headless stereo system

[crash340]

To all you Car Audio experts, Im seeking advice please.
The factory AM radio is not really an option for me and I want to simply leave it in its original place Ma Mopar put it 41 years ago. Nowdays, I have a phone that I can bluetooth to my modern day ride, adjust volume, base etc via the phone (or head unit etc).

What I would like is a headless unit in my Cuda, something that i can either bluetooth or 3.5 cable connect and simply play the music I have saved to my phone. My understanding and its very limited is that now days I can simply buy an Amp, hide it, wire it to power and speakers etc, simply have an on/off switch for the Amp hidden so as I can turn it on and off etc, then simply play music, controling it via the phone, I dont need ear splitting perfect sound or adjustment.

So, question is,,,,, can it be done and what do I have to buy and how do I set it up please.

Greg

[downtime!]

Maybe something like this?  http://www.classiccarstereos.com/category/Secretaudio-SST.html

[filmsurgeon]

I'm looking to do the exact same thing for my '70 Challenger, so I'll keep watching this thread to see what advice the experts have, because I am certainly not one.

[ToxicWolf]

Inexpensive way to add to any system.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6QGxKiFakYs/p_822BTREC/Milennia-MIL-BTREC.html

[filmsurgeon]

Inexpensive way to add to any system.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6QGxKiFakYs/p_822BTREC/Milennia-MIL-BTREC.html

It appears that this plugs into a head unit.  What about something that pugs directly into an amp, or would it still be necessary to have a hidden head unit to achieve the goal that the OP and I have in mind?

[ToxicWolf]

Like this?


http://www.vintagevibes.net/Stereos/secretaudio.htm

[crash340]

The second one on that link with the remote control is getting closer, and probably as close as Im going to get, thanks Toxic

[filmsurgeon]

Maybe one of these?
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_091APTXBT/Focal-Universal-Bluetooth-Receiver.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_079AIRWAVE/Cobra-AirWave-CWA-BT150.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_88218_RE-Audio-BT900.4.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsG0qEtowiQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A05Q7E5lsdk

http://www.parts-express.com/lepai-lp7498e-200w-class-d-digital-amplifier-with-bluetooth-and-power-supply--310-298

http://www.amazon.com/Lanzar-HTG558BT-5-Channel-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B00LJX5J0I/

[crash340]

That Sonic BT900 is the go, exactly what I'm looking for thanks Filmsurgeon

[filmsurgeon]

That Sonic BT900 is the go, exactly what I'm looking for thanks Filmsurgeon

Your welcome.  It's available on Amazon for $265.

http://www.amazon.com/RE-Audio-4-Channel-Amplifier-Bluetooth/dp/B00L4K0CTY

Let me/us now how it works out, if you end up going that route.

[GreenFishie]

I'm not all that familiar with RE Audio, but it looks like these guys beat Phoenix Gold the the punch. PG debuted an "App Amp" last year about this time at an industry show ... and have yet to do an actual market release.

This is likely to become more common on a product in the coming year but it looks like only REA is offering a mobile version. There are plenty of home bluetooth amps to be had.

There are two other options. You can run the headphones into an RCA Y adapter directly to the amp and hope the signal is strong enough. Most of the time it is. With this option you'll have to wire a switch from the remote start to turn on the amp.

The second option is the Memphis Audio 16-SABTS. Intended for motorcycles and golf carts ... it still works for any car. This is a bluetooth receiver that you can run directly to an amp. It is still a remote receiver and isn't exactly a total wireless solution ... but it is about the size of an iphone.

[maddawg57]

I have this one in my 70 Gran coupe with a 10 disc changer in the trunk , very pleased with it . It was in the car when I got it.

Like this?


http://www.vintagevibes.net/Stereos/secretaudio.htm

[HELKENN]

hey guys i was just wondering what route you guys have taken? and were you happy with it? im in the same boat i wanted to use a headless system to keep it factory appearing. i went with a kicker bluetooth amp just because ive never heard of those other brands that were mentioned. the amp i went with is this one http://www.kicker.com/40PXIBT502 . then i bought a usb and headphone jack and plan to install it under the dash just in case the bluetooth ever quits work on the amp or on my phone. the link for the mount is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CNUFGN6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. all that stuff will be showing up today so ill let you guys know how it goes if you want

[crash340]

Thanks Helkenn, I have not progressed this any further, will probably have my factory radio converted to AM/FM with added inputs etc, to be honest, I rarely use the radio thats in the car now!