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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Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

"----" <w6ccd@k7yca.org> wrote in message
news:1lq8m3peav25j3dhb3e5ea0b4du28afh7m@4ax.com...
> 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.
>
> ----

just for sake of discussion - which Sony did you get,
and what year & existing radio was in the GC.
http://www.wjjeeps.com/radios.htm

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

"----" <w6ccd@k7yca.org> wrote in message
news:1lq8m3peav25j3dhb3e5ea0b4du28afh7m@4ax.com...
> 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.
>
> ----

just for sake of discussion - which Sony did you get,
and what year & existing radio was in the GC.
http://www.wjjeeps.com/radios.htm

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

hold off for little while there is some new stuff coming down the pipe
that is really k0ol
some units don't have cd players anymore all media sticks that go from
puter to car
but cassettes are on the way out next to 8 tracks
mps palyers tap in and such
there is wiring kits that directly plug into the factory wiring from the
radio no splicing wires and the factory amp will work

"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

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

hold off for little while there is some new stuff coming down the pipe
that is really k0ol
some units don't have cd players anymore all media sticks that go from
puter to car
but cassettes are on the way out next to 8 tracks
mps palyers tap in and such
there is wiring kits that directly plug into the factory wiring from the
radio no splicing wires and the factory amp will work

"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

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

philthy wrote:
> hold off for little while there is some new stuff coming down the pipe
> that is really k0ol
> some units don't have cd players anymore all media sticks that go from
> puter to car
> but cassettes are on the way out next to 8 tracks
> mps palyers tap in and such
> there is wiring kits that directly plug into the factory wiring from
> the radio no splicing wires and the factory amp will work

The kick ass ones have wifi so they can synch with your home network
music server. :)

--
DougW

Re: 2001 GC Laredo - radio upgrade options
 

philthy wrote:
> hold off for little while there is some new stuff coming down the pipe
> that is really k0ol
> some units don't have cd players anymore all media sticks that go from
> puter to car
> but cassettes are on the way out next to 8 tracks
> mps palyers tap in and such
> there is wiring kits that directly plug into the factory wiring from
> the radio no splicing wires and the factory amp will work

The kick ass ones have wifi so they can synch with your home network
music server. :)

--
DougW

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
>
>
>
Your radio is a DIN2 size chassis, most aftermarket units are in the
DIN1 or DIN1.5 size range. They have face plates that will cover the
gaps (although they look 'aftermarket') and wiring patch harnesses
that will take care of the wiring. Krutchfield is a very popular
source and they have both an excellent catalog and web-site.

btw - DIN stands for Deutsche Industrial Norm

reboot


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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
>
>
>
Your radio is a DIN2 size chassis, most aftermarket units are in the
DIN1 or DIN1.5 size range. They have face plates that will cover the
gaps (although they look 'aftermarket') and wiring patch harnesses
that will take care of the wiring. Krutchfield is a very popular
source and they have both an excellent catalog and web-site.

btw - DIN stands for Deutsche Industrial Norm

reboot


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