So true. I installed a new stereo in my daily driver (non-Fiat) and I have to refer to the users manual every time I need to adjust something.What I don't understand about modern car stereos is that instead of laying out the controls the way they're generally arranged on everything non-car, the designers feel the need to make them as cryptic and non-intuitive as possible. It's especially crazy, given that the stereos are intended for moving vehicles.
I'm not sure what menus you are referring to? If you mean searching for a particular song then that was even more difficult with cassettes. I just leave mine set on "random play" so I never hear the same sequence twice, and still get nothing but my favorite music all the time.But on a car stereo I can't see using e-files either. I hate scrolling through menus.
Not even a vintage radio. My phone is my radio, navigator, music player... and it even shows the oil pressure if I want to.Yes, that makes sense. Keeping a vintage looking radio in place
1,000% agreement there. It should be law there’s either a volume knob or easy-to-hit mute button.What I don't understand about modern car stereos is that instead of laying out the controls the way they're generally arranged on everything non-car, the designers feel the need to make them as cryptic and non-intuitive as possible. It's especially crazy, given that the stereos are intended for moving vehicles.
Yup.So true. I installed a new stereo in my daily driver (non-Fiat) and I have to refer to the users manual every time I need to adjust something.
Unfortunately that seems to be the norm on most modern aftermarket radios now.Like I said, I hate scrolling through menus for basic functions. Just controlling the balance or front to rear fade on speakers requires you to come to a complete stop, break out the manual (which you have printed out and put in the glove box), and fiddling for a minute or two.
Yes, they should be intentionally designed to be able to work just by feel.I'm with the others, I do not like touch screen controls on a car (or most other applications frankly). For one thing I think that technology is what allows the manufacturer to program all those menus and submenus that keep moving all around and lead you into the rabbit hole when you're trying to perform a simple task on the unit.
For the sake of ergonomics and safe driving I'd prefer nothing but mechanical controls that you can "feel" without looking and know what function it performs. In fact that was one project that I managed back in my MBA days with a major aerospace company; developing control panels for the space shuttle that were completely intuitive and easy to use but without having a million switches and knobs on the panel (like many large airplanes had in those days)....
Very cool! Excellent looking too. And this is a true original old-school German Blaupunkt brand (this one is made in France), not the current Chinese junk. Love it.I googled 'blaupunkt two knob DIN auto radio for sale' and found Blaupunkt Amsterdam AM FM SW RADIO for $139.
Looking good. But how powerful is that power amplifier. It is looking very tiny.I figured since I just got this part done I may as well share,
First revision came out pretty well. Still need to add some radiuses to the face plate and tweak the clips slightly, but otherwise it's looking good!
It'll be satin black and smooth before it's installed permanently.
I milled a panel from a piece of 1/4” acrylic and sprayed it with Gunk Tite-Seal Rubberized Undercoating. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with the results.…
It'll be satin black and smooth before it's installed permanently…
Thanks for the link, I'll check that out!Looking good. But how powerful is that power amplifier. It is looking very tiny.
This website popped up while browsing. May be interesting for you guys wanting something new but looking old.
Welcome to Classic Car Stereo - Classic Car Stereo
Welcome to Classic Car Stereo, where we specialize in providing high-quality audio solutions for vintage and retro vehicles. Our goal is to enhance your driving experience by bringing modern technology to your classic car. We understand that many classic car enthusiasts want to maintain the...www.classiccarstereo.co.uk
Wow, that turned out very well. Thanks for the tip, I may have to give that a try.I milled a panel from a piece of 1/4” acrylic and sprayed it with Gunk Tite-Seal Rubberized Undercoating. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with the results.