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Originally Posted by MWGreen
Hello Gary. Do you still stand behind the Custom Audio Sound? I have a 63 T-bird that I am looking to replace the radio/speaker. I will, because of your post buy a set of under the seat speakers.
Thank you,
Mike
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This was posted a few months back, and I just saw it. However yes, I can get these for you.
Looking through the thread, there is some clarification, and a lot has changed since my last post.
First off, stereos: Custom Autosound has made some crap in the past, and over the years has improved dramatically. Their current USA-230 is third generation. They have also just introduced a new USA-740. So there is hope for them yet -- however I'll also state that the products are consumer grade; similar to stereos that you would buy in any department store.
The CONVERSIONS have changed dramatically. So much so that AAR now probably thinks I'm Satan. About 4 years ago they came out with a new version, and it was a big step downhill. To be honest I was looking to get out of the business, into something else. Then, just in time, someone actually called me and said he was a design engineer in Detroit. Yes indeed. We worked together on a project which resulted in the new Aurora Design FMR Stereo Receiver. One day he sent me prototype #1, which I still have here, and it was such a huge improvement over ANY AAR product that I immediately began offering them -- with a short wait for production to kick in. AAR called to nastily cut me off as a dealer! Today, most everyone who offers conversions now use the Aurora products.
Speakers: I became a dealer for Custom Autosound, not for the stereos but for the speakers. The DVC, kicks, and Undercovers are nice products. I currently have two VC speakers in my 1964 Thunderbird -- both left channels to the front, both rights to the back. Sound quality is okay but not great -- as good as you can get with 4x10 or 5x7 speakers. Yes, I've tried Kickers, Pioneers, and other brands and none are great in those sizes in my opinion.
I have a pair of Undercover I's; they sound nice but won't fit with power seats. There is a new product, called "The System", which is powered and has a subwoofer and two satellite speakers. The satellites look like small A/C vents. I asked the designed, why do this? Why not make the satellites fit in original locations? He said they're working on it, and since then he retired. BUT -- I think these satellites will fit under the seats, and one day I'll try it -- and put the sub under the back seat. If it all fits, and I like it, I'll promote it.