retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rod86 · 06-13-2009, 01:20 AM

thought this was kool, mite stop people cutting into irreplacable dashes on our trucks...?

http://www.retrosoundusa.com/

Lugnut64052 · 06-13-2009, 01:40 PM

They do fit right into the dash and look pretty good, but I've seen people on here complain the retro units don't sound all that great. I was seriously thinking about getting one for my truck until I saw people bashing the sound quality. Anyone have any personal experiences they'd like to share?

**leddzepp** · 06-13-2009, 03:43 PM

I have the only Custom Autosound stereo on the planet that actually works....at least that's what I have been told on this website

I have looked at the Retrosound stereos also, and they look the same to me. They are not the best made units, that's for sure...but then again, none of them that are going to fit our trucks without cutting up the dash are very well made. I put Bose speakers with mine, and it sounds fantastic.
My other truck has a factory AM/FM in it, and although the sound is clear, the volume sucks. Once I fire up the truck, I can't even hear it anymore. 1972 technology vs. today's technology.

1970 chev truck · 06-16-2009, 02:14 PM

I have the retrosound radio in my truck, and it sounds great. easy to install, and it looks good, fit perfect in the stock radio opening.

au03z71 · 06-16-2009, 03:30 PM

I was looking at this radio. Does anyone have any experience running amps/subs and higher end mid range with this head unit? If it works well, I'll probably end up buying one.

dan42 · 06-23-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by au03z71

I was looking at this radio. Does anyone have any experience running amps/subs and higher end mid range with this head unit? If it works well, I'll probably end up buying one.

I don't think so - I have one in my truck and it has outputs for two amps, I think - if you call their customer service line, they are very helpful.

AceX · 06-23-2009, 12:40 PM

It will run amps just fine.

au03z71 · 06-25-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AceX

It will run amps just fine.

I guess I'll give one of these a shot before I cut my dash all to pieces... They're not break-the-bank expensive and I can spend my money on components, amps, and subs.

rod86 · 06-25-2009, 10:54 AM

kool. im gonna give one of these a try too, the positive feedback outweighs the negative... plus i dont listen to too much radio, perfect for me..

andrewmp6 · 08-04-2009, 05:34 AM

I have had one in my 68 mustang almost 2 years now.It sounds great and i love the usb jack easy to put mp3s on a cheap thumb drive.I only had one problem with mine i broke a knob and they sent me a new one no questions asked.

06-13-2009, 01:20 AM	#1
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? thought this was kool, mite stop people cutting into irreplacable dashes on our trucks...? http://www.retrosoundusa.com/ __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

06-13-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? They do fit right into the dash and look pretty good, but I've seen people on here complain the retro units don't sound all that great. I was seriously thinking about getting one for my truck until I saw people bashing the sound quality. Anyone have any personal experiences they'd like to share? __________________ Bret Check out the site's Truck Tech FAQ. Be a site supporter. My more-or-less pathetic build thread. Board members I've met: ------------------------------ Longhorn Man Dieselwrencher jholley big mike71 Last edited by Lugnut64052; 06-13-2009 at 01:43 PM.

06-13-2009, 03:43 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,075	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? I have the only Custom Autosound stereo on the planet that actually works....at least that's what I have been told on this website I have looked at the Retrosound stereos also, and they look the same to me. They are not the best made units, that's for sure...but then again, none of them that are going to fit our trucks without cutting up the dash are very well made. I put Bose speakers with mine, and it sounds fantastic. My other truck has a factory AM/FM in it, and although the sound is clear, the volume sucks. Once I fire up the truck, I can't even hear it anymore. 1972 technology vs. today's technology. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-16-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? I have the retrosound radio in my truck, and it sounds great. easy to install, and it looks good, fit perfect in the stock radio opening. __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

06-16-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? I was looking at this radio. Does anyone have any experience running amps/subs and higher end mid range with this head unit? If it works well, I'll probably end up buying one.

06-23-2009, 12:40 PM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? It will run amps just fine. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

06-25-2009, 10:54 AM	#9
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? kool. im gonna give one of these a try too, the positive feedback outweighs the negative... plus i dont listen to too much radio, perfect for me.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

08-04-2009, 05:34 AM	#10
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: retrosound stereo, fit our trucks? I have had one in my 68 mustang almost 2 years now.It sounds great and i love the usb jack easy to put mp3s on a cheap thumb drive.I only had one problem with mine i broke a knob and they sent me a new one no questions asked.



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