Amazon: - Car stereo - Vintage, modern or ? - Page 2

AmazonViking · May 10th, 2019, 09:40

As mentioned, I would leave the original radio in place but its completely useless even if it was working. In our end they did go for the really bad DAB solution and have actually shut off the FM broadcast. So even if it was singing and dancing this radio - it would have noting to sing with because its shut down.

I'm still not decided if I want a working retro player with a cassette load so I can make tapes and use and possibly a CD changer hidden some where. I feel these players are much more appealing than some of the ugly new ones which seems to have everything - DAB included.

The last option is to hide a new player under the seat or somewhere and pull a cable to my iPod classic which could lye in between the seats. I would not use bluetooth since I find it unreliable and bad sounding - at least on my 2017 BMW solution.

I kind of liked the centre console which I linked to earlier. This was as I understand it an option in the days, it makes this section look not so naked. I would not mount the original shelf on the dash - at least that is the idea now.

Speakers has been located and would be SEAS Lotus Reference - all planned hidden for original looks.

Guess I'm the only one which actually would put a proper sound system in the car since no one else seems to have done so ?

sleek lemur · Jul 26th, 2019, 08:57

Hi all, am looking for music for my 1800E. I think the interior style could support a modern, relatively plain unit, but of course a correct period one would be great. Problem is, we only have 12cm depth available.

Appreciate any ideas!

c1800 · Jul 26th, 2019, 14:04

Here’s one option.

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/SEARCH.html?_ss-t=1564145983216#/filter:ss_year:1971/filter:ss_make:Volvo/filter:ss_model:1800$252F1800ES

Also a few places on line that retrofit vintage radios (google) with new internals to give you modern technology while retaining the classic exterior.

LawsonJD · Jul 27th, 2019, 22:43

https://www.chromelondon.com

Would welcome any suggestions on speaker placement.
David.

arcturus · Jul 28th, 2019, 09:05

personally I prefer the sound and conversation of a well tuned engine to some of the crap that claims to be music

sleek lemur · Jul 28th, 2019, 15:12

You wouldn't if you had to travel with me.

sleek lemur · Jul 28th, 2019, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by LawsonJD

https://www.chromelondon.com

Would welcome any suggestions on speaker placement.
David.

My speakers have been mounted in the rear side panels, but not sure if I would do that if the interior wasn't black.

And thank you for the great link!

May 10th, 2019, 09:40	#11
AmazonViking Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2019 18:49 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Norway	Old radios As mentioned, I would leave the original radio in place but its completely useless even if it was working. In our end they did go for the really bad DAB solution and have actually shut off the FM broadcast. So even if it was singing and dancing this radio - it would have noting to sing with because its shut down. I'm still not decided if I want a working retro player with a cassette load so I can make tapes and use and possibly a CD changer hidden some where. I feel these players are much more appealing than some of the ugly new ones which seems to have everything - DAB included. The last option is to hide a new player under the seat or somewhere and pull a cable to my iPod classic which could lye in between the seats. I would not use bluetooth since I find it unreliable and bad sounding - at least on my 2017 BMW solution. I kind of liked the centre console which I linked to earlier. This was as I understand it an option in the days, it makes this section look not so naked. I would not mount the original shelf on the dash - at least that is the idea now. Speakers has been located and would be SEAS Lotus Reference - all planned hidden for original looks. Guess I'm the only one which actually would put a proper sound system in the car since no one else seems to have done so ?

Jul 28th, 2019, 09:05	#15
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	personally I prefer the sound and conversation of a well tuned engine to some of the crap that claims to be music __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jul 26th, 2019, 08:57	#12
sleek lemur Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 11:47 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Thorndon, near Eye, Suffolk, England	Hi all, am looking for music for my 1800E. I think the interior style could support a modern, relatively plain unit, but of course a correct period one would be great. Problem is, we only have 12cm depth available. Appreciate any ideas!

Jul 26th, 2019, 14:04	#13
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:48 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	Here’s one option. https://www.classiccarstereos.com/SEARCH.html?_ss-t=1564145983216#/filter:ss_year:1971/filter:ss_make:Volvo/filter:ss_model:1800$252F1800ES Also a few places on line that retrofit vintage radios (google) with new internals to give you modern technology while retaining the classic exterior.

Jul 27th, 2019, 22:43	#14
LawsonJD Member Last Online: Today 14:00 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	https://www.chromelondon.com Would welcome any suggestions on speaker placement. David.

Jul 28th, 2019, 15:12	#16
sleek lemur Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 11:47 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Thorndon, near Eye, Suffolk, England	You wouldn't if you had to travel with me.

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