lindsay.creighton 16 Posted February 24, 2022 Hi Fitted a retro sound unit to My ESP as I was fed up with trying to keep the original units running. retro sound was easy as and gives me the option of bluetooth, Streaming from phone and easy to install. pretty Awesome. My Son also fitted one to his XD Fairmont Ghia Lindsay 2 macman and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 24, 2022 This site?https://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/RetroSound/RetroSound+Car+Audio.html Even if they are nice, if pricey units. Sent from my motorola edge 20 pro using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macman 774 Posted February 24, 2022 I've considered one myself a few times, they seem excellent. Did it fit into the original mounting bracket without too much mucking around? Were you able to use the original fascia and knobs as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,939 Posted February 24, 2022 Post edited and one removed. Carry on... 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ESPSIX 143 Posted February 24, 2022 After making sure both my ESP’s original radios worked the way they should, I’ve never turned the on in the 16 odd years I’ve owned them. they both make the only music I care about while driving them. 2 Outback Jack and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted February 25, 2022 Lol. I've got to admit I think I've used my utes stereo maybe twice, the sweet side pipe exhaust noted 4L I love the sound of.Edited .. . continuing.....Sent from my motorola edge 20 pro using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindsay.creighton 16 Posted February 27, 2022 MacMan my experience with fitting is a positive one and I Managed to retain the ESP Premium sound system facia and components (including the graphic equaliser). the pots fur tuning and adjustments can be moved to accomodate mating up to the cars particular layout. the unit is really compact and light and if you you feel the need you can buy sticks facia with ford logo. I ditched this because it caused difficulty reading the screen telling me what I am scrolling to or what radio station that I am on. I was able also to get XD/E type knobs but because of my set up with retaining the premium sound look of the dash I had to modify knobs slightly but they do work ok and In my opinion look a bit oversized compared to the facia of the radio unit. blue tooth and phone connectivity is good as well. My son fitted the same unit to his XD Fairmont Ghia. Lindsay 2 bear351c and macman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindsay.creighton 16 Posted February 27, 2022 The comment about expense. well around $500. Expensive, yes if you compare to garden variety piece of which requires modification to your vehicle I do not consider that expensive for the features you get. I assure you that I watch what I spend and only spend on things that I believe will be of sufficient benefit to make the purchase worthwhile. Lindsay 1 macman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,356 Posted February 28, 2022 Cool. Any pics of the install.?? Looking at getting one of these for the future project..... 2 Outback Jack and macman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindsay.creighton 16 Posted February 28, 2022 I will have to take a shot and send. probably later this week. Lindsay 2 macman and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
