RetroSound Speakers for Classic Cars

RetroSound Speakers at a glance

D-52 — single 5.25 inch dual voice coil, 25W RMS
R-57N with RS-UB1KT — single 5x7 inch dual voice coil, 60W RMS, bracket included
R-507N — single 5x7 inch Triax dual voice coil, 40W RMS
R-48N Triax Deluxe — single 4x8 inch dual voice coil, 60W RMS / 120W peak
R-65N with RS-UB1KT — single 6.5 inch dual voice coil, 50W RMS, bracket included
R-69N with RS-UB1KT — single 6x9 inch dual voice coil, 100W RMS, bracket included
R-410N with RS-UB1KT — single 4x10 inch dual voice coil, 90W RMS, bracket included
R-352N — 3.5 inch 2-way coaxial pair, 25W RMS, 28mm depth, silk tweeters
S-42 — 4 inch 2-way standard pair, 25W RMS, 37mm depth, Mylar tweeters
R-452 — 4 inch 2-way premium pair, 30W RMS, 33mm depth, grilles included
TS42 — 4 inch surface-mount 2-way pair, mounting bracket and 2m wire included
R-463N — 4x6 inch premium pair, 25W RMS, 35mm depth, silk tweeters, grilles and GM bracket included
R-483N — 4x8 inch Triax 3-way pair, 60W RMS, 40.5mm depth, grilles included
R-652N — 6.5 inch 2-way premium pair, 50W RMS, 44mm depth, neodymium magnets, grilles included
R-693N — 6x9 inch Triax 3-way pair, 100W RMS / 200W max, 48.5mm depth, grilles included
RetroPod RPOD4 — surface-mount pods for 4x6 inch speakers, 45mm depth, grilles included
RetroPod RPOD4A — surface-mount kick panel pods for 4x6 inch speakers, 55.5mm depth
RetroPod RPOD6A — surface-mount kick panel pods for 6.5 inch speakers, 55mm depth, paintable ABS plastic
S-42GP — 4 inch plain black mesh grilles, pair with mounting ring
S-52GP — 5.25 inch plain black mesh grilles, pair with mounting ring
S-62GP — 6.5 inch plain black mesh grilles, pair with mounting ring
RS-G03 — single 5.25 inch black mesh grille with mounting ring
RS-G04 — single 6.5 inch black mesh grille with mounting ring

Which RetroSound speakers should I choose?

If your vehicle has a single dash speaker opening and you want stereo sound, the dual voice coil single dash speakers (D-52, R-57N, R-507N, R-48N, R-65N, R-69N, R-410N) produce a full stereo mix from one location. Those sold with the RS-UB1KT bracket include a universal mounting bracket. The Triax versions add a third driver for wider frequency coverage.

For two speaker locations, the stereo pairs cover 3.5 to 6x9 inch; premium pairs use silk tweeters and neodymium magnets with slim mounting depths, while the standard S-42 uses a Mylar tweeter. Where panel cutting is not possible, the RetroPod pods allow surface-mount installation — speakers are sold separately. Replacement grilles are available in 4, 5.25 and 6.5 inch, singly or as pairs.

RetroSound Speakers FAQs

Q: What is the difference between a dual voice coil single dash speaker and a stereo pair?

A: A dual voice coil single speaker (such as the D-52 or R-57N) produces a full stereo mix from one speaker location, making it ideal for classic cars with a single centre dash opening. A stereo pair requires two separate speaker locations.

Q: Do the models sold with the RS-UB1KT bracket include the bracket in the price?

A: Yes — the R-57N, R-65N, R-69N and R-410N are each listed as supplied with the RetroSound Universal Speaker Bracket (RS-UB1KT), so the bracket is included.

Q: Do the RetroPod speaker pods come with speakers?

A: No — the RetroPod pods (RPOD4, RPOD4A and RPOD6A) are speaker enclosures only; speakers are sold separately.

Q: What is the difference between the RPOD4 and RPOD4A pods?

A: Both fit 4x6 inch speakers but have different mounting depths: the RPOD4 is 45mm (1.77 inch) deep and includes grilles, while the RPOD4A is 55.5mm (2.18 inch) deep.

Q: Can CEN fit RetroSound speakers at their Nottingham workshop?

A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop at their Beeston, Nottingham location where RetroSound speakers and pods can be professionally installed.