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Who.Me?
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Location: UK (South)
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 Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:13 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| teahead wrote: |
sorry, but using your phone to control your radio is pretty lame.
Need to turn the volume down quick to talk? Nope, gotta fiddle w/the phone.
Need to change input from USB or Bluetooth to radio? Nope.
There are headunits that fit in the OEM opening w/o that hassle. |
But where do you run the wires to speakers if you don't want to put them in the kick panel or use the single in-dash speaker? The only route to the rear is under the floor, or under the floor mat. Both require drilling access holes. Neither is a great option.
Lots of people seem to be happy just using bluetooth amps now, I don't see that stereo is any worse. If the phone app has an on-screen mute button, silencing it won't be an issue.
And who the hell still uses USB for music? I haven't done that since the noughties. 
My problem with using a phone for sounds is that it means the only access to radio is via streaming. I get phone signal dropouts where I live because we have lots of hills and valleys.
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flemcadiddlehopper
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Location: Kelowna, BC. Canada.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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There are amps out there that have bluetooth, wifi,usb and a large hard drive to store your music and they come with a small remote control to control your volume, switch between sources and equalizer settings. Honestly, the only need for a head unit today is if you want to play a cd or have nav.
Filling the hole in the dash with something that looks period, but has all the modern outputs and is audiophile quality is the biggest challenge.
Gordo.
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scottvw
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:39 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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I put the following set up in my bus. The volume module has an aux cord that goes into my XM radio or can hook into a bluetooth receiver. Part number is JL Audio CL-RLC from Crutchfield. Blue light is power to turn on the amp the black knob is volume.
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superjet437
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Location: Washington State
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| Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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I'm working on the sound system in my 1960 Double Cab. I sent an old Sapphire I to Joe's Classic Car Radio Co. for restoration and upgrading. Joe added Bluetooth capabilities, USB input, and RCA's for Front, Rear and Subwoofer. It turned out great. Here are a couple before / after pics. I'll post more pics of the install soon.
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Purga13_BR
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Joined: September 16, 2021
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Location: Brazil
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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Hi There!
Did anyone managed to fit two 3.5" speakers behind the split dashboard grill? It seems tight but possible. For the bay window there is already a bracket fabricated.
Cheers everyone! |
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pacifcoflyr
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Location: Honolulu, HI
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| Anyone recently install a stereo with a really clean install? I am starting my research and this thread has been helpful. I am just seeing if there are any updates from last year! Thanks! |
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sunnysamba
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Joined: December 30, 2021
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:22 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| Some beautiful builds in here. Any input from people who added speakers in the doors would be much appreciated. How did you run the wires? |
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QABB
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Joined: June 29, 2019
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:29 pm Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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Squeezing 3x 10in subs into my single cab...
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richierich
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:09 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| teahead wrote: |
sorry, but using your phone to control your radio is pretty lame.
Need to turn the volume down quick to talk? Nope, gotta fiddle w/the phone.
Need to change input from USB or Bluetooth to radio? Nope.
There are headunits that fit in the OEM opening w/o that hassle. |
Post your better solution that you've put in your own bus then. I'm really keen to see it.
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richierich
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:09 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| QABB wrote: |
Squeezing 3x 10in subs into my single cab...
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NICE....
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richierich
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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| flemcadiddlehopper wrote: |
I have been pondering the question of how to run a wire loom into the doors. There are some very nice braided stainless steel hose type that slide into your door as it closes, which is nice until you take a close look at the construction of the "A" pillar. It is mess like two pieces of angle iron inside of a trapezoid, then skinned with sheet metal. Drilling a hole through that you'll need sharks with frickin laser beams on their heads.
I will be doing a clean version in the same location as Richierich has done above.
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Hi Gordo - did you manage to get this worked out yet? I'm interested as i want to work a better solution for mine too
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Gustav_t
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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Made this speakershelf from a vintage countertop. Will build some storage below the shelf. Maybe paint the speakers to make them blend more in. Or make custom covers..
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kiwipip
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Stereo Systems installation in Splitties |
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I just put the Retro Style Blue Tooth head deck at the front with a 2-Way speaker mounted under the dash and have made a Blue tooth boom box that is portable and can also sit on the rear seat and act as rear speakers.
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