Radios with Bluetooth

[Jguess85]

I was wondering, Has anyone purchased the stock looking two post radio that has Bluetooth built in with the digital face? i have seen them pop up on Ebay and also amazon and i was wondering what the consensus is on these radios? Are they worth the money to have the stock look with up to date features? do they work? I really don't want to cut the dash to install a newer single din style radio. I think having the Bluetooth option for hands free calling would be nice. but i do know road noise and everything else will be a big factor in something like this.

Does anyone have any other options on this?

[dodgerammit]

I have a retro sound unit in my Jeep. Performance is about par with a stock radio. Can't speak for bluetooth as mine doesn't have that feature. With no smartphone, I didn't deem it a necessity. Mine does have the aux port for mp3 player. I like the idea of having a tiny device that I can throw in the glove box and listen to a set playlist. Bluetooth would give you the same setup wirelessly.

[Jguess85]

I have a retro sound unit in my Jeep. Performance is about par with a stock radio. Can't speak for bluetooth as mine doesn't have that feature. With no smartphone, I didn't deem it a necessity. Mine does have the aux port for mp3 player. I like the idea of having a tiny device that I can throw in the glove box and listen to a set playlist. Bluetooth would give you the same setup wirelessly.

Im not sure that the Bluetooth is a must have. but i like the hands free calling feature. I know im going to have to rewire speakers to the doors and if i want to put any in the back half of the Cab. I am trying to find pictures of solutions for the front door speakers so i can hide them in it. I am also trying to see how i should get speakers to the rear part of the Jeep cab so it will have good audio for tailgates and other things.

[dodgerammit]

I believe the speaker size for the fronts would be 5 1/4". I purchased a set of pioneer TS-G520 speakers as they would produce the best bang for buck given the retro sound's output.

[Crankyolman]

I'm always a little slow getting around to reading posts but when I got my '72 truck it still had the original AM only radio. I sent it to a guy who upgrades old radios so they have the modern stuff but the original look. I only had mine converted to AM/FM with an aux jack but you can go full bluetooth with multiple speakers or whatever you want.

The guy I sent mine to Is
https://www.billtheradioguy.com/

but this is the company that makes the stuff to do the mods
http://tech-retro.com/Aurora_Design/Auto_Dealers.html
They have a list of people on their website.

I do have a word of advice if you choose to have a radio modified, Be very specific about exactly what you want and expect and agree on the price before you send it in.

[dissinnick]

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I recently did a retro sound install on my 79 chief.

1978-83 Jeep J10 Hermosa Radio × 1
HB / 221 / 55-75

Ordered it from Retro sound directly.

The faceplate and knob combo matched my 8track stuff exactly. I was even able to reuse the 8track knobs and the surround.

[Jguess85]

IMG_3444.jpg

I recently did a retro sound install on my 79 chief.

1978-83 Jeep J10 Hermosa Radio × 1
HB / 221 / 55-75

Ordered it from Retro sound directly.

The faceplate and knob combo matched my 8track stuff exactly. I was even able to reuse the 8track knobs and the surround.

I really like that! It’ll be a bit before I get to put one in. I bring my 79 golden eagle home this weekend. I finally have everything to put the rear ended back together and under it and load it up to bring from Oklahoma to north Texas.

[81waggy]

I also did the retrosound with the Bluetooth connection. It looks pretty good. Came from Amazon, can't beat the 2 day free shipping. Sound is pretty decent if you update to some better speakers and a sub. Bought 4 walmart 5" speakers. They're OK, but definitely going to get better ones.

It's a little hard to see in the bright sunlight, but if you really only use the bt connection like I do, there's really not much to see.

They also have a version that does siriusxm.