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bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 02:50 AM

Does anybody have any good or bad experiances with the Jensen Model cr 225x radio that is found at most wal marts. I was looking for detail pretaining to installation, fit and, sound quality. I really dont want to cut the dash, nor do I really want to blow my ears out. ...Thanks in advance

Here is the one i am talking about..

and here is more details on the radio itself..

http://www.jensen.com/mobile/prod_mo...asp?product=41

ok here is another choice Kenwood model KRC - 1007

details
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/pr...2&productId=67

bigvinnie · 11-30-2002, 03:50 AM

I would go with the kenwood..... I'm running an older version and have had good luck with it... I think it's the better quality of the two...

bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 05:38 PM

I went and looked at the kenwood models 1007 and 2007 today and noticed that the spacing between the two shafts are different than the stock am radio that i have in my truck now. My question is, is the shaft spacing adjustable to the correct width.

Thanks for the help,

Mudder · 11-30-2002, 05:45 PM

Ive got the 2007 and it works fine with the face plate supplied. Lost wages is dying to cut my dash though for a newer stereo this winter.

bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 05:51 PM

Mudder67:

So what your saying is that the 2007 does fit without making any modifications to either the radio, or the dash??

In other words it will work and fit straight out of the box?

Thanks again...

Mudder · 11-30-2002, 05:54 PM

Im thinking that radio has adjustable shafts meaning you can adjust them to fit the openings. I will go down and look at an old one i have in the garage to see.

bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 06:02 PM

thanks

Mudder · 11-30-2002, 06:02 PM

Sorry they were wrong brands. If you are planning on using the face plate it shouldnt matter.

Mudder · 11-30-2002, 06:07 PM

here what mine looks like with the face plate.

bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 06:23 PM

Thanks man, you've been a big help. By the way, is that a cd controler on the ash tray I see??? If so what kind of setup do you have?? Thanks

1971 Cheyenne · 11-30-2002, 06:33 PM

I just went out and looked at mine. I'm so happy. I thought it was a aftermarket radio and the guy had cut the dash. but i'm happilly wrong! it was a kenwood 2007 radio/cassette. THE DASH IS STOCK

!!. HALLELUJIAH! I took it halfway out to be sure, and so i could tell you how it works.

The radio and the knobs are both smaller than the dash and the faceplate holds it all together and in. So basically, if you don't mind the faceplate, it's a good dash-saving option.

'71 cheyenne

Mudder · 11-30-2002, 06:34 PM

Yes its a Sony changer that works through the FM. I wouldnt recomend it as its messed the FM reception up. The changer works very good for under 100 bucks at Wally World. Clearance sale! I'm either going with a Blaupunkt head I have and one of the same changers if I can get the adapter for it.

bgbchevy · 11-30-2002, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I actually like the way the faceplate looks, so thats no big deal...It looks like I have some shopping to do!

11-30-2002, 02:50 AM	#1
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Radio question Does anybody have any good or bad experiances with the Jensen Model cr 225x radio that is found at most wal marts. I was looking for detail pretaining to installation, fit and, sound quality. I really dont want to cut the dash, nor do I really want to blow my ears out. ...Thanks in advance Here is the one i am talking about.. and here is more details on the radio itself.. http://www.jensen.com/mobile/prod_mo...asp?product=41 ok here is another choice Kenwood model KRC - 1007 details http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/pr...2&productId=67 __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60 Last edited by bgbchevy; 11-30-2002 at 03:03 AM.

11-30-2002, 03:50 AM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I would go with the kenwood..... I'm running an older version and have had good luck with it... I think it's the better quality of the two... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

11-30-2002, 05:38 PM	#3
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	I went and looked at the kenwood models 1007 and 2007 today and noticed that the spacing between the two shafts are different than the stock am radio that i have in my truck now. My question is, is the shaft spacing adjustable to the correct width. Thanks for the help, __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

11-30-2002, 05:51 PM	#5
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Mudder67: So what your saying is that the 2007 does fit without making any modifications to either the radio, or the dash?? In other words it will work and fit straight out of the box? Thanks again... __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

11-30-2002, 06:02 PM	#7
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	thanks __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

11-30-2002, 05:45 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Ive got the 2007 and it works fine with the face plate supplied. Lost wages is dying to cut my dash though for a newer stereo this winter.

11-30-2002, 05:54 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Im thinking that radio has adjustable shafts meaning you can adjust them to fit the openings. I will go down and look at an old one i have in the garage to see.

11-30-2002, 06:07 PM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	kenwood here what mine looks like with the face plate.

11-30-2002, 06:23 PM	#10
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Thanks man, you've been a big help. By the way, is that a cd controler on the ash tray I see??? If so what kind of setup do you have?? Thanks __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60 Last edited by bgbchevy; 11-30-2002 at 06:25 PM.

11-30-2002, 06:33 PM	#11
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I just went out and looked at mine. I'm so happy. I thought it was a aftermarket radio and the guy had cut the dash. but i'm happilly wrong! it was a kenwood 2007 radio/cassette. THE DASH IS STOCK!!. HALLELUJIAH! I took it halfway out to be sure, and so i could tell you how it works. The radio and the knobs are both smaller than the dash and the faceplate holds it all together and in. So basically, if you don't mind the faceplate, it's a good dash-saving option. '71 cheyenne __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

11-30-2002, 06:34 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Yes its a Sony changer that works through the FM. I wouldnt recomend it as its messed the FM reception up. The changer works very good for under 100 bucks at Wally World. Clearance sale! I'm either going with a Blaupunkt head I have and one of the same changers if I can get the adapter for it.

11-30-2002, 06:39 PM	#13
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Thanks for the help guys, I actually like the way the faceplate looks, so thats no big deal...It looks like I have some shopping to do! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

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