cmc140's NSX Radio RestoMod/Repair.
cost breakdown (as of 12/31/2018 in $USD)
$350-OEM Radio Repair (if it turns on)
$200-Bluetooth Tapedeck Mod upgrade (awesome! see below)
$50/ea(x3)-speaker/sub amplifier replace caps
Total stereo refurb:
($700) with Bluetooth option
($500) no Bluetooth just refurb
Chris' contact info: [MENTION=13572]cmc140[/MENTION] (Prime contact) or (cmc140 AT gmailDOTcom)
email him, carefully package and ship him your stuff, wait patiently, price includes return shipping in the USA, enjoy!
Small review from me:
This is the best bang for the buck stereo upgrade for the NSX hands down:biggrin:
I didnt have to cut anything, fabricate anything etc. Its all plug and play. It looks 100% factory.
For a really great sounding OEM stereo, i was actually surprised at how nice it was with everything freshly rebuilt. Sounds are crisp and clear throughout and certainly more than i expected from a OEM setup. Yes, sound quality is subjective but it really does sound great and the subwoofer is more than adequate now. The Bluetooth interface works flawlessly and is easy to use. The head unit modification is about 1/3 the price of the Wilmans mod and 100% reversible. Chris was awesome to work with, great communication and a really well thought out product by a community member.
Chris' "manual":
Acura NSX OEM Radio with Bluetooth Interface.
This custom modification is based on the original OEM Alpine/Bose radio that came with AM, FM, Cassette, and the optional 6 CD Changer. The cassette tape deck has been replaced with a Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver. AM, FM, and CD look and operate the same as the original OEM head unit, using the same front panel knobs, buttons, and display as before.
The Bluetooth Receiver adds audio playback and Hands Free Calling to the stock head unit. It has an integral microphone mounted inside the head unit. It can be paired with smartphones, tablets, or other Bluetooth A2DP enabled transmitting devices. Once paired and connected, your OEM head unit can receive music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, etc.
To operate the Bluetooth receiver, first switch the OEM radio from AM, FM, or CD to Bluetooth mode by pressing and releasing the “DOLBY” button on the front panel. The display will change to “TAPE”. Next press and hold the “A.SELECT” (Power) button on the front panel for approximately 2 seconds to bring the Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver into pairing mode. The LED on the A.SELECT button will light when pressed. A four note “up-scale” will sound when the receiver is powered on in pairing mode.
After the receiver is successfully powered on, the receiver can be paired with your smartphone. (You can carefully open the cassette door to observe alternately flashing blue and red LEDs while in pairing mode.) Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and set it to search for new devices. Select “TaoTronics TT-BR05” on your phone. Once paired, the red flashing light will stop and a beep will sound.
cost breakdown (as of 12/31/2018 in $USD)
$350-OEM Radio Repair (if it turns on)
$200-Bluetooth Tapedeck Mod upgrade (awesome! see below)
$50/ea(x3)-speaker/sub amplifier replace caps
Total stereo refurb:
($700) with Bluetooth option
($500) no Bluetooth just refurb
Chris' contact info: [MENTION=13572]cmc140[/MENTION] (Prime contact) or (cmc140 AT gmailDOTcom)
email him, carefully package and ship him your stuff, wait patiently, price includes return shipping in the USA, enjoy!
Small review from me:
This is the best bang for the buck stereo upgrade for the NSX hands down:biggrin:
I didnt have to cut anything, fabricate anything etc. Its all plug and play. It looks 100% factory.
For a really great sounding OEM stereo, i was actually surprised at how nice it was with everything freshly rebuilt. Sounds are crisp and clear throughout and certainly more than i expected from a OEM setup. Yes, sound quality is subjective but it really does sound great and the subwoofer is more than adequate now. The Bluetooth interface works flawlessly and is easy to use. The head unit modification is about 1/3 the price of the Wilmans mod and 100% reversible. Chris was awesome to work with, great communication and a really well thought out product by a community member.
Chris' "manual":
Acura NSX OEM Radio with Bluetooth Interface.
This custom modification is based on the original OEM Alpine/Bose radio that came with AM, FM, Cassette, and the optional 6 CD Changer. The cassette tape deck has been replaced with a Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver. AM, FM, and CD look and operate the same as the original OEM head unit, using the same front panel knobs, buttons, and display as before.
The Bluetooth Receiver adds audio playback and Hands Free Calling to the stock head unit. It has an integral microphone mounted inside the head unit. It can be paired with smartphones, tablets, or other Bluetooth A2DP enabled transmitting devices. Once paired and connected, your OEM head unit can receive music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, etc.
To operate the Bluetooth receiver, first switch the OEM radio from AM, FM, or CD to Bluetooth mode by pressing and releasing the “DOLBY” button on the front panel. The display will change to “TAPE”. Next press and hold the “A.SELECT” (Power) button on the front panel for approximately 2 seconds to bring the Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver into pairing mode. The LED on the A.SELECT button will light when pressed. A four note “up-scale” will sound when the receiver is powered on in pairing mode.
After the receiver is successfully powered on, the receiver can be paired with your smartphone. (You can carefully open the cassette door to observe alternately flashing blue and red LEDs while in pairing mode.) Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and set it to search for new devices. Select “TaoTronics TT-BR05” on your phone. Once paired, the red flashing light will stop and a beep will sound.
