Blaupunkt MADRID200BT Single Din Stereo with Bluetooth, USB & AUX

Just received the item without the wiring that’s so disappointing I have to return it back

Great item, worth every penny and it looks great in a retro car. Thank you!

Fijne radio voor in een oudere auto. Oogt sober maar werkt super met bluetooth of zelfs bellen op de geintegreerde microfoon.

Mycket bra radio, ljud och funktioner.

It suited really well my W202 which, to my pleasant surprise, not only used ISO connectors, but also shared the exact same wiring diagram of the original Becker Special unit (be sure to check with yours, don’t blame me for eventually frying your radio!), so it was a true plug and play installation. The included adapter cage wasn’t a good fit and the design of the locking clips interfered with the dashboard, so I had to get a technician using a different one instead. The audio quality isn’t exactly audiophile-grade, but it’s right on par with modern-day OEM units, which was the goal here. It pairs really well with my phone and the call audio quality (for both sides) is superb. It definitely ticks all the check marks I was looking for! Finally, it’s great that it follows a conservative, traditional design language that doesn’t scream out of place on most 80s to early 2000s cars. The end result won’t pass off as signed by Bruno Sacco himself, but has brought me the convenience of music streaming and hands-free calls without making my prized Mercedes look like a Fast and Furious ricermobile. On the bottom line, this is a China-made unit that doesn’t feel like the old, European-made products that OG Blaupunkt had gotten us used to. That being said, while it doesn’t feel cheap, nor does it compare to some AliExpress rebranded junk, I do feel I’m overpaying for this solely because of the scarcity of other options as far as traditional-looking, aftermarket head units go. If I’d dare to say, 50 bucks sound more in line with what you’re getting.

A minimalistic, Bluetooth ready, easily-installed head unit. This is a no frills media player with a faux slot for a CD. Certainly it's a bit more expensive than other head units with the same capability, but it offers a period correct finish which matches the tombstone of an NA Miata very nicely. Nothing flashy about this media player. Connecting Bluetooth is easy without needing to read the directions (but they can help). The interface for changing settings is a tad wonky, but once you've learned it, it's a simple process. The Madrid does NOT come with the harness for the head unit, but it's a simple purchase of an 8+8 Universal ISO harness (roughly $8).