Replacing stock Audio 10 on a W203

[furiouskudoka]

Hello guys, I've decided to replace my old cassette audio 10, as the CD changer died, and I can't bring myself to only listen to radio ( or use an FM transmitter or an AUX cassette for that matter). It's an '00 model, so an aux is not really an option. I am not sure how to go about that. The choice is to either go for a standard off the shelf BT ready audio ( and loose the steering wheel controls, which can probably be sorted with a CAN module) or one of those Chinese Android satnav deals where it will look prettier. I am open to any pro's and cons of either options, and hoping to hear if any one has had the same done.

 

[M80]

8-Core Android 10 Car Stereo DSP CarPlay DAB+GPS Mercedes C/G-Class CLK W209/203 737655200553 | eBay

Built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto module. you don't need to use another adapter, just connect your. - Built-in DSP Amplifier System, which bring the perfect sound effect in your car. - Built-in DAB Player App: Yes, just connect a DAB+ Box to use this function.

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That'll do all you need

and this one

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There are a few threads,
plug and play,
build the system as much as you want to.

 

[Mr Greedy]

They look like a great shout M80.
I added a Pioneer double DIN touchscreen to my w203 a few years ago. It was about £400 fitted with a new microphone for handsfree calls.
I really liked the sound quality improvement and phones could connect via bluetooth to play music, or use a 3.5mm headphone jack. Took USB connections and SD cards as well.
I could have had the module adaptor thing to retained some steering wheel functionality, but I felt like it wasn't worth the £100 so I opted to not bother and didn't miss it.

 

[AnthonyUK]

They look like a great shout M80.
I added a Pioneer double DIN touchscreen to my w203 a few years ago. It was about £400 fitted with a new microphone for handsfree calls.
I really liked the sound quality improvement and phones could connect via bluetooth to play music, or use a 3.5mm headphone jack. Took USB connections and SD cards as well.
I could have had the module adaptor thing to retained some steering wheel functionality, but I felt like it wasn't worth the £100 so I opted to not bother and didn't miss it.

I have SWC and TBH they are more of a pain than any benefit they give.
Unless it comes built in I wouldn't be overly keen to buy an add-on to retain this.

I have the 1st type M80 mentioned above and it has been fine for the last few years.
I did also replace the speakers as the stocks ones are awful and in my case, the tweeters didn't work.

 

[M80]

What I would add is to buy from eBay, or amazon if the return policy is similar.

Buying one for the 211 turned out to be a nuisance and I returned a couple. But within time limits is at sellers expense and makes it less painful.

One unit confused the SAM so much (via the canbus) when warmed up on a run to London, that lights and other functions were u/s and erratic. I was lucky that I knew which fuse to pull.
Test the unit thoroughly during the return period.
Some screens could be brighter.

At the price they are worth the punt,
and with DSP I find the sound quality more than acceptable, w/o it is poor.
Octo core and 4gig ram makes a lot of difference to smooth running.