Help with underseat speaker and antenna - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jason999 · 02-03-2016, 10:38 AM

Hello,

My wife bought a Retro Sound radio and the kickpanel speakers that they sell with them, as a present a few months ago. My truck is getting close to completion so I finally got around to installing the radio last weekend.

So, I don't need a crazy sound system, but I thought that I could add a speaker or two under the seat. Can anyone help? Would a powered subwoofer work well for me? Are there and problems or special considerations, or does it just wire in and your set?

I know very little about audio. I am just guessing that a powered speaker would be best with this radio. If there are other good solutions, let me know.

Also, my truck has no exterior antenna. Can I just search hidden car antenna and buy or is there anything that I need to know?

flashed · 02-03-2016, 10:41 AM

You can get the hidden antenna at O'Reiley's ,dont know haw good they work but I saw them there .Street rodders use them a lot.

**PGSigns** · 02-03-2016, 10:45 AM

You need to look at the room available under the seat you may not have room for the sub.
Jimmy

jason999 · 02-03-2016, 10:52 AM

Hey Buddy,

I haven't measured under my seat but it seems like they have several compact solutions. They have some called Undercover Speakers that aren't powered, but then I found some like the Cerwin Vega VPSA10, that are powered. There are several similar setups. I'm not sure if there is more to it than just buying a powered sub and hooking it up.

Again, I want be playing and crazy loud booming music, but I think it wouldn't hurt to do a little better than my current two speakers on the kickpanels.

Indian113 · 02-03-2016, 12:10 PM

I have a hidden antenna in both my Harley and my S10. The Ribbon Antenna in my Harley works better than the Stick type under my headliner in my S10.

Hugh in NC · 02-03-2016, 08:21 PM

I have the Retrosound radio in my '63.

This is the underseat powered subwoofer that I used. I am not an electronics/audio expert but it sounds good to me. I installed it on the center hump under the seat, plenty of room.

Here is the link at amazon:

Amazon.com: SSL LOPRO8 Amplified Subwoofer System...
Good luck,
Hugh

60chevyjim · 02-03-2016, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh in NC

I have the Retrosound radio in my '63.

This is the underseat powered subwoofer that I used. I am not an electronics/audio expert but it sounds good to me. I installed it on the center hump under the seat, plenty of room.

Here is the link at amazon:

Amazon.com: SSL LOPRO8 Amplified Subwoofer System 8-inch 600-watt: Car Electronics

Good luck,
Hugh

cool subwoofer !!

boucher racing · 02-04-2016, 12:45 AM

Here is a link to my stereo.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613863

These pioneer speakers fit perfectly under the seats. Sound great too.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/index...4KnBoCzvjw_wcB

02-03-2016, 10:38 AM	#1
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Help with underseat speaker and antenna Hello, My wife bought a Retro Sound radio and the kickpanel speakers that they sell with them, as a present a few months ago. My truck is getting close to completion so I finally got around to installing the radio last weekend. So, I don't need a crazy sound system, but I thought that I could add a speaker or two under the seat. Can anyone help? Would a powered subwoofer work well for me? Are there and problems or special considerations, or does it just wire in and your set? I know very little about audio. I am just guessing that a powered speaker would be best with this radio. If there are other good solutions, let me know. Also, my truck has no exterior antenna. Can I just search hidden car antenna and buy or is there anything that I need to know?

02-03-2016, 10:41 AM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna You can get the hidden antenna at O'Reiley's ,dont know haw good they work but I saw them there .Street rodders use them a lot.

02-03-2016, 10:45 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna You need to look at the room available under the seat you may not have room for the sub. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-03-2016, 10:52 AM	#4
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna Hey Buddy, I haven't measured under my seat but it seems like they have several compact solutions. They have some called Undercover Speakers that aren't powered, but then I found some like the Cerwin Vega VPSA10, that are powered. There are several similar setups. I'm not sure if there is more to it than just buying a powered sub and hooking it up. Again, I want be playing and crazy loud booming music, but I think it wouldn't hurt to do a little better than my current two speakers on the kickpanels.

02-03-2016, 12:10 PM	#5
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna I have a hidden antenna in both my Harley and my S10. The Ribbon Antenna in my Harley works better than the Stick type under my headliner in my S10.

02-03-2016, 08:21 PM	#6
Hugh in NC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: My Recliner in Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 102	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna I have the Retrosound radio in my '63. This is the underseat powered subwoofer that I used. I am not an electronics/audio expert but it sounds good to me. I installed it on the center hump under the seat, plenty of room. Here is the link at amazon: Amazon.com: SSL LOPRO8 Amplified Subwoofer System... Good luck, Hugh

02-04-2016, 12:45 AM	#8
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: Help with underseat speaker and antenna Here is a link to my stereo. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613863 These pioneer speakers fit perfectly under the seats. Sound great too. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/index...4KnBoCzvjw_wcB __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639



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