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RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B AM/FM receiver with Bluetooth® for select 1949-63 General Motors vehicles — does not play CDs

Item # 068WB1M1B

If you want to replace the vintage factory radio in your 1949-63 General Motors vehicle, RetroSound's Wonder Bar 1...

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If you want to replace the vintage factory radio in your 1949-63 General Motors vehicle, RetroSound's Wonder Bar 1...

Item # 068WB1M1B

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About the RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B

Dave Delamere

Product highlights:

    General features:
    • media receiver designed for select 1949-63 General Motors vehicles
    • chassis only, requires push button kit and knobs which you'll choose when you add to Cart
    • built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/40 watts peak x 4 channels)
    • rear-mounted 3.5mm aux input with 7" pigtail for smartphones, satellite radios, portable music players, and other devices
    • built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
    • InfiniMount shaft/bracket system fits a variety of vintage car dash openings
    • circuit board with built-in noise suppression for cleaner sound
    Other info:
    • AM/FM tuner with 18 FM/12 AM presets
    • 4 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, treble, fader, balance, and mute
    • separate power antenna and amplifier turn-on leads
    • selectable USA/EU frequencies
    • white illumination
    • warranty: 1 year
    • MFR # WB1-M1
    • Item # 068WB1M1B

    What's in the box:

    RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B owner's manual

    If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.
    • Radio body (M1B)
    • Display face
    • 2 Infinimount shafts (with 11" harness attached to each one)
    • Main harness
    • Power harness
    • Speaker harness
    • Microphone w/ integrated bracket (attached 8' cable terminated by mono-male 3.5mm connector)
    • 2 InfiniMount brackets
    • 2 InfiniMount spacers
    • 4 Bracket mounting screws
    • 4 Face mounting screws
    • 12 Nuts
    • 8 Washers
    • User's Manual
    • Quick Start Guide
    • "STOP" note

    More details on the RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B

    Stacey B.
    The RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B replaces these items:

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    Features

    Vehicle Compatibility: The RetroSound Wonderbar 1 (M1B) radio is designed to work in select classic 1949 to 1963 GM vehicles - including Chevrolet, Cadillac, Pontiac, & Buick.

    Note: Knob sets available separately.

    Infinimount System: The Wonderbar 1 (M1B) radio features RetroSound's Infinimount System. In this design, the shaft knobs and the display face are not permanently mounted to the unit, but instead connect to the unit via a harness so you can space the radio's shaft knobs at various distances from the chassis of the radio, as well as mount the face independently from the chassis body using the supplied mounting brackets.

    LCD Display: The RetroSound Wonderbar 1 (M1B) features an LCD with a digital read-out.The unit's LCD offers an ultra-wide, off-axis viewing angle and is daylight compatible. The LCD will display clock and tuner information. The color illumination of the LCD is white (fixed).

    RDS AM/FM Tuner: The Retrosound head unit features a built-in RDS AM/FM tuner. The unit's tuner features 3 FM bands and 2 AM bands. A total of 30 AM/FM presets can be stored manually or automatically. Select between Local and Distant settings can aid in listening to weak FM radio stations or compensate for stations that have too strong of a signal. This unit's tuner can be set to USA or European tuning.

    Built-In Bluetooth 5.0: The RetroSound radio is equipped with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone to the head unit. The unit is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone & Android smartphones. Before using your Bluetooth enabled device, it must be paired to the RetroSound receiver. You can only pair one device at a time with this unit. Once paired, when your Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the RetroSound receiver, the auto connection function automatically connects the two units.

    • Hands-Free Communication (HFP): The RetroSound receiver allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone. You can answer an incoming call from the head unit's front-panel control knobs. Incoming phone call information will be displayed on the unit's front-panel LCD and your music will be pause or muted. You will still use your phone to dial a phone number and then the call will transfer to the RetroSound radio. Use the included external microphone to speak into during your phone conversation, while the other party will be heard through your vehicle's speakers.
    • Wireless Audio Streaming (AD2P/AVRCP): The RetroSound head unit also allows you to play back stored music and  music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled phone or personal music player using a paired Bluetooth connection. Playback controls included Play/Pause, Stop, & Next/Previous Track. This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices.
    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the RetroSound receiver.

    Aux Input: The universal shaft-style receiver features a 3.5mm auxiliary input connected to the rear chassis by 7" pigtails. The Aux input provides a connection for portable external audio sources such as a MP3 player or  CD player.

    18W x 4Ch Amplifier: The Wonderbar 1 (M1B) is equipped with a 18 watts x 4-channel RMS/40 watts x 4-channel Peak amplifier. An improved circuit board with built-in noise suppression delivers great sound.

    Preset EQ + Bass & Treble: The Wonderbar 1 (M1B) features the following preset EQ curves (Classic, Pop, Rock, or Off) to customize your music listening. The Off mode activates manual Bass & Treble adjustment.

    Balance & Fader Control: The Balance adjustment function allows you to adjust or pan the stereo sound from the left or right; this is helpful to compensate for the position of the driver in relation to the speaker locations. Adjustment range is 0 to 12. The Fader Control allows you to fade the sound from the front pair of speaker to your rear pair of speakers. Adjustment range is 0 to 12.

    Turn-On Volume: You can set the Wonderbar 1 (M1B) to power-on to the same volume level (0-46) every time, or let it default to the last volume when turned off.

    Key Beep: When this function is enabled, every knob turn or button press will output a beep tone.

    The RetroSound Wonderbar 1 M1B replaces these items:


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    AM/FM receiver for select 1949-63 General Motors vehicles — does not play CDs
    • built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/45 watts peak x 4 channels)
    • rear-mounted 3.5mm aux input with 7" pigtail for smartphones, satellite radios, portable music players, and other devices
    • InfiniMount shaft/bracket system fits a variety of vintage car dash openings

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