Blaupunkt Frankfurt RCM82 Retro Stereo with DAB+, USB, AUX & Bluetooth

Product Information

Internal electronic crossovers: 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160 or 200Hz, front and rear HPF/LPF @ 6/12dB Over the years, some models have become true cult objects. Now we present the new interpretation of the popular 1-DIN car radio and combine the unique selling points of the 90s model with new technologies and functions. The result is the Blaupunkt “Frankfurt RCM 82 DAB”. Thanks to the Blaupunkt Codem IV FM RDS and DAB+ tuner, first-class reception also remains a strength of the new youngtimer car radio. New are the numerous interfaces, including two USB ports, an Aux connection and a microSD slot.

The new Frankfurt keeps your late classic car looking original while bringing the latest technology to you, DAB, USB, Micro SD, Bluetooth with 4 x 50w power output and subwoofer output.

Before we dive into this Blaupunkt Frankfurt RCM82 review, it’s worth considering where it sits in the grand scheme of the car audio world. See, design culture varies around the globe. And that applies to electronics, too. Big companies will supply different products to different territories. There are also differences between markets’ appreciation of audio. In the UK, we love it to be ‘HiFi’. Rich and detailed but not too aggressive. In Germany, fancy speakers sound a lot more clinical and less warm. For car audio to send to Africa, they prefer multiple piezo-electric tweeters that can raise Cain. For the USA, the Japanese provided bigger, badder, more costly versions than would easily sell in Europe. They even had names for their top end JDM stuff that we never had in Blighty. How about Carrozzeria for Pioneer and Addzest for Clarion?

On the subject of old tech, the Frankfurt also sports a standby flashing LED that looks like an ‘alarm’ function. Scary red flashy light! Remote Control The FM RDS functions are top end, with regional setting as well as the usual programme type and information settings. You get an FM ‘high cut’ filter in three levels. This helps weak or distorted FM signals. Great for pirate radio stations! You can also set it for weak or high sensitivity.

How Well Does It Work?

Dimensions 50mm x 178mm x 116mm (H x W x D, housing only) 58mm x 186mm x 10mm (H x B x T, front w/o keys) CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.