The holidays are upon us, so we’ve gotten together and created a list of our favorite items that are perfect gifts for classic car owners. SiriusXM has announced the addition of holiday channels you can listen to on your Onyx to help you get into a more festive mood: Holly…
In 1956, world-renowned custom painter, Jon Kosmoski, founded House of Kolor, because the custom pigments he was looking for were unavailable in the market. Since then House of Kolor has grown to become the premier paint supplier for hot rodders across the globe. House of Kolor paint has been used…
RetroSound® radios are the designed to imitate the appearance of a factory OE radio for your classic car. To achieve the most accurate period-correct look, we are constantly improving our products. One of these improvements is a change to the length of our radio shafts. The old shaft design set…
SiriusXM is one of the world’s largest pure-play audio entertainment companies and is among the largest subscription media companies in the United States, offering an impressive array of exclusive content that spans virtually all genres and interests, including Howard Stern, Dr. Laura, Hoda Kotb, Jenny McCarthy, Andy Cohen, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable…
Retro Manufacturing is now offering complete audio systems for select classic vehicles. Retro Manufacturing, the industry leader in audio solutions for the classic car restoration market, is now shipping complete audio systems for select classic vehicles. These complete audio systems include everything you need to build a high-quality sound system…
Installing a modern stereo in the glove box has become commonplace with classic cars. People want to keep their classic vehicle looking completely original but still want to have the convenience of a modern stereo. And let’s be honest, there aren’t very many companies out there making shafted push-button radios…
These days, almost every device plays MP3 files. Many devices also support a wide variety of file formats. You may be wondering, “Why would I want to use any audio format other than MP3?” While MP3 has become the industry standard for audio playback, iTunes uses its own Apple proprietary…
A Brief History of 1988-1994 GM Trucks The late 1980s was a transitional time when poor quality vehicles with little horsepower and less than desirable designs were commonplace. By the middle of the decade, advances in technology helped bring conveniences, safety, and increases in horsepower. Before the late 1980s, the…
As most people in classic car culture are aware, the Icon and the Legend that was Burt Reynolds passed away earlier this month leaving behind a legacy as one of the great American stars in the golden years of American cars. While the “Bandit” might’ve made off with the hearts…
As the title might suggest “there goes the neighborhood”, the younger generations peaking interest in the classic car market couldn’t be any further from the truth. Millennials are looking to get in on the classic or collector car market that the baby boomers have dominated for decades. This youth market…
Now that it’s officially springtime in the United States, many of us are eagerly pulling the covers off our classic cars and releasing them from the confines of the garage that they’ve spent all winter hiding in. Usually, we break in the season by taking a neighborhood joy ride or…
Now that it’s officially Spring the weather will start providing some great opportunities to take out your classic and get some awesome photos that’ll show off that wax job you painstakingly applied. You’ve spent your hard earned time and money to make the car look it’s best so here’s a…
SEMA 2019 SEMA Season 2019 has finally passed. SEMA Season? Yes, SEMA is officially four days, but planning takes months. This year the show ran from Tuesday, November 5th through Friday, November 8th. Retro Manufacturing began planning for SEMA back in May, even though the show is technically local. The…
This manual covers all RetroRadio models and the following specialty face radios: Apache, and Denver radios. For the following Specialty Face Radios please refer to the Quick Start Guide the was included with your Radio for complete installation instructions not included in this manual. Dallas, Daytona, Detroit, Huntington, Monterey, Newport,…
When connecting a Bluetooth® device for the first time, you must first pair the device with the unit. For most devices, pairing only needs to be done once. TO PAIR YOUR DEVICE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1. Make sure the BT (Bluetooth®) function is turned to “BT CONNEC” in the radio sub-menu….
Basic Wiring: If you do not connect ALL of these wires the radio WILL NOT work. Yellow Wire: 12 Volts Constant Is the factory radio still in the car? If so, this is a good place to start. Remove the factory radio to access the wiring behind the radio. There…
RetroSound® radios are designed to work with 4-ohm speakers. Be sure to check your existing speakers and replace them if they are not 4-ohm speakers. Your RetroSound® radio’s speaker output wire CANNOT be wired to a common ground system. COMMON GROUNDING When speakers in the vehicle use a chassis ground or a common grounding point for the…
There are five main issues that cause this problem: Because our radios feature an external USB cable on a three-foot umbilical, the USB cable itself can act as an antenna for RF interference. Some vehicles simply either have too much RF interference or other wiring issues to be able to…
STANDARD DUAL VOICE COAL (DVC) DASH SPEAKER WIRING USING A SINGLE SPEAKER USING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TO CONNECT EACH SIDE OF THE DUAL VOICE COIL DVC TO IT’S OWN SPEAKER OUTPUT Be sure to “cap” off any unused speaker outputs separately to insure they do not touch…
Possible Cause: Invalid media or device. Action: RetroSound® radios will playback Mp3, WMA, or FLAC files via a flash drive. Only Motors 4 and 6 will read from Apple devices. No other devices are supported. Also make sure USB Drive is formatted FAT32 and has no folders or other files.
Our radios are high-powered and are designed to work with 4 ohm speakers. Check or replace your existing speakers if they are not 4 ohm. Speaker output wires CANNOT be wired to a common ground system. What is common grounding? Common grounding is when the speakers in a vehicle use a chassis…
General Operation Power On/OffPress the top-front knob to turn the unit on. RETROSOUND will appear on the screen.Press and hold the top-front knob to turn the unit off. GOODBYE will appear on the screen to confirm that it has turned off. VolumeTurn the top-front knob to adjust the volume between…
General Operation Power On/OffPress the left-front knob to turn the unit on. RETROSOUND will appear on the screen. Press and hold the left-front knob to turn the unit off. GOODBYE will appear on the screen to confirm that it has turned off. Volume Rotate the left-front knob to adjust the…
General Operation Power On/Off Press the Left-Front Knob to power the unit on. Press and hold the Left-Front Knob to power the unit off. Volume Rotate the Left-Front Knob to change the volume. Changing Source Modes Rotate the Left-Rear Knob clockwise to cycle through the source modes. Tune Rotate the…
Please Note: This model is discontinued. General Operation Power On/Off Press the Left-Front Knob to power the unit on. Press and hold the Left-Front Knob to power the unit off. Volume Rotate the Left-Front Knob to change the volume. Changing Source Modes Rotate the Left-Rear Knob clockwise to cycle through…
General Operation Power On/Off Volume Rotate the Left-Front Knob to change the volume. Changing Source Modes Rotate the Left-Rear Knob clockwise to cycle through the source modes. Tune Rotate the Right-Front Knob to scroll through the stations. Mute On/Off Press the Right-Front Knob to mute and unmute. Equalizer (EQ) Setting…
Please Note: This model is discontinued. General Operation Power On/Off Press the Left-Front Knob to power the unit on. Press and hold the Left-Front Knob to power the unit off. Volume Rotate the Left-Front Knob to change the volume. Changing Source Modes Rotate the Left-Rear Knob clockwise to cycle through…
Accessing the sub-menu system menu: CLOCK Choose the clock function to adjust the clock hours and minutes. Adjusting past 12 will toggle the AM/PM indication. Pressing the front right knob after adjusting the time will take you to the CLK 12/24 menu. CLK 12/24 Adjust this function to choose between…
These kits enable you to mount a RetroSound® RetroRadio into vehicles that have been either altered to a modern DIN opening (7-inches x 2-inches) or originally came equipped with a DIN-sized radio. DIN stands for “Deutsche Industrie Normen” which the Germans starting using to standardize radios in Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, and…
This extension cable enables you to mount the radio body of any RetroSound® radio as much as nine feet from the radio face and the two radio shafts. This is very useful in custom installations, or in situations in which there is not sufficient room behind the dash for the radio…
The SiriusXM SXV300 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner connects directly to any RetroSound® (Motor 4) radio to add SiriusXM satellite radio. It plugs directly into Motor 4 without the need for special adapters or cables. The compact size installs easily and discreetly behind the dash for a fully integrated look.
The RetroSound® SUB8100 is a powerful 8-inch amplified subwoofer system designed to fill in the low frequencies usually missing from your classic vehicle’s sound system. This compact subwoofer measures just 2 ¾ inches tall, so it is ideal for installation beneath your seats or behind the seats of a pick-up. A built-in 100…
RetroPods™ are the perfect solution for adding speakers to a classic car without cutting or modifying the original interior. They mount on any flat surface and can be painted or wrapped for a perfect match to the vehicle’s interior for a nearly invisible install. The angular design directs sound towards the…
Full-Range Power Output @ 4 ohms 65 watts RMS x 4 channels @ 4 ohms Subwoofer Power Output @ 4 ohms 225 watts RMS x 1 channel @ 4 ohms Full-Range Power Output @ 2 ohms 95 watts RMS x 4 channels @ 2 ohms Subwoofer Power Output @ 2…
Full-Range Power Output @ 4 ohms 65 watts RMS x 2 channels @ 4 ohms Subwoofer Power Output @ 4 ohms 170 watts RMS x 1 channel @ 4 ohms Full-Range Power Output @ 2 ohms 90 watts RMS x 2 channels @ 2 ohms Subwoofer Power Output @ 2…
Power Output 45 watts x 4 channels RMS @ 4 Ohms Peak Output 55 watts x 4 channels Total Harmonic Distortion <0.2% @ 45 watts x 4 RMS Frequency Response 28Hz-28KHz Signal to Noise Ration (EIA Rated) >90dB Input Sensitivity 200mV-6.0 volts Crossover Slope 12dB per octave Crossover Frequency 100…
RetroSound dash replacement speakers feature a dual voice coil design with two tweeters (left and right) to deliver a stereo mix from the single speaker location in your dash, rear package tray, or rear seat. They offer high power handling and excellent bass response in a slim design, making these…
This adapter allows you to turn a standard AM/FM antenna into an antenna that will receive both AM/FM stations and Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB/DAB+) stations. It has a DAB antenna output that plugs into the DAB input on the radio, as well as a standard antenna output for AM/FM stations….
Retro Manufacturing power antennas are a retromod type of antenna not an OEM replacement. Please look at dimensions to be sure of proper fit. Some modifications may be necessary. Dimensions .
Retro Manufacturing power antennas are a retromod type of antenna not an OEM replacement. Please look at dimensions to be sure of proper fit. Some modifications may be necessary. Dimensions .
The RetroSound® HPA1 amplified AM/FM hide-away antenna is a great solution for anyone who doesn’t want to install a standard fender-mount antenna. The HPA1 installs in seconds using a standard antenna plug and your radio’s power antenna wire. This antenna uses magnetic field circuitry for enhanced radio reception. It can be…
Please Note: This model is discontinued.