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Retro looking unit for splitscreen bus - recommendations
penguin - October 15th, 2016 at 11:54 AM

As per the heading, what have people used for a good retro looking head unit in a split screen? We have one, but with no entertainment and my wife would like it to retain the classic look but have some good music.
Recommendations would be good, pictures too if you could 😊
Cheer

splitbus - October 15th, 2016 at 02:36 PM

This do the trick

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/12-VOLT-Radio-to-suit-VW-Bus-Kombie-1949-1967-200Wat...

penguin - October 15th, 2016 at 09:45 PM

Doesn't look too bad, but no USB, CD or iPod connections - so no tunes for the kids or if you are out of FM range. Anyone else got any that are in their rides that they are proud of?

helbus - October 15th, 2016 at 10:33 PM

Try http://www.retrosoundusa.com.au  Not cheap, but has all of the modern inside with the retro outside.


Made-For-iPod® USB Input
Built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free phone operation
Wireless audio streaming from iPhone® or Android®-based phone
Selectable 32,000 color illumination
24 watts x 4 RMS / 45 watts x 4 peak power output
Two USB inputs for iPod® or flash drive WMA or MP3 files
Two auxiliary inputs for portable devices
Three sets of RCA Pre-amp Outputs Front, Rear and Subwoofer
Separate power antenna and amp turn-on leads
Plays Mp3 and WMA files via rear mounted USB input
Am/Fm tuner with 30 presets and RDS
USA/EU/Japan/AUS/RUS Tuner Freqs included
Selectable USA/EU/Japan/AUS/RUS tuner frequencies
3 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, treble, fader, mid-range and balance adjustment
New shaft system featuring rear knob functionality
Authentic pushbutton styling
InfiniMount shaft/bracket system for maximum installation flexibility
Compatible with all RetroSound vehicle specific bezel, plate and knob kits

splitbus - October 16th, 2016 at 06:44 AM

Same seller, just had to click on other items

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/12-volt-Radio-to-suit-1949-1967-VW-Bus-Kombie-Blueto...

penguin - October 16th, 2016 at 10:54 AM

Ta Hellbus and Splitbus,

its for Jay in her new Bus ;)
have looked at Retrosound and the USA-630s as well. Both at from over here, so we would be buying it here in the US and bringing them home with us to Aust. That's a warranty question straight away, but had also heard a mixed experience to Retrosound (from other threads on here as well) so am a little cautious of them unless the ones who spoke up were the minority, and there is a lot of folk who have had no worries with them. That's why I put it out there.
Also looking at a UK mob, am over there next week for a week or so.
Cheers

splitbus - October 16th, 2016 at 05:33 PM

Dasresto parts does retro sound here

MISS VDUB - October 17th, 2016 at 02:42 PM

Can't recommend Retro Sound enough, love my head unit!

Purchase from Das Resto Parts

hulbyw - October 18th, 2016 at 05:03 PM

Yep, my Retrosound still working well. Bluetooth works really well also. Can also be purchased in Vic from Mustangs of Melbourne.
Cheers

penguin - October 22nd, 2016 at 06:28 PM

Thanks,
will look at them again, but as I said, I am living in the US, so will be buying over here to use in the bus before we come home.
Cheers