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Retro sound radio
by james309 » Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:07 pm
Has anyone fitted a retro sound radio to their split ?
Any good ?
Which faceplate fits best ?
Thanks
James
Any good ?
Which faceplate fits best ?
Thanks
James
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Re: Retro sound radio
by gazpilot » Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:52 pm
theyre ok, I'm no audiophile so sounded not too bad to me. I had this surround.
If you keep an eye out on eBay.de you can sometimes grab these at a fair price or similar for earlier vans, or try Rich Oakley
May not sound as good but if you can get one with a DIN connection so you can add an iPhone
Grant
If you keep an eye out on eBay.de you can sometimes grab these at a fair price or similar for earlier vans, or try Rich Oakley
May not sound as good but if you can get one with a DIN connection so you can add an iPhone
Grant
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Re: Retro sound radio
by james309 » Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:07 pm
How well does your surround fit to the van dash ?
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Re: Retro sound radio
by gazpilot » Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:11 pm
Mines a 67 so has a large opening, it fitted flush all the way round but had a little movement. I've got the the other one fitted now.
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Re: Retro sound radio
by vwJim » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:45 am
These have been discussed several times, have a look using the search function and you'll find them.james309 wrote:Has anyone fitted a retro sound radio to their split ?
Any good ?
Which faceplate fits best ?
Thanks
James
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Re: Retro sound radio
by maddison » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:04 am
I just got an original FM 12v blaupunkt from rich oakley
it only runs a mono speaker….radio sounds really good, especially as my single speaker is right next to my head , in the top air box
it has an iPod connection….ipod sounds AMAZING….as good as any 'modern' stereo i have ever had in the bus
original blaupunkt…and ashtray dock for iPod, cost less than a 'retro' sound
just my 2 pennith
it only runs a mono speaker….radio sounds really good, especially as my single speaker is right next to my head , in the top air box
it has an iPod connection….ipod sounds AMAZING….as good as any 'modern' stereo i have ever had in the bus
original blaupunkt…and ashtray dock for iPod, cost less than a 'retro' sound
just my 2 pennith
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Re: Retro sound radio
by vwJim » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:08 am
Yep, and won't drain as much power when turned "off".
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Re: Retro sound radio
by maddison » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:25 am
yep, turns off with a satisfying clunk of a knob…..and without the need of a kill switch to ensure you don't come back 3 weeks later to a flat battery
best thing i have treat the bus too in a long time
best thing i have treat the bus too in a long time
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Re: Retro sound radio
by vwJim » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:47 am
Or 3 days later....
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Re: Retro sound radio
by james309 » Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:04 am
Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Retro sound radio
by Doka Dave » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:20 pm
I have one in my DC with a chrome front and ivory buttons to match the dash - looks great and fitted really easily.
IIRC I bought it new from busfest a few years ago - can't remember who sells them now but they're always in one of the sheds near the SSVC field.
Anyway, works fine. I especially like the Bluetooth bit on it too.
Only thing missing IMHO is a DAB element but you can get AUX input DAB units separately from a range of suppliers.
Anyway, looks good, sounds good. What's not to like?
Wasn't cheap though but certainly looks retro enough (pun intended)
Hope that helps ya
DD
IIRC I bought it new from busfest a few years ago - can't remember who sells them now but they're always in one of the sheds near the SSVC field.
Anyway, works fine. I especially like the Bluetooth bit on it too.
Only thing missing IMHO is a DAB element but you can get AUX input DAB units separately from a range of suppliers.
Anyway, looks good, sounds good. What's not to like?
Wasn't cheap though but certainly looks retro enough (pun intended)
Hope that helps ya
DD
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Re: Retro sound radio
by james309 » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:38 pm
Thanks DD,
What front do you have ?
James
What front do you have ?
James
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Re: Retro sound radio
by Doka Dave » Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:29 pm
chrome front with ivory knobs
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Re: Retro sound radio
by james309 » Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:32 pm
Which one Dave, there seem to be a few options ?
Does it fit flush with the dash ?
James
Does it fit flush with the dash ?
James
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Re: Retro sound radio
by Rich Oakley » Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:16 pm
My personal opinion is that they look dreadful, sound ok-ish and are not a patch on an original Blaupunkt radio made 40+ years ago. Just my opinion.james309 wrote:Has anyone fitted a retro sound radio to their split ?
Any good ?
Which faceplate fits best ?
Thanks
James
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