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Interesting Audio choice I stumbled across

Every time, and you can adjust/skip/pause, etc. with either phone or the cabled remote.
 
walkerhoundvm said:
I really like my Kenwood BT amp - it fits in the glove box, 50w/channel, and swaps between BT and primary.
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Another member on here has a similar bluetooth amp. He mounted his up inside the cowl (above the Jeep lettering). Doesn't show and let's him keep the factory radio delete plate. He swears by it.
 
Just upgraded the system in my boat; it has far more power; it makes the system in my jeep sound aweful; kinda looking for a 4x100 or 2x125 rms..... Don't think I need the HU any more if I can find a good BT amp
 
tower210 said:
Just upgraded the system in my boat; it has far more power; it makes the system in my jeep sound aweful; kinda looking for a 4x100 or 2x125 rms..... Don't think I need the HU any more if I can find a good BT amp
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https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-1177524-Automotive-Amplifier-Kac-M1824BT/dp/B00UTXQL74

Here's what I have, and I forgot I even have an unused spare that I'd sell for cheap. Doesn't have the OEM harness, just an aftermarket harness with 12" wires, uncut. The OEM harness was like 6'. Everything else is there.

The specs are in the listing, but you know how they inflate them. Still, plenty of power for my system, OEM fronts and 6x9 rears in a homemade box. I can't say I've ever needed it more than halfway. You can max the BT volume on your phone and then use the remote for volume and it doesn't disappoint.

The remote is the only drawback in my mind, and only because it stands out as modern and I'm not sure the unit works with it unplugged, never tried.
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I just got that same Kenwood BT amp, but haven't installed it yet. I got some new 6x9's for the back as well...what do your speaker boxes look like in yours? And, where did you mount your Kenwood? Under the head unit? I've got AC there so many have to mount under seat.
 
socrnut said:
I just got that same Kenwood BT amp, but haven't installed it yet. I got some new 6x9's for the back as well...what do your speaker boxes look like in yours? And, where did you mount your Kenwood? Under the head unit? I've got AC there so many have to mount under seat.
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I mounted mine in the glove box - cut a 1" hole with a hole cutting bit to run the wires. I made my speaker box out of fiberglass this winter, but I don't have an installed photo. It sits right behind the center console and seats, painted it nutmeg to match the console. And I believe my spare amp has been spoken for, for anyone following.
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I’ve been slowly thinking about a stereo. A headless unit seems like a cool option. Does the Kenwood have am/fm? And can it be used w out a phone?
 
joshvt said:
I’ve been slowly thinking about a stereo. A headless unit seems like a cool option. Does the Kenwood have am/fm? And can it be used w out a phone?
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If it's the one I hijacked @tower210 's post with, it can only do Bluetooth on its own. If you have unlimited data, iheartradio or tunein radio are am/fm options, but you'll need a phone.
 
Thanks. That’s what I was wondering. If I am reading the specs correctly, It looks like the Memphis unit has an am/fm tuner. Not sure if it can operate w out a phone. I am one of the dinosaurs who occasionally still likes skipping around the local fm stations and I also like to not have to depend on my phone once in a while.
 
I initially purchased a Pioneer 7" remote screen head unit, mainly to have navigation from my phone. But I redesigned the dash to be more stock looking, and now I'm unsure if there will be a good spot for for that big screen. So one of these options might be worth looking into. The hardest part is that I live in a state where it is illegal to touch your phone while driving.
 
Hold phone lower :oops: unless the police are hiding in the trees.
But I am also looking at options as I don’t want to put a modern screen on mine. I have a radio in the cut outs that looks stock but as I forgot to put my antenna back on and not sure but I think the holes where it got mounted were welded closed during body work. I have only the 1 tiny speaker in the dashboard. Not much room anywhere to put speakers so for now all I have is my Bluetooth speaker running off my phone. (Very poor option)
 
I use a magnetic RAM mount to hold my phone when I need nav. Works well. If I go to a headless unit, I like the idea of the small remotes so I don’t have to use the phone.
 
I’m going to try and mount that 7” screen on a hinge under the dash, or maybe mold it into the dash pad. But- if it wasn’t for the phone issue I would be all over one of those amps listed above!
 
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