2019 In-Dash Radio Choices

Stu Rasmussen

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Greetings all

I have been perusing the site for in-dash radio options and found a bunch of old posts but nothing recommended that is still available;

So, I have just opened up the dash for a Single DIN space and would like as much bang for the buck as I can get.

Minimum is AM / FM / CD, nowadays you probably also get MP3, Bluetooth and USB options in a vanilla unit -

So, what have you got that you're happy with and is still available for sale new?

Thanks in advance,

Stu
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Stu Rasmussen W7QJ
Silverton, OR
gutted '74 Eleganza II (for sale now)
'77 Birchaven
 
We have a Kenwood that I installed about five or more years ago. It has all of the features you mentioned, and a 3mm outlet and a USB outlet. I
could check the model, but it's probably irrelevant. Just go with a brand name and get the features you want. Jim Bounds is a great resource for
electronics as he worked min that field for years. Give him a call.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
I've got a pioneer DEH-X6800BT

Has everything and works as it should. Not expensive $60.00 on amazon.

> We have a Kenwood that I installed about five or more years ago. It has all of the features you mentioned, and a 3mm outlet and a USB outlet. I
> could check the model, but it's probably irrelevant. Just go with a brand name and get the features you want. Jim Bounds is a great resource for
> electronics as he worked min that field for years. Give him a call.

--
1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
 
Crutchfield.com

Jensen VX7014

1-844-218-8390

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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Subject: [GMCnet] 2019 In-Dash Radio Choices

Greetings all

I have been perusing the site for in-dash radio options and found a bunch of
old posts but nothing recommended that is still available;

So, I have just opened up the dash for a Single DIN space and would like as
much bang for the buck as I can get.

Minimum is AM / FM / CD, nowadays you probably also get MP3, Bluetooth and
USB options in a vanilla unit -

So, what have you got that you're happy with and is still available for sale
new?

Thanks in advance,

Stu
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Stu Rasmussen W7QJ
Silverton, OR
gutted '74 Eleganza II (for sale now)
'77 Birchaven

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I’ve installed a JVC head unit and replaced the speakers around the coach. The sound quality is good - the front channel is for the cab speakers and the rear is for the mid + rear speakers.

It plays cd’s and DVD’s but I’ve never used it. The PO installed a collar that allowed a deep unit like this but just doesn’t look great.

My thought was that I’d use it to play video over a monitor. (Never).

I’d look for a single din mechless (no mechanical disk, cd, dvd) and carve out the dash to make it fit.

The mechless units can be less deep.

My $.02

Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976 Palm Beach
Fremont

>
> Crutchfield.com
>
> Jensen VX7014
>
> 1-844-218-8390
>
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Stu
> Rasmussen via Gmclist
> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 3:18 PM
> To: gmclist
> Cc: Stu Rasmussen
> Subject: [GMCnet] 2019 In-Dash Radio Choices
>
> Greetings all
>
> I have been perusing the site for in-dash radio options and found a bunch of
> old posts but nothing recommended that is still available;
>
> So, I have just opened up the dash for a Single DIN space and would like as
> much bang for the buck as I can get.
>
> Minimum is AM / FM / CD, nowadays you probably also get MP3, Bluetooth and
> USB options in a vanilla unit -
>
> So, what have you got that you're happy with and is still available for sale
> new?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Stu
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> Stu Rasmussen W7QJ
> Silverton, OR
> gutted '74 Eleganza II (for sale now)
> '77 Birchaven
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Just about anything will do the job here. You're not looking for a high fidelity or volume, especially with stock speaker setup.

I would highly recommend getting something with Bluetooth. Most of the new units don't have a cd player as it's essentially useless at this point.
Spotify and your cell phone and you've got every record known to man at your disposal.

No bluetooth is not up to the fidelity specs of a CD but in this application it makes no difference.

Anything on this page should be fine:
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_462750/Digital-Media-Receivers.html?tp=72453#&nvpair=FFBrand|Kenwood&nvpair=FFBrand|Pioneer&nvpair=FFBrand|Sony

Those are all digital only, no CD. They are about an inch deep so easier to install/less room needed
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Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
I recommend against pioneer currently, especially with Android phones. They
force the use of their app to steam music and it lacks the basic
functionality of blue tooth streaming.

Example - you can't stream Amazon music.

I have been impressed with kenwood head units under $100.

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 8:52 AM Justin Brady via Gmclist <

> Just about anything will do the job here. You're not looking for a high
> fidelity or volume, especially with stock speaker setup.
>
> I would highly recommend getting something with Bluetooth. Most of the new
> units don't have a cd player as it's essentially useless at this point.
> Spotify and your cell phone and you've got every record known to man at
> your disposal.
>
> No bluetooth is not up to the fidelity specs of a CD but in this
> application it makes no difference.
>
> Anything on this page should be fine:
>
> https://www.crutchfield.com/g_462750/Digital-Media-Receivers.html?tp=72453#&nvpair=FFBrand|Kenwood&nvpair=FFBrand|Pioneer&nvpair=FFBrand|Sony
>
> Those are all digital only, no CD. They are about an inch deep so easier
> to install/less room needed
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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Personally, I like having the option of a CD player in my dash. We frequently travel in remote locations in the West that do not have good cell
service, so the services that depend on data reception are sometimes kind of sketchy.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
CD? What's that????

We're all USB devices now a days my friend! As a matter of fact, i'd bet
you could load your whole CD collection to your phone, and still use it
while out of cell phone range. But who has time for all of that cd ripping?

My latest deck (the pioneer that i do not like) is only USB/phone/radio.
Its a full din, but 40% as deep and very light. It makes for installation
locations that were not possible before

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 11:44 AM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <

> Personally, I like having the option of a CD player in my dash. We
> frequently travel in remote locations in the West that do not have good cell
> service, so the services that depend on data reception are sometimes kind
> of sketchy.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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From all this discussion on non-essential stuff like radios and stereo
players, it would seem that you guys must have cured all your starting,
charging, steering, stopping, oil consumption issues, and are preparing to
kick back, drive safely to and from your destination, no matter how remote
and distant. You might just consider that that coach is over 40 years old,
and might need a bit of listening to as it rumbles down the highway. Jus'
sayin.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 9:52 AM Justin Brady via Gmclist <

> That's why you download your playlists for offline use :)
>
> Didn't know that about the pioneers that's annoying.
> I've got a Kenwood in the Jimny and like it just fine.
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> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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Jim,
At this point in my GMC journey that about sums it up :d

> From all this discussion on non-essential stuff like radios and stereo
> players, it would seem that you guys must have cured all your starting,
> charging, steering, stopping, oil consumption issues, and are preparing to
> kick back, drive safely to and from your destination, no matter how remote
> and distant. You might just consider that that coach is over 40 years old,
> and might need a bit of listening to as it rumbles down the highway. Jus'
> sayin.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 9:52 AM Justin Brady via Gmclist <

>
> > That's why you download your playlists for offline use :)
> >
> > Didn't know that about the pioneers that's annoying.
> > I've got a Kenwood in the Jimny and like it just fine.
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> > http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> > 1976 Palm Beach 455
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Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
I'd actually like the 8-track to work LOL

I'm planning to use this $17 bluetooth FM transmitter from Amazon, already have one in a car with no aux jack and was surprised how well it works for
handsfree phone, gps directions, and streaming music from pandora simultaneously

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018E0I01I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plugs into the cig lighter, it's tiny, has an aux jack and a usb power port. Tune the stock FM radio into the channel that the transmitter is using.

Still looking for a good phone holder fit for the GMC though if anyone has one they love.
--
Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY
1976 Eleganza II
 
I am presently using several similar devices @ $15:
https://www.amazon.com/Transmitter-Nulaxy-Bluetooth-Wireless-Handsfree/d
p/B07N1KX7MY

These ones are color, and have the side benefit of displaying the system
voltage at the bottom of the screen. They also have a microSD slot for
storing up to 32GB of music for playback, a charging port for the phone,
and a USB port for music playback. It also has a line in/out jack

They work so well I am planning to go back to an OEM stereo with an
add-on amplifier for the stock look with the new capabilities.

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

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I'd actually like the 8-track to work LOL

I'm planning to use this $17 bluetooth FM transmitter from Amazon,
already have one in a car with no aux jack and was surprised how well it
works for
handsfree phone, gps directions, and streaming music from pandora
simultaneously

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018E0I01I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin
_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plugs into the cig lighter, it's tiny, has an aux jack and a usb power
port. Tune the stock FM radio into the channel that the transmitter is
using.

Still looking for a good phone holder fit for the GMC though if anyone
has one they love.
--
Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY
1976 Eleganza II

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A better link: https://amzn.to/2Trbu13

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I am presently using several similar devices @ $15:
https://www.amazon.com/Transmitter-Nulaxy-Bluetooth-Wireless-Handsfree/d
p/B07N1KX7MY

These ones are color, and have the side benefit of displaying the system
voltage at the bottom of the screen. They also have a microSD slot for
storing up to 32GB of music for playback, a charging port for the phone,
and a USB port for music playback. It also has a line in/out jack

They work so well I am planning to go back to an OEM stereo with an
add-on amplifier for the stock look with the new capabilities.

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 3:06 PM
To: gmclist
Cc: Todd Snyder
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 2019 In-Dash Radio Choices
I'd actually like the 8-track to work LOL

I'm planning to use this $17 bluetooth FM transmitter from Amazon,
already have one in a car with no aux jack and was surprised how well it
works for
handsfree phone, gps directions, and streaming music from pandora
simultaneously

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018E0I01I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin
_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plugs into the cig lighter, it's tiny, has an aux jack and a usb power
port. Tune the stock FM radio into the channel that the transmitter is
using.

Still looking for a good phone holder fit for the GMC though if anyone
has one they love.
--
Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY
1976 Eleganza II

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Jim- a loud stereo is a requirement to be able to turn up to cover the sounds that a GMC makes! ignorance is bliss!

with that said, I am looking at the possibility of doing away with the dash radio, and mounting my tablet in that spot. going with a larger
bluetooth speaker. dash space for my tablet(EBL/Whats up display) is limited, and I want to get it up further without blocking windshield or other
dash gauges.

what I have been trying to see, is how feasible it is to use a bluetooth speaker with some sort of handsfree cell phone microphone for the visor.
But I think no mater what, it is too loud in the GMC for a true handsfree cell phone conversation?


--
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
 
If you have an early coach with the air suspension knobs in the dash, do
not mount anything in that vicinity. That is your access panel for the nuts
that hold the power brake booster to the firewall. If you clutter that
area, you will regret it when ( not if) it comes time to replace the
booster.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 2:32 PM Jon Roche via Gmclist
wrote:

> Jim- a loud stereo is a requirement to be able to turn up to cover the
> sounds that a GMC makes! ignorance is bliss!
>
>
> with that said, I am looking at the possibility of doing away with the
> dash radio, and mounting my tablet in that spot. going with a larger
> bluetooth speaker. dash space for my tablet(EBL/Whats up display) is
> limited, and I want to get it up further without blocking windshield or
> other
> dash gauges.
>
> what I have been trying to see, is how feasible it is to use a bluetooth
> speaker with some sort of handsfree cell phone microphone for the visor.
> But I think no mater what, it is too loud in the GMC for a true handsfree
> cell phone conversation?
>
>
> --
> Jon Roche
> 75 palm beach
> St. Cloud, MN
> http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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Jon,

I am using the Jabra Freeway and it works great in the GMC. In fact it worked so good I bought a second one for the one in Europe.

Am 8. August 2019 16:21:24 GMT-05:00 schrieb Jon Roche via Gmclist :
>>what I have been trying to see, is how feasible it is to use a
>bluetooth speaker with some sort of handsfree cell phone microphone for
>the visor.
>But I think no mater what, it is too loud in the GMC for a true
>handsfree cell phone conversation?
>
>

--
Regards

P O Schmidt
 
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tried mightily with Cklariopn to get some answers and weren't successful.

--johnny

--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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