74 Satellite - Aftermarket stereo

[NCC1968]

I do not want to cut anything.

I can live w/o a CD player..........just used for inputs and driving the speakers.

Any recommendations or................how is this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360673210632?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Outlaw525]

I put one of those in my '71 Road Runner. Decent sound and looks as close to stock as you are going to get in newer radio. If you want to listen to AC/DC or Aerosmith up loud, you will need an amp.

 

[NCC1968]

I put one of those in my '71 Road Runner. Decent sound and looks as close to stock as you are going to get in newer radio. If you want to listen to AC/DC or Aerosmith up loud, you will need an amp.

AC/DC.......yes - Aerosmith...........that's for girls LoL

I'm sure it's a pretty cheap unit, but if it drives the front speakers for high freq end it's good.............I got a box and 500watts for the rear.

So....it fits well and has lasted a few yrs.............?

 

[NCC1968]

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OK

I just bought one...........hope to have by Wed for install over holidays.

I'll post some info and pics for review.

 

[red72]

I got one of those stereos and paired it up with this old school Boss EQ. The EQ is inexpensive but sounds pretty good.

 

[NCC1968]

I got one of those stereos and paired it up with this old school Boss EQ. The EQ is inexpensive but sounds pretty good.View attachment 293436

 

[NCC1968]

Got my RetroSound unit.

It's cool....the design allows for fitment to many vehicles.

I have the 2 knobs to the left.....so here is how it will be.......but with brackets, of course

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Since we have (mostly) progressed past CDs it is great to have small units and no dash chopping.
I will be using the USB and AUX inputs

 

[NCC1968]

Got a pair of Kicker 6X8 speakers. I plan to mount them up under the dash and leave the stock center speaker in place.

I know if I used a center speaker it would bug me with sound all coming from the center.

They are the proper 4 ohm and should be decent as they will produce highs and mids and my trunk box can do the lows.

 

[NCC1968]

Took a while to get the bracket as I like, but it worked out pretty well.

Looks like a factory radio....especially using the little screen protector with white numbers.

 

[red72]

Looks great!

 

[YY1]

Did you try using the factory knobs?

 

[NCC1968]

Did you try using the factory knobs?

I didn't try em. I like these knobs b/c the inner one has that tang on it and makes it easy to flick it with a finger vs having to actually grab it ...esp since the switches are so sensitive.