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1955-57 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio
1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio
1955-57 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio1955-57 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio
1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio
1955-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Wonder Bar® Radio
Part Number: WB1-M1-14-84-255-256
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Feature Set

  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0) Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Built-in 275-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0) Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • USB port for flash drives and other devices
  • Adjustable color display
  • Built-in 300-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 25 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • HD Radio® Technology
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0) Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Adjustable color display
  • AM/FM RDS Tuner with 30 Presets
  • Two USB ports for flash drives and other devices
  • SiriusXM-Ready® (Requires SXV300V1 tuner sold separately)
  • 2-Year Warranty
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RetroSound®'s Wonder Bar® is the most technologically-advanced radio ever made for your classic 1955-57 Pontiac Star Chief. The compact size installs easily and discreetly behind the dash for a fully integrated look. Wonder Bar 1 is now available with your choice of 3 different feature sets.

Motor 1B

The Motor 1B feature set includes an AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets, a built-in 275-watt amplifier (18-watts RMS/40 peak x 4 channels), and built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and high-quality audio streaming. The Motor 1B also includes a rear-mounted auxiliary input for portable devices.

Features

  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Built-in 275-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 18 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

Motor 2B

The Motor 2B feature set includes an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, a built-in 300-watt amplifier (25-watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels), and built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and high-quality audio streaming. The Motor 2B also includes made-for-iPod®/iPhone functionality to control your Apple device, is compatible with all Android devices, includes a rear-mounted USB port with 2.1-amp device charging, a dedicated subwoofer output, and dual RCA pre-outs to connect an amplifier. The 32,000-color display is adjustable, allowing you to match your vehicle's gauge color.

Features

  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • USB port for flash drives and other devices
  • 1-amp device charging via USB
  • Built-in 300-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 25 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Dual RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • Ajustable color display
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

Motor 4HD

The Motor 4HD feature set includes HD-Radio® technology, an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, a built-in 300-watt amplifier (25-watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels) and is the only classic car stereo that is SiriusXM-Ready®, allowing direct control of your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. The Motor 4HD has built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and high-quality audio streaming, made-for-iPod®/iPhone functionality to control your Apple device, and is compatible with all Android devices. The Motor 4HD also includes, an auxiliary input, two rear-mounted USB ports with 2.1-amp device charging, dual RCA pre-outs to connect an amplifier, and a dedicated subwoofer output. The 32,000-color display is adjustable, allowing you to match your vehicle's gauge color.

Features

  • HD Radio® Technology
  • SiriusXM-Ready® (Requires SXV300V1 tuner sold separately)
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Two USB ports for flash drives and other devices
  • 1-amp device charging via USB
  • Built-in 300-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 25 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Dual RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • Adjustable color display
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

$60 SXM Service Card - when you purchase and activate your RetroSound® Radio with SXV300V1 SirusXM® Tuner
Plan options:

  • 12/$99 – 12 months of the Platinum Plan for $8.25/month
  • 12/$60 – 12 months of the Music & Entertainment Plan for$5/month

Retro Manufacturing radios are a modular design. Assembly is required. This design allows for a more adjustable fit and to offer different style options. RetroSound Radios are only compatible with 12V negative grounding vehicles.

Note: Bezels, knobs, faceplates, and replacement parts are non-returnable. Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date country of origin. If you are not sure as to fitment, please contact us.

  Motor 1B Motor 2B Motor 4HD
FM
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 11.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A Max. 15A Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off) 3.5ma 3.5ma 3.5ma
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 18x4 watts RMS 40x4 Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power
Output Impedance 4-8ohm 4-8ohm 4ohm
AUX 1 Input (AUX cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ - >300 mV / 6 kΩ
AUX 2 Input (aux cable length, 8”) - - >300 mV / 6 kΩ
USB 1 Input (USB cable length, 16”) - 5V (USB female input) 5V (USB female input)
USB 2 Input - - 5V (USB female input)
Low Level Output (4 channels) - 2.85 volts 2.85 volts
EROM Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory

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