66 Radio recomendations
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RE: 66 Radio recomendations
Jeff,
The name 'Ken Harrison' rang a bell, sort of. I think that's thecompany that repaired my stereo radio under warantee. Located in Texas possibily.
I found out something real interesting. With loud pipes, you can't hear your stereo. Doh, bigger speakers? No, replaced the offending mufflers. Better, but still not up to the 5.1 system in my 'TV' room.
Jim
The name 'Ken Harrison' rang a bell, sort of. I think that's thecompany that repaired my stereo radio under warantee. Located in Texas possibily.
I found out something real interesting. With loud pipes, you can't hear your stereo. Doh, bigger speakers? No, replaced the offending mufflers. Better, but still not up to the 5.1 system in my 'TV' room.
Jim
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RE: 66 Radio recomendations
I actually do have a pretty good system in my 65 coupe, when I got it the dash had already had a hole cut out for an aftermarket stereo. I was going to weld in a repair plate then put in a Custom Audiosound stereo but decided against it when I heard how crappy they were. What I have now is a new Pioneer stereo with two Rockford Fosgate 6x9's in the rear package tray and a couple of Rockford Fosgate 5.25" speakers in the kick panels. It sounds great and the speakers are black and chrome so it makes my interior look MUCH better.
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RE: 66 Radio recomendations
well i have seen one that was louder than heck, it was a 68' coupe with a sony system, it had mabey 8 - 6*9's, and 4 - 5 1/2's, and two twelves mounted were the backseat was, really ugly but it made the cut you could say
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ORIGINAL: gothand
Between my brother and I, we've had three different Custom Audiosound units and they all B-L-E-W! I'm convinced that underneath the custom fit is a $15 Wal-Mart radio. All three of ours got real staticy(?) and distorted when the volume was raised above a whisper. I've looked at the Kenwoods, but they don't seem to look as 'classic' as I'd like. I saw mention someplace else about Ken Harrison radios or something like that but couldn't find any info.
Ultimately,I really like how the stock AM radio looks so I guess it will be ball games, news and talk radio for me.
I do have a satellite boombox and an Ipod with a boombox which may ride shotgun with me if I really need the tunes.
Would it kill Custom Audiosound to put a little more R&D into the performance of the radio? [sm=dontgetit.gif]
ORIGINAL: JamesW
I bought a Custom Audiosound unit and am highly disappointed in it. Look for the Kenwoods or others that will fit your dash.
I bought a Custom Audiosound unit and am highly disappointed in it. Look for the Kenwoods or others that will fit your dash.
Ultimately,I really like how the stock AM radio looks so I guess it will be ball games, news and talk radio for me.
I do have a satellite boombox and an Ipod with a boombox which may ride shotgun with me if I really need the tunes.Would it kill Custom Audiosound to put a little more R&D into the performance of the radio? [sm=dontgetit.gif]
but as for right now a little boom box in the passanger seat works fine for me
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RE: 66 Radio recomendations
Art - there are a number of electronics gurus who will modify your original AM radio so that it receives FM and will also accept inputs from CD changers, MP3 players, or satellite radio. Radio looks bone stock, and almost certainly performs better than Custom Autosound. Cost for the conversion is about $400. Here's one guy:
Mike Hagen Antique Auto Radio
235 Glouster Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215 547 7145
You can pick up a copy of HemmingsMotor News and probably find others.
Vince
Mike Hagen Antique Auto Radio
235 Glouster Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215 547 7145
You can pick up a copy of HemmingsMotor News and probably find others.
Vince
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