I have a very modern radio in my '06 VS - which I hate. I planned to replace it with a period correct radio, but now realize that bluetooth for music is too good to pass up. Any suggestions for a radio that is period consistent; but includes bluetooth for streaming? My radio is mounted like most VS cars of that period, in a little back casing that looks to hold any standard radio.
Thanks!
Justin
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Retrosound
You could remove the stereo altogether and go with a Bluetooth enabled amplifier that would receive the signal from your BT device and replay it through your speakers. You would control the volume, scan thru your music library, and etc on your BT device. You wouldn't even need a stereo mounted in the car.
https://www.speedsterowners.com...-amp-for-audiophiles
If you have to have a period correct looking stereo you could get a Retrosound stereo or get a Blaupunkt from that era and have it rebuilt with modern internals but that is pricey.
https://www.speedsterowners.com...ic/retrosound?page=1
Long discussion on my Retrosound install. $500 for unit and AMP. Great sound at speed. Still could use a subwoofer. Bluetooth is reliable. If you are not going to rebuild a Blaupunkt which will cost probably at least a grand, I'd get a Retrosound.
What the Doc ^ just said x2.
For visual reference, here is a pic of the RetroSound in my VS. It has Bluetooth and also USB ports which I use to plug in a thumb drive with all my music.
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Love the Retrosound model 2. I use the USB cable to charge the phone. Some people prefer the sound of the motor but I have to have music. It's a necessity for me.
If you want to get rid of the head unit consider the Out of Sight Audio. I am driving 4 speakers with the Mark II and stream from my iPhone. Door speakers are installed as you describe and the other two are mounted high up in the footwell. While it is not going to blow your socks off it the sound is clear and I have my tunes even when cruising at 70 on the interstate. I like the clean look of the dash while still having my tunes. 
Thanks for the additional info, everyone! I'll check everything out, and see what feels like the right fit.
p.s. Some nice looking cars above. 
Has anyone tried fixing or installing a Porsche Radio for commercial?
I know some of you may disagree, but for the true historical connoisseur, I feel like the only truly period correct radio associated with these cars would be these.
And hey! Real deal. $83 buy it now!
