Retro car radio RetroSound Ivory 6 DAB
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RetroSound Ivory 6 DAB Car Radio
The RetroSound 6 DAB car radio is a 1DIN retro car radio without a CD player, featuring 2 rear USB ports, an AUX-In input, built-in Bluetooth, AM/FM/DAB reception, and variable display backlighting. This radio boasts one of the most understated designs among RetroSound's retro car radios. With a black ribbed front panel and ivory-colored controls, it maintains the design of almost any vintage car while allowing you to enjoy standard or digital radio. In addition to standard reception, the RetroSound 6 DAB offers Bluetooth for hands-free calling or A2DP audio streaming, 2 USB inputs, and the option to connect external devices like your mobile phone via the 3.5mm AUX-In input. The RetroSound 6 DAB also allows for perfect design customization with variable button and display backlighting. The RetroSound 6DAB car radio includes a complete MOTOR-6DAB installation kit and an Ivory front panel.
Main Features
- Retro car radio for European and Japanese cars with a 1DIN slot.
- 4x 25 W RMS power amplifier.
- Built-in AM/FM tuner with RDS.
- Built-in digital DAB tuner (antenna splitter not included).
- Memory to store up to 30 stations.
- 2 rear USB inputs.
- 2 rear AUX-In inputs.
- Certified Apple iPhone control via USB cable.
- Button and display backlighting color - variable (32,000 colors).
- Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming.
- 3 pairs of RCA outputs (front, rear, subwoofer).
- 3-band equalizer.
- Balance/fader settings.
- Loudness XBAS function.
- Non-volatile memory.
Car Radio Kit Contents
- RetroSound MOTOR-6DAB unit.
- RetroSound Ivory front panel.
- Installation kit for mounting in a 1DIN slot (metal frame and metal brackets for MOTOR-6DAB chassis).
- ISO wiring.
- External microphone.
- Installation materials (removal keys, screws, washers, etc.).
- 60 cm USB/AUX-In extension cable with flush-mount connector.
About the Brand
RetroSound car radios are the most technologically advanced radios made for youngtimers and vintage cars. With modern features like Bluetooth®, made for iPhone/iPod, USB inputs, RCA outputs, and more, RetroSound car radios transform your beloved old car into a technologically modern one. To further enhance your car music experience, RetroSound's specific speakers for vintage cars will always delight you with their quality sound, especially when paired with a RetroSound car radio.| Catalog number | IVORY 6DAB (EU, JP) |
| Brand | RetroSound |
| Links | Official web presentation |
| Car radio sizeCar radios are divided into 2 basic sizes, 1DIN car radios and 2DIN car radios . 1DIN size car radios - the exact dimensions including the metal frame where the car radio is inserted are 184 x 53 mm, the external dimensions of the branded 1DIN car radio are 188 x 59 mm. We know 2DIN car radios from newer vehicles, a classic example is the VW Golf IV with navigation. The dimensions of a 2DIN car radio without a metal frame are 180 x 101 mm, the external dimensions of a branded 2DIN car radio are 189 x 119 mm. | 1DIN |
| CD driveCar radios with CD drive. Car radios that have an input slot for inserting a CD. | No |
| Integrated BluetoothBluetooth is a communication technology used for wireless connection between two or more electronic devices. A mobile phone, for example, can be connected to a car radio with built-in Bluetooth. Most car radios for 2017 and later can also wirelessly stream (play) music via Bluetooth -> A2DP function. | Yes |
| USB inputThe USB input of the car radio is used to connect a USB flash drive or smartphone. Today, playing music via USB is the most popular way to listen to music in the car. The USB input can be front (on the front panel of the car radio) or rear (on the back of the cable). | Yes (2x rear input) |
| SD card accessModern branded car radios can play SDHC SD cards up to 32 GB, sometimes even 64 GB. The SD card slot is behind the front panel in most car radios. | No |
| Car radio performanceThe performance of the car radio shown in maximum values. This is therefore the MAX value. The performance of the internal amplifier of the car radio. Today, the RMS power of a car radio ranges from 17 - 30 W RMS per channel. | 4 x 25 W RMS |
| Number of RCA outputsRCA outputs , colloquially called "cinches", are used to connect an external amplifier or active subwoofer. Aftermarket car radios are usually equipped with 1 to 3 pairs of RCA outputs. FRONT, REAR and SUB are used. It also depends on how many volt outputs the car radio is equipped with. More basic models of car radios have 2V outputs, more expensive units have 4V and more. The higher the specified value, the less power demands are placed on the external amplifier and the sound quality increases. | 3 pairs |
| Input for steering wheel button control adapterCar radios equipped with a cable input or a 3.5 Jack socket for an adapter to control the buttons on the steering wheel. Most branded car radios have this input, from the back of the car radio body. | No |
| Backlit buttonsColor options for the backlight of the car radio buttons. | Variable |
| External microphone included in the packageThe external microphone is connected from the back of the car radio to the input marked "MIC". For ideal sound quality during a phone call, we recommend placing the external microphone on the left "A" pillar at the point where the "A" pillar and the roof panel connect to each other. A very good position to place an external microphone is also near the central rear-view mirror. | Yes |
| Remote control includedCard IR remote control of the car radio, thanks to which certain functions of the car radio incl. control the volume from the hand, remotely. | No |
| Removable front panelPossibility to remove the entire front panel of the car radio by pressing the side button. A very effective weapon against car radio theft. We recommend not hiding the panel in the vehicle, but taking it with you. Alternatively, place the panel in a hidden place in the trunk, but not when leaving the car, but before parking. You never know when a thief might be watching you. | No |
Evaluation
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