Wireless CD changers?

[illflem]

I've thought about installing a CD changer under the passenger seat, the type that transmits the signal to the FM on the radio, no wires involved. Anyone with comments on this type?

 

[TXRam]

I had one that transmitted through a preset station, but it still had to connect via wire into the antenna connection - haven't seen one that doesn't need a wire, but i haven't looked at CD changers in a year or so.



By the way, it was a Pioneer and worked and sounded great - had it in a lifted Jeep, and it never skipped.

 

[gitchesum]

I also had a CD changer that used a wire to connect to the factory antenna. It worked great but, I let it go when I sold my 94. It was mounted under the center seat and was a PITA to reach to change the CD's. When I bought the dually, I had a indash single CD player installed. I like it much better. BTW, I have a CD holder that wraps around the visor so all you have to do it grab one and go.



Alpine makes a 3 disc changer that installs in the dash. I'm sure there are more companies making one now.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I too have had what they call an "FM Modulated" CD changer. It attatches to the stock radio antenna wire and allows you to play CD's when you set the radio to a ceratin radio station. They work great and are SIMPLE to install. I have seen the totally wireless versions and they were not very well made and have heard they get interferrence from cell phones, Especailly NEXTEL phones.

 

[JohnE]

The dynamic range of a wireless is clipped at both ends of the frequency range versus an indash player or wired changer unit. I can hear it on a side by side comparison, but it is very slight.



The idea behind a changer was to load the magazine wiht enough CDs so you didn't have to change it while driving. If the changer doesn't give you enough capacity try going for a MP3 reading cd unit. An ex-coworker and electronic buff was over a 1,000 songs on a single CD.



JOhn

 

[BigDaddy]

This one comes wired or wireless

I have a Clarion six disc CD player under my center seat. It too taps into the antenna for playback through an FM low band freq. The control head is mounted in the overhead console and it's wiring harness runs under the rug, up the pillar and behind the overhead.



It has proved to be a nice unit; front pops open and the CD holder slides out for easy loading, and even on rough roads it does not skip



This unit offers an optional remote control. Mine was under $300. 00 installed Check the link in my sig.

 

[SLang]

If you are using factory or lower quality speakers (coaxial) the add on systems are great. The limiting factor is the speakers not the changer. If you are ISACA or USAC or even pretty high end for the street you will definitely loose qulity in "FM Modulated" changer, no matter if it is wired or wireless.



Changers are great though. I have had one in every vehicle I have ever owned. To be exact I have had the same one in every vehicle.

 

[tmacc]

Would you guys offer some suggestions for a changer. I have the DC casette player that is preped for a changer. How do they hook up? BTW I'm not super concerned about sound quality. I mean w/ the rattle of the Cummins and windows open the stock unit is fine for me.

TIA Tom

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I think AudioVox makes the one that plugs into the stock radio and uses the factory controls. You cant just use any brand of changer if you want to use the stock radio controls.

 

[Mill Rat]

Try Crutchfield

I Strongly suggest that You check out Crutchfield, they offer several units that wire derectly into the radio head You have, and will work with Your radio's controls.

I just installed a Kenwood 10 disc FM modulated changer I got from them. Very pleased with it. They give You vehicle specific directions too. Shipping is quick and prices seem OKwww.crutchfield.com

 

[illflem]

Thanks Mill Rat. That is the exact one that I've been looking at, also from Crutchfield. Guess it's time to break out the plastic. Thanks everyone.

 

[JohnMcIntyre]

Originally posted by illflem

I've thought about installing a CD changer under the passenger seat, the type that transmits the signal to the FM on the radio, no wires involved. Anyone with comments on this type?

Alpine make a pretty good (modular) wireless remote for their stuff (CD/NAV/Radio/DVD) and it works really well. It's been installed now for 3 months and I'm very pleased