Radio Recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fred T · 09-23-2003, 07:55 PM

My radio/CD player shot craps. Put in by the PO, I assume it was the cheapest thing he could get. He enlarge the dash cutout, so I have a 2-1/8 x 7-1/4 hole to fit into. I wasn't happy with it, had to wait for the volume to go up when it came on, and the cd skipped when I went over small bumps.

So, any recommendations that won't kill my budget?

imaindianoutlaw · 09-23-2003, 08:01 PM

Weld in a new radio surrounding from a junk yard and Get a cheap knob radio!

lukecp · 09-23-2003, 08:09 PM

Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, ect are all good CD players.

You can pick up a nice CD player for $100 these days....don't forget to check mail order places too.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-23-2003, 09:08 PM

Kenwood and pioneer is what I perfer but do not buy at wally world because they are of lower quality..

dinnut · 09-23-2003, 09:17 PM

i got my 208 watt sony xplod open box for 100 at circuit city. you can get a new one for 130 i think

tswore · 09-23-2003, 10:35 PM

go with an alpine player, a bit more for an entry level piece, but the build quality is the best in the indutry. I have sold/installed car audio for 10 years..

1972chevy4x4 · 09-24-2003, 12:16 AM

Circuit City out on west kellogg carry both sony and alpine at a resonable price. But I would recommend going with a sony as they have a great warranty and you can't beat the sound for the money. You can also try Best Buy next door, and for a few more dollars carry their warranty on the unit and with any problems they will usally just provide you with a replacement.

Hooter · 09-24-2003, 02:20 AM

dont be tempted to just buy a regular pioneer cd player, make sure you get a premier player, they come with more features and a two year warranty. In my opinion i find Alpine decks to have a real bright and tinny sound to them, Kenwood and rockford decks have the highest return and repair decks in thier price range. The best all around cd player that Pioneer offfers is either the deh-350 (50 watts X4 front, rear and sub outs) or the deh 550mp (front, rear, sub outs and a steering wheel remote)

09-23-2003, 07:55 PM	#1
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Radio Recommendations My radio/CD player shot craps. Put in by the PO, I assume it was the cheapest thing he could get. He enlarge the dash cutout, so I have a 2-1/8 x 7-1/4 hole to fit into. I wasn't happy with it, had to wait for the volume to go up when it came on, and the cd skipped when I went over small bumps. So, any recommendations that won't kill my budget? __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-23-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Weld in a new radio surrounding from a junk yard and Get a cheap knob radio! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

09-23-2003, 08:09 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, ect are all good CD players. You can pick up a nice CD player for $100 these days....don't forget to check mail order places too. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-23-2003, 09:08 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Kenwood and pioneer is what I perfer but do not buy at wally world because they are of lower quality.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-23-2003, 09:17 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i got my 208 watt sony xplod open box for 100 at circuit city. you can get a new one for 130 i think __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-23-2003, 10:35 PM	#6
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	go with an alpine player, a bit more for an entry level piece, but the build quality is the best in the indutry. I have sold/installed car audio for 10 years..

09-24-2003, 12:16 AM	#7
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	Circuit City out on west kellogg carry both sony and alpine at a resonable price. But I would recommend going with a sony as they have a great warranty and you can't beat the sound for the money. You can also try Best Buy next door, and for a few more dollars carry their warranty on the unit and with any problems they will usally just provide you with a replacement. __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

09-24-2003, 02:20 AM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	dont be tempted to just buy a regular pioneer cd player, make sure you get a premier player, they come with more features and a two year warranty. In my opinion i find Alpine decks to have a real bright and tinny sound to them, Kenwood and rockford decks have the highest return and repair decks in thier price range. The best all around cd player that Pioneer offfers is either the deh-350 (50 watts X4 front, rear and sub outs) or the deh 550mp (front, rear, sub outs and a steering wheel remote) __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.