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Old 05-14-2022, 04:09 PM   #1
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Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

The radio I received from them operates quite poorly, specifically the AMFM reception. Installed a new antenna from the truck shop and it just does not get any reception. Very disappointing.
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Old 05-14-2022, 04:38 PM   #2
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I had one a number of years ago and the the pre-set buttons quick working shortly after the warranty was done. Called RS and they wouldn't do a thing.
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Old 05-15-2022, 07:30 AM   #3
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

So far I have not had issues with mine, but I have only had it 6 months. Not sure what I would do next time so as to keep an uncut dash.
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Old 05-16-2022, 11:58 AM   #4
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

Put one in a friends truck several years ago & was very disappointed in the cheesyness of the whole thing ... poor quality pieces & sound.
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

Was going to get one . But Spotify on my phone and a Bose speaker work great and it goes in everything I drive
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Old 05-16-2022, 04:08 PM   #6
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

Any decent alternatives? I'd like to have something in my truck but I don't really want to pay $300 for a cheap and cheesy unit.
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Old 05-17-2022, 12:58 PM   #7
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I have a Retrosound in my 51. I don't like the cheap chrome plastic. Also get tons of noise through the speakers when hooked to an amp.

I changed to a bluetooth amp and run it off my phone, much better.

On my 64 suburban I will put in an old stock radio ( don't care if it works) and use a similar blutooth amp.
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Old 05-19-2022, 09:45 AM   #8
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I changed to a bluetooth amp and run it off my phone, much better.

On my 64 suburban I will put in an old stock radio ( don't care if it works) and use a similar blutooth amp.
This is what I'll be doing next time too!
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Old 05-19-2022, 10:12 AM   #9
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I installed a Retrosound unit in my 69 a few years ago. It works well but was a PITA to install in the dash. Instructions were generic and almost useless. I'm not even sure they gave me the proper mounting plate/adapter.

A few years earlier I installed a customer's Custom Autosound unit in his 66 (same dash cut-out, I think) and had no problems at all. I didn't use C/A for the 69 because their power specs are "pie-in-the-sky" peak power, which is essentially meaningless and meant to "wow" buyers.

I sure wish Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Clarion and the rest would reintroduce 3-hole radios. There has to be a huge market for them, with classic vehicle popularity going through the roof. That, and I have to wonder how many people are replacing factory radios in newer vehicles, especially since most are integrated with navigation and HVAC controls. That has to be a seriously dying market.

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Old 07-13-2022, 01:22 AM   #10
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

Sent that Retro radio back to have it checked; the reception just sucks.

If it is better when I get it back, can anyone recommend an amp for it? Those speakers I got with it are just weak.

Not looking for a kick-ass system, just some volume so I can hear over the road noise.

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Old 07-13-2022, 03:28 AM   #11
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I live in an area that has little to no reception. Just one hokey country station. I like country music but not the garbage that they play. So I've basically got nothing. I use my phone. I've got Pandora (I think?) My wife set it up because I'm a moron. Works great. Not loud enough for me but it never is.
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Old 07-13-2022, 03:53 AM   #12
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

Another alternative is to leave the stock radio and install a hidden bluetooth unit. A quick search turned these up.
https://www.vintagecarradio.com/hideaway-radios.html
https://www.classiccarstereos.com/se...io-system.html
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Old 07-13-2022, 06:24 AM   #13
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I have one in my mustang that doesn’t like to change volume. I’m not sure how old of a unit it is but I’m not impressed.
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Old 07-13-2022, 06:53 AM   #14
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Is Retro Sound the same company as Long Beach Sound?
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Is Retro Sound the same company as Long Beach Sound?
Never heard of that company, but Long Beach is one of retro sound's popular radio/stereo models
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I just installed the Retro Sound Santa Cruz model in my 91. Fit and finish was good. Installation was easy. The radio design and mounting location was used from 88-94 in the GM trucks and Retro Sound is the only one I found offering a replacement radio to fit in the OE location. It has an auxiliary input to play from phone if I want. I bought from Crutchfield. Definitely need new speakers now though. The one on the right is the OE radio for comparison. The equalizer/cassette player is still in the dash just to fill the hole until I can find a new bezel with pocket there.
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Old 07-23-2022, 03:30 PM   #17
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I emailed RetroSound and they said I could send the radio back for inspection. Here's what they said:
Test and inspection have been completed for RA # 06035.


Test & Inspections:
Turner on radio seem to work sporadically when tech first tested the different modes/functions of radio.
Tech performed a factory reset which has seem to rectify the issue.
Sound/Audio is good with clear reception all local radio stations. AUX, Bluetooth & USB all play music.

I got it back and still the same crappy reception - no different.
What the hell.
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Old 07-23-2022, 03:40 PM   #18
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Gotta love the "seems to work" comments. Pretty sad, when they could have simply replaced it for probably less than $50 their cost.
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Gotta love the "seems to work" comments. Pretty sad, when they could have simply replaced it for probably less than $50 their cost.
Very true - disappointed with this product. I emailed them and let them know it is not any better. We'll see what they say.
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Performed a factory reset? AKA, we didn't do sweet-f-all.
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RetroSound just sent me an email with an RMA; said they would exchange the radio for a new one. Hope that fixes the issue.
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Re: Anyone else disappointed with RetroSound?

I looked at retro sound, but ended up going with a Custom Autosound Slidebar unit in my 68 as it had a nice retro look. My grandfather has had a aftermarket radio in his 55 Chevy from the same place since the 80s and its been a really good radio. The unit in my truck is not the same quality as the unit from the 80s but it does a good job for what little I use it and it fills the stock hole as my truck had a cheap mess wired in when I got it.
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RetroSound just sent me an email with an RMA; said they would exchange the radio for a new one. Hope that fixes the issue.
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RetroSound just sent me an email with an RMA; said they would exchange the radio for a new one. Hope that fixes the issue.
I hope that it works out for you. It's frustrating to have to jump through hoops for something that you bought and paid for just to get it to work.

I bought a battery for my Cadillac. It was the wrong one and the company said that they would refund my money but I had to ship it back at my expense. This thing weighed like 20 pounds. My buddy knew a guy at NAPA and got me an exchange.

I hope they aren't going to pull that on you.
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I bought a battery for my Cadillac. It was the wrong one and the company said that they would refund my money but I had to ship it back at my expense. This thing weighed like 20 pounds.
That why my motto is: "Buy large and heavy parts locally, whenever possible."

Or if not, see if Amazon has the item with free returns.
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