Drivers looking for a quality after-market upgrade for their 1980s and 1990s car stereos frequently turned to Blaupunkt, and the German audio manufacturer knows it.
That’s why the “Blue Point” has resurrected the classic Bremen SQR 46. The retro head unit has virtually all of the buttons, dials and controls that were found on the original when it was released in 1986 (plus a badass new red display).
But look closely, and you’ll see that their functions have changed to match the unit’s modern tech. For instance, there’s now a DAB+ button that can be pressed to pick up hi-fi digital FM or AM signals. Behind a faux cassette deck cover are SD card and USB inputs to play MP3 and WMA music.
A smartphone can also be connected via Bluetooth to place calls or transmit navigation directions. As Motor Authority notes, Bluetooth can’t be used to play music from an external device, but there is an auxiliary input.
You can also program the radio to respond to steering wheel controls. In cars without that capability, an included remote can be used to make adjustments while driving.
The Bremen SQR 46 DAB is listed for approximately $500 (€449), but you’ll have to figure out a way to get Blaupunkt’s third-party seller to ship to the U.S.
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Can you tell that we have a bit of an obsession with royal style here at Who What Wear? As long as Queen Letizia has a penchant for shopping at Zara and Meghan Markle shares Kate Middleton’s affinity for wearing J.Crew, it’s safe to assume that we’ll never tire of the topic. Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t also turn our attention to the enviably stylish ensembles of the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister, Pippa Middleton.
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A beloved silhouette of royals including Queen Letizia and Kate Middleton, floral-print midi dresses are also a staple in Pippa Middleton’s summer wardrobe.
On Pippa Middleton: ByTiMo midi dress; Collection Weekend by John Lewis sandals; Finlay & Co. sunglasses
On Pippa Middleton: Anna Mason midi dress; Ray-Ban sunglasses; J.Crew clutch
On Pippa Middleton: Polo Ralph Lauren shirtdress; Ray-Ban sunglasses; Penelope Chilvers espadrilles; Pop & Suki camera bag
On Pippa Middleton: Anna Mason dress; Jess Collett Milliner hat; Penelope Chilvers espadrilles
On Pippa Middleton: Kate Spade dress; Persol sunglasses; Aspinal of London bag; Toni Pons espadrilles
A classic Panama hat is one of Pippa Middleton’s go-to summertime accessories. She’s frequently spotted sporting the sunny-day essential, usually while attending tennis matches at Wimbledon or the French Open.
On Pippa Middleton: Polo Ralph Lauren dress; Roland-Garros hat; Boho Bags clutch; Castañer wedges; Ray-Ban sunglasses
On Pippa Middleton: Stella McCartney dress and shoes; Luisa Kelsey hat; J.Crew clutch
On Pippa Middleton: Isabel Marant dress; Jess Collett Milliner hat; Aspinal of London bag
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