Modern Radios With Vintage Looks? - Page 2

sanibel14 · 03-07-2012, 06:01 AM

Check out Mcintosh stereos. They have a vintage look and are arguably the best stereo ever made. They are pricey though.

**Matt1981CJ7** · 03-07-2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EngChase

I have the 630 unit. The Ipod works great, the radio reception is questionable unless you are getting a strong signal. It has a great sound. I have the sound wedges with 6x9's at the base of the sports bar and 2-5 1/4" in the dash. I was like you, I didn't want to cut the dash.

Yes!! I knew someone had to have some experience with this unit. Thanks for replying.

Are you using a stock antenna with it?

Thanks,

Matt

**Matt1981CJ7** · 03-07-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sanibel14

Check out Mcintosh stereos. They have a vintage look and are arguably the best stereo ever made. They are pricey though.

Thanks,

I could only find one auto radio on their website, and it won't fit the CJ dash without cutting.

Matt

Jeepican · 03-07-2012, 06:27 AM

Here.... read starting at post # 149

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/cj...5/index10.html

To me this is the way to go if you want to keep it original.

**Matt1981CJ7** · 03-07-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepican

Here.... read starting at post # 149

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/cj...5/index10.html

To me this is the way to go if you want to keep it original.

Ha, leave it to Keith....

I'd love to go that route, if only I could find a working original in good shape.

Thanks,

Matt

**PROJECT 23** · 03-07-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by teh603

Where's the CD player go?

What's a CD?

Jeepican · 03-07-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PROJECT 23

What's a CD?

Its that old technology that skips all the time that my kids will make fun of me about..... you know like 8 track and cassette tapes.... lol

cjFitz · 03-07-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by keith460

That radio can't be any worse than my stock unit that is over 30 years old now and still works.

If I had to replace it, I would buy a model from RetroSoudUSA.com for $10.00 more then that one from E-bay you posted. It comes with factory type and look of OEM knobs.

This is most likely the route I'll go when I get to that point.

teh603 · 03-07-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepican

Its that old technology that skips all the time that my kids will make fun of me about..... you know like 8 track and cassette tapes.... lol

Hey, not all of us have gone over to MP3 players yet, or see the need to.

**PROJECT 23** · 03-07-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepican

Its that old technology that skips all the time that my kids will make fun of me about..... you know like 8 track and cassette tapes.... lol

I'm actually trying to figure out a way to install a reel to reel in my CJ

Just kidding and sorry Matt for my attempts to be funny

**gmgreen** · 03-07-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cjFitz

This is most likely the route I'll go when I get to that point.

I have looked at these before also. It's either this or get the Tuffy center console w/stereo bay. I don't want to hijack buuut, why is the original Tuffy box so much more money than the one with the stereo bay? Because it is built much more sturdy?

**diddy2003** · 03-07-2012, 07:43 AM

Are there any off road shops, or any vendors in general, that sell the retro sound radio? I usually like to go through a site supporter or jeep guy when buying parts. I could just order direct, but I like giving people the business. They are very cool and the ipod connect is really nice.

**Matt1981CJ7** · 03-07-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by diddy2003

Are there any off road shops, or any vendors in general, that sell the retro sound radio? I usually like to go through a site supporter or jeep guy when buying parts. I could just order direct, but I like giving people the business. They are very cool and the ipod connect is really nice.

JC Whitney sells them, but they put quite a markup on them.

Matt

woodchuck1 · 03-07-2012, 08:26 AM

I found one at autozone for $30.00. Has aux input but analog tuning.Not the best stereo in the world but as long as I can hear it I'm happy. And I didnt have to cut the dash.

**Matt1981CJ7** · 03-07-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks for all the replies, gentleman.

I've ordered the RetroSound unit with the original looking knobs. I know pictures and advertising can be deceptive, but the RS unit just appears higher quality than the eBay unit I originally posted.

I'll try to resurrect this thread and post some pics when I get around to the install.

Thanks again,

Matt