Instead of actually fixing my own cars I'm upgrading my mom's with a $30 eBay stereo 

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 08/19/2020 at 19:14 • Filed to: None

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It’s basically the cheapest bluetooth-capable thing I could find that didn’t look like a l33t gamer bro’s RGB wet dream.

avalonian > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 19:23

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You should try best buy for 10-30 bucks more you can get her a JVC or Sony. I think the boss really last like 5 months, and then you're back to square one. 

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 19:26

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I don’t see how you’ll get along without a CD player...

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > avalonian 08/19/2020 at 19:26

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Here is my route to the nearest best buy. Note: The ferry ticket costs over three times as much as the stereo did.

Wacko > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 08/19/2020 at 19:40

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I haven’t put a CD in any of my cars in the last 15 years. They all had CD players, but music from iPod or phone replaced cds long time ago

Jb boin > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 19:42

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But you could buy a better one from the internet as well.

Had a crappy Tokai in my A3 when i bought it, replaced it with a used basic Pioneer (or maybe Kenwood) that does B luetooth and the sound is miles better .

A friend also had a similar first price that did have the volume knob not working correctly after like 1 year and a terrible ergonomy , i would definitely have recommended to put a little more money to have a better product but it will do the job without paying much .

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Jb boin 08/19/2020 at 19:50

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Also 95% of aftermarket head units are ugly as hell and impossible to use with their crowded displays and pencil-tip sized buttons.

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 19:55

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Well if you drove...

Take the Island Queen and bike from Falmouth! That’s only $30! Sure you’ll be cycling for six hours, but it’s nice out! Enjoy living in a vacation community!

Or I guess you could take the Hyannis ferry, but that’s like $73 with a bike, which is a bit steep, though a much shorter ride.

Or you know, order online...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 19:58

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Let us know how it holds up....I’ve noticed reception seems to be worse in my car than I remember and I am wondering if my factory head unit is on the way out. Aux In still works perfectly, which is what I use most of the time, but sometimes it’s nice to still have radio and I’ve pondered Bluetooth for awhile...

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 08/19/2020 at 20:03

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Bluetooth is wonderful. What’s your car? You can buy kits for some that add bluetooth to the stock head unit and let you use the existing steering wheel controls

Snuze: Needs another Swede > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 20:14

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That doesn’t look bad, I'm curious to see how this holds up.  I will be on the hunt for a head unit for the 240 at some point and I want something low key, and this might fit the bill. 

What Id really like is the new Blaupunkt Bremmen, but at $500 it ’s 1/3 the price of the car!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 20:20

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HAHAHA, steering wheel controls :P

It’s a base-trim 2009 Hyundai Accent....I don’t even have ABS, power anything, Cruise, A/C or any of that stuff, so definitely don’t have steering wheel controls....though higher trims did! :P

I still think I’ll replace the head unit....the one in my brother’s car had died a few years ago and I got a used one at the salvage yard for $20. I’ll prob go the same route.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/19/2020 at 20:26

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I’ve read that Boss Audio tends to be hit or miss, but this unit was decently well reviewed. The only recurring complaint I saw was that the screen is too dim, which I actually like because nothing is worse than an aftermarket stereo that lights up the car like a disco.

avalonian > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 21:39

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Ah uh, nvm. Good luck on the radio install

Snuze: Needs another Swede > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 22:29

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Agreed, I hate bright and/or blinky lights.  Ill check out Boss.  Another one I was looking at was branded by Continental, but Id also seen if under another brand that I can't remember.  

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/19/2020 at 22:30

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I saw a few Continental branded ones that looked nice but they were all $100+ https://www.ebay.com/itm/Continental-RADIO-USB-MP3-WMA-BLUETOOTH-12V-Boat-TR7412UB-OR/143217361305?epid=9023709469&hash=item21586b8199:g:zRQAAOSwa5RdvCWp

Snuze: Needs another Swede > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/19/2020 at 22:34

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Thats the one I was looking at. The thing for me is Im trying to maintain that 80s vibe on the inside, or barring that at least keep it simple . The Continental isn’t perfect, but I could live with it. 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Snuze: Needs another Swede 08/19/2020 at 22:48

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While searching I also found this one which is cheap and looks almost stock but it has no bluetooth https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pyle-Marine-Stereo-Headunit-Receiver-12v-Single-DIN-Digital-Boat-Radio-PLMR87WB/274452481308?hash=item3fe6a4851c:g:kvcAAOSwOFNfLaEz

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/20/2020 at 00:09

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Picked up something similar but slightly less classy a couple of years back for the farm ute...so far it continues to function just fine. Way cheaper though...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/113401579134

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 08/20/2020 at 00:12

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Jesus that’s like $16 USD . I wouldn’t spend that little on headphones.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/20/2020 at 00:16

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Under the circumstances...neither would I. However, it continues to provide the same basic functions as the AU$300 Alpine head unit in the ‘ daily driver’...if not quite the same functionality. Sound quality is good enough too... especially for the coin.