I wanted to post this because I spent some time googling up options for a stereo for my '69 convertible and maybe this'll help somebody else doing the same.

Basic idea is:

• The original AM/FM/Stereo Delco and the two kick panel speakers stay. In fact it's been in a small shop for restoration - back to the way it was with no modification.I like listening to it the way it is.
• Bluetooth head unit and subwoofer have to be hidden. System has to have a decent remote control I can get my mitts on and operate without having to look at it.Don't want anything not period correct blatantly visible.
• Nothing custom or over the top. Just a reasonably priced system that sounds good and isn't overly complicated.
• Don't want to go down the rabbit hole with new carpeting, soundproofing, any of that right now. Later. For now it's just some tunes.

Here's what I came up with:
KAC-M5024BT Compact Bluetooth® 4 Channel Digital Amplifier
Kenwood KSC-SW11 powered mini-subwoofer
Kicker 46CSC6934 CS Series 6"x9" 3-way car speakers
Speaker cabinets came from Innovative Corvette Solutions. Long story but I got a phone call one day from Ken Sholtz who owns that company. There had been a delay and apparently that man takes his work seriously. Very nice guy, helpful and makes a nice product. I could've made something myself I suppose but just didn't want to.
http://www.innovativecorvetteproduct..._Cabinets.html

Crutchfield was also very helpful. I already found the amp and sub I wanted and they suggested the Kicker speakers and to use it as a bridged 2 channel system. Only other parts I needed was a pair of male to male RCA connectors and a very little bit of wire.

So this is it. I am in the process of restoring the compartment frames, doors etc. In the pics the batter is just plunked in, this is just me screwing around with it after I hooked it up. I am not an audiophile but this thing will absolutely get 'er done. I have zero doubt of hearing it over the wind and side pipes.




The video is too big to upload but here's a drive link to have a look. I know, I know. I am no photographer, I just want to show what it is.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDa...usp=share_link

 

Thank you for posting! I'm looking into an upgrade for my car.
Happy New Year !

 

Crutch field decent resource and easy returns..
my experience with hidden bluetooth, same as you. The expensive bluetooth actually worked where others failed..not same quality.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-8-track.html

 

I'm going to upgrade my sound system too.... SIDE PIPES

 

i use an earlier version of the amp, Kenwood KAC-M1824BT, mounted up under the dash where the the original transistor amp was.
controller is on a bracket tucked down by the seat and center console.

 

I kept my original stereo in my 70 and 75 . I bought a Bluetooth adapter from Amazon (25.00) plugged it into cigarette lighter and play any songs off my phone through the speakers

 

I too kept my original AM/FM stereo in my '73 (just got it back from Precision Stereo in NY). I think I know now why a PO took it out. It had a Vintage Air added at some point and the convector amp gizmo won't fit behind map pouches due to Vintage Air unit. So I got the radio back in/looks and works great. Looks like I will now have to run some wires backwards to conceal the convector somewhere, possibly under passenger seat or all the way to rear storage compartments. Any ideas on that? Btw what are the original bulb numbers for center instrument lights? I might as well change those since it's all hanging out now.

 

I tried other options before I did this - mostly small portable BT speakers. Oontz makes ones that'll pair for stereo sound and they're pretty good. There are BT remote controls available too, most of which are like tiny little slivers if soap that you usually can't even find much less manipulate. In other vehicles I've had I used BT adapters of all sorts. All that stuff is fine, it just depends on what you want. For a few years that worked great but in the end this system is an order of magnitude beyond all that and I am looking forward to nice weather to go cruising with it. No doubt this can only improve my already damaged hearing.

 

looks like a great option. Will look into it as well

 

Timely information for me as well. Thanks for posting!

 

Damn, beat me to it!

 

Exactly.

I have a tiny Bose BT speaker that works great in my truck with no stereo. There's no point using it in my C3, but it might work for yours. Windows down, T-Tops off, the sound of the car and the road is better than any music.

 

Thank you, but can you send me a picture or a link to the parts you added so I can order them? I also want you to send me the video you filmed because the link doesn’t open for me so I can follow the same steps.

I know that I am very late and the thread is very long, but I hope you can help me. Thank you again.

 

This thread is about two and a half years old, pehaps you should start a new one?