LMC Replacement Stereo

[k5ryder]

I'm looking to replace the stereo in my Blazer. I was thinking a new alpine or kenwood but the wife wants to keep it stock looking. I found these LMC replacement stereo but they are kinda pricey. Does anybody have any review on this? If they are a good stereo I don't mind spending the money.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=2

 

[badmix]

I dont know anything about those but something to think about, the dash is metal and is cut out for that style of radio, if you want a modern radio installed in the OEM location, you have to cut the dash, it sucks.

 

[STD]

My father ran one like that in his 72 nova for a while. It worked and looked somewhat stock.

 

[yeol1]

Depends on what your wanting to do with it. If you just want music in your truck then yeah they will be fine. If you want to build a full stereo then I would keep looking. The digital one has hook ups for Ipod and USB but it isthe pricey.
There was another company that made stock looking radios but they where in the $300 range but had a lot of functions. I found them over at classic Chevy I think.

 

[dyeager535]

Not sure exactly what they are talking about "if you don't need usb/MP3" since you can run an aux. cable for MP3 playback from most devices, but cheaper than LMC. $159. http://www.vintagecarradio.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=20_21&products_id=2517

I don't see the aux port in the pics though...

 

[yeol1]

Its saying the only way to play an mp3 player is running a cable from the AUX RCAs ( it says it comes with the chord you need) that plugs directly into your mp3 player. But it also has RCA inputs for amplifier in case you want to run one.
Looks like the best price so far.

 

[EXJAY]

Alot of times those "stock look" aftermarket radios have the MP3/USB ports hidden or accessable via remote somehow to retain the look. If thats what your set on and OK with its outputs thats fine but remember a stereo is as only good as its speakers no matter what you choose

 

[ktmoutfront]

I have that radio in mine. Looks good. Easy install. 2 mp3 ports. USB and card reader. The first generation does not control the ipod. I was ok with it.

 

[Metrodps]

Not sure if you saw it but some one did a write up on putting a newer radio in to the old style. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254252