Stereo Recommendations

saturnkk · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 11:06 AM

My Cobra Replica has very bouncey suspension and I fing that the CDs spend a lot of time skipping on our awful Michigan roads!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a Car Stereo (normal size DIN) that has a decent CD player anti-skip system? Boat stereos seem to have them as boats bounce a lot boat most boat radios are white and I would really prefer black or even better, something a bit throwback looking.

lippy · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 11:48 AM

If you already have a DIN opening in the car, get a head unit that has iPod/iPhone integration so you can use an iPod or iPhone as the source. Alternatively, most new head units have aux in 1/8" female jacks, which also would work. I would recommend against playing the music out of the headphone jack of an iPod or iPhone because it adds a small/cheap amp in the chain and won't sound as clean as playing the music through the line-out (e.g., Apple 30 pin or Lightning connector).

If you don't have a DIN opening, then do iPod/iPhone line out > RCA > amp (with line level volume attenuation) > speakers. That is what I'm doing. The JL Audio HD amps have a feature where you can control the volume of the amp using an optional pot, so the install will be clean and doesn't require a head unit.

saturnkk · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 01:13 PM

I have a DIN opening. Ipod integration is nice, bluetooth would be good too but I also want to be able to play CDs. I already have an Alpine Amp and Subwoofer in the trunk and 2 6x9s (Rockford Fosgate) behind the seats.

windy · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 01:30 PM

If you are looking to install a radio, you may have an overly-restrictive exhaust system.

I can't imagine how loud I would need to crank it to hear anything between the wind noise and exhaust. Good luck!

lippy · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 01:55 PM

I have an in-dash CD in my 62 Vette and it doesn't skip. The car has a solid rear with leafs and a kingpin front. It rides rougher than a cobra.

CowtownCobra · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2013, 04:25 PM

Sell cobra. Buy Corvette. Stereo be gooder

Snakebit · #7 (**permalink**) 08-10-2013, 10:21 AM

If you need a stereo in a Cobra, your side pipes aren't loud enough!!!

Bernica · #8 (**permalink**) 08-10-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakebit

If you need a stereo in a Cobra, your side pipes aren't loud enough!!!

I knew someone would jump in with that! The side pipes are the stereo. Hell, I can't hear very well for a half hour or so after driving! But then, my wife says I can't hear her anytime.

saturnkk · #9 (**permalink**) 08-10-2013, 12:29 PM

Radio I have is plenty loud, even with the side pipes as I have a powerful amp and sub. Just need a good radio that plays CDs wthout skipping and bluetooth is nice too. The Alpine recommended earlier seems to be a good fit. Looked at some of the retro styled radios but none had CD or bluetooth.

Sometimes the car is parked too you know! ;-)

FatBoy · #10 (**permalink**) 08-11-2013, 02:13 AM

Why would you want to be shuffling CDs when you could load a thousand CDs onto an MP3 player and have them all instantly available?

If you're turning your music up so that it can be heard over a decent exhaust, then maybe you're one of those annoying people that thinks everyone else wants to listen to your music.

BAsque1 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-12-2013, 05:51 AM

I have an Alpine stereo with I pod USB port with a 400 watts Alpine AMP, twin round 8" Pioneer speakers in the front, 6x9 Pioneer speakers in the rear and a mild subwoofer. That said I could not appreciate the sound until I installed a windscreen on my roll bar. Stay away from from using CDs you will feel the bumps.

mdross1 · #12 (**permalink**) 08-12-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakebit

If you need a stereo in a Cobra, your side pipes aren't loud enough!!!

Belly exhaust is better but with all the other noises how could you possibly enjoy a stereo in a Cobra.Every time I see a motorcycle with stereo screaming away always wonder how anyone could possibly enjoy riding like that.
No doubt we are all different but when I need to hear music I need to hear it clean and crisp only exceptions is with family and or friends around.

Varmit · #13 (**permalink**) 08-12-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakebit

If you need a stereo in a Cobra, your side pipes aren't loud enough!!!

There you go!!!!! Got all the stereo I need, exiting just in front of the rear tires!!!!!!!!
But to each their own!!!!

Bernica · #14 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 10:43 AM

Where are you going to put the flat screen tv?

saturnkk · #15 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernica

Where are you going to put the flat screen tv?

Next to the hot tub...

kobrabytes · #16 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 11:00 AM

My Kirkham stereo is plenty loud! I really love the stainless steel speakers.

601HP · #17 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kobrabytes

My Kirkham stereo is plenty loud! I really love the stainless steel speakers.

I opted for flat black speakers.
I relocated the in-dash volume knob.........its beside the brake pedal.

The radio plays the same old tune, over and over; the 427 FE wail!

David

Clayboy · #18 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 08:17 PM

I'm as guilty as anyone else, but maybe it's time to stop piling on the OP. It's a situation of you want a stereo or not. It's neither good nor bad... it's just what you want. I'm done with this one.

Bob

cdog · #19 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 08:23 PM

Ipod + Etymotic Research Er6i earbuds...

Much easier than a stereo AND protects your ears from wind noise.

saturnkk · #20 (**permalink**) 08-13-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Clayboy

I'm as guilty as anyone else, but maybe it's time to stop piling on the OP. It's a situation of you want a stereo or not. It's neither good nor bad... it's just what you want. I'm done with this one.

Bob

You'd think I asked about what kind of Chevy motor to put in it!