CD Player options for a bumpy ride - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stout72 · 02-18-2003, 07:15 PM

I just got some cash for my b-day to buy a new CD player for my truck. Currently I have a cassette deck.

Question is, my truck rides pretty rough 'cause the suspension is so stiff. I'm afraid the CD will skip w/ every bump I hit on the road. Do any of you have a CD player that spins true thru the bumps? Of course, I don't expect precision on the trail, but for the normal roads and freeway driving, what'll work w/out skipping?

Looking in the $150 - $200 range, CD-R/RW compatable, MP3 maybe, no changer, nuthin' real fancy, just the dash unit (dash is already cut for a DIN).

Thanks...

1969 GMC · 02-18-2003, 09:38 PM

This isn't quite the same thing as your truck, but I had a Pioneer CD player in my Oldsmobile. The roads are pretty bad by where I live, and the only time I ever remember it skipping was when some @$$hole with no insurance who was driving on an expired AND suspended license in a Dodge Ram rearended me at 40+ mph (totaling my car). The CD player popped out of the dashboard and hit my leg, slammed into the floor, and ripped the wiring harness out of the dash. I think it is the DEH-P4400 ? and it cost me a hair under $200 I think. No MP3, but did have CD-R/RW and a remote control, plus a rotary volume knob (I personally like it better than the buttons). Whenever I have time, I am going to put this in my 69 K2500. Alot of my friends have had similarly good results with Pioneer units in their vehicles. Hope this helps.

Kruzer69 · 02-19-2003, 02:32 AM

I'm with 1969 GMC on this one. I have a Pioneer CD player in my 69 Chev and I off-road with my truck quite often and it has never skipped. I'm very impressed with it , I've tried my hardest to try and make it skip but it never did. So if I were you I'd go for the Pioneer.

Jason71k10 · 02-19-2003, 11:19 AM

Again, i'm gonna have to say Pioneer. I had the same pioneer cd player for probably 4 years. A lot of people upgrade after that long, but there's not a thing wrong with it, so why bother, right?

I had it in my jeep that was lifted 3 inches. It maybe skipped 3 times in 3 years!! that's even listening to it in the trails! Now it's in my 71 4x4 and hasn't skipped yet..and it rides like a tank

I'm no expert, but i've been nothing but happy with my deck
Jason

02-18-2003, 07:15 PM	#1
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	CD Player options for a bumpy ride I just got some cash for my b-day to buy a new CD player for my truck. Currently I have a cassette deck. Question is, my truck rides pretty rough 'cause the suspension is so stiff. I'm afraid the CD will skip w/ every bump I hit on the road. Do any of you have a CD player that spins true thru the bumps? Of course, I don't expect precision on the trail, but for the normal roads and freeway driving, what'll work w/out skipping? Looking in the $150 - $200 range, CD-R/RW compatable, MP3 maybe, no changer, nuthin' real fancy, just the dash unit (dash is already cut for a DIN). Thanks... __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

02-18-2003, 09:38 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	This isn't quite the same thing as your truck, but I had a Pioneer CD player in my Oldsmobile. The roads are pretty bad by where I live, and the only time I ever remember it skipping was when some @$$hole with no insurance who was driving on an expired AND suspended license in a Dodge Ram rearended me at 40+ mph (totaling my car). The CD player popped out of the dashboard and hit my leg, slammed into the floor, and ripped the wiring harness out of the dash. I think it is the DEH-P4400 ? and it cost me a hair under $200 I think. No MP3, but did have CD-R/RW and a remote control, plus a rotary volume knob (I personally like it better than the buttons). Whenever I have time, I am going to put this in my 69 K2500. Alot of my friends have had similarly good results with Pioneer units in their vehicles. Hope this helps. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-19-2003, 02:32 AM	#3
Kruzer69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary/Alberta/Canada Posts: 103	I'm with 1969 GMC on this one. I have a Pioneer CD player in my 69 Chev and I off-road with my truck quite often and it has never skipped. I'm very impressed with it , I've tried my hardest to try and make it skip but it never did. So if I were you I'd go for the Pioneer. __________________ 1969 Chev 4x4 9" of lift,327cid,38/16/16.5 Super Swampers,Factory Tack,Powder Coated Frame and other misc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

02-19-2003, 11:19 AM	#4
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	Again, i'm gonna have to say Pioneer. I had the same pioneer cd player for probably 4 years. A lot of people upgrade after that long, but there's not a thing wrong with it, so why bother, right? I had it in my jeep that was lifted 3 inches. It maybe skipped 3 times in 3 years!! that's even listening to it in the trails! Now it's in my 71 4x4 and hasn't skipped yet..and it rides like a tank I'm no expert, but i've been nothing but happy with my deck Jason



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