a look at one.

They said I would also need:-
harness to make it work with steering wheel controls.
DAB aerial
Facia
this all seems to add a lot to the cost

Did you need to fit all of the above and if so can you recommend any?
This is the one I was looking at
Sony MEX-N7300BD





macafee2

Hi,

I had a look at an "add on" unit 18 months or so ago.

Thread here:

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...&highlight=dab

Abandoned as the results were not as good as FM.

However, DAB has doubtless come on since then and I've been in several newer cars - including a 2010 BMW 320D - with DAB as standard and they were fine.

Maybe a chat with Jubarelly would be worthwhile? He'll be the guy who knows what's what.

Andy.

I fitted a Pioneer Dab a couple of years ago Ian, works perfectly, along with usb port for an I-Pod or memory stick. The aerial is included, sticks to the windscreen and earthed to the pillar. All I needed was a fascia, about £14, & a BMW to ISO connector with steering wheel control. :icon_lol:

Hi I have fitted a Pioneer DEH-4900DAB and very pleased with it Will but a link below I also Got CTSRV006.2 connect so I have full Steering Wheel control..


If I was you I would ask for the CTSRV006.2 instead of the one in the kit.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...53.m2749.l2649


I have used it up North and Scotland and been happy with it and like the fact I can play my CD to.


All The best which ever one you go for


Les

I have a Pure 600 which works in conjunction with the existing set up and I am very happy with it, easy to set up and great reception.

Please note what ever you decide to get make certain it supports DAB+ not just DAB, otherwise a lot of stations will not be receivable.:smiley:
Merry Christmas

If you have a double din which connects to the Internet like some of the later navalls or xtrons do, just download a radio app, connect to the Internet via your mobile as a hot-spot and get crystal clear Internet radio for no extra cost, uses very little data

I just have single din and my phone...wi fi hot spot ha ha. It is old enough to be called an abacus. Phone calls and text messages, that's about all its good for and all I can cope with.

macafee2

found this
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ctsrv006-2-stalk-adapter-for-rover-25-45-75

from what I understood the one I looked at did not come with a lead for steering wheel control

macafee2

i'll check, thank you, important information, appreciated

macafee2

just checked yes its DAB +

this is the one I was looking at, Sony MEX - N7300B

would appreciate your thoughts on it.

macafee2