reviewing the cheapest vintage car radio from EBAY $15 with bluetooth, AUX, USB, and SD (single DIN)

i thought it had knobs like a real vintage radio but it DID NOT!!!!
still a great product for the cost of $15.00
www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Vi...
/ philipemorris

[@masek12rs]

Great review! Thanks for the share! Here from Texas. Missed seeing you at SEMA.

[@sgtvoro]

So they make a vintage looking radio, and put freaking blue LED-s and rainbow colored display on it? Who the heck designed this thing? Why do you design something to look good then put lights on it that make it look terrible?

[@MrDunc77]

I'm gonna buy one, and I'm gonna open it up and see if I can disconnect the blue leds. Going in my 1978 Mk1 Golf :)

[@omagureanu]

to turn off the shitty colorful display animation just cut/disconnect the 5th pin (counting from top left) of the display, the rest of the display will still work

[@sgtvoro]

@@omagureanu wow! Neat!

[@rabbivonbacherach9990]

@@MrDunc77 did that work for you? Just had the same idea

[@user-sj3os7sl7o]

I have the same cheap radio I've been trying to get to work in my Jeep. Thank you so much because I couldn't get the darn thing to turn on! I did not know that as per your video, I needed to use the remote to turn it on. Again Thanks. Jim

[@aussienebula8331]

Thanx for the vid Chris. It helped heaps. cheers!

[@Belmondo320]

I just put one in my MERCEDES SL280 1995...it looks perfect.. Not issues at all... Thanks for video 👌

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

It's nice when you can find something that basically cost nothing and is actually good. I came here to check this out since I've been looking for a nice old looking stereo with every modern tech in it for my 90's corolla. Wanna keep the old look consistent. I thought this was too good to be true but it seems like it's too good and it is true. btw gonna smooth out the silver/chrome part on mine and paint it satin black and swap out the knobs with black powder coated aluminum ones for that upscale feel.

[@moyhagbard5897]

Thank you Chris, I was wondering what kind of radio I could put in my Chevelle, I think you found it. Retro, black and silver, like the dashboard with the latest technology ... You can ask gifts to the dealer because he will sell a lot. Hello from Britain in France

[@MrMamklpx]

I put this on my VW bus 1997 and works great.

[@waz3128]

I think the blue LED lights make the cheap plastic knobs look even cheaper. Other then that, when its not powered up, it's the best cheap mock vintage blue tooth car radio I've seen so far

[@cjaviergutierrez]

Dude just got mines.work freaking great just got installed in my 96 saturn s serie sc2 .(classic).price is beyond unbelievable sd card work perfect

[@edwardkennedy9919]

Just fitted one in my 1963 hillman husky, got interference though so will have to fit a dynamo suppresser

[@atomicorang]

That is pretty wild.. great job!!

[@ladat4492]

It shows the clock and display is lights on when l turn it off is it okay my car battery is pretty new but does it take a lot off power like that?

[@omagureanu]

also a 10k resistor in series with the display LED will reasonably reduce the brightness

[@jvinsnes]

Wondering how much power it puts out before clipping

[@britneefelton6631]

Did you ever get the radio to turn on without the remote?

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Thanks for the video buddy I'm going to try it in my 69 Firebird

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Hi Chris I need your help when I'm using the Bluetooth setting front left speaker won't work but if I have the FM radio all speakers will work do you know what could be my problem thank you

[@rabbivonbacherach9990]

Has anybody found a proper solution to the rid of the blue lights?

[@philipstately5913]

I just put one in my 92 Ranger and love it EXCEPT the built in mic is shat. Trying to figure out a work around to add an external mic. Anyone have a similar issue?

[@NeilMcAliece]

I put one in a 20 year old Nissan pulsar, not expecting much from it. The factory system sounded awful. I was expecting that the speakers were the main problem, but I was pleasantly surprised that this stupidly cheap head unit made the whole system sound much better. It looks and feels cheap, and who knows how long it will last, but features and performance are amazing for the money.

[@KrukasT4]

Chris. i'm reading that they turn freakin' HOT. Did you do some more testing? Regards from the Netherlands. Harry.

[@MrDunc77]

@@JLong-kn4us I am going to buy one, do you think I could drill some tiny ventilation holes? I am going to mount it in a plastic dash and I'm concerned it melts the mounting points if it's hot enough to burn you

[@elpez71]

I installed this in my 1971 super beetle and very pleased.

[@luisveddhas]

Hi dude, does it have a microphone and how good the quality is ?

[@backintimeben]

Any chance of a how you wired it up

[@jon463ray]

Does yours start up with the volume maxed out blasting the radio

[@adminmovie]

Is your Bluetooth still works ? Some complaining about Bluetooth issues..

[@williamlopez4934]

So u need the remote to turn on the radio?

[@jonasruiz9532]

Great video! I just got mine today to put into a 1963 dodge bit I can't get it to turn on. I haven't tried the controller yet but can you show us how you wired it? Did you attach the yellow and the red wire together?

[@chriscraft77022]

i couldnt get mine to turn on either.. i had to use the remote.. i wired it like that for demo.. dont wire it like that on car. it will drain battery..

[@frankfisher99]

you also have to wire in the switched live. So you hook up permanent 12v, earth, and switched 12v. All in the instructions. Once you have that switched 12v it will switch on and off from the left hand dial, long push is switch off, short push is switch on.

[@amojak]

if you take it apart the majority inside is space.. there is onyl a board front and back.

[@GGFallenWarrior]

hell yeah buying one right now

[@rafals5113]

When i turn off the radio the clock and small knob light is on, can i turn it off ? Im affraid about battery.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

Apparently the yellow wire is the source to power the radio memory to hold onto things like pre programmed station presets etc. Should not draw much off your car battery unless it’s already weak or if you don’t start your car for long periods...weeks or more for example.

[@vdubnotch4810]

🤣🤣🤣 I bought this radio for 17 bucks a month ago. My 88 lincoln has a aftermarket radio i don't like. Just found this vid, going to install this weekend.

[@Jordan-bj7pw]

I bought it for $19.99 and the factory harness adapters for $14.97. That’s $34.96 installed in 30 mins. The Bluetooth sound is pretty good. I wanted blue tooth for as little money as possible.

[@williamlopez4934]

Is it true the only way to turn it on is the remote?

[@chadcurrent1645]

I'm tempted to buy one and see if I can hack it to install like a shaft radio. Separate front from rear and install on either side of the dash. I don't want to cut my dash but more modern style shaft stereos the knobs aren't wide enough for the 56 car I have.

[@chriscraft77022]

that’s why I bought 3.. I haven’t found an original knob radio yet for my 70 Chevelle.. I want to put the guts into the old am/ 8 track radio

[@jvinsnes]

Bought this for my 240 86'. BT works awesome, but the sound feels very empty and dull with zero bass. Thought it was simply the doors and speakers, but upgrading to a more expensive Pioneer made a huge diffrence! Still want that retro look though. If this cheap stereo is used with a good external amplifier it sould be good

[@meranda555]

I did split mine and fitted it in old pre Din hole on a VW beetle.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@jvinsnes you can adjust the bass treble and fade with the left button presses.

[@jvinsnes]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 Yes I did find that menu, however the bass was still weak and clipped when I increased it

[@gustavovillamar3950]

Does anyone have problems connecting the cell phone via Bluetooth?

[@kevindavis4709]

I bought a pioneer radio like that. My question does newer pioneer radios have less wattage that older pioneer car stereos?

[@chriscraft77022]

no, for the past 20 years at least.. most normal prices radio are ALL similar as far as regular speaker out puts.. like 50W x4 or something like that.. the cheaper radios could out put like 10- 20w per speaker sometimes.. this one is 60w x 4

[@kevindavis4709]

@@chriscraft77022 Oh okay I I learned something new. Car radios at changed over the years I love car radios and speakers. That is all of my favorite topics speakers on the radios.

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

I just got mine, going to install it on my 1983 Chevy C10 since it didn't have a radio. I got it just because it looks old school. Great lil radio

[@raisinhellandpraisindale5640]

How did you wire it in?

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

@@raisinhellandpraisindale5640 hi, I just ran a red power wire straight to the battery and then a ground and the yellow wire together with red power wire. The reason I hooked up like this is because I'm having trouble with the main wiring of the truck.

[@raisinhellandpraisindale5640]

@@familygunsandrides....8024 these trucks are known for wiring issues I'm currently having issues with my tag lights and running lights not working but I have the same exact radio and I want to wire it in but I see wiring charts that don't add up with the harness that comes with the radio

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

@@raisinhellandpraisindale5640 your tag lights , theirs a black wire close to the bumper under the rear of the truck , if you move the wire around your lights should turn on but if the tag lights are not working and sometimes your back lights won't work check the fuse

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

@@raisinhellandpraisindale5640 on the radio red power yellow memory black ground blue remote. All these are wires .

[@KrukasT4]

Hahahaha COOOL Chris...me too for the c10! Regards from the Netherlands.

[@jannickb6047]

C10?

[@traceyhobbs8331]

I last seen them for 10 and around 8 bucks, and everyone's say the blue tooth works great on these, crazy good price. Just got one for the rv I want to build.

[@chriscraft77022]

the Bluetooth is so good.. let me know how it works out..

[@FantasyCustoms4Life]

Is this still working? Dang I need to get one for my custom 84 k10 short bed chevy.

[@chriscraft77022]

I would not buy it unless you just don’t want to spend money.. it is very cheaply made. it works great still, though

[@haydensmith9064]

did your rca's just work or do you have to turn them on? i have no rca output at all :/ thanks

[@chriscraft77022]

I did hook the amp wire up. they still work to this day. not sure if that matters

[@amojak]

just got mine and already took it apart to add a 1k resistor so the display brightens when you turn it on. tying to work out the viewing angle tweak next.

[@rabbivonbacherach9990]

Could you please share some videos?

[@amojak]

@@rabbivonbacherach9990 it died within a month, got very hot.. the display also got dimmer and dimmer. when it worked it did work fine though :)

[@jesuslivesforeverever9653]

What app do I need for the Bluetooth?? It keeps telling me it needs it to hook up

[@chriscraft77022]

none go to phone settings > Bluetooth and it should pop up

[@katesollid4431]

I'm having the same issue the phone will not connect as it days it needs an app to connect, can't find anything on what app to use 🤦

[@jesuslivesforeverever9653]

@@katesollid4431 its called Bluetooth pair or at least thats the one that worked for me

[@jasonthorndike1019]

Cant jesus fix it for you? Oh no he doesnt exist.

[@micheleberry1878]

I literally just left custom audio.They installed it for me. It was playing, after 3 blocks its frozen. I dont wanna go bk there lol What do I do?

[@micheleberry1878]

I went back. Bought one of their radios. Threw this one in the trash 😄

[@chriscraft77022]

@@micheleberry1878 did you really? LMAO.. i will make a video if mine ever stops working.. i have 3 more new in the box.. LOL

[@micheleberry1878]

@@chriscraft77022 Yes lol The guy there said, "I didn't expect it to last long, but I did expect more than 5 minutes." I bought a radio there & he didn't charge for install. I really love the look of those tho.

[@wrenchhead525]

Chris are you on Facebook? Really appreciate your videos!!!!

[@CarlosContreras-nc7dk]

Just bought one for my skylark 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tyshawnwillis3]

Thinking of using this in my 71 skylark did you have any issues?

[@CarlosContreras-nc7dk]

Tyshawn Willis no problems with it

[@6476Mike]

Just bought this for $20, completely surprised by the quality of the sound on it, very decent power for an old car that needs to upgrade to Bluetooth

[@donrudy]

I had this one for my old Chevy truck . But it's very cheap . The sound is very bad . Now I have a cheap caliber radio in it and it sounds so much better. Keep in mind that good sound doesn't come only from the speakers .

[@chriscraft77022]

the sound is like any other radio brand. if yours sounds bad you probably have the speakers wires touching or out of phase.. I have been using this as a test radio for years and you can hear it sounds good in the video…

[@michalsuchomski5863]

Hi Chris, is it possible to contact you?In relation Chevelle SS 1970

[@chriscraft77022]

you can ask me on here.. i dont personally contact people because a lot of people just waste my time because they either already think they know everything.. or are doing pointless research..

[@michalsuchomski5863]

@@chriscraft77022 351/5000 I understand. I am from Poland, and I need some information about chevelle ss 1970 because I recently bought this car for full restore. And I don't know where to buy the 396 engine, gearboxes and other things you may know where I can buy it. I searched on various websites but it is not easy for me. Can you help me? Greetings.

[@ovg8824]

How can i get on send me a link bro plz

[@chriscraft77022]

link in description..

[@TheStickyBusiness]

Hello. what do you think of it after using it for a while? Did you have the problem that many people report with this ones where it over heat and start to literally melt. First they smell something like burnt plastic and then some even see smoke coming from it or even the screen starting to melt. I bough one but I ended up canceling it, I freaked out but I really like the look and functions and of course the price is interesting but I don't want to end up with a burned car.

[@chriscraft77022]

is there a video showing a melted one? or any proof? they probably didnt have it grounded right.. i will let you know and make a video if it does get hot or catches fire,,, i just use it as a test radio as of now.. no problems so far.... i really like the product..

[@TheStickyBusiness]

@@chriscraft77022 No images, just reviews just inhere 3 or 4 people talk about this issue. others where never able to turn it on. Others say is not bright enough to see something on day time in a car. Would be great if you can debunk this bad reviews www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Receiver-Microphone-Wireless/product-reviews/B07MVYMKWN/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_paging_btm_next_7?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=7 Thanks If you have some electrical knowledge and time, maybe you could open it up and see if is well put together.

[@pogotheradiationmonkey5903]

No issues except my phone says I need an app to connect to no idea what that's about

[@chriscraft77022]

probably a way they can steal all your info off your phone and take your money🤔

[@Rick-Williams59]

Sometimes cheap ain't bad. LOL

[@chriscraft77022]

i just bought an apple car play double din for the jeep..im not going to tell you how much it cost... video coming.. this radio blows my mind..

[@omagureanu]

to turn off the shitty colorful display animation just cut/disconnect the 5th pin (counting from top left) of the display, the rest of the display will still work

[@frankfisher99]

I will try that tonight. That's the only thing really wrong with this unit, the sound quality through beefy speakers is really pretty good, BT works flawlessly.

[@frankfisher99]

Is that left, looking ta the unit from the FRONT, or left looking at it, dismantled, from the rear?

[@omagureanu]

@@frankfisher99 looking from front

[@frankfisher99]

@@omagureanu Brilliant, thank you! I will try tonight

[@yfnjaay2852]

Did it work^?

[@fauzanadiem6259]

Its been 3 years, it is still working till now?

[@chriscraft77022]

hell yeah .. send your address I will send you one for free.. I will delete the comment as soon as I get it and subscribe to me once you receive the radio

[@fauzanadiem6259]

for real? I'm in Indonesia now brother

[@chriscraft77022]

oh nevermind.. I’m in USA.. I’m sure you can buy one for like $10

[@fauzanadiem6259]

@@chriscraft77022 thank you for being nice, don't bother I think shipping it's cost more then the headunit, I will subscribe you anyway thank you for information 😁

[@enviouscreationscarclub1]

It's awesome for the price. $350 to $450 for something better . I paid $22 for this one. I am happy with the look until I can get something better.

[@Indiansmoke1]

i run one in my gto and c10

[@chriscraft77022]

hey.. people are saying they get hot and melt? have you had any problems? please let me know.. leave it as a new comment.. THANKS

[@vitoralbuquerqueX]

Brought it for my vw Beatle, but the bright of the LCD is a shit

[@seanhaynes3895]

vitor albuquerque I have it in my bug and can’t figure how to get it to not blast when I turn it on. Any ideas?

[@deputydevn7076]

I have it hooked up to my Baja Bug, but it ain’t turning on with the remote, any advice?

[@vitoralbuquerqueX]

@@deputydevn7076 well, check if there's a battery installed in the controller, mine works fine

[@vitoralbuquerqueX]

@@seanhaynes3895 I didn't get it

[@deputydevn7076]

vitor albuquerque ya I got the battery in the remote, tried it both ways to make sure and pulled out the white tab. Not sure what I could be doin wrong, did you have to do anything special to yours?

[@67VWForever]

Honestly I don't think you can beat anything $15 you know it costs more to make that I bet, you can sell them at a yard sale for about 30 bucks...

[@scottbannerton8765]

Ive been wondering about this one

[@chriscraft77022]

if you can get it for around $30 and under you cant go wrong.. i bought 5.. not for every vehicle.. i still buy expensive radios for certain vehicles.. this is for a project

[@XxxDJMOSCASxxX]

Do the knobs work?

[@chriscraft77022]

yes.. it works 100% it just looks a little goofy

[@XxxDJMOSCASxxX]

@@chriscraft77022 awesome thanks for the fast response have a blessed day 🙏🏽

[@Therealdrdoof]

4 years later, Does it still work?

[@chriscraft77022]

yeah

[@Therealdrdoof]

@@chriscraft77022sweet I’m gonna buy it then

[@ash3804]

Putting this in my miata na

[@jorgecervantes8180]

Just put it on my 76 Monte Carlo...

[@chriscraft77022]

what do you think about it?

[@jorgecervantes8180]

Does the job well at a good price...

[@chriscraft77022]

@@jorgecervantes8180 make a youtube video.. have you heard how some people are saying it gets super hot to a point where they got rid of it.. i think thats because of a poor ground.. make a video.. you will get views..

[@micahsatchwell193]

How was the install did you need a kit?

[@jorgecervantes8180]

Micah Satchwell No felt right in... but I sold the car...

[@brianandrews7099]

I never listen to the radio anymore, so I think I’d rather just get a bluetooth amp and tuck it under the dash or front seat and leave the factory AM radio in my antique car … unless, someone had already cut the dash.

[@chriscraft77022]

same here about listening to shit radio..

[@MikeLaRock88]

Da Da.... AAAYAAAHHH 😂😂😂

[@german2669]

I ordered one and the piece of shit never showed up.

[@chriscraft77022]

it takes like a month to get it..

[@stephenvelden295]

Cheap radio, crappy phone.

[@stephenvelden295]

What I mean is using an IPhone which uses ITunes, which has so much compression that it drastically reduces the sound quality, then transmitting the sound via Bluetooth, which further reduces the sound quality, you are not giving the radio a fair chance.

[@chriscraft77022]

I was using the youtube app and the radio sounded very good.. i was so impressed I bought 3 more..