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(1 646)Radio mounting frames – an aesthetically pleasing solution to replacing factory installed radios
Many older cars have the same issue: once you remove the car’s radio, you cannot fit a different one in its slot. This is mostly due to the lack of standardised radio sizes. Drivers quickly turned to alternative solutions. Radio mounting frames are aesthetically pleasing and let you quickly replace factory installed radios with other manufacturers’ models that look better and have more functions. TME’s offer includes a wide selection of radio mounting frames that are compatible with 1-DIN and 2-DIN radios.
Radio mounting frame and radio case – what’s the difference?
When browsing different products in online shops or brick and mortar stores, you can often find radio mounting frames and radio cases. Wondering what those cases are? Replacing the radio mounting frame is often not enough because once you remove the factory installed radio, the slot might turn out to be too big for the replacement and it will not be properly stabilised. This can make the radio wear down more quickly in the long run or even cause it to fall out of the rail.
A radio case solves this issue. These solutions are compatible with many cars and radios, e.g. those manufactured by JVC or Kenwood. TME’s offer includes many radio mounting frames and cases from renowned manufacturers, made with utmost attention to detail.
Radio mounting frames – what should you pay attention to before you buy?
When buying a radio mounting frame or case, consider the model and brand of your car, because that decides what size, shape or design you should be looking for. A less obvious attribute that is no less important (since it affects your experience) is the colour and look of the radio mounting frame. You also have to consider the material it is made of. Most frames are fully plastic, but you can also find models that combine plastic front panels with steel or aluminium insides. This greatly increases durability and stability of the radio once it’s installed. Another important thing to consider are the functions available in your car and its switches. Modern cards have multifunctional media stations that let you control the air conditioning, vents and other equipment with a touchscreen. In older cars, however, everything needs to be adjusted manually by using knobs, buttons and switches. Those components are not wholly contained on a dashboard and usually have their own predefined shapes and locations. That’s why it’s so important that you choose the right frame for your car.
The TME website lets you search for products using many search criteria and tags. Products ordered at TME can arrive at your doorstep as quickly as 24 hours after the ordering process is complete. This applies to orders placed within the European Union.
Radio mounting frames for 1-DIN and 2-DIN car radios
Another important parameter when choosing a radio mounting frame is your radio’s size and its number of DIN connectors. Older cars have simple, single-piece radios. Those standard radios have one DIN connector and are usually 50 mm high and 180 mm wide. In comparison, radios in modern cars have two DIN connectors. Thanks to that, they can be replaced with multimedia systems that directly connect to the dashboard. However, this also influences the size of these devices.
TME cooperates with many known and trusted suppliers. This means we have a large selection of radio mounting frames in various sizes.
Radio mounting frames available at TME
Radio mounting frames and cases have greatly simplified the process of replacing factory installed radios, providing easy installation experience and aesthetically pleasing designs. Thanks to the use of solid materials, radio mounting frames in TME’s offer are durable and resistant to mechanical damage. Due to our wide selection, adjusting an order to a client’s individual needs is not a problem.
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