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Old May 31, 2017 | 07:42 PM
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Stereo Head Unit Alternative

Here is another possibility for those interested in alternative ideas for a classic car stereo. I looked extensively at all of the stereo alternatives and decided to keep my stock AM radio in my renovated dash and hide everything else. The glove box idea did not appeal to me since that would be hard to reach. Putting a modern head unit in one of those 8-track housings would require cutting the dash valance (no can do). Instead I decided on a JL Audio bluetooth receiver (under dash), a Clarion Equalizer (inside console) and Alpine amplifier inside the trunk. I went with 6 X 9 Infinity speakers in the package tray and 6" Kicker speakers in the kick panels. It sounds awesome and you don't see anything except the speaker grilles, of course.
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 07:26 AM
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Pretty cool, never saw a receiver like that.
Old Jun 3, 2017 | 01:27 PM
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Could you send a picture of your rear speaker location? I am looking for ideas.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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Does the Bluetooth receiver connect to the equilzer and then output to the amp?
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lsx442
Does the Bluetooth receiver connect to the equilzer and then output to the amp?

Yes it does
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:31 AM
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Cool thanks!
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