Has anyone out there heard good or bad things about the Custom Autosound dash mount receivers offerred in the Original Parts Group catalog? Thanks Pat
I have one installed in my 70 Stage One convertible and managed to install it myself. Positives: Easy install, it is sitting behind my glove box liner and is very simple to patch into the existing radio hotwire. I get to keep the original radio and bezel which is the main reason I opted for this unit. Remote and headunit are easy to use and kind of trick. The radio has great features, three f.m. and two f.m. fader, pre-amp, cd input, and tunes a.m without a lot of static. Able to use ten c-d changer and amplifier with relative ease, although I don't. Can use it and still have an operable stock radio in your car. Really easy to install with their other speakers, especially the ones that fit into the stock front speaker position. (These are real easy to install, $35.00, and sound good) Negatives: Real audio enthusiasts will tell you fidelity is not the greatest, but that was not my intent. I had an aftermarket headunit which rocked out, but I was always unhappy about the non-original radio in the car. Not the most powerful unit. Can't use tapes, only radio and c.d.s. Cost is up there. Bottom line, I am glad I got mine, regardless of the cost and drawbacks. As I said, real audio enthusiasts will tell you to stay away, due to the fact the sound is not the best possible, but it's good enough for me. The sound quality is definitely good, and for what I need most, it is the best solution out there. I don't want to wreck my gs because I'm reaching into the glove box or under my seat to change my radio or a tape. And if you run an amplifier through it, sound quality will only be limited by the quality of the amp and the speakers you have. Good luck, hope I haven't steered you down the wrong path, I just put alot of emphasis on originality in making my decision to purchase, not high end audio quality.
If it's "original" appearance that you "NEED", then I'd probably say "Do it." If appearance doesn't matter, but you want the "sound quality", there are PLENTY of "aftermarket" radios available to match your needs, from the local electronics stores, for a LOT LESS! I have a '70 Skylark with ALL Kenwood stereo: Indash CD Player with IR Remote Control 2-4way(woofer, mid, 2 tweets), 6x9's in rear deck 2-4" 2ways(mid, tweet) in Dash TRUE STEREO! Left-Right, Front-Rear balance! I got it ALL, for LESS THAN $250! It's all personal choice. My opinion: "Stock" is BORING in the "High Tech" world that we live in. These cars ARE OUTdated, and need to be UPdated! Go with the "NEW" stereo, whichever way you decide. Just don't keep the AM radio in the dash.:spank: ou: :laugh: :TU:
To go to the other extreme, I wanted the "stock" look with a 90's sound. I went to www.antiqueautomobileradio.com and had a digital system put into my stock radio. Stock radio functions the same just has more watts and digital tuning. I dont remember what I paid but it wasnt cheap. $400 ish. Again, this isnt for everyone but it is an option for someone who wants his cake and eat it too!!
