Opinion needed - Stock AM/FM or Retrosound - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NC67Chev** · 08-15-2010, 05:55 PM

Hi guys,

I'm trying to keep my truck looking pretty much stock, but I do want to replace my AM radio. Anyway, I have the chance to buy a nice stock AM/FM including a new speaker for roughly $300. Coincidentally, this would be close to the amount that I would spend of the Retrosound unit (plus a speaker)that I've been looking at. I'm not a loud music person, so I won't be adding amps, sub-woofers, tweeters, etc. I just want to be able to actually listen to music.

Thanks for your opinions.

**leddzepp** · 08-15-2010, 06:37 PM

The stock AM/FM will look better.....the Retrosound will sound better.

AceX · 08-15-2010, 08:26 PM

Retrosound hands down, but I'm biased...

The Retrosound will open up a whole plethora of possibilities for any future upgrades or add-ons you may want.

S10Fan · 08-27-2010, 05:43 AM

I have a Retro-Sound unit, LOVE IT!

The Retro unit handles my XM radio, and a thumb drive. Retro offers several knob options to make the radio look right at home in most any dash.

08-15-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Opinion needed - Stock AM/FM or Retrosound Hi guys, I'm trying to keep my truck looking pretty much stock, but I do want to replace my AM radio. Anyway, I have the chance to buy a nice stock AM/FM including a new speaker for roughly $300. Coincidentally, this would be close to the amount that I would spend of the Retrosound unit (plus a speaker)that I've been looking at. I'm not a loud music person, so I won't be adding amps, sub-woofers, tweeters, etc. I just want to be able to actually listen to music. Thanks for your opinions. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

08-15-2010, 06:37 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Opinion needed - Stock AM/FM or Retrosound The stock AM/FM will look better.....the Retrosound will sound better.

08-15-2010, 08:26 PM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Opinion needed - Stock AM/FM or Retrosound Retrosound hands down, but I'm biased... The Retrosound will open up a whole plethora of possibilities for any future upgrades or add-ons you may want. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

08-27-2010, 05:43 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Opinion needed - Stock AM/FM or Retrosound I have a Retro-Sound unit, LOVE IT! The Retro unit handles my XM radio, and a thumb drive. Retro offers several knob options to make the radio look right at home in most any dash. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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