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Another Radio Query...

The radio in my 1990 740T is broken. The fader is gone and if I turn it up too loud the front speakers go out. I thought it might be the amp but the car stereo guy said it was the radio. My buddy got me an accessory tray so I can take out the EQ if I want to. I'd like a CD player. The one I have is only cassette.

What do I get? Help.

I went to Best Buy and hated everything! They are all ugly. I don't want to spend a lot of money. The car stereo guy said I should just buy a new CD receiver, forget the EQ and that my speakers, which were installed by the previous owner, are good.

Thanks,

Matt

Reply to
Matthew Pierce
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keep shopping - go to specialists and other stores - bring a tape and a CD of the music you like. Play with all the buttons and knobs, make sure you like it before you buy it.

cheers! steve

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steve sedlis

find a volvo unit on eBay and stick w/volvo equipment...their equipment is not too bad...imho...of course, it is factory so, don't expect what you can do at a sound shop...but, for the $.. it aint bad...i say find the right factory one and replace for < $100....btw...your right...the new %$#@ looks lame...

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Thanks guys,

Is there a Volvo CD player that will fit a 740?

Reply to
Matthew Pierce

Hi,

There are two on eBay right now. Both are quite rare as they weren't officially imported to the US or Australian market as far as I know. They're ideal for 740 / 940 owners who wants to fit a genuine Volvo in-dash CD player without modifying the radio tray.

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$55065285&ssPageName=STRK:MEBWA:ITThis one is CT-503. It has a detachable face (looks like it even comes withthe box for it), has built in amp (either 4 x 20W or 4 x 25W), but it cannotbe connected to external amp or CD changer.
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$55050349&ssPageName=STRK:MEBWA:ITThis one is CT-906. It doesn't have detachable face, but has built in 4 x25W amp, provision to connect to external amp and a 6-Disc changer, andpush-to-mute button. I have one of these in my 740 hooked up to a Volvo 4 x40W external amp I pulled from a 960 and an Alpine 6-Disc changer, I canonly say I am VERY happy with the setup._________________ Will '90 Volvo 744 GLT B230F converted to B230FB (531 Head & VX3 Cam)

Reply to
William Liao

Hey Matthew,

Been there done that, I have 1990 765 and the radio would sound nice most of the time and then the bass would come and go. I replace the amp, the head unit and the cassette finally gave up and bought a Kenwood cassette stereo with CD changer controls off eBay $50 bucks then got a Kenwood 10 disc changer and have been happy since. I would like more bass and have wired the wagon for a sub but haven't gotten it yet. I have replacement speaker but have never put them in too lazy right now. If you go aftermarket and have an amp you will have to bypass the amp to power the speakers if you have two on the dash, two on the front doors and two in the back. The amp powers the front door speakers and rear speakers and the head unit powers the dash speakers. I did the install myself and it looks very good, sounds nice and works for me. I put the cd changer in one of the cubbies in the back and doesn't ever skip. this summer I will put the sub in the back and replace the speakers. I wish I could find a capacitor that cuts out high frequency because the door speakers are really mid-ranges and the high frequency distorts the sound when played very loud. do yourself a favor and get the Crutchfield wiring adapters to fit your factory connections to your radio. Where did you get the pocket that goes underneath the stereo? Mine was made by Metra but I don't like it still looks good but it would be nice to get a better one. If you want picture or additional info just email me direct.

Good luck,

Bernie Franklin

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Bernie Franklin

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