2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
with the combo radio/CD/Cassette

Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

"P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
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> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
>

I doubt very seriously there is any _direct_ replacement that will fit the
wiring. The other stuff can be accomodated.

A "standard" radio is termed DIN <not knowing what DIN is>, then there is
DIN-and-a-half and double-DIN. I don't know which DIN configuration you
have, but the radio guys will. You can measure the verticle space your radio
requires, then match that. The width of the radio is common, the height is
what changes.

Let's say, for example, you settle on a Panasonic radio with all of the
features you want. Odds do not favor the connector being a match with your
car. The radio (Panasonic) you buy will have a connector with leads that are
labeled, and you buy a connector that matches the connector in your car, but
is the same --- as the back of your current radio, and the leads are tagged.
You simply match the tags on the pigtail you buy with the tags on the
Panasonic radio you selected, then plug one end into the vehicle wiring
harness and the other end into the back of your Panasonic radio. It is that
easy.

Easier still, let the Installation Department do the work for you.

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

"P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
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> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
>

I doubt very seriously there is any _direct_ replacement that will fit the
wiring. The other stuff can be accomodated.

A "standard" radio is termed DIN <not knowing what DIN is>, then there is
DIN-and-a-half and double-DIN. I don't know which DIN configuration you
have, but the radio guys will. You can measure the verticle space your radio
requires, then match that. The width of the radio is common, the height is
what changes.

Let's say, for example, you settle on a Panasonic radio with all of the
features you want. Odds do not favor the connector being a match with your
car. The radio (Panasonic) you buy will have a connector with leads that are
labeled, and you buy a connector that matches the connector in your car, but
is the same --- as the back of your current radio, and the leads are tagged.
You simply match the tags on the pigtail you buy with the tags on the
Panasonic radio you selected, then plug one end into the vehicle wiring
harness and the other end into the back of your Panasonic radio. It is that
easy.

Easier still, let the Installation Department do the work for you.

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:28:51 GMT, "P.Schuman"
<pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote:

>We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
>with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
>Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
>as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
>and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
>and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
Take a look at Crutchfield.com. They have everything you need, along
with instructions for installation. I just put a Sony receiver in our
Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought from Crutchfield. They are the best
in the business.

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Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:28:51 GMT, "P.Schuman"
<pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote:

>We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
>with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
>Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
>as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
>and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
>and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
Take a look at Crutchfield.com. They have everything you need, along
with instructions for installation. I just put a Sony receiver in our
Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought from Crutchfield. They are the best
in the business.

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Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

I use http://www.crutchfield.com/ to zero in on the products available,
with many reviews, they'll have the adapters, too Then search the number for
best price, and usually buy via Amazon.
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"P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
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> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
>
>



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Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

I use http://www.crutchfield.com/ to zero in on the products available,
with many reviews, they'll have the adapters, too Then search the number for
best price, and usually buy via Amazon.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:----------@----------.com


"P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
news:TqZ8j.70601$RX.33220@newssvr11.news.prodigy.n et...
> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>
>
>
>



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Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> "P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
> news:TqZ8j.70601$RX.33220@newssvr11.news.prodigy.n et...
>> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
>> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>>
>> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
>> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
>> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
>> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>>
>>
>>
>
> I doubt very seriously there is any _direct_ replacement that will fit
> the wiring. The other stuff can be accomodated.
>
> A "standard" radio is termed DIN <not knowing what DIN is>, then there
> is DIN-and-a-half and double-DIN. I don't know which DIN configuration
> you have, but the radio guys will. You can measure the verticle space
> your radio requires, then match that. The width of the radio is common,
> the height is what changes.
>
> Let's say, for example, you settle on a Panasonic radio with all of the
> features you want. Odds do not favor the connector being a match with
> your car. The radio (Panasonic) you buy will have a connector with leads
> that are labeled, and you buy a connector that matches the connector in
> your car, but is the same --- as the back of your current radio, and the
> leads are tagged. You simply match the tags on the pigtail you buy with
> the tags on the Panasonic radio you selected, then plug one end into the
> vehicle wiring harness and the other end into the back of your Panasonic
> radio. It is that easy.
>
> Easier still, let the Installation Department do the work for you.
>

Although a bit pricier than much of the competition, the Crutchfield
folks tend to be a bit better than most at fitting aftermarket units
into vehicles. Sort of the electronics version of Tire Rack.
Local specialty auto audio dealers tend to be pretty good as well, but
pricey.

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> "P.Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in message
> news:TqZ8j.70601$RX.33220@newssvr11.news.prodigy.n et...
>> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
>> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>>
>> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
>> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
>> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
>> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc
>>
>>
>>
>
> I doubt very seriously there is any _direct_ replacement that will fit
> the wiring. The other stuff can be accomodated.
>
> A "standard" radio is termed DIN <not knowing what DIN is>, then there
> is DIN-and-a-half and double-DIN. I don't know which DIN configuration
> you have, but the radio guys will. You can measure the verticle space
> your radio requires, then match that. The width of the radio is common,
> the height is what changes.
>
> Let's say, for example, you settle on a Panasonic radio with all of the
> features you want. Odds do not favor the connector being a match with
> your car. The radio (Panasonic) you buy will have a connector with leads
> that are labeled, and you buy a connector that matches the connector in
> your car, but is the same --- as the back of your current radio, and the
> leads are tagged. You simply match the tags on the pigtail you buy with
> the tags on the Panasonic radio you selected, then plug one end into the
> vehicle wiring harness and the other end into the back of your Panasonic
> radio. It is that easy.
>
> Easier still, let the Installation Department do the work for you.
>

Although a bit pricier than much of the competition, the Crutchfield
folks tend to be a bit better than most at fitting aftermarket units
into vehicles. Sort of the electronics version of Tire Rack.
Local specialty auto audio dealers tend to be pretty good as well, but
pricey.

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

P.Schuman wrote:
> We have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
> with the combo radio/CD/Cassette
>
> Wondering what's out there that will fit into the dash
> as an exact replacement - wiring, bezel, etc
> and offer the radio + CD + music data display,
> and maybe going toward the HD channels, etc

Exact fit. My recommendation is to give up on that idea.

Your decision depends on how much $ your going to part with.

First suggestion is to head to a local stereo store that does
competition audio and check out the "brag book"

Consider
XM radio
iPod
MP3
etc

Along with better speakers, base, amps, tuners, etc.
Beware, it's a slippery slope, stereo... :)

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