Did anybody try the new retrosound model 2 stereo

thks

 

Thinking about it but man are there a lot of complaints about these stereos.

 

Wish I never bought mine. So take it from there!

 

unless you need it to look almost correct, and as everybody will tell you on here,
put a modern din unit with a new bezel in

i bought a customauto sound usa630 unit first, was shipped downunder.. didnt work,
they then sent me a replacement board, installed as per instructions,
still didnt work,
sent it back, they exchanged it, got it back,
still didnt work properly
in the bin it went

then bought a period correct looking unit, the one most vendors sell for 595$
was broken in the box when it arrived, dial needle missing, **** shafts loose, clunking from inside.
sent it back, they exchanged it, got it back,
still not happy with it.
it distorts badly over 1/2 volume,
and as you know it needs to be loud with the roof n window out on a 72.

i have just left it there in the dash,
and use a cheap amp under the dash with mp3's on my S4 phone

just my take on the whole radio/stereo thing

 

I want the original look but need to browse my ipod through the stereo, any other options out there
thks

 

I have the Zuma and it's OK. I also wanted a stock look but wanted iPod and USB inputs. The Zuma sounds decent, but not spectacular. My only complaint is the display is too dim for sunny days, with the T-Tops out. It also doesn't remember any settings when the battery is discounted, but I don't think any head will do this.

 

I agree. The radio receiver works without problems, but the MP3 unit has often an error. Then you have to turn if off and on again.
This happens especially when the wheater gets bad.
I have painted the PCBs inside, thought moisture could be the reason.
But it didn´t help.
And the connectors on the backside are so bad! I have bent all pins to have a propper contact.

 

seriously, the best way to do this is with a $35 inline FM modulator avail at radio shack.

it goes inline of the antenna and broadcasts on a set of user selectable (usually) local frequencies. the only time this is a prob is in VERY dense radio spectrum in big metro areas. Personally I have never had an issue with it. The newest models even disconnect the antenna when it senses input so even this issue is negated.
They have a variety of inputs, usually RCA or 3.5mm just plug them in and they work. set a radio preset to that freq and be done with it.
I used this for years and years in previous cars.

Do not confuse this with an FM modulator that broadcasts over the air on a freq. these may work sometimes and sometimes dont. however they are usually cheap enough you could try it and not be out much. Maybe $20 tops.


for me I wanted a little more integration but when I found my bezel was broken I didnt care about originality and bought a single din bezel. $100 JVC media player on amazon and when everything gets here I should have some decent tunes. It doesnt have, nor do I want, a cd player or cassette player. it plays AM/FM, any USB enabled device including thumb drives and memory adapters, and has an AUX port. All on the front face in easy reach. It also streams via bluetooth and has handsfree for the phone.


I did not find any radio that appeared original that had all these features for even 3x that money.


edit: pick one
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...la%2Caps%2C269

 

I had a cool idea for a retro radio, but I can't get anyone to list to me. My car, I assume, came with an eight track. The glove box has eight track divisions in it. I assume all 78's had the divisions and probably an option for the eight track itself. Anywho, I thought it would be cool to disguise a memory stick as an eight track. To take the "eight track" and plug it into the front like you would normally, but the difference is you have 100's of songs available and the memory stick can be swapped out for another. If anyone steals my idea, I want royalties, lol!

 

can you tell me what kind of problems you encountered with this model

thks

 

what kind of problems did you have with this model

 

Display issues. Can't read it. Looks like your trying to read Arabic. Unfortunately I found out that other people have this problem and went through the process of return and replace only to have the same problem. Do a serious search.

 

Mine had an incorrectly wired wiring harness... had to move one of the pins to the correct position..... for $180 shipped I would expect better.....
BTW the vender that advertises here has a $50- 80 markup over all the other retailers hoping to take advantage of members here who aren't very computer savvy it seems.
There are refurbished models for around $140 on eBay.... I bought mine new and now wish I had bought a refurbished one since at least then it would have been properly tested....

 

Mine had an incorrectly wired wiring harness... had to move one of the pins to the correct position..... for $180 shipped I would expect better.....
BTW the vender that advertises here has a $50- 80 markup over all the other retailers hoping to take advantage of members here who aren't very computer savvy it seems.
There are refurbished models for around $140 on eBay.... I bought mine new and now wish I had bought a refurbished one since at least then it would have been properly tested....
Apparently these newer units are much improved over the old ones...

 

I have a model 1, 3 months after I got it there started to be cutouts when I accelerated. They won't send you a replacement unit until you send them yours, so you end up with your car in pieces for a few weeks waiting. Made me check the voltage at the wiring harness before they'd RMA it. Wouldn't buy again and wouldn't recommend anyone else either. As far as the radio functionality it's fine when it works except for AM, the AM is utterly worthless.

 

thanks guys :-)

 

Was your unit a model 2?

 

My c3 came with tired in-dash AM/fM/CD, Sony 4x20 watt in '97. The CD started skipping. Did some research and found an great JVC unit to put in its place. Has wireless remote, 4x50watt and even accomodates MP3 and iPod on face of radio. What a step forward. Under $100 at Walmart last Christmas. Practically plug-n-play.

I added a speaker box to rear with fresh set of 6x9's and kept the coax front speakers.

Oh what a feeling!!!

 

I have the model one, it's not perfect, but it does the job.
For USB with mp3s, have to keep the file names short, without odd characters, or it won't recognize them.
For the Ipod, I have version 3 (the one with the microphone) and the jack is slightly different (4 rings instead of 3 IIRC), doesn't handle that well.

 

You don't need a good stereo to listen to the Beach Boys.