Stereo recommendations
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Racer
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From: Lewes Delaware
Stereo recommendations
This has probably been discussed to death but gotta ask anyway. The aftermarket stereo in my '72 is pretty much toast. Saw where a lot of guys are going with Retro Sound for replacements. I sorta like the Retro Classic at $189. All I need is a decent am/fm stereo. No CD function and no MP3 function needed.
Other than Retro Sound, any suggestions for a decent stereo? Oh, and speakers (front dash).
Other than Retro Sound, any suggestions for a decent stereo? Oh, and speakers (front dash).
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Racer
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From: Lewes Delaware
Well, here's the deal. I have about 80% hearing loss in my right ear (the side of the car the wife sits on...lol) so high fidelity sound is pretty much wated on me. I'd like not to have to cut the kick panels and leave them alone. My plan is to replace the stereo, the front speakers, and maybe put another pair in the back. Mostely looking for something that will hold up and looks good and not too out of place on a '72.
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Early models had speakers in the kick panels & even in 77 still had the grilles. There are some that fit behind the factory panel like 4x6 a little small, some 5.25 & probably 5x7. I disconnected the dash speakers in the 70s.
Burning Brakes
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From: brewster NY
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18
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I just dumped the KHE 300 in my '70 and replaced it with RetroSound unit. HUGE difference. I'm no audiophile so I didn't want some high end sound system, just wanted to hear my music. Paid $239 + shipping. Install was pretty easy - new unit is a lot smaller than the original or the KHE 300.
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 455
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From: Lewes Delaware
I just dumped the KHE 300 in my '70 and replaced it with RetroSound unit. HUGE difference. I'm no audiophile so I didn't want some high end sound system, just wanted to hear my music. Paid $239 + shipping. Install was pretty easy - new unit is a lot smaller than the original or the KHE 300.
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/details/id/111
Melting Slicks
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From: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18
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That looks like a pretty good price. The only difference I can see is that mine has a USB port and a second audio in jack on the rear. When you order they will have you specify the different face, surround and ***** you want. That was a bit confusing. I ordered the chrome face, surround and ***** so I couldn't screw it up too badly. Good Luck!
Jim
Jim
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From: Ontario
I just dumped the KHE 300 in my '70 and replaced it with RetroSound unit. HUGE difference. I'm no audiophile so I didn't want some high end sound system, just wanted to hear my music. Paid $239 + shipping. Install was pretty easy - new unit is a lot smaller than the original or the KHE 300.
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
Here's a link to our discussion: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...und-radio.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Crystal Lake IL
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check out crutchfields. if you decide to cutout the console for a din radio mount, you can get an alpine, clarion, kenwood, whatever. and it'll have enough power to hear it when you want.
Melting Slicks
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From: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18
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The old KHE 300 sounded tinny and I kept getting intermittent failures on different channels. The Retrosound is a fuller sound and it works! Huge difference!
