Radio Advice Grand L

[mtdave]

I purchased one of Messick's plug and play radio packages for my Grand L. If you're not familiar with these, it's a pre-made harness and a low cost radio (I seem to remember they even acknowledge that was intentional to keep costs down). While the radio works OK, I can't see the display text without almost standing up in line with the radio. Looking from below, like when seated, makes the screen nearly impossible to see. I suppose the radio is designed to be read straight on or even from above when seated in a normal vehicle. I attempted to brighten the display or change the contrast, but it doesn't seem either is an option.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a radio with a display that can be easily read from a seated position? The only requirement (other than being easy to read the display) is bluetooth. Otherwise the simpler the better. Thank you.

 

[dclauria]

I purchased one of Messick's plug and play radio packages for my Grand L. If you're not familiar with these, it's a pre-made harness and a low cost radio (I seem to remember they even acknowledge that was intentional to keep costs down). While the radio works OK, I can't see the display text without almost standing up in line with the radio. Looking from below, like when seated, makes the screen nearly impossible to see. I suppose the radio is designed to be read straight on or even from above when seated in a normal vehicle. I attempted to brighten the display or change the contrast, but it doesn't seem either is an option.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a radio with a display that can be easily read from a seated position? The only requirement (other than being easy to read the display) is bluetooth. Otherwise the simpler the better. Thank you.

I also started with a cheap Bluetooth radio and I had a very difficult time reading the screen.
This summer I bought this and haven't regretted spending the extra money

https://www.amazon.com/Jensen-JHD1635BTB-Am-iPod-iPhone/dp/B01MQNNFCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=1H1H19R99C8HE&keywords=jensen+heavy+duty+jhd1635bt&qid=1695352728&sprefix=jensen+jhd1635%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3

 

[Tughill Tom]

I put this new in the new Can-am UTV, sounds great and water proof. The only thing is its long, it sticks out about 5.5" from the face. Also the display changes color for better viewing.


/www.amazon.com/Soundstream-MHU-32-Digital-Playback-Bluetooth/dp/B01NBYSPGY/?_encoding=UTF8&p

 

[mikester]

 

[woodman55]

My radio is the same way, and it is a fairly nice one installed by my dealer.

 

[pokey1416]

I put this one in as it’s been recommended by others. No trouble seeing it and at night I wish I could dim it.

 

[DVR]

I have an alpine in one tractor and kenwood in the other.
Both were over $100 but not by much.
No problems seeing either.

 

[mtdave]

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'm not alone having difficulty seeing the cheap Chinese radio displays from below. I look into the better units suggested. Thank you!