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oldman14ss · 10-15-2020, 03:52 PM

I know, I know, I'm old school. I have a 14 with my link, back up camera, and NO CD PLAYER!!!!!!!!!. I miss my cd's is there a company that makes a cd player that plugs into the usb port in the glove box? I don't have the 4 gauges and think this would be the perfect mounting point. I want something simple because im not tech savvy and don't want to be. any guildance would be helpful to this oldman thanks in advance...

yzark99 · 10-15-2020, 04:18 PM

The problem is that most audio cd players that have USB are using them for charging only. The computer versions have USB for signal, but I doubt the car would be able to control them. If you go with the first option, you are either looking at a 1/8" plug or bluetooth to get the music into your stereo.

InFiD3ViL · 10-15-2020, 04:42 PM

Back in the day I used to use a Walkman style portable CD player with an AUX cable. Assuming you could even find something like an old Walkman or portable CD player, this would be the cheapest route. You car has the AUX port right? I ask because I don't know which models it came with or if it was standard.

Just checked Amazon and they have tons of them, some even have Bluetooth and are really cheap, although I would use the headphone jack/AUX port if I was doing this just for sound quality alone. But if you want to go wireless at least there is an option.

Dang, looks like none of the big companies make them anymore lol, ie. Sony, Panasonic, etc...But they do have Jensen and Sylvania. There are a few more expensive ones that have built in Lithium rechargeable batteries, but you could always hardwire it for power instead, assuming it has a port.

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-...ding=UTF8&pg=2

d kings z28 · 10-15-2020, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman14ss

I know, I know, I'm old school. I have a 14 with my link, back up camera, and NO CD PLAYER!!!!!!!!!. I miss my cd's is there a company that makes a cd player that plugs into the usb port in the glove box? I don't have the 4 gauges and think this would be the perfect mounting point. I want something simple because im not tech savvy and don't want to be. any guildance would be helpful to this oldman thanks in advance...

I was just going to ask the same thing thank you

supersnake05 · 10-15-2020, 05:21 PM

You could probably buy the 6 disc changer they used to install in the trunk of cars. Not positive will work with newer cars. I on the other hand download all my music from a certain website and can listen to whatever I want instead of searching for cds.

Cheap Guy · 10-16-2020, 12:10 AM

There are a few options via Google.

https://youtu.be/hURQXqHPPJ4

joekono · 10-16-2020, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

You could probably buy the 6 disc changer they used to install in the trunk of cars. Not positive will work with newer cars. I on the other hand download all my music from a certain website and can listen to whatever I want instead of searching for cds.

Wow! The 6 disc CD changer in the trunk. Now that brings me back to younger days.

pyroguy · 10-16-2020, 06:54 AM

I have a Discman somewhere still with 45 seconds worth of buffering/anti-skip that you could plug an aux cable into and then plug that into the aux port.

I too still use CD's, but I have an old enough car that I still have a CD player.

mikeman · 10-16-2020, 07:51 AM

I still think CD's sound the best.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 10-16-2020, 08:56 AM

They should bring back the turntable in cars. Those were cool and sound much better than CD’s. Maybe have a factory option for turntable, 8 track, cassette. CD or none or all.

Vegas Bound · 10-16-2020, 09:34 AM

I have hundreds of cassettes. Anybody know why I always kept a pen in my car?

SIM GhostrdrZ · 10-16-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I have hundreds of cassettes. Anybody know why I always kept a pen in my car?

A pencil worked as well. When the deck tried to eat the cassette, then you’d need to wind it. I got pretty good at it but it might cause carpel tunnel nowadays.

mikeinmobile · 10-16-2020, 12:50 PM

Trunk mounted player will definitely work. A remote control can be wired to your console. (Have this in my 75 Cutlass). I'm guessing there may be one w/a wireless remote. I actually have the 5 disc player under the passenger seat facing rear and can easily reach it from the drivers seat. I'm guessing no way this would work in our cars (clearance from floorboard to bottom of seat). Had the same unit in my wife's 79 Z-28 in the trunk.

InFiD3ViL · 10-16-2020, 01:51 PM

I'm looking forward to someone mounting an Edison Wax Cylinder Phonograph in their car. Can only be used in the winter though.

10-15-2020, 03:52 PM	#1
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	cd player I know, I know, I'm old school. I have a 14 with my link, back up camera, and NO CD PLAYER!!!!!!!!!. I miss my cd's is there a company that makes a cd player that plugs into the usb port in the glove box? I don't have the 4 gauges and think this would be the perfect mounting point. I want something simple because im not tech savvy and don't want to be. any guildance would be helpful to this oldman thanks in advance...

10-15-2020, 04:18 PM	#2
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	The problem is that most audio cd players that have USB are using them for charging only. The computer versions have USB for signal, but I doubt the car would be able to control them. If you go with the first option, you are either looking at a 1/8" plug or bluetooth to get the music into your stereo. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

10-15-2020, 04:42 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,584	Back in the day I used to use a Walkman style portable CD player with an AUX cable. Assuming you could even find something like an old Walkman or portable CD player, this would be the cheapest route. You car has the AUX port right? I ask because I don't know which models it came with or if it was standard. Just checked Amazon and they have tons of them, some even have Bluetooth and are really cheap, although I would use the headphone jack/AUX port if I was doing this just for sound quality alone. But if you want to go wireless at least there is an option. Dang, looks like none of the big companies make them anymore lol, ie. Sony, Panasonic, etc...But they do have Jensen and Sylvania. There are a few more expensive ones that have built in Lithium rechargeable batteries, but you could always hardwire it for power instead, assuming it has a port. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-...ding=UTF8&pg=2 __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

10-16-2020, 12:10 AM	#6
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 681	There are a few options via Google. https://youtu.be/hURQXqHPPJ4 __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

10-16-2020, 06:54 AM	#8
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,934 View My Garage	I have a Discman somewhere still with 45 seconds worth of buffering/anti-skip that you could plug an aux cable into and then plug that into the aux port. I too still use CD's, but I have an old enough car that I still have a CD player. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

10-15-2020, 05:21 PM	#5
supersnake05 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 97	You could probably buy the 6 disc changer they used to install in the trunk of cars. Not positive will work with newer cars. I on the other hand download all my music from a certain website and can listen to whatever I want instead of searching for cds.

10-16-2020, 07:51 AM	#9
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I still think CD's sound the best.

10-16-2020, 08:56 AM	#10
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,292 View My Garage	They should bring back the turntable in cars. Those were cool and sound much better than CD’s. Maybe have a factory option for turntable, 8 track, cassette. CD or none or all.

10-16-2020, 09:34 AM	#11
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	I have hundreds of cassettes. Anybody know why I always kept a pen in my car?

10-16-2020, 12:50 PM	#13
mikeinmobile Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 493 View My Garage	Trunk mounted player will definitely work. A remote control can be wired to your console. (Have this in my 75 Cutlass). I'm guessing there may be one w/a wireless remote. I actually have the 5 disc player under the passenger seat facing rear and can easily reach it from the drivers seat. I'm guessing no way this would work in our cars (clearance from floorboard to bottom of seat). Had the same unit in my wife's 79 Z-28 in the trunk. __________________

10-16-2020, 01:51 PM	#14
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,584	I'm looking forward to someone mounting an Edison Wax Cylinder Phonograph in their car. Can only be used in the winter though. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI