Hall Kenwood CD Player

I'm pretty sure I have a new one still in the box.

Dan Jones

I had one in my car, and it is nice to have the look of a delete plate when you're not using it. HOWEVER, these decks are notorious for the ribbon cable giving up the ghost and you're stuck with an expensive paper weight. The one in my car was put in by the previous owner during restoration, as I understand it, he only drove the car a couple of times before selling, and then I didn't get a season out of the deck. The problem is that the cable gets bent back and forth each time the deck opens or closes, so eventually it fatigues and stops working.

That being said, If I could find another at a good price, I'd be tempted to buy it and store it until my current (non-Kenwood deck) packs it in ... or maybe I'll take my chances at buying a replacement cable (and a spare for next time) and weaving it through the springs and rollers.

Interesting information about the CD player prone to failure. I know of one Jersey Panteras member that has one, but I'm not sure if he uses it that much, and his is still working. My car had the dealer installed vertical scale AM/FM and I had to remove the console to get it out although that wasn't the only reason I removed the consle.

Now that it's out, I would rather have at least a cassette unit to put back in, but that would have to be a used unit and may not be reliable either. The Hall CD looked like a really trick alternative. Another option would be a secret audio unit and use one of the repro radio delete plates to cover the radio hole.

Thanks for the info and replies and Dan, I'll send you a PM.

Dennis

My car has one of those Kenwood systems that after two years in my ownership has a problem that I am told is due to that cable failing. There is a place here semi locally will take care of it of around $80.

It is a cool feature to have , but it's IMO only for looks. I was never happy with the quality of the sound system due to the BIG Block right behind me.

Just a thought.

George

George, I hear you. The sound of that engine behind you can certainly be considered as music and one might ask, why would you want to interfere with that?
But since my car has an antenna installed and speakers in the door panels, I need to put something in there, even if I don't use it that much.
Dennis

DW,
Believe me when I tell you that this car has been a transition for me! I had a 66 Shelby that EVEYONE hated the AM radio. Even though they can't hear the CD player...they can SEE it.

Does that make any sense?

George, it makes sense to me. That CD player in your car looks really cool. The original AM radio in your Shelby is correct and what should be, I just wouldn't use the word "cool" to describe it. Maybe "nice".
Dennis

Radio? CD? Who cares?

The car I bought has a nice stereo with CD-changer, big amplifier in trunk and gold jacks etc. And I never listen to it, I listen to the engine, and I listen for sirens...