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jsbo1968 · 07-09-2015, 05:39 PM

Hey out there, I'm looking to put a stereo system in my rig. anyone have recent experience w/this Company/Brand. It looks pretty nice and stays with the classic look. I'm looking more for how it performs. I'm debating on the whole system speakers and all. Or just the head unit and getting the rest from my local guy. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jay

cdowns · 07-09-2015, 06:59 PM

Low end performance with a hi end price
piss poor customer service

the best day was when i smashed the pocrap into a thousand pices with the bfh

**Jurassic-1** · 07-09-2015, 07:26 PM

We had problems with a Mustang Stereo from them. After 2 times returning it we installed a good brand in the glove compartment.

boraxman · 07-09-2015, 07:41 PM

When I buy it will be a RetroSound, I will purchase from Crutchfield.

NorCalC20LWB · 07-09-2015, 07:47 PM

Have to say, I'm good with mine. It's "ok". For something to listen to and not have to cut up the dash it's worked for me. Decent sound, but nothing great.

**leddzepp** · 07-09-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Have to say, I'm good with mine. It's "ok". For something to listen to and not have to cut up the dash it's worked for me. Decent sound, but nothing great.

X2. I had one in my old 72, and it worked fine. If you are an audiophile however, you will hate it.

jsbo1968 · 07-09-2015, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the info, most of what I'm seeing in other reviews says that same. More Neg than Pos.
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**Blazerowner** · 07-10-2015, 01:35 AM

I was thinking retrosound for mine. Are they better or just the same in terms of quality?

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 07-10-2015, 01:42 AM

Mine worked good for about the first month, now it has fits and wont want to turn off or adjust the volume. Only a matter of time before it fly's out the window!

imjeff · 07-10-2015, 01:48 AM

I looked for a long time. Went with the Mike Hagen radio.

**Blazerowner** · 07-14-2015, 10:50 PM

I've never heard of the Mike Hagen radio. It seems to be pretty high in price how does it compare? I still wonder how retrosound compares. Anyone running it?

67chevemall · 07-15-2015, 02:45 PM

Retrosound is the way to go.

Fldawg · 07-15-2015, 04:39 PM

mine lasted 1 year and quit working after the warrenty was up, no help from custom autosound..

imjeff · 07-16-2015, 01:36 AM

Retrosound would have been my second choice.

67 chevelle · 07-16-2015, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

Low end performance with a hi end price
piss poor customer service

the best day was when i smashed the pocrap into a thousand pices with the bfh

I actually agree , would never buy another , I have had several issues with them ...

chuckmc8 · 07-16-2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

I actually agree , would never buy another , I have had several issues with them ...

Not Again! POOR QUALITY & HIGH PRICE

65sbss · 07-20-2015, 09:54 PM

I have had USA630 for four years. POS. trouble with volume,tone,balance. Most of time they don't work. Also USB won't read most of songs I load. They work everywhere else. I am buying retro sound.

C/10 King · 07-21-2015, 12:05 AM

Never again!!!!

SIXT8LOU · 07-21-2015, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Never again!!!!

never is a long time......

67 chevelle · 07-21-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 65sbss

I have had USA630 for four years. POS. trouble with volume,tone,balance. Most of time they don't work. Also USB won't read most of songs I load. They work everywhere else. I am buying retro sound.

These are the same issues I have had , I have returned a couple units ,, to have the refurbished unit do the same thing

Marla · 12-23-2015, 04:15 PM

Wow...ummm I just put in a Custom Autosound slide bar radio and the CD player...easy to install and both sound great...Marla

Fldawg · 12-23-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marla

Wow...ummm I just put in a Custom Autosound slide bar radio and the CD player...easy to install and both sound great...Marla

give it time, mine sounded great for 1 year and then took a dump right after warranty was up

**Blue/72** · 12-23-2015, 07:06 PM

Search Gary Tayman radio conversion. He can take am radios and convert them to am/fm with Bluetooth and other goodies and also can take am/fm and install all new guts. He is a little spendy but when compared to custom auto sound he is WELL worth it. I had a custom auto sound for a few years and each year it got worse, then I picked up an am radio from a swap meet ($10) and sent it to him and I am still (3 years later) very impressed by his work.

07-09-2015, 05:39 PM	#1
jsbo1968 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 11	Custom Autosound Hey out there, I'm looking to put a stereo system in my rig. anyone have recent experience w/this Company/Brand. It looks pretty nice and stays with the classic look. I'm looking more for how it performs. I'm debating on the whole system speakers and all. Or just the head unit and getting the rest from my local guy. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Jay

07-09-2015, 06:59 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Custom Autosound Low end performance with a hi end price piss poor customer service the best day was when i smashed the pocrap into a thousand pices with the bfh __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-09-2015, 07:26 PM	#3
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Re: Custom Autosound We had problems with a Mustang Stereo from them. After 2 times returning it we installed a good brand in the glove compartment.

07-09-2015, 07:41 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Custom Autosound When I buy it will be a RetroSound, I will purchase from Crutchfield. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-09-2015, 07:47 PM	#5
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Custom Autosound Have to say, I'm good with mine. It's "ok". For something to listen to and not have to cut up the dash it's worked for me. Decent sound, but nothing great. Attached Images

07-09-2015, 08:32 PM	#7
jsbo1968 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 11	Re: Custom Autosound Thanks for the info, most of what I'm seeing in other reviews says that same. More Neg than Pos. Posted via Mobile Device

07-10-2015, 01:35 AM	#8
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: Custom Autosound I was thinking retrosound for mine. Are they better or just the same in terms of quality? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

07-10-2015, 01:42 AM	#9
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: Custom Autosound Mine worked good for about the first month, now it has fits and wont want to turn off or adjust the volume. Only a matter of time before it fly's out the window! __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

07-10-2015, 01:48 AM	#10
imjeff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 890	Re: Custom Autosound I looked for a long time. Went with the Mike Hagen radio. __________________ I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. 72 K10 396 75 Cj5 MPI 350 Chev 67 Chevelle 396, 4 speed 74 FXE 08 Tahoe

07-14-2015, 10:50 PM	#11
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: Custom Autosound I've never heard of the Mike Hagen radio. It seems to be pretty high in price how does it compare? I still wonder how retrosound compares. Anyone running it? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

07-15-2015, 02:45 PM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Custom Autosound Retrosound is the way to go. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

07-15-2015, 04:39 PM	#13
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Custom Autosound mine lasted 1 year and quit working after the warrenty was up, no help from custom autosound.. __________________ "Send in the clowns the goats are loose"

07-16-2015, 01:36 AM	#14
imjeff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 890	Re: Custom Autosound Retrosound would have been my second choice. __________________ I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. 72 K10 396 75 Cj5 MPI 350 Chev 67 Chevelle 396, 4 speed 74 FXE 08 Tahoe

07-20-2015, 09:54 PM	#17
65sbss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: HARTWELL GA Posts: 43	Re: Custom Autosound I have had USA630 for four years. POS. trouble with volume,tone,balance. Most of time they don't work. Also USB won't read most of songs I load. They work everywhere else. I am buying retro sound.

07-21-2015, 12:05 AM	#18
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Custom Autosound Never again!!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"



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12-23-2015, 04:15 PM	#21
Marla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Wa Posts: 51	Re: Custom Autosound Wow...ummm I just put in a Custom Autosound slide bar radio and the CD player...easy to install and both sound great...Marla Last edited by Marla; 12-23-2015 at 04:41 PM.

12-23-2015, 07:06 PM	#23
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,381	Re: Custom Autosound Search Gary Tayman radio conversion. He can take am radios and convert them to am/fm with Bluetooth and other goodies and also can take am/fm and install all new guts. He is a little spendy but when compared to custom auto sound he is WELL worth it. I had a custom auto sound for a few years and each year it got worse, then I picked up an am radio from a swap meet ($10) and sent it to him and I am still (3 years later) very impressed by his work. __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

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