Retrosound newport radio?
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Retrosound newport radio?
RetroSound Newport Radio/RDS/Bluetooth/iPod/Aux-In/USB 84-89 Corvette C4 w/Bose. Has anyone installed this radio and if so what do you think of it?
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Just my .02, but there are much cheaper ways to get those features in an aftermarket radio. I do not believe it is a "plug and play" replacement for the Bose headunit either. You will still have to run new speaker wires to each location.
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It is plug and play.
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The Retrosound model for the C4 is wired to use the Bose amps as factory.
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I found one for $359 shipped with the bose equipment included so I ordered it. I downloaded the manual and am amazed all the things the radio does as few of buttons as it has. I agree it is very plain looking but my 88 is bone stock and I don't like the look of modern colorful radios in the vet dash. If it was a double din I definitely would have gone a different direction because when it's off it is just a black screen. Had a 92 ZR1 and I put in a full screen with nav and back up camera and it looked nice in it. Will give my impression of Retrosound when installed.
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The look reminds me of a 80s era no thrills model. I think you would be better served finding a 1.5 TFT Display model
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