Nostalgie Pur- BLAUPUNKT SQR 46 - Top Radio

2026-03-03    -Migel

Da mein BECKER Cascade in meinem AUDi Avant in die Jahre gekommen ist und ich ein Radio mit DAB und IPHONE/IPOD Steuerung suchte, blieb ich am Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 Retro hängen. Passt besser rein als diese neuen DiscIch kann nicht verstehen, dass sich die Leute über den schlechten Empfang und die Haptik hier beschweren. Bei mit funktioniert das Radio tadellos. Ja, es hat hier und da seine Verbesserungspotenziale wie der leicht wackelnde Lautstärkeregler, aber der Anfang mit Youngtimer-Radios ist gemacht. Es wäre auch eine Bereicherung, wenn das Gerät eine Diebstahlsicherung über Code bekäme wie es die alten Geräte auch hatten.Der Klang mit meinem alten, im Fahrzeug verbauten alten Lautsprechersystem , Empfang von DAB / UKW Sendern, Koppelung und Steuerung von IPHONE und Aussehen sind momentan bei Retro-Radios nicht zu toppen. Das Display ist klar ablesbar und besser als das vom alten SQR46 aus den 80ern. Auch ist die Variable RGB Beleuchtung eine Bereicherung an sich, da es in alle Youn/Oldtimer mit der Beleuchtungsangleichung eingebaut werden kann.Ich hatte die Blaupunkt Bremen Flotte in den 80/90er Jahren schon in verschiedenen Generationen in meinen Fahrzeugen eingebaut und war immer TOP zufrieden. Deshalb viel mir die Entscheidung leicht, trotz schlechter Bewertungen der Vorrednern.Auch kann ich Vergleiche in der Haptik zu den alten Geräten ziehen da sich diese noch in meinem Besitz befinden.Man muss halt auch beim Empfang berücksichtigen dass es auch an der Antenne liegen kann, wenn der Empfang nicht passt. Deshalb darauf achten und keine Scheiben-Klebeantenne im inneren des Fahrzeuges oder sogenannte Splitter verwenden sondern spezielle Außenantennen für DAB und UKW nutzen. Dann klappt der DAB / UKW Empfang bestens.Nur zur Info... Ich habe eine CALEARO Shark 2 Kombi-Antenne für DAB und UKW auf dem Dach meines Avant anstelle der serienmäßig verbauten 16V Werksantenne. Der Empfang ist mit dem Radio und der Antenne nicht zu toppen.Ich war am Anfang auch etwas eingeschüchtert von den vielen Negativen Bewertungen aber... es ist sein Geld wert!Ich hoffe, dass mein Bericht Euch das Retro-Radio etwas näher gebracht hat.

1.0 out of 5 stars Good looks and functionality (when it works) but horrible quality

2026-02-13    -R. Nahabedian

I love the retro look and how it looks almost OEM in my 1997 Mazda Miata. Set-up was very easy and it was simple to install. Overall the build quality was ok, the volume knob being my biggest gripe. It was very loose and wouldn't always work despite turning it.Unfortunately after a little over one year, the radio no longer turns on and the volume knob broke meaning the unit is basically completely useless unless you use the provided remote. Considering this head unit is over $500 at the time of purchase, this is completely unacceptable. It is also complete unacceptable that there is basically zero customer support for this item in the USA and North America.While when it works the unit is nice and performs well, the price, build quality, and the fact that it is bricked after only a year makes this one of the most disappointing purchases I've ever made.

Tecnologia moderna con stile retrò

2026-01-09    -Luca

Ottima per youngtimer (l'ho montata su una BMW E30 320is), design adatto soprattutto ad auto tedesche, dove il modello originale era fornito come costosa opzione.Mantiene lo stile del cruscotto, ma con funzionalità moderne; per il momento non ho montato l'antenna DAB perché ascolto poco la radio e non mi piaceva l'idea che si vedesse. Ottimo il Bluetooth anche per streaming musicale, amplificazione buona e senza distorsioni, nonostante gli altoparlanti dell'epoca.Una sola pecca, i pulsanti ed il pomello sembrano al tatto meno "solidi" e robusti rispetto ai prodotti Blaupunkt degli anni passati.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money

2025-12-31    -lance

Awsome does everything a modern radio can do and looks the vintage of my car from 83, exactly what I wanted. Worth the money if you want a vintage look without the hassle of a vintage radio.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install and looks great in my 1982 BMW

2025-12-24    -The Grant

My suggestion is to read the manual in order to use all the functions of this radio. Install was very easy (installed the radio and speakers in my E21, 1982 BMW). After adjusting the color to my liking, the radio looks right at home with the rest of the interior. Only downside so far for this radio is the price point.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very expensive, and no "play/pause" button!

2026-01-13    -Enginerd1701

First of all, if you have a car from the 80s or early 90s, there aren't a lot of options for a period-correct-looking stereo. This one fits the bill. It's definitely a huge improvement over the disco-ball-looking atrocity you probably currently have.The good:* Installation is good. Comes with necessary hardware - including a mounting frame that will lock the unit in place in your dash. DON'T LOSE THE TWO KEYS THAT YOU SLIDE DOWN THE SIDES TO RELEASE IT, THOUGH.* Has subwoofer output.* Display brightness and color are adjustable, so you can match the look of the rest of your dash.* Bluetooth works perfectly (which is something I can't say for my brand new BMW.)* USB, SD, and even 1/8" inputs!The bad:* The display is very basic. Even in 1988, I think most car stereos had better displays.* There is no "pause/play" button on the head unit! But, there are THREE different ways to skip or repeat tracks. This is unbelievable to me. You have to use the remote control to pause/play your music! And, when your phone connects on startup, it usually begins with the music paused. If a remote control for your car stereo is your thing, then, great. However, I hate having another thing rattling around my center console and it's ridiculous to have to pick up a remote when the actual stereo is also within arm's reach! I was super excited about this stereo until I realized that.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money

2026-02-15    -lance

Awsome does everything a modern radio can do and looks the vintage of my car from 83, exactly what I wanted. Worth the money if you want a vintage look without the hassle of a vintage radio.

Great radio for 80s classic cars

2026-01-29    -Amazon Customer

Love love love this radio. Looks brilliant in my 1987 BMW M635CSi and has great sound quality too. Only complaint is that incoming phone calls are a little quiet, but that might be sortable in the settings. Really happy with this product.It was relatively easy to fit, but connecting to the original 80s amp was tricky because my old head unit had a 10 pin connector that linked to an 8 pin DIN. I had to get a friend to make me a bespoke connector that linked the car’s 8 pin DIN to the new head unit’s RCA connectors.

Great radio for 80s classic cars

2025-12-26    -Amazon Customer

Love love love this radio. Looks brilliant in my 1987 BMW M635CSi and has great sound quality too. Only complaint is that incoming phone calls are a little quiet, but that might be sortable in the settings. Really happy with this product.It was relatively easy to fit, but connecting to the original 80s amp was tricky because my old head unit had a 10 pin connector that linked to an 8 pin DIN. I had to get a friend to make me a bespoke connector that linked the car’s 8 pin DIN to the new head unit’s RCA connectors.

Bremen sqr

2026-01-18    -Amazon Customer

Bardzo fajne radio, dobrze wygląda we wnętrzu z lat osiemdziesiątych i dziewięćdziesiątych, nienajgorsza jakość wykonania. Wreszcie usłyszałem głośniki, które wymieniłem w zeszłym roku;) - MB 126 SEC