Topic: Custom Autosound Products
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Does anybody have any experience with these sound systems. Comments, pro or con would be appreciated. sounds like a lot of money and not much power. Comments?
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You can check the C3 INTERIORS forum for a couple other opinions. Good Luck 
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
Posts: 962
Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop
454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes
2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
I have a USA5 and 5 disc player in my '69. It is supposed to be a 100 watt unit. I use Sony 100 watt speakers in the front kick panels and a full width rear speaker set up ( from either MidAmerica or Eckler's ). Personally I think it sucks. The radio dial is SO SMALL there is no way to actually see it unless you are stopped and have your eyes two inches away from it. Also, I can barely hear it. I think Alex Nelson ( he is a member of C3VR, just do a search for his name ) still has his set up for sale but before you try to buy it from him, ask him to make you a new bezel setup with a good head unit ( of your choice ). He does great work and has very reasonable prices. If I remember correctly, the Autosound unit is what caused him to start up his sterio business. 
Good luck.
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Good luck.
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
Joined: 1/29/2002
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops
Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
I have the usa5 and 6cd changer in my 73. With Infinity 4x6 plate speakers on top of the dash and cheap 6x9 tri's in the rear, I can listen with the top down, and the horns on my Chicago CD sound great. I am going to get an amp, better rear speakers and a sub, because the system lacks bass. But that's why people buy amps and subs. Joe
PS, I wanted to keep my interior stock looking, and not hack up the dash. I don't want a blue light LCD screen stereo in my 30 year old car.
PPS, I also tried a CAS Kenwood unit, but it sounded lousey, so I bought the usa5 setup
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PS, I wanted to keep my interior stock looking, and not hack up the dash. I don't want a blue light LCD screen stereo in my 30 year old car.
PPS, I also tried a CAS Kenwood unit, but it sounded lousey, so I bought the usa5 setup
|UPDATED|12/11/2003 10:11:35 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Appreciate the input, fellas. Decided to go the oem and put a refurbished am/fm stock radio back in. If I want to listen to the stereo instead of the wind, I'll drive my truck. Thanks 
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Castle Rock, CO - USA
Joined: 4/21/2002
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Vette(s): 1973 T-Top
1993 Coupe
Hello All,
Thanks for the plug (again) Glenns.
My website is http://www.vettespecialties.com Look on Holiday Catalog / C-3 Radio Bezels page. The kits and modified bezels are on sale until 1/10/2004!
Alex
|UPDATED|12/14/2003 9:33:20 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Thanks for the plug (again) Glenns.
My website is http://www.vettespecialties.com Look on Holiday Catalog / C-3 Radio Bezels page. The kits and modified bezels are on sale until 1/10/2004!
Alex
|UPDATED|12/14/2003 9:33:20 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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