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The Dynasty used several different audio systems, at stead of trying to summerize varrious options configurations I felt it best to give a basic out line of the "late era" EEK radios. By this I mean the radios rolled out in the mid/late 80s to replace the old chrome face Mopar radios of the early 80s (and prior).

This basic design, with the same basic connectors/pin out and dash holding bolts was used up into the late 90s when Chrysler changed their radios to the "round" faceplates. It is not impossible to use a round face radio in a Dynasty- see this site for more information.

Due to extra interest on a comprehensive EEK radio database, I have tried to expand this page to include every Chrysler radio used in the fwd platform from the begining of the EEKs/EELs through the late 90s right before the round face radios were introduced. These sets are NOT in any given chronological order below, but rather by how "nice" these radios are. This is an arbritrary term and is not subjective; in a nut shell the page will start with AM/FM only sets and will end with the multiple disc changers of the 90s.

Here we have one of the older black faced AM/FM only Chrysler radios of this period. This set was not ever used in a Dynasty from the factory, however it would bolt in and work "plug and play" with any AC/AY body. You don't get much more basic then this. Over the years the AM/FM only radios, before they were phased out of Mopars entirely (you can not, for instance, get an AM/FM only radio for your 2007 Dodge Caravan) did become more advanced electronically and offered more in the way of audio controls.

There were many radios avaible to the Dynasty depending which audio packages you purchased. In some cases, certain radios were only avaible on base models (like the AM/FM only radio unit).

Here is an AM/FM only radio from the late 80s/Early 90s.

Here is a late AM/FM only radio from the mid to late 90s.

This set (above) never saw use in AC/AY bodies, it was introduced in the mid 90s and was essentially a low end AM/FM casset radio- only without the casset deck. Note how much rounder the buttons became, the use of a pen to set the time.

AM Only Factory CB Radio

As a dealer option, there were a few factory CB radios during the 70s and very early 80s. I have never seen one of these in a FWD Mopar as a dealer option when the car was new. These sets had limited interest in part because so many features were sacrificed in order to accomidate the room needed for the CB portion of the radio, thus no equalizer, no casset/8track/etc.  I would not consider this an EEK/EEL radio but it is here for archival purposes (plus it is the same bolt hole layout so it would bolt into an EEK/EEL, as to rather or not it would plug in and play electronically... has yet to be determined).

AM/FM Factory CB Radio

Here is the AM/FM version of the factory CB radio. It is essentially identical as the other one only additionally has FM... I do not know if both of these radios were offered at the same time with a price difference (AM only would if this were the case, be cheaper) or if the AM/FM one "replaced" the AM only set starting in a specific model year.

The factory CB radios were offered in an all silver version, although the silver ones appear to be less common. As far as I know they are otherwise identical to the black faceplate models.

AM/FM Factory CB Radio in Silver

Notice how this radio is almost identical to the lowest end Am/Fm-only radio- with just a tape player added to it.

Chrysler eventually updated the AM/FM/Casset radio in the ~mid 1990s to match the updated "round button" look which was phased in starting around 1993.

AM/FM/Casset Basic Radio (Mid 1990s)

AM/FM/Casset Basic Radio (Mid 90s)

Note that in this set (above) the fast forward/rewind buttons were seperated and moved down into the lower right corner of the display, this is different from prior Mopar casset radios which generally had a button similar to the seek button purely for this task.

AM/FM/Casset Radio (Mid to late 90s)

The latest AM/FM/Casset basic radio I have come across on ebay or in a yard before the introduction of round radio faceplates was this one, above. I suspect the faceplate was inspired by the InfinitySR given the layout of the knobs and other such similiarities.

Here we have a very unusual radio.

AM/FM/Casset Dealer Option Only

This radio (above) was a special dealer only option  that never went into a car from the factory. I have no idea whatsoever why it was offered considering it has no special features over a typical factory AM/FM/Casset radio, it is VERY ugly compared to the factory audio equipment options, and frankly; what was the point in paying for something most cars of this period could get either as standard equipment, or fairly cheaply? I suppose this is exactly why this set is not very common. The general theory is that this model typically said Mopar on it, and not Chrysler; either way it isn't something to expect to find in a yard.

Both were made in two face plate styles: Black version and the Chrome Button version. Generally (but not always) the higher end models, such as the Chrysler models- had chrome buttons while the Dodge/Plymouth/Jeep models got black buttons.

This was *the* Mopar radio for the Dynasty era- most model conifgurations came with an infinity1.

This is one of the most common AC/AY radios- Late Version (Black Buttons)

I only have a picture of the late style. This unit is the same as the chrome button varriant below, only was offered in all the AC/AYs (while the chrome models never went into the Dynasty). The early style is identical to the early chrome infinity one's (next model in the list) early style.

It is worth note that this was the cheapest radio to incorporate the 8 pin female connector on the back of the set which will allow it to electronically work with a slave CD player OR a multipleCD deck. Not all radios can use such aftermarket devices... the 8 pin cable (each end were males) came from the factory in a ~1 ft section of a ~20ft section (1 foot was for the slave cd player which would  go in or around the dash, the 20ft cable for the cd deck that would go under a seat or in the trunk). Neither cables are availble from the dealer anymore and they are VERY scarace these days... the 1ft length version retailed when last availble at dealers, for $40-60 USD (ouch!).

The set also had a special square connector that would  be used for various car phone options of the time, such as the hands free option (used the radio and the audio system's front speakers for your cellphone) or the extremely rare dealer option known as the visorphone (carphone built into the driver's visor). The carphone handsfree option also gave you a cable that ran into the trunk for an antenna, this was before cellular or car phones became popular and before any states in the US had any kind of traffic laws about driving while on a cellphone, so it was a fairly groundbreaking idea (although I won't go so far as to credit Chrysler with the idea of a hands free cellphone). As far as I know ONLY  the infinity1's got this phone interface on the back.

The change over year between the early and late styles was probably 1991 or 1992.

Here is the early version

Here is the late version, if you look carefully you can see the changes.

This was an extremely trouble-filled radio model, high failure rate- the A604 of modern Mopar radios. Most that I have seen are dead, I have pulled 2 or 3 in this past year alone with numerious problems.

Note the lack of an infinity logo on this set

Going back to the days before the AC/AY bodies, there was an infinity "ultimate radio" which was an AM/FM/Casset/Equalizer set.

Silver Faceplate 1987 Infinity Ultimate Radio

This model was during the cross over period where silver faceplate sets were being phased out for black faceplate radios, and this set is believed to have come in three faceplate styles... silver (seen above), black with silver buttons (see below) or black with black buttons. The silver one was only offered in 1987 and according to OklahomaWolf- was only used in the turbo New Yorker, LeBaron GTS and Lancer. The Sales code was RAY.  Due to the one year  model use, the specific limited range of models that could get the set, this is not a common radio by any means.

Black with silver button faceplate 1987 Infinity Ultimate Radio

An infinity version of the Chrysler Premium Radio did exist, as seen here (below). The 1990 Imperial sales brochures lable this radio as the "INFINITY 2"

Notice that the radio is almost identical

One of the best radio options for the AC/AY bodies was the Chrysler Infinty AM/FM/Casset w/Equalizer radio with chrome buttons. This radio was reserved for Imperials and 5th Aves. However other models could get a electronically identical model which lacked the chrome buttons. This unit was redone in 1992/1993 to include rounder buttons. Only early years had an on/off button- generally from 1990+ they had a volume knob with the on/off switch built into it (personally I am partial to the on/off buttons rather than knobs...).  This set (below) I believe could work with a slave cd player via a 8pin connector on the back but I need to varify this to  be sure.

Here is the infinity chrome AM/FM/Casset w/Equalizer radio (early version)

The InfinitySR and Infinity3 are debatiably the same radio features-wise. Basically its whats seen below, only with chrome or black buttons.

Personally I have the InfinitySR in my Dynasty/Imperial clone and a black button Infinity 3 in my 1990 5th Ave- they are nice lil units. They both can work with a slave cd player or multiple disc deck, as they have the 8 pin connector on the back. They do NOT phase with the car/cell phone options of the period. Common problems besides dying displays (typical for all mopar radios of these eras) was that the lights built into the equalizer knobs were prong to making poor contact and thus flickering or not always all lighting on.

This radio was also similiar to the "Infinity Gold"

Infinity SR.

Black Button Infinity 3

Around 1995 an other AM/FM/Casset/Equalizer set was introduced, fairly similar to the combo players (AM/FM/Casset/CD/Equalizer) only for cassets (no cd player)... by some sources it is said to be made by mitsu.

AM/FM/Casset/Equalizer with ComboDeck Amplifier

The infinity 4 came out around the same time, it was very similar to the Infinity3 only it played cds at stead of cassets. Same general layout, few minute differences. This unit is fairly uncommon. Again there was a black button varriation for Dodge/Jeep/Plymouth models.

Infinity 4- note the similarities to the infinitySR.

Infinity 4- in Black

Note the 3 tone levers, no 5 band equalizer

The radio was clearly restricted to try to cram so much electronics into a typical Mopar radio size. The traditionally 5 band eqauilzer was shrunk to a mere 3 channel selector.

Not sure but this could be the InfinityV (5).

AM/FM/Casset/CD Combo Radio

The comobo radios that do AM/FM/Cassets/Cds/Equalizer are very desirible due to the massive range of Mopars that can take these sets in the dash physically and bolt-hole layout wise. Obviously you are going to have to do some wiring changes to get one of these to electronically work in a late 70s Mopar but it will physically fit... these sets routinely go for anywhere from $90-200 USD in used condition on places like eBay (more if they are professionally rebuilt).

The stand alone CD player (slave cd player) did not play tapes and was only aviable with the Infinity 1 or Infinity 2 speaker systems. This is an extremely rare unit. This was a "slave" CD player and would plug into the back of the radio. Mounting location varried depending on the model, it appears to be most commonly installed in convertible LeBarons of the 90s and Neons after that. I have one which I found new-old-stock (1992 version). The most recent varriations of this player CAN play burned cds out of the box but older ones such as my 1992 can not play burned cds out of the box.

I refer to "out of the box" so much for playing burned cds because most, if not all, of the mopar cd players can play burned cds fairly well IF you burn at 1x speeds, and/or "adjust" the laser to better work with burned cds which differ from the pressed cds you buy in a store.

When you bought this slave cd player it came with the standard mounting bracket, however certain models required specailized brackets which had to be special ordered threw the dealer. If you wanted to use one of these sets note that the radios that can use it (Infinity1, 2, SR etc) are fairly common, the slave cd players not so much, the brackets even less, and the cable to connect it is scarace. If you are patient these players end up in swap meets, fwd mopar boards and ebay from time to time but usually lack the mounting bracket(s) or the cable due to people not realizing how rare they are and "forgetting" to pull it along with the cd player (especially true for people who don't know these parts and go and find one in a junkyard). Models like the 90s LeBaron convertible put this in the center console... as far as I know there is NO location to mount one of these in an AC/AY body.

Sadly the top of the line Mopar platform of the early 90s (the Dynasty/NYer/5th Ave/Imperial) had several options "blunders" due to engineers failing to realize certain limitations during the design phase of this body style... the most famous of these blunders is the fact that the Imperial's vynil roof was so large that it made it impossible for the car to ever come with a factory or dealer installed sunroof, or moonroof. The slave CD Player was an other such mistake- and even if someone bought one from a dealer, they  had no place to mount it to their AC/AY body. Unless you want to get into lots of custom interior work, cutting etc- don't try to throw one of these in your Dynasty. It NEEDS a secured location so the cds don't skip.

The player's buttons will light up automatically whenever the lights are on (just like the buttons on the radio and other parts of the dash) however the unit will appear "dead" with the display off until you insert a cd into the slot loading cd drive which "wakes up" the unit. The unit has several play mode features, such as allowing you to dictate how much of the cd is repeated or how many times the cd is repeated. I also think this is the most cosmetically appeasing slave cd player ever made for cars... and nothing anyone else has ever offered comes close to looking as good.

Slave CD Player

This is out of a Chrysler ad, I do not have a real picture of one.