My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 01-15-2010, 06:02 PM

One of my Christmas presents my wife gave me last month was an external Sony Bluetooth speaker, "The Little Black Ball." This works easily with my IPhone. It actually sounds very good and plenty loud. I have an original AM/FM radio in my Blazer but sometimes I want to hear my IPOD music. Yes I could listen to it with earphones while driving but not very safe and what about others that ride with me. I started thinking... loud speaker in the Blazer hmmmm? So my mom sewed this little black net bag for me and I simply let it hang from the radio. It actually sounds equal/better to the stock speaker and now I have over 5,000 songs I can listen to. My wife says it looks like a "testicle" swinging and hanging down but thats another story

What do you think?

Critter · 01-15-2010, 06:05 PM

Pretty cool! You should get two of them and hang them side by side...for stereo effect of course.

72Levi · 01-15-2010, 06:10 PM

Good idea but with two "balls" hanging and swinging, my wife would really have a good laugh

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-15-2010, 06:12 PM

How loud is it? Your radio looks like a van am/fm. Does the radio sound pretty good? I just picked up a truck am/fm and I am curious about the sound. Trevor

72Levi · 01-15-2010, 06:35 PM

The Sony speaker actually sounds pretty good, its been raining and cold so I have not tested it while driving, but its decent sound. Yes I do have a van AM/FM radio, I did not want to pay an extra $100-$200 more for our exact truck radio. In another thread I replaced the factory speaker with a new re-done one from a company back east. They completely re-do them and they sound good. I forget the name of the company but I wanted a stock look and went with them. If you do a search you can find them on here. Make sure you use the correct ohm speaker with our radios or you may fry it.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-15-2010, 07:32 PM

Thanks for getting back to me on the sound. I know the company you are talking about, and that's probably what I will do on my next rebuild with the speakers. I have a am/fm and I have all the parts for a dealer installed 8 track player, but not quite sure how it all hooks together. They might have insight on that when I send my speakers in. Trevor

72Levi · 01-15-2010, 07:40 PM

Are you talking about www.turnswitch.com ? I never sent them a speaker, called them and they sent me my replacement. Nice guy and great speaker. Go to their site they explain it all if you need more info. Factory replacement.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-15-2010, 08:23 PM

yeah, I thought you had to give them a core speaker. Trevor

msgross · 01-15-2010, 08:33 PM

those with an iphone should really look into bluetooth stereo.. i've never seen the sony "ball" but that's a neat idea too. I replaced the stock CD player in my daily driver with a pioneer head unit with bluetooth... FREAKING AWESOME the bluetooth music is CD quality and I don't have to lug in my ipod/iphone everytime I get in. I also have hands free calling now and it mutes the music even if I don't use speaker phone...

i'll have to look into something like that for my 68, of course by then bluetooth will be out of date!!

bouncytruck · 01-15-2010, 11:52 PM

Good idea. I've got a CD head unit with a 6-disc in the console and kept the original owner's AM/8-track in the dash. I need to see if I can integrate my iPod into the system.

Big J · 01-16-2010, 06:51 PM

Take a look here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621

Jtrux · 01-17-2010, 12:06 AM

Wow Richard, that's an awfully big ball you have there.

01-15-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer One of my Christmas presents my wife gave me last month was an external Sony Bluetooth speaker, "The Little Black Ball." This works easily with my IPhone. It actually sounds very good and plenty loud. I have an original AM/FM radio in my Blazer but sometimes I want to hear my IPOD music. Yes I could listen to it with earphones while driving but not very safe and what about others that ride with me. I started thinking... loud speaker in the Blazer hmmmm? So my mom sewed this little black net bag for me and I simply let it hang from the radio. It actually sounds equal/better to the stock speaker and now I have over 5,000 songs I can listen to. My wife says it looks like a "testicle" swinging and hanging down but thats another story What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-15-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Pretty cool! You should get two of them and hang them side by side...for stereo effect of course. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-15-2010, 06:10 PM	#3
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Good idea but with two "balls" hanging and swinging, my wife would really have a good laugh __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-15-2010, 06:12 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer How loud is it? Your radio looks like a van am/fm. Does the radio sound pretty good? I just picked up a truck am/fm and I am curious about the sound. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-15-2010, 06:35 PM	#5
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer The Sony speaker actually sounds pretty good, its been raining and cold so I have not tested it while driving, but its decent sound. Yes I do have a van AM/FM radio, I did not want to pay an extra $100-$200 more for our exact truck radio. In another thread I replaced the factory speaker with a new re-done one from a company back east. They completely re-do them and they sound good. I forget the name of the company but I wanted a stock look and went with them. If you do a search you can find them on here. Make sure you use the correct ohm speaker with our radios or you may fry it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 01-15-2010 at 06:37 PM.

01-15-2010, 07:32 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Thanks for getting back to me on the sound. I know the company you are talking about, and that's probably what I will do on my next rebuild with the speakers. I have a am/fm and I have all the parts for a dealer installed 8 track player, but not quite sure how it all hooks together. They might have insight on that when I send my speakers in. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-15-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Are you talking about www.turnswitch.com ? I never sent them a speaker, called them and they sent me my replacement. Nice guy and great speaker. Go to their site they explain it all if you need more info. Factory replacement. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-15-2010, 08:23 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer yeah, I thought you had to give them a core speaker. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-15-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer those with an iphone should really look into bluetooth stereo.. i've never seen the sony "ball" but that's a neat idea too. I replaced the stock CD player in my daily driver with a pioneer head unit with bluetooth... FREAKING AWESOME the bluetooth music is CD quality and I don't have to lug in my ipod/iphone everytime I get in. I also have hands free calling now and it mutes the music even if I don't use speaker phone... i'll have to look into something like that for my 68, of course by then bluetooth will be out of date!! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-15-2010, 11:52 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Good idea. I've got a CD head unit with a 6-disc in the console and kept the original owner's AM/8-track in the dash. I need to see if I can integrate my iPod into the system. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-16-2010, 06:51 PM	#11
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Take a look here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=229621 __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

01-17-2010, 12:06 AM	#12
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: My IPOD, MP3 Player Music Idea in the Blazer Wow Richard, that's an awfully big ball you have there. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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