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Stereo sounds
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:45 pm
by mdmax72
Looking into fitting some kind of sound system. What you lot using?? Wanted something older looking than modern. An iPod/iphone jack would be needed to.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:06 am
by shambly
I'm using an early becker unit - stereo and with an 8-track input loop at the back to which an ipod is easily connected without any additional electronics (plug in the 3.5mm jack it plays ipod; unplug it switches over to radio).
Thats paired with some 60s craig (pioneer) speakers with chrome grills.
Both were picked up on ebay.
Simon
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:34 am
by 356california
Theres no way Halfords would have speakers big enough to be heard in mine. So ive never bothered the engine/exhaust is far too loud, especially when i get the louder one fitted!
I have seen two speaker units and a subwoofer mounted just above the fuel tank i.e. almost under the dash. (nice and close to the battery) Not sure about how the sound would travel though.
Got to agree, a period stereo would definitely be needed. Try a beetle breakers for original options???
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:57 am
by smallspeed
a friend of mine has a karmann ghia, and we've built a little pannel in the glove box where a modern stereo lives. the dash has the original bekker unit. he then has an ipod cable hanging down onto the shelf under the dash
speakers are in the standard locations but are modern units
the other option if you just want ipod input is to fit an amp and connect an ipod directly to high level inputs. that would save having any kind of stereo in the car
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:29 pm
by Stevie B
For £150 I got a cd/radio with ipod connector(argos £24) a pair of 6 x9" speakers, a 9" sub & an amp(Halfords bargain bin). Speakers fitted under bonnet above fuel tank.
Drilled holes for sounds.
Amp mounted behind rear seat. Great sound. Stereo nearly hidden under dash.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:38 pm
by mdmax72
Cheers for the input, interesting to hear how you lot managed to get some tunes in your cars. Been using my iPhone stuck on my dash as a quick fix.
Theres a Becker radio on eBay at the mo simon. Did you modify yours yourself.
A guy on eBay at the mo selling period radios with iPods jacks etc for just over £120 from the states. May go that way.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:39 pm
by ims101
Hi Rich,
Have you had a look at the retro sounds system it looks the dogs! I've got one on my wish list
I'd put a link but I've left my laptop at work so I'm on my iPhone
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:48 pm
by Stevie B
Mines got an ipod input, so I can control my volume & tunes without stretching under the dash. Ipod lead was £1.49 from Stafford market.(£10 in Argos if you want a box)
Steve
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:58 pm
by ims101
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:21 pm
by mdmax72
Ian very similar thing the guy on eBay sells, but in my opinion better . Me to on the phone, my Pc packed up and in for repair. Can't seem to get a link on the phone to see what you think.
I think I've sussed It. Have a look at his shop etc. I like the way when not switched on the display appears to be old school but when turned on it goes digital display. Plus you get the old style push in button. What do you think??
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItemPic ... 81&emvcc=0
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:32 pm
by ims101
The link don't work mate
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:37 pm
by ims101
Found it just having a look now
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:37 am
by shambly
mdmax72 wrote:Theres a Becker radio on eBay at the mo simon. Did you modify yours yourself.
No need to modify the radio. You just make up a lead using a switched 3.5mm stereo socket and a DIN plug. I can tell you how to wire it up.
Simon