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08-22-2006, 13:51
Post: #1
Sound System
The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?

Gardner
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08-22-2006, 15:24
Post: #2
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Gardner:

There are many applications. Mine is Kenwood with attached CD player and
graphic equalizer. I recently changed the speakers out. The volume is
controlled by the volume control, the quality is presented by the speakers.


Leroy Eckert
1990 WB40
Niceville, FL




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From: Gardner Yeaw
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Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System


The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?

Gardner
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08-23-2006, 04:56
Post: #3
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My unit has 2 Kenwood automotive AM-FM radios with cassette players.
I plan to upgrade at least one of them to a newer CD/MP3 radios. The
speakers are adequate, so I'll just swap out the radio for one that's
got similar amplifier wattage. There's a huge variety of choices for
under $200 or so.

As for fixing that old 8-track ... well, I don't know if there's any
help for that.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




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08-23-2006, 08:17
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Gardner:

Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I recently
replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound quality comes from
quality speakers. You control the volume. I also have Sirius radio over the
TV's (3), via in motion satellite hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker
remote wireless sound system takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout
the bus. Volume is controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM,
Sirius, and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
All other major cable channels are on the dish.
There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.

The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the $200
range.

I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV , radio
and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or satellite feeds.
The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.

I can get the ol bus a rockn.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB 40
Niceville, FL


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From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System


The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?

Gardner
78FC33





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08-23-2006, 09:55
Post: #5
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Gardner: This post has been lost in cyber space. I wrote it last night. I
posted more detail today.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB 40
Niceville, Fl





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Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:24 PM
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Gardner:

There are many applications. Mine is Kenwood with attached CD player and
graphic equalizer. I recently changed the speakers out. The volume is controlled
by the volume control, the quality is presented by the speakers.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB40
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System

The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?

Gardner
78FC33

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08-23-2006, 10:26
Post: #6
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Leroy,

Who builds the 4 speaker wireless system you are using? How is the
sound quality? Thanks for the good post.

Terry

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34



Leroy Eckert wrote:

>
>
> Gardner:
>
> Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I
> recently replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound
> quality comes from quality speakers. You control the volume. I also
> have Sirius radio over the TV's (3), via in motion satellite
> hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker remote wireless sound system
> takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout the bus. Volume is
> controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM, Sirius,
> and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
> All other major cable channels are on the dish.
> There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.
>
> The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the
> $200 range.
>
> I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV ,
> radio and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or
> satellite feeds. The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
> Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.
>
> I can get the ol bus a rockn.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB 40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
>
> The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
> people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
> watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
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08-23-2006, 12:10
Post: #7
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Hi Terry:

I do not have that committed to memory ( possibly Advent) but purchased them
from Radio Shack. The frequency is good for about 200ft. I'm going to the bus
this weekend and will tell you when I get back. The system has a small
satellite dish about 3" in diameter that plugs into an audio output on the TV
which sends radio waves to speakers plugged into 110v outlets converted to 12v.
It works great. I first found this system 10 or so years ago reading an in
flight mag. Don't fly commercial air any more. I took our poolside system from
the house and put it in the bus. Got to still be available cheap in this
electronic age. Speakers have a tweeter and a small woofer with A and B
frequency switch, volume control, bass and treble. It gives the feeling of
surround sound. Plus you can hide the speakers.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB 40
Niceville, FL





----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System


Leroy,

Who builds the 4 speaker wireless system you are using? How is the
sound quality? Thanks for the good post.

Terry

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34

Leroy Eckert wrote:

>
>
> Gardner:
>
> Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I
> recently replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound
> quality comes from quality speakers. You control the volume. I also
> have Sirius radio over the TV's (3), via in motion satellite
> hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker remote wireless sound system
> takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout the bus. Volume is
> controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM, Sirius,
> and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
> All other major cable channels are on the dish.
> There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.
>
> The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the
> $200 range.
>
> I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV ,
> radio and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or
> satellite feeds. The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
> Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.
>
> I can get the ol bus a rockn.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB 40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
>
> The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
> people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
> watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
>
>
>
>

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08-24-2006, 07:17
Post: #8
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Terry:
Mine are Optimus 900MHz with a/c adaptor. The system comes with 2 speakers but
will operate 4. Radio Shack does not carry them any longer. Look on
Smarthome.com. Advent 8243-10W 900MHz stereo remotes for $ 190.00 look nearly
identical. They deliver very high quality sound for the money.
Hope this helps.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB40
Niceville, FL






----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System


Leroy,

Who builds the 4 speaker wireless system you are using? How is the
sound quality? Thanks for the good post.

Terry

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34

Leroy Eckert wrote:

>
>
> Gardner:
>
> Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I
> recently replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound
> quality comes from quality speakers. You control the volume. I also
> have Sirius radio over the TV's (3), via in motion satellite
> hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker remote wireless sound system
> takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout the bus. Volume is
> controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM, Sirius,
> and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
> All other major cable channels are on the dish.
> There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.
>
> The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the
> $200 range.
>
> I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV ,
> radio and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or
> satellite feeds. The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
> Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.
>
> I can get the ol bus a rockn.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB 40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
>
> The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
> people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
> watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
>
>
>
>

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08-24-2006, 07:34
Post: #9
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Thanks very much Leroy. I''ve known Smarthome for some time & like
their products. Will try them in the Bird. Stay cool in FLA. I lived
in Tampa before we came to the mountains. Remember the summers there
all too well.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34



Leroy Eckert wrote:

>
> Terry:
> Mine are Optimus 900MHz with a/c adaptor. The system comes with 2
> speakers but will operate 4. Radio Shack does not carry them any
> longer. Look on Smarthome.com. Advent 8243-10W 900MHz stereo remotes
> for $ 190.00 look nearly identical. They deliver very high quality
> sound for the money.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terry Neal
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
>
> Leroy,
>
> Who builds the 4 speaker wireless system you are using? How is the
> sound quality? Thanks for the good post.
>
> Terry
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40
> 74FC34
>
> Leroy Eckert wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Gardner:
> >
> > Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I
> > recently replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound
> > quality comes from quality speakers. You control the volume. I also
> > have Sirius radio over the TV's (3), via in motion satellite
> > hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker remote wireless sound system
> > takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout the bus. Volume is
> > controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM, Sirius,
> > and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
> > All other major cable channels are on the dish.
> > There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.
> >
> > The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the
> > $200 range.
> >
> > I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV ,
> > radio and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or
> > satellite feeds. The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
> > Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.
> >
> > I can get the ol bus a rockn.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB 40
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> >
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
> >
> > The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
> > people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
> > watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> >
> >
> >
> >
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08-24-2006, 09:37
Post: #10
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I was born and raised inTampa. Brutal summers, not much better in Niceville.
Wish I could move back out West. We'll see. What are you doing with two Birds?

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB 40
Niceville,FL





----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System


Thanks very much Leroy. I''ve known Smarthome for some time & like
their products. Will try them in the Bird. Stay cool in FLA. I lived
in Tampa before we came to the mountains. Remember the summers there
all too well.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40
74FC34

Leroy Eckert wrote:

>
> Terry:
> Mine are Optimus 900MHz with a/c adaptor. The system comes with 2
> speakers but will operate 4. Radio Shack does not carry them any
> longer. Look on Smarthome.com. Advent 8243-10W 900MHz stereo remotes
> for $ 190.00 look nearly identical. They deliver very high quality
> sound for the money.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB40
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terry Neal
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
>
> Leroy,
>
> Who builds the 4 speaker wireless system you are using? How is the
> sound quality? Thanks for the good post.
>
> Terry
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40
> 74FC34
>
> Leroy Eckert wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Gardner:
> >
> > Mine has Kenwood AM/FM, equalizer and CD player in the pilot panel. I
> > recently replaced the speakers(4) and everything is dandy. The sound
> > quality comes from quality speakers. You control the volume. I also
> > have Sirius radio over the TV's (3), via in motion satellite
> > hookup(Dish Network) A separate 4 speaker remote wireless sound system
> > takes a feed off the TV and sends music throughout the bus. Volume is
> > controlled at each speaker. Accordingly, I have local AM/FM, Sirius,
> > and CD. I get NBC, ABC and FOX via satellite from NY or LA my choice.
> > All other major cable channels are on the dish.
> > There is also a separate Kenwood AM/FM in the bedroom to sleep by.
> >
> > The 8 track is hopeless. There a many good new units available in the
> > $200 range.
> >
> > I installed an outside entertainment system, Akai 26" flat screen TV ,
> > radio and CD changer for less than $300. The TV accepts cable or
> > satellite feeds. The TV feeds sound to the stereo. Works great.
> > Something to think about. Lots of fun electronic stuff to play with.
> >
> > I can get the ol bus a rockn.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB 40
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> >
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:51 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Sound System
> >
> > The old 8 track system in my '78 is not working. What systems have
> > people installed to give a low volume quality sound. I don't want 10k
> > watt sub woofers, just a nice background sound. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> >
> >
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