MP3 Player for use in 93 Model Volvo

ambishop · Post by **ambishop** » 01 Apr 2012, 21:46

I am trying to improve the radio in the Volvo 850 CLE to something, while keeping it as stock as possible.

Please let me know if anyone has tried this product as it says that it supports VOLVO SC Model radios with CD changer function.

This website mostly specializes in BMW parts but they seem to have a few Volvo parts as well

www.bimmernav.com/url/mp3/

turbozutek · Post by **turbozutek** » 03 Apr 2012, 06:50

You might like this:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=149436

Post by **fazool** » 03 Apr 2012, 06:54

If you are handy, there are a couple threads describing a way to solder an ipod/mp3 aux input jack right into your stereo head unit. It is essentially free (well, OK $1 for the cost of solder since you probably have an old headphone around to donate).

You will not get the nice radio controls for your songs but if you have an ipod or mp3 player you can use it and the sound quality is really good. Heck, if you dont have an ipod you can play the songs on your phone and use its headphone jack.

I've done this myself (adapting the procedure to a different model) with very good results.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 03 Apr 2012, 09:41

USAspec - http://usaspec.com/vehicle_products.php,
Blitzsafe - http://www.blitzsafe.com/,
GromAudio - http://gromaudio.com/store/all-vol94.html.

Post by **rmmagow** » 03 Apr 2012, 13:54

Anybody have real world experience with the gromaudio thing used with an SC-816 headunit on a 98 V70? That looks like pretty much what I wanted to do for my car. I put a Kenwood head in one of my other cars so I could play music from the USB stick and it works well. This appears to give similar function to the regular Volvo head unit.

Post by **fazool** » 03 Apr 2012, 14:08

I've been on the Volvo forums for a long time. The one name that seems to come up over and over is USASpec.

These units, as I understand them, act as a MelBUS device and connect to the 8-pin DIN MelBUS port and act like a CD changer. Using the CD remote controls, the head unit can control music selection etc.

I would look for various features such as FF, REW, track select, sending list info back to the LCD display, etc.

Sorry, I know you are looking for specific real world experience with them.

D_V_ENT850R · Post by **D_V_ENT850R** » 03 Apr 2012, 14:42

I've got one of these sitting around at my house never installed new, I opened and tried it all out everything works it was $450 new. Let me know if your interested.

ambishop · Post by **ambishop** » 04 Apr 2012, 01:45

What really attracted my to this one was the ability to use USB or SD card memory. I will purchase one and report back. The other link was the generic version, below is the link to the Volvo Specific Version. The price seems very fair for full control of your MP3s. Headphone jacks are fine options but I want the full control as I have many MP3s and it is easier to have your play lists etc.

www.bimmernav.com/url/volvomp3/

ambishop · Post by **ambishop** » 04 May 2012, 05:56

I have been using my MP3 player for a few weeks now. This is the only unit that I found that has both SC Card slot and Aux audio input. I am very happy with how well this thing works and would recommend it to anyone. It is VERY easy to install. Just plug in the CD port and then connect one power wire. Super easy and works just like a CD changer would with 6 play lists.

Highly recommended

Post by **precopster** » 04 May 2012, 10:22

This item has really attracted my interest. Clean no frills install using factory wiring, and the unit thinks it's a factory CD player!! I'm sold all I have to do is save for it!!