Does any if you have an idea how I can get the dab working on my stereo in the caravan? I've got the status ariel and it's a sterling 2005 but changed the old stereo? Just can't get dab radio
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As Birdman says, you usually need a DAB aerial for the tuner, examples can be found here.
Alternatively, you could consider an adapter that allows a standard radio aerial to work across all bands (DAB, FM etc), although I'm not sure how well that would operate with the VHF section of your Status aerial; it may be that you'd need a dedicated radio only aerial too.
An example of the adapter.
If in doubt, speak with a specialist car audio fitter.
Quote: Originally posted by Hairywol on 22/2/2015
Thanks for the advice and views. Finally got around to doing something about it.
First, I did recheck equaliser settings, but nothing I hadn't already found.
Checked the wiring but everything was OK and in phase. But I found the interference on FM radio, which was so annoying, disappeared when I disconnected a wire (not the aerial lead) between the head unit and the aerial. Not sure what it was supposed to even do.
The installed Blaupunkt speakers are 4-inch and retail at £20 or so. Because I didn't want to start cutting into the panel around the roof window I was stuck with the same size. Changing them however for a pair of speakers from Focal for £90 delivered has transformed the sound and I'm now a lot happier with how everything sounds (not exactly the Naim system I have at home, but that's a couple of quid more). They are a bit deeper (a much bigger magnet), so were a tight fit, but they went in eventually with a bit of fettling. Think I'll leave the JVC head unit in place, at least for now.
hello there i have just gone through the same hassles as you with my new swift, so tell me how did you get those Blaupunkt speakers out? ive tried getting a screwdriver round the edge to get the cover off but they dont budge and have scuffed the edge of the van a bit so ive stopped doing that.
I'm surprised people worry about radios these days.
You can get digital radio and music stations through the TV
Also spend a little more and get a good docking station or Bluetooth speaker and stream your music from a mobile devise. At least you can take it out of the van and use it at home or on holiday etc.
The BOSE Bluetooth speakers are unbelievable. They sound awesome.
First you need to get the metal grilles off the speaker surrounds. I used a small screwdriver and bent the grilles a bit, but as I was binning them anyway it didn't matter.
Once the grilles are off it's easy as this reveals the four screws per speaker holding the speaker to the 'van.
It's important to remember which are the positive and negative wires for remounting the new speakers to keep them in phase, or you'll lose a lot of bass and be back where you started.
Because the new speakers were heavier and deeper that the originals, and a lot tighter fit, I uprated the screws a bit to make for a firmer fit - wider but not longer.
In reply to Suggett 1976, I have no TV in my 'van and no intention of getting one as I prefer music and reading, though I have no issue with those who can't live without their Corrie fix. As an audiophile with a Naim home system I don't think you can tell me much about spending more to get better sound . I obviously don't expect anything like the same audio quality from caravan speakers, but the originals were shocking; a lot happier now.
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