Custom Autosound Speakers

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   I'm purchasing USA-630 radio from Custom Autosound, to go for a stock look in my 76 Gran Torino (S&H).

Anyone have any experience with their radios and speakers? I care a little about sound quality, but more so about fitment and having to do as little modification to the original speaker placements as possible.

Thanks!
Mike

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torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 891	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Custom Autosound Speakers Posted: 18-March-2019 at 5:06PM
	I'm purchasing USA-630 radio from Custom Autosound, to go for a stock look in my 76 Gran Torino (S&H). Anyone have any experience with their radios and speakers? I care a little about sound quality, but more so about fitment and having to do as little modification to the original speaker placements as possible. Thanks! Mike
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14477	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18-March-2019 at 5:28PM
	i've never heard anything bad about them i do know that their radios have modern features like preamp outputs and mp3 inputs available yet keep a period correct look to the radio BTW mike i did round up a few more emblems over the weekend and tonight...
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

n2fordwagons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-July-2013 Location: GA Status: Offline Points: 2239	Post Options Post Reply Quote n2fordwagons Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-March-2019 at 12:58AM
	There are two major manufacturers for modern, but vintage looking head units, to fit our cars. One is Custom Autosound. The other is Retrosound. When I did my research a few years ago for my '76 Montego, Custom Autosound had a high number of poor reviews. I can't speak from experience, only what I read. Here's a link on Amazon. See for yourself. https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Autosound-USA-630-Vintage-Vehicle/product-reviews/B003IY2L6Q EDIT. Sorry, I have no idea why the link doesn't work. It's correct. You can copy/paste it to a new window, and it works fine. I went with Retrosound. It's been a great head unit. Either way, the new head units will not connect to your factory harness. You'll have to run new wires to factory speakers, unless you splice into the existing harness. Do you have factory speakers in your door panels? I used aftermarket speakers in my kick panels, since I didn't have speakers in my door panels. I didn't want to cut them. So, I can't speak to replacing original speakers. Something to keep in mind, kick panels are easy to find and replace. You could keep a spare pair of uncut kick panels. And cut a different pair for speakers. That's what I did. Edited by n2fordwagons - 19-March-2019 at 1:02AM
	Jeff 71 Torino Brougham

torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 891	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-March-2019 at 6:17AM
	Where can I find kick panels with cut-outs for speakers? My current door panels had holes cut for speakers, so I need to replace the door panels and I will not mount speakers to the doors. Aside from kick panels, I plan to use replacements for 3 factory speakers - one in the center of dashboard and two in rear panel behind rear bench seats. Please let me know what part numbers for speakers (kick panels) that you used, thanks! --Mike
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14477	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-March-2019 at 1:28PM
	none of the factory kick panels had speakers i cut mine and put speakers in them
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

n2fordwagons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-July-2013 Location: GA Status: Offline Points: 2239	Post Options Post Reply Quote n2fordwagons Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-March-2019 at 11:22PM
	What John said. You have to cut holes in some original kick panels. That's why I mentioned having an extra pair, in case originality is a concern. I used some after market 5.25" or 6.5" speakers, I can't remember which. Pay attention to the back side clearance of the speakers. Some have huge magnets. There's not a lot of room behind the kick panels.
	Jeff 71 Torino Brougham

gpd294 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18-September-2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Status: Offline Points: 2149	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpd294 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-March-2019 at 2:53AM
	I ordered a new Custom USA-230 stereo head unit and it fit great and like others have said it has inputs for additional amplifiers, which are not absolutely necessary, but I recommend adding one. Be warned though the head unit itself does not have enough power to push the 4 speakers I installed in my wagon. I added an amplifier for the 4 speakers (two 5 1/4 inch 3 way round speakers for the doors and two 6 x 9 3 way speakers in the rear cargo area side panels in the back. I also added a single self powered subwoofer under the passenger seat, which made a big difference. It's not rattling the car apart, but it does sound great! I also ran all new speaker wire as well. I went with below Kenwood components: Kenwood 2404S Amplifier Highlights: · 4-channel car amplifier · 40 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (60 watts x 4 at 2 ohms) · 130 watts RMS x 2 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode) · CEA-2006 compliant · switchable high-pass filter (80 Hz, 12 dB per octave) on front (A ch) channels · variable low-pass filter (50-200 Hz, 18 dB per octave) on rear (B ch) channels · MOSFET power supply · preamp and speaker-level inputs · requires 10-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier · fuse rating: 30A x 1 · 13-13/16"W x 2-3/8"H x 8-1/2"D · warranty: 1 year Kenwood KSC-SW11 Subwoofer Highlights: · compact powered subwoofer · aluminum enclosure with 8-1/4" x 5-1/8" sub · built-in amplifier: 75 watts RMS power (150 watts maximum) · wired remote for control over: o volume level o variable low-pass crossover (50-125 Hz) o selectable phase control (0°, 180°) · power/ground wiring harness · preamp- (RCA) and speaker-level inputs · frequency response: 35-125 Hz · dimensions: 11"W x 2-3/4"H x 7-1/2"D · warranty: 1 year I am very happy with the set up I have. I can roll the windows down and cruise around town and listen to tunes all day long. Good luck! Edited by gpd294 - 20-March-2019 at 3:02AM
	Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana

torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 891	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-March-2019 at 5:34PM
	Great info, thanks everyone! --Mike
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

unlovedford Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-December-2010 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 10142	Post Options Post Reply Quote unlovedford Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26-March-2019 at 1:29PM
	Nice! I was in the upstairs garage the other day rummaging around by the '76, took a quick glance inside it and noticed the stereo setup I installed in it in 1981. Sanyo Bi-amp head unit, Jetsound amp/eq for the rear speakers, Pioneer passive eq with separate amp for the fronts. Pioneer 3 way front speakers, Crutchfield-ordered 6 x 9 3 ways for the rear. About 15-20 years ago, I installed a battery in the old car and figured I'd see if the stereo still played. Turned the key, twisted the volume knob and Billy Squier's My Kind Of Lover started playing in the old Sanyo. I was, like, "Cool!" and hit the power button for both amps, cranked the volume and there was a moment of '80's bliss before a large boom, followed by some dust signaled the end of the speakers. Good times, and it still sits that way.
	Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams)