Modern radio

[Richard Cranium]

Has anyone got any input on one of these modern replacement radios?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroSound-...ash=item5431e59af0:g:ZDoAAOSwc1FXbZMo&vxp=mtr

 

[Yatzee]

I've read mixed reviews on Retro Sounds units primarily that they don't have enough output in watts to give a decent sound on modern speakers. It seems that they fit well and for the most part look original but if something sounds like crap is it really worth the installation. Another complaint centered around USB and other inputs not being up front for easy accessibility. One poster on another site said he had to invest in an separate amp powered by one of Retro Sound's units to get clarity through the four speakers he installed. Hidden Audio is pretty much the same for power output but at least you get a remote so you can keep your eyes on the road when changing channels and the like. I ended up installing a removable sleeve with a Pioneer unit and left the OE radio in place. It too has a simple remote and all the up-front goodies. It actually shifts modes when my cell rings and the voice comes out of the speakers hands-free. It easily powers 5 OE style speakers that are upgraded to 200Watts apiece and all speakers mount in their original spots without modifications. Beautiful sound in the 20-25 Hz range and I can easily over power my TTI exhaust system. When needed I just slide the radio out and take it indoors. Each to his own when it comes to auto audio sound.

 

[dieseldazzle]

I have their speaker in the front of a 67 charger its a pretty nice piece.

They also did an conversion on the factory radio but I haven't installed it so not sure how it sounds.

Looks good tho and nice people to deal with so far

 

[moparjohnny]

I've read mixed reviews on Retro Sounds units primarily that they don't have enough output in watts to give a decent sound on modern speakers. It seems that they fit well and for the most part look original but if something sounds like crap is it really worth the installation. Another complaint centered around USB and other inputs not being up front for easy accessibility. One poster on another site said he had to invest in an separate amp powered by one of Retro Sound's units to get clarity through the four speakers he installed. Hidden Audio is pretty much the same for power output but at least you get a remote so you can keep your eyes on the road when changing channels and the like. I ended up installing a removable sleeve with a Pioneer unit and left the OE radio in place. It too has a simple remote and all the up-front goodies. It actually shifts modes when my cell rings and the voice comes out of the speakers hands-free. It easily powers 5 OE style speakers that are upgraded to 200Watts apiece and all speakers mount in their original spots without modifications. Beautiful sound in the 20-25 Hz range and I can easily over power my TTI exhaust system. When needed I just slide the radio out and take it indoors. Each to his own when it comes to auto audio sound.

I have their speaker in the front of a 67 charger its a pretty nice piece.

They also did an conversion on the factory radio but I haven't installed it so not sure how it sounds.

Looks good tho and nice people to deal with so far

r c, try this site,mikehagenantiqueautoradio.com,scroll to page 7 and you will see mopar radios.

 

[moparjohnny]

r c ,try this site mikehagenantiqueautoradio.com.scroll to page 7 and you will see mopar radios.

 

[detmatt1]

I had a local guy convert a spare oe radio for my Imperial with digital guts including an MP3 jack. It's appearance remained unchanged, it works like original right down to the foot operated search tune and with new dash and rear speakers it sounds better than I expected.

 

[Bb70charger500]

I am also interested I need two one for my 72 charger and one for my 64 300k

 

[super-bee_ski]

I'm following this Post, I am looking for a Radio for the 68 Firebird

 

[dieseldazzle]

I'll let you know how it sounds and performs next couple of weeks it's going back together

 

[JimKueneman]

http://www.turnswitch.com

I am thinking about this. Modern radio (USB and Bluetooth available) all using the controls of your existing radio.

 

[dieseldazzle]

Got it all in and I'm not impressed with it at all. The speaker is 50watts rms rated but distorts easily and 50 watts rms shouldn't ..wouldn't do it again. When you scroll all the way to the left on the dial to go to aux input and turn it up it clips very easily..
Junk

 

[bee71]

I don't know why all there are so many complaints. I put a Hermosa radio in our car and it works just fine. I installed the dual speakers in the front dash, a Boss 5x7 and 6x9 in the rear. It plays loud enough with no distortion for me. I guess if yo

u want to be heard five blocks away you complain about it.

 

[dieseldazzle]

This is the retro sound speaker and it just distorts easy and doesn't sound quality I'm not talking about being heard 5 blocks away. I'm taking about being able to hear it clearly at freeway speed with the engine humming....not worth the loot in my opinion

 

[Sixpactogo]

This is the retro sound speaker and it just distorts easy and doesn't sound quality I'm not talking about being heard 5 blocks away. I'm taking about being able to hear it clearly at freeway speed with the engine humming....not worth the loot in my opinion

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I'm with you diesedazzle. I got the retro sound stuff also and was not impressed with the sound quality in my 68 Charger. $600 + should get way more satisfaction that it did. Good thing is, I like the exhaust rumble better anyhow so very seldom have the radio on.

 

[bee71]

My front speakers and mount I got from Year One. There also is a guy on our forum that makes a dual front speaker mount that can take up to two 4" round speakers. That is the big difference. The radio plays great those.

 

[aldal]

http://www.turnswitch.com

I am thinking about this. Modern radio (USB and Bluetooth available) all using the controls of your existing radio.

I had S/M do mine from my 65 Coronet and they were great to deal with. I followed their recommendations on speakers and the sound was good.

 

[BeeKool]

Interesting thread. I too was thinking on going the Retro-Sound way. And I think you guys just saved me $600+.
Originality isn't really an issue, but sound quality and being able to operate it while behind the wheel are. Also I would like to use Sirius/XM if possible. Listening to Classic Vinyl while driving is fun.

I've read mixed reviews on Retro Sounds units primarily that they don't have enough output in watts to give a decent sound on modern speakers. It seems that they fit well and for the most part look original but if something sounds like crap is it really worth the installation. Another complaint centered around USB and other inputs not being up front for easy accessibility. One poster on another site said he had to invest in an separate amp powered by one of Retro Sound's units to get clarity through the four speakers he installed. Hidden Audio is pretty much the same for power output but at least you get a remote so you can keep your eyes on the road when changing channels and the like. I ended up installing a removable sleeve with a Pioneer unit and left the OE radio in place. It too has a simple remote and all the up-front goodies. It actually shifts modes when my cell rings and the voice comes out of the speakers hands-free. It easily powers 5 OE style speakers that are upgraded to 200Watts apiece and all speakers mount in their original spots without modifications. Beautiful sound in the 20-25 Hz range and I can easily over power my TTI exhaust system. When needed I just slide the radio out and take it indoors. Each to his own when it comes to auto audio sound.

I'm interested in knowing more about this setup, if you got time

 

[mrsnicks]

My wife bought me this one,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400986612557?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Very happy with it.

Patrick

 

[Darthomas]

I would be annoyed with fixed 10khz steps for tuning on AM, and the muting while the tuning is going on.
And I would probably find that I was unhappy with the chosen intermediate frequency bandwidth for AM, likely resulting in muffled audio cut off at 5 khz or so.
No reason for AM to be dumbed down as modern radios do.
It can sound very bit as good and crisp as FM.
There's also no good reason not to design in a tuning pointer and use the original dial pointer mechanism to tune the new digital guts.
I say find yourself a local radio-TV-electronics guru and have him customize to your needs.
I recommend a hidden outboard power amp rather than try to get all the power needed out of the radio.

 

[Ranger16]

I say find yourself a local radio-TV-electronics guru and have him customize to your needs.

I think that may be easier said than done Tom. I suspect I was very lucky.