stupid aftermarket 2 shaft radios

[highdesertrange]

so what is every body using for their 2 shaft stereos. don't even tell me to cut the dash I will not do it. what's available now seems to suck. bad reviews, bad warranties, just plain bad. I am going to take my Kenwood KRC 2005 to Kenwood and see if they can repair it. for a truck you can buy almost any part, nut, bolt and screw for, it's a shame you can't get a decent stereo. highdesertranger

 

[Georgeb]

Check on ebay and craigslist for older units. Thats what I was going to do for my project.

 

[highdesertrange]

yeah I am gun shy about buying a used stereo off E-Bay. I however found a service manual for a Kenwood KRC-2005 its on the way. who knows maybe I will have to buy a used radio. highdesertranger

 

[Boonie]

i think I'm going to send the original radio in and have it repaired and upgraded. will look like the stock am radio, but have all the bells and whistles of a new one

 

[highdesertrange]

where are you sending it? got a link? highdesertranger

 

[MikeB]

RetroSound radios are the best you can do if you buy new. Crutchfield carries them, and they don't sell junk.

With something used, you're probably getting a 15-30 year old radio that may or may not have problems. That many years of operation can degrade internal electronic components, which can create noise or distortion in the amplifier section, poor reception, etc.

 

[highdesertrange]

retro sound has bad reviews on Amazon. highdesertranger

 

[Boonie]

I was looking at sending it to instrument specialties. looks like I can get a lot of what I'm needing done there

 

[MikeB]

retro sound has bad reviews on Amazon. highdesertranger

The radios are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Crutchfield customers.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068RC900C2/RetroSound-Retro-Classic-RC-900C.html


They also have a 60-day money-back guarantee.

 

[Old77]

Retro sound is the way to go in this instance. Even have some units with Bluetooth capabilities

 

[Lambiam]

I installed a retro sound stereo last week in my 79 Silverado along with the center dash speaker. I love it. Super easy install, classic look and sounds great. I would recommend this set up to anyone.

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[r67northern]

I did this to the R20, but it really only works if you have buckets. I liked it because it left the factory setup alone and can be put back without too much trouble:

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14568

 

[crazy4offroad]

I bought a stock radio from one of the members here. If I get motivated I may do the mod to it where you can hook up a phone/mp3 player to it and just play a playlist.

 

[74 Shortbed]

I may do the mod to it where you can hook up a phone/mp3 player to it and just play a playlist.

I'd be interested in that, If you do please do a write up on it.

 

[crazy4offroad]

There is one here on the forum about it already. I think chegny was the one that turned me on to it...
http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?p=287396&highlight=stock+radio#post287396