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1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit

1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound
1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit-RetroSound

1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit San Diego Radio with DIN Kit

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Part Number: SDCB-M6-302-06-76-DAB1

Radio Features

  • Improved AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 pre-sets
  • Built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner (DAB antenna or DAB antenna adapter required)
  • Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
  • MP3, WMA and FLAC lossless playback through USB
  • 2-Year Warranty
Regular price $ 449.99
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Includes DAB-1 Antenna Adapter

The RetroSound® San Diego RetroRadio™ is the most technologically advanced radio ever made for your classic 1980-84 Volkswagen Rabbit. San Diego has a built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner to receive digital audio broadcasts. (Note: We are including our DAB1 antenna adapter which allows your standard AM/FM antenna to receive the digital DAB signal). Our DAB1 or a DAB specific antenna is required to enjoy DAB broadcasts. San Diego is Made-For-iPod®/iPhone®, offering complete control of your Apple device through the radio.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is the digital audio standard for many countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

San Diego features built-in Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming, including wireless browsing from any Android®-based phone. San Diego features a 32,000 color display to customize your radio to your vehicle's interior. Two USB ports for iPod®/iPhone® or USB flash drives loaded with MP3 or WMA files plus two standard auxiliary inputs are provided.

San Diego has a built-in 25 watts x 4 channel power RMS MOSFET amplifier as well as front and rear RCA pre-outs, plus subwoofer output, to add external amplifiers. It mounts seamlessly into your dash thanks to RetroSound®'s patented InfiniMount adjustable bracket system.

  • Built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner (DAB antenna or DAB antenna adapter required)
  • Made for iPod®/iPhone®
  • Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Wireless streaming and wireless browsing with any Android® phone
  • Two rear-mounted USB ports for iPod®/iPhone® or USB flash drive
  • MP3, WMA and FLAC lossless playback through USB
  • 32,000 color display
  • Authentic push-button styling
  • Improved AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 pre-sets
  • Two auxiliary inputs for portable devices
  • 25 watts x 4 channel RMS power amplifier
  • Dual RCA pre-outs plus subwoofer output for external amplifiers
  • Patented InfiniMount adjustable shaft system
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Body can be mounted remotely for custom installation using optional extension cable
  • Works seamlessly with any of our external amplifiers
  • Declaration of Conformity


Our DIN Install Kit is included with this radio to ensure a perfect fit.

Retro Manufacturing radios are a modular design. Assembly is required. This design allows for a more adjustable fit and to offer different style options. RetroSound Radios are only compatible with 12V negative grounding vehicles.

Note: Bezels, knobs, faceplates, and replacement parts are non-returnable. Please refer to product packaging for the most up to date country of origin. If you are not sure as to fitment, please contact us.

  Motor 1A Motor 2A Motor 6
FM
Tuning Range (EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (radio face & push-buttons only) 3.5”W x 1.5” H x 1.05” D - -
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 11.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A Max. 15A Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off)  
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 18x4 watts RMS 40x4 Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power
Output Impedance 4-8ohm 4-8ohm 4ohm
AUX 1 Input (AUX cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ >300 mV / 6 kΩ >300 mV / 6 kΩ
AUX 2 Input (aux cable length, 8”) - >300 mV / 6 kΩ >300 mV / 6 kΩ
USB 1 Input (USB cable length, 40”) - 5V (USB female input) 5V (USB female input)
USB 2 Input - - 5V (USB female input)
Low Level Output (4 channels) - 2.85 volts 2.85 volts
EROM - Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory
  Motor 1A Motor 2A Motor 4HD Motor 6
Compatible Faces

Apache
Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Faces
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3
Selectable 12/24 Hour Clock Included Included Included Included
Selectable Tuner with USA/EU/Japan Frequencies Included Included Included Included
Clock-Off Feature Included Included Included Included
Built-in Bluetooth®Allows connection to Bluetooth devices. Using the radio as a hands-free device for phones and allowing playback from a device through the radio speaker system. No Included Included Included
Front and Rear RCA Low Level Pre-amp Outputs No Included Included Included
Non-Volatile MemoryRadio has a memory chip that stores station presets, sound settings and other radio settings even if power is removed from the radio. This will not store time. Included No Included Included
Subwoofer Output with Variable Crossover No No Included Included
Made for iPod® / iPhone®Reads directly from an Apple device. No No Included Included
AM/FM RDS Tuner with 30 Pre-setsRDS (Radio Data Systems) Sends data from the radio station to the radio. Everything from auto setting your radios clock displaying station, artist and song information. Other RDS features include searching by music genres, Traffic warning and other information sent by a radio station. No  No  Included Included
USB Port for WMA/MP3 Music FilesUSB inputs allow playback from a flash drive with MP3/FLAC or WMA music files. Select models will interface with an Apple device. No 1 2 2
Auxiliary InputsUses a 3.5mm input style jack to play audio from an external device 1 2 2 2
DisplayRadio display color. Certain models have adjustable RGB display. White 32,000 Color Display 32,000 Color Display 32,000 Color Display
Power OutputPower rating. RMS is the power it can deliver continuously. 18 watts x 4 25 watts x 4 25 watts x 4 25 watts x 4
SiriusXM-Ready®SiriusXM® SXV300 Tuner Sold Separately No No North America Only No
Built-in DAB/DAB+ Tuner No No No Outside North America