Replacement radio for Cutlass 442
February 21st, 2014, 11:37 AM
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Replacement radio for Cutlass 442
I have been looking for a modern replacement AM/FM with USB port to play MP3s. I have been looking at a USA-630 http://www.classiccarstereos.com/pro...-70_2-630.html
Some reviews are kind of negative. Another one I found is the Retrosound Malibu http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068M707...egory-info-tab
Reviews are a bit more positive. Plus it costs a bit more.
I did not expect to have to pay so much for either one, but it is what it is. I also need to replace speakers. I only want to add them in the original location under the dash. I think they call them "Dual Dash Speakers" Not really interested in adding any more. Any suggestions might help. The USA-630 site also has speakers shown for this car. A Dual Dash 30watt for 30.00 and a Kenwood Dual Dash 40watt for 70.00. Not sure is the 30watt ones are crap or if they do a fine job.
If you have experience with either of these, please give me your opinion. If you found any others that will fit without cutting the dash... please let me know about it.
Hal
Some reviews are kind of negative. Another one I found is the Retrosound Malibu http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068M707...egory-info-tab
Reviews are a bit more positive. Plus it costs a bit more.
I did not expect to have to pay so much for either one, but it is what it is. I also need to replace speakers. I only want to add them in the original location under the dash. I think they call them "Dual Dash Speakers" Not really interested in adding any more. Any suggestions might help. The USA-630 site also has speakers shown for this car. A Dual Dash 30watt for 30.00 and a Kenwood Dual Dash 40watt for 70.00. Not sure is the 30watt ones are crap or if they do a fine job.
If you have experience with either of these, please give me your opinion. If you found any others that will fit without cutting the dash... please let me know about it.
Hal
February 21st, 2014, 12:20 PM
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I installed the Custom Auto Sound kick panel speakers in my convertible. Much better sound and stereo separation than a center dual dash speaker.
http://www.classiccarstereos.com/pro...A-CUT-442.html
I also use a pair of 6x9 coax speakers in boxes for the rear. They can sit on the rear seat facing forward (my preferred position), sit on the floorboards facing upwards, sit in the top well when the top is up (gives great results as sound bounces off rear glass), or I can disconnect them and stow them in the trunk.
http://www.classiccarstereos.com/pro...A-CUT-442.html
I also use a pair of 6x9 coax speakers in boxes for the rear. They can sit on the rear seat facing forward (my preferred position), sit on the floorboards facing upwards, sit in the top well when the top is up (gives great results as sound bounces off rear glass), or I can disconnect them and stow them in the trunk.
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February 21st, 2014, 06:30 PM
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One thing to watch for, is if you want memory card or USB drive playback, make sure the radio has a random play feature. Many of these did not when I looked at them a couple years ago.
Having a thousand songs on a memory card is kinda useless if they play in the same order all the time.
Alos, the dual dash speaker will sound rather lifeless, as the drivers are so small. Kickpanel speakers or a dual voice coil 4x10 dash speaker would be better.
Having a thousand songs on a memory card is kinda useless if they play in the same order all the time.
Alos, the dual dash speaker will sound rather lifeless, as the drivers are so small. Kickpanel speakers or a dual voice coil 4x10 dash speaker would be better.
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