Bringing your e63 stereo into the modern age?

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Dec 17, 2018 | 05:08 PM
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I haven’t seen this in the forum, but I did a search pretty quickly. Has anybody ever been able to add an AUX connection to their w211 stereo or did you upgrade the unit altogether. If so, recommendations? I looked on Crutchfield and didn’t like the options. Also, has anybody ever done a rear camera install? Afraid when my wife takes the car out, she will back into something. I never was a fan of Satellite radio either, prefer Spotify when possible.
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Dec 17, 2018 | 05:17 PM
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Dec 17, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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There's an AUX and an Ipod connector in the glove box.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Lol, but still not the modern age by a mile. If that is really important to you I believe there are some head unit swaps available.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 09:54 AM
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Lol, but still not the modern age by a mile. If that is really important to you I believe there are some head unit swaps available.
I looked at Crutchfield. Big thing is to find an installer who can do the job right and make the console look appealing.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 11:53 AM
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Here's my set up, did this in 2016 with rear camera; cost $900. It is a Pioneer 4200NEX with Apple Car Play but it does have Android connection as well. Spotify App can be use as well. Got a local sound store to install, took them all day.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 12:16 PM
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Here's my set up, did this in 2016 with rear camera; cost $900. It is a Pioneer 4200NEX with Apple Car Play but it does have Android connection as well. Spotify App can be use as well. Got a local sound store to install, took them all day.
thanks for the information.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 01:08 PM
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Has anybody here used Phantom Audio Sound's service? The owner rebuilds factory amplifiers with higher quality components which can allow for clearer sound as well as more Watt's of output. I messaged him on instagram and his response was he does update the HK Logic 7 W211 amp/AGW, but didn't mention what is updated or cost.



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Dec 18, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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Lol, but still not the modern age by a mile. If that is really important to you I believe there are some head unit swaps available.
I mentioned that because of this part of his original post. He specifically asked about an AUX connection.

Quote: Has anybody ever been able to add an AUX connection to their w211 stereo or did you upgrade the unit altogether
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Dec 18, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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Quote: I mentioned that because of this part of his original post. He specifically asked about an AUX connection.
yeah, when I went through the car, I didn’t see one, but the glovebox was a mess. Thanks for the tips/insights. Pictures to come soon.
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Dec 18, 2018 | 03:11 PM
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Quote: I mentioned that because of this part of his original post. He specifically asked about an AUX connection.
Yes, I agree you gave good information, no dig intended.
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