Most of the retro sound stereos have bad reviews... many ppl like myself, have modern stereos hidden in the glove box or elsewhere, with maybe a dead oe radio on the dash

 

Actually, it's the Custom AutoSound (CAS) radios that get the bad reviews (NOT RetroSound). CAS is crap. Retrosound = great! I have a RetroSound Hermosa.

 

I have yet to purchase it, but based on research here and elsewhere I will be getting the RetroSound Model Two.
It gets many good reviews from those that have 'em. :nerd:

 

Just to expand on this a bit, the OP asked "what fits the best and what looks like it belongs in the car(?)". I know there are audiophiles here that go beyond that, but I want a radio where the radio is supposed to be, not in the glove box. I also want it to look proper there. I did the homework on this and there really is no second choice. It's the RetroSound Model Two hands down, er, I mean thumbs up. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

Stock 1966 AM radio - if I want sound I go to WOT and listen to the engine :laugh:

(There is a hidden unit in the glovebox)

Welcome to VMF and share some pics

 

See this is the kind of info I was looking for. I love it here already. I need to upload a pic of my car. Shes pretty. Emberglo.

 

After Two failed Ken Harrison USB pieces of crap, the second a free warranty replacement, I have just fitted a Retro Sound 2.
The marked difference in quality, much better sound, ease of fitting, and simplicity of use, makes me want to warn everyone to avoid any Ken Harrison products!.
JUNK!

 

I've had a CAS USA-66 AM-FM radio in my dash since restoring my '65 5+ years ago, and it has operated perfectly for me. IMO, it is absolutely the BEST looking repro radio. Yes, the FM reception isn't all that great, but I listen to Pandora through the aux jack anyway (and have hooked up a couple of Sony amps and subwoofer as well).

 

Old Custom Autosound when they were made by Kenwood....

 

original am Ford radio with fm converter hidden in glove box

 

A non functioning original

 

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Pioneer Super tuner in my 69. Bought long enough ago that is has analog readout. Had to modify the side bezels where radio is. Happy so far.........LSG

 

Original AM/FM that works. Single speaker, set to one station.

I rarely turn it on, the exhaust pipes make beautiful sounds!

 

There is a few vintage nos stereos out there on fleabay that are really cool.
I saw a chrome Audiovox model just like the one I had on my Dart 30 years ago.
I have the Retrosound 2 with Bluetooth that is more than adequate on my 70 Mustang.
Expensive but worth it.

 

I stored my OEM FORD, purchased a donor OEM '65 Ford unit and had it converted with 120Watt FM and an iPOD circuit. It's tied to a dual cone front speaker, two front kick panel speakers and two rear speakers custom fitted in my rear quarters panels. Also added an electric antenna. However, these days I rarely listen to it.

 

I have a new, current, Kenwood AM, FM, USB input, that I love. I load albums onto a tiny thumb drive and play that. DIN size. And it weighs less than a pound. About 4" deep. Lights adjusted to match the dash lights color.

 

original am/fm, still works. anold newer one in console

 

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Bought a replica AM/FM back in the late 80's and installed it in my 64 in 1990. Added the kick panel speakers and dual dash ones and it's been playing since then, 388,000 miles later. I added the Sirius unit so I never have to change the dial! I also have an original 65 AM/FM, but they were 14 watts mono and this is 60 stereo! I have an AM/8 track in the 69 Grande' which may wind up in the 69 GT convert, as well as another AM/8 track in my 66 T-Bird. I also have the original Mustang brand FM tuner insert that goes into the tape hole.

 

Cell phone with nice blue tooth wireless speaker


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I have two cars that were factory optioned with a 8-track, so I had them both rebuilt to fully working condition. I figure I could install something modern, but I get tons of comments/complements when people see an 8-track that still works. So many people remember 8-tracks, but nobody ever sees them anymore. I usually drive my cars to hear the engine anyway, so the stereo's audio quality isn't a primary concern, and it is a lot of fun to see peoples face when they see an old 8-track cartridge. I would never, ever, ever install an 8-track in anything modern, but they seem kind of fitting in cars like this.

 

Working 8 tracks are a kool accessory......I had one in my 63 Corvair Monza.
Nice!

 

Thanks for the complement. Here is a picture of my '69, and a short video of my '66.

http://youtu.be/OfTnFCA9s9o

 

It is a Very Exclusive and High Tech early '90s Alpine tape deck.

 

I've got a late 90's Empeg radio/MP3 player with the faceplate removed sitting behind some tinted plexiglass. If it's turned off you've got to look pretty hard to see that there's a radio there at all.

It's not exactly original, but I think it blends in pretty well with the dash.

 

I picked up a early 80's era Ford AM/FM Stereo for my 69 Coupe. I just had to modify the radio bracket to get it to fit the bezel.

 

Kind of a thought provoking thread for. I used to lug a round a box of cassettes. Then CD's. And then I had to to have a CD changer. Now I have the most music I've ever owned on my phone, plus I can stream more with it. My 67 has fairly vintage CD player. I'm keeping it until it dies. It has a rather unique flip face which hides it and more audio adjustment settings than I've ever seen on a car stereo so far. Happily they make a Bluetooth adapter for it that plugs into the now unused CD changer socket. I haven't played a CD in anything in three years or more. The rest of the audio is three amps, six speakers, and a modest subwoofer.
So now I have a '69 without zero audio. Hence the thought provoking. Sucker as I am for touchscreens, with this car I think all I need is something vintage looking with FM and bluetooth. And four regular speakers. There are bluetooth units that plug directly into the antenna socket and can be hidden in the dash. I've played with a couple and the audio is pretty good. Much better than those that don't physically plug in and instead broadcast to the radio. I've zero interest in USB drives/wires or audio cables dangling from the face of my stereo.
Though I have more hands free phone integration on my drivers, I think I'll skip all that on the Mustangs. A phone charger stashed in the glovebox should do.
At one time I was worried about keeping up with HD radio. It's been a few years and that seems to have fallen flat on its face, so no worries there.

 

Original working AM radio with under dash FM converter. And dual cone dash speaker.

Also have a 70's Pioneer SuperTuner FM/Cassette I can plug in with only two connections for a road trip. It just lays on the floor along with two portable 6x9 speakers mounted in plastic boxes I built and just stick on the floor of the back seat for the road trip.

 

Part number correct and nicely operating 8-track for '67 in the console of my fastback. Had to add new foam to a lot of 8 track cassettes though. Some late nights in the garage - me, the car, x-acto knife, foam strips and a 85 8-track cassettes. More on the way. You'd be surprised how many people have these laying around and are willing to donate them. Need speakers for the door however.

Running bluetooth speakers in the rear with my smartphone sitting on the dash recording the drive. Everything around the world comes into your smartphone, and you just wirelessly play it through the bluetooth speakers. Phone calls too.

With this set up, I dont see ANY real reason why you'd want to put a conventional radio in the dash - in any car really.

Only reason not to use this set up maybe if you're one of those guys that has their entire trunk full of amplifiers with everyone walking by shaking their heads.