Stereo sounds

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:45 pm

Looking into fitting some kind of sound system. What you lot using?? Wanted something older looking than modern. An iPod/iphone jack would be needed to.

shambly · Post by **shambly** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:06 am

I'm using an early becker unit - stereo and with an 8-track input loop at the back to which an ipod is easily connected without any additional electronics (plug in the 3.5mm jack it plays ipod; unplug it switches over to radio).

Thats paired with some 60s craig (pioneer) speakers with chrome grills.

Both were picked up on ebay.

Simon

356california · Post by **356california** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:34 am

Theres no way Halfords would have speakers big enough to be heard in mine. So ive never bothered the engine/exhaust is far too loud, especially when i get the louder one fitted!

I have seen two speaker units and a subwoofer mounted just above the fuel tank i.e. almost under the dash. (nice and close to the battery) Not sure about how the sound would travel though.

Got to agree, a period stereo would definitely be needed. Try a beetle breakers for original options???

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:57 am

a friend of mine has a karmann ghia, and we've built a little pannel in the glove box where a modern stereo lives. the dash has the original bekker unit. he then has an ipod cable hanging down onto the shelf under the dash
speakers are in the standard locations but are modern units

the other option if you just want ipod input is to fit an amp and connect an ipod directly to high level inputs. that would save having any kind of stereo in the car

Stevie B · Post by **Stevie B** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:29 pm

For £150 I got a cd/radio with ipod connector(argos £24) a pair of 6 x9" speakers, a 9" sub & an amp(Halfords bargain bin). Speakers fitted under bonnet above fuel tank.
Drilled holes for sounds.
Amp mounted behind rear seat. Great sound. Stereo nearly hidden under dash.

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:38 pm

Cheers for the input, interesting to hear how you lot managed to get some tunes in your cars. Been using my iPhone stuck on my dash as a quick fix.

Theres a Becker radio on eBay at the mo simon. Did you modify yours yourself.

A guy on eBay at the mo selling period radios with iPods jacks etc for just over £120 from the states. May go that way.

ims101 · Post by **ims101** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:39 pm

Hi Rich,
Have you had a look at the retro sounds system it looks the dogs! I've got one on my wish list

I'd put a link but I've left my laptop at work so I'm on my iPhone

Stevie B · Post by **Stevie B** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:48 pm

Mines got an ipod input, so I can control my volume & tunes without stretching under the dash. Ipod lead was £1.49 from Stafford market.(£10 in Argos if you want a box)

Steve

ims101 · Post by **ims101** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:58 pm

Here the link http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/category/id/9

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:21 pm

Ian very similar thing the guy on eBay sells, but in my opinion better . Me to on the phone, my Pc packed up and in for repair. Can't seem to get a link on the phone to see what you think.

I think I've sussed It. Have a look at his shop etc. I like the way when not switched on the display appears to be old school but when turned on it goes digital display. Plus you get the old style push in button. What do you think??

http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItemPic ... 81&emvcc=0

ims101 · Post by **ims101** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:32 pm

The link don't work mate

ims101 · Post by **ims101** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:37 pm

Found it just having a look now

shambly · Post by **shambly** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:37 am

mdmax72 wrote:Theres a Becker radio on eBay at the mo simon. Did you modify yours yourself.

No need to modify the radio. You just make up a lead using a switched 3.5mm stereo socket and a DIN plug. I can tell you how to wire it up.

Simon