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bolling 08-24-2016 11:51 AM

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?
Thanks

Patsgarage 08-24-2016 01:47 PM

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.

DinoBob 08-24-2016 09:59 PM

It is plug and play.

Patsgarage 08-24-2016 10:50 PM


Originally Posted by DinoBob (Post 1592918480)
It is plug and play.

I thought the Bose wiring was too thin to carry power to the speakers, it was just used for signal input to the amps.

DinoBob 08-25-2016 06:13 AM

The Retrosound model for the C4 is wired to use the Bose amps as factory.

Cruisinfanatic 08-25-2016 03:54 PM

Ugly
Pricey

Patsgarage 08-25-2016 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by DinoBob (Post 1592919552)
The Retrosound model for the C4 is wired to use the Bose amps as factory.

:thumbs: Just goes to show that you learn something new everyday.

bolling 08-25-2016 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by DinoBob (Post 1592919552)
The Retrosound model for the C4 is wired to use the Bose amps as factory.

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.

Goldcylon 08-25-2016 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by bolling (Post 1592914412)
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?
Thanks

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

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...adio&FORM=IGRE

bolling 08-26-2016 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by Goldcylon (Post 1592924756)
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

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...adio&FORM=IGRE

A lot of nice pictures but no 1 1/2 din for sale except the one I bought. Having an ipod interface with plug in back of radio was important to me and the one I bought has that. I want the I Pod to be hidden in the console.

Cruisinfanatic 08-27-2016 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by bolling (Post 1592928778)
A lot of nice pictures but no 1 1/2 din for sale except the one I bought. Having an ipod interface with plug in back of radio was important to me and the one I bought has that. I want the I Pod to be hidden in the console.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252507979928...84.m1558.l2649

bolling 08-27-2016 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic (Post 1592934007)

Even though you cannot control the IPod with the radio, I would have purchased your radio had I seen it first. That looks like a nice one.

ghoastrider1 08-27-2016 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic (Post 1592934007)

not a membet of e bay, nor do paypal. How can I contact this person? thanks

Cruisinfanatic 08-27-2016 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by ghoastrider1 (Post 1592935962)
not a membet of e bay, nor do paypal. How can I contact this person? thanks

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