New Head Units from Blaupunkt

A 4 x 45-watt amplifier integrated into Blaupunkt’s MP3 range system, and provides additional connectivity to a 4-channel amplifier. There will be additional support for preamp-outputs for the MP27 and MP37 at a later date.

[B]San Diego MP27[/B]

The San Diego MP27 makes a good buy and is simple and easy to use. The
AUX input jack located on the back panel can be used in combination with the optionally available adapter cable, which can be laid into the central console or the glove compartment, for example, to connect any portable player.

Blaupunkt claims solid performance, easy operation, clear reception, very respectable sound quality and the opportunity to customise the system by adding extra components are all packed into an appealing, individual design.

In short: A good entry level unit for only S$239.

[B]London MP37[/B]

London MP37 has a VarioColour function that allows a choice of 4096 colours to perfectly match the display to the dashboard colour of one’s vehicle.

For music sources, it is possible to easily connect any external audio sources, such as an MP3/WMA player, via an Aux-In jack on the front panel.

The London MP37 currently goes for S$299


[B]Kingston MP 47[/B]

The new Blaupunkt Kingston MP47, a car radio with elegant and attractive styling extras, is vibrantly colourful and long on sound quality. Its RGB VarioColor display, similar to that of the London, can be adjusted to suit very individual tastes or to create an eye-catching look.

The front panel is set in a dark, chromed design in the new Blaupunkt look.

For young sound and multimedia fans, the Kingston MP47 is the ideal in-vehicle base station to which they can connect their portable data carriers and audio devices.

MP3 music files can be imported via the standard USB
interface and then controlled directly via the radio, regardless of whether the music comes from a hard disk, a memory stick or an MP3 player.

Alternatively, the radio has also been equipped with a front AUX input. This has a four-channel preamp out plus an adjustable subwoofer level control.

The Kingston MP47 currently retails for S$379

[B]Hamburg MP57[/B]

The Blaupunkt Hamburg MP57 is the answer to many integrated wireless Bluetooth modules. This head unit only needs to be registered on the mobile phone the first time you use it.

After that, the car radio and the mobile phone are able to recognise each other automatically as soon as the phone is switched on inside the vehicle.

Basic operating functions can be performed and controlled directly via the car radio, for example, to answer or end a call.

A hands-free microphone included with the Hamburg MP57 provides excellent voice quality and the other party’s voice can be heard loud and clear over the car speakers.

The Hamburg MP57 has a three-line white, backlit fully graphical display that makes everything easy to use and read..

It still has the same high quality radio receiver, and MP3 CD capabilities. Portable players can also be connected directly to the radio. The new Blaupunkt Hamburg MP57 has also been equipped with either a USB connection via cable or an AUX input jack on the front panel.

There are also four-channel preamp outs or an active subwoofer out.

It currently retails for S$499

[B]Seattle MP57[/B]

The new Seattle MP57 is something for those of you who want a barrage of colours and a head unit that is good to look at in the dark.

This colourful MP3 browsing looks great on the large, high-resolution 3.2-inch TFT display.

The 4 x 45 watts of maximum power, a 3-band equalizer combined with a 4-channel preamp out and an adjustable subwoofer output provide for nothing less than that fabulous in-car sound.

Thanks to the intuitively operated softkeys on the front, using this new sound machine is really fun, too.

The Seattle MP57 can be connected to other external sound sources a coventional CD changer, MP3 player, iPod or a USB stick to set up a Bluetooth connection to make mobile phone usage a breeze in the vehicle.

The Seattle MP 57 is ideal for drivers who love to add improvements down the road to their sound systems.

The Seattle MP57 retails at S$669.


For more details, visit www.blaupunkt.com/sg/

Credits: nikolaiski