CD Player (wireless) for C3 Vettes
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Virginia
CD Player (wireless) for C3 Vettes
A cheap solution to play CD's In your C3 Vette with the original Delco Am/Fm Radio. I went to Target stores and bought a portable cd player and a wireless FM Modulator for a total price of $34.00. Just plug the modulator into the headphone jack on the cd player and tune your FM radio to one of 4 frequencys (find an unused one) and it plays great, plus I keep my original radio intact and no hard wiring is needed.
[Modified by tom102, 5:42 PM 2/4/2004]
[Modified by tom102, 5:43 PM 2/4/2004]
[Modified by tom102, 5:42 PM 2/4/2004]
[Modified by tom102, 5:43 PM 2/4/2004]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,135
Likes: 2
From: Dayton Oh
Re: CD Player (wireless) for C3 Vettes (tom102)
I got an MP3/CD changer for Xmas. Installed it behind the seats. Only had to run a cable to behind the radio. Jacked the radio antenna into a small junction box that came with the changer. Jacked the radio into the junction box. Presto, 10 disc MP3/CD's. BTW, I can store about 1,500 MP3 tunes on 10 CD's. :party:
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Virginia
Re: CD Player (stingry)
I bought them at Target Department Store in their electronic dept. Fm
Modulator brand is SI LINK it was $19.95 it has 4 selectable FM frequencies
and the cd player is GPX it was on sale for $12.95. But the FM modulator
will work with any CD player with a Headphone jack or a cassette player. So
if you have a player already your in business cheaper .
Modulator brand is SI LINK it was $19.95 it has 4 selectable FM frequencies
and the cd player is GPX it was on sale for $12.95. But the FM modulator
will work with any CD player with a Headphone jack or a cassette player. So
if you have a player already your in business cheaper .
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,608
Likes: 3
From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: CD Player (tom102)
Thanks.
I have a Archos MP3 Jukebox (10GIG HD) and will get the modulator.
I will be able to transmit my 15K songs into my radio now.
The ultimate would be a IPOD and a modulator but they are about $300!
I have a Archos MP3 Jukebox (10GIG HD) and will get the modulator.
I will be able to transmit my 15K songs into my radio now.
The ultimate would be a IPOD and a modulator but they are about $300!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 10,896
Likes: 2
From: CO
Re: CD Player (stingry)
IPods are overpriced.
I want to keep the original stereo in the dash( when I find one) and hook up my own stereo. I was looking for a Stereo deck that I can put in one of the storeage compartments that has a wireless (RF) remote.
They are pricey though. This may be a good solution. :cheers:
[Modified by flood, 10:29 AM 2/4/2004]
I want to keep the original stereo in the dash( when I find one) and hook up my own stereo. I was looking for a Stereo deck that I can put in one of the storeage compartments that has a wireless (RF) remote.
They are pricey though. This may be a good solution. :cheers:
[Modified by flood, 10:29 AM 2/4/2004]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,941
Likes: 281
From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
Cruise-In IX Veteran
Re: CD Player (wireless) for C3 Vettes (tom102)
With the DIN bezels from Vette specialties it is really easy to put a new radio in the cars.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Virginia
Re: CD Player (Sigforty)
Sig
I am aware of those new bezels, Unfortunately they cost about $200 plus the cost of a Din Stereo and require taking the whole instrument cluster out of the car to install. I wanted to keep my car original and not go through the hassle and expense to install a new radio. I am very happy with the results I got with this economical setup.
I am aware of those new bezels, Unfortunately they cost about $200 plus the cost of a Din Stereo and require taking the whole instrument cluster out of the car to install. I wanted to keep my car original and not go through the hassle and expense to install a new radio. I am very happy with the results I got with this economical setup.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,000
Likes: 22
From: Boulder Creek California
Re: CD Player (tom102)
I got my 6-gig Jukebox for $100 from a friend (you can get them for less on ebay these days). I haven't used it in a while, but might have to get in on this setup. I didn't know you could get an FM modulator like that!
THanks for the info!
Chris
THanks for the info!
Chris
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: CD Player (RUXperienced)
I have a 10g Creative Labs MP3 jukebox. I have it hardwired into the dailydrivers radio ( no crappy FM modulators or tape adaptors) it sounds better than anything I have ever heard.
The plan is to be able to switch between the mp3 and the head unit DIN or not. but NOT the factory unit.
Have you HEARD an FM ( not stereo ) radio in a '69? :lol: :skep:
The plan is to be able to switch between the mp3 and the head unit DIN or not. but NOT the factory unit.
Have you HEARD an FM ( not stereo ) radio in a '69? :lol: :skep:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,000
Likes: 22
From: Boulder Creek California
Re: CD Player (gh78)
Jukeboxes have front and rear outs, and "EAX" sound processing, I bet that could lead to some amazing sound... I think I'll just opt for the aux-in port on the front of a new DIN-sized radio, when I get around to that, maybe an FM modulator in the short term. What's the quality like? Noticeable above exhaust noise? :jester
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,135
Likes: 2
From: Dayton Oh
Re: CD Player (RUXperienced)
RUX: You make a good point that I overlooked. Since my jukebox was an Christmas present, my car has been garaged and I've never heard it with the motor running. :eek: I've got MAD's chambered duals and I hope I can hear the darn tunes while crusin' after this harsh winter breaks here in NW Ohio!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Virginia
Re: CD Player (RUXperienced)
Rux,
I have the stock exhaust on my car so I have no problem with the exhaust drowning out the sound. The quality of sound is as good as the best FM Stereo reception. I am not an audio perfectionist but it sounds great to me. Only thing I would have done differently was to get a portable player that played mp3's also as I have over 600 mp3's.
[Modified by tom102, 12:54 PM 2/5/2004] :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
[Modified by tom102, 12:58 PM 2/5/2004]
I have the stock exhaust on my car so I have no problem with the exhaust drowning out the sound. The quality of sound is as good as the best FM Stereo reception. I am not an audio perfectionist but it sounds great to me. Only thing I would have done differently was to get a portable player that played mp3's also as I have over 600 mp3's.
[Modified by tom102, 12:54 PM 2/5/2004] :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
[Modified by tom102, 12:58 PM 2/5/2004]
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: CD Player (RUXperienced)
Well I do know I'll need a lot of power to overcome the exhaust and wind noise in the Vette.
but in the Grand Caravan it's amazing, excellent seperation, very good lows very good highs.
FM will mush everything together, tho it'll probably be better than broadcast by a LOT
but in the Grand Caravan it's amazing, excellent seperation, very good lows very good highs.
FM will mush everything together, tho it'll probably be better than broadcast by a LOT