Custom AutoSound USA-230 Radio
The Custom AutoSound USA-230 is the most affordable radio in Custom AutoSound's USA series. It gives a classic car or truck a factory-style radio face with modern electronics behind it, and it's built to fit the stock dash without cutting or modifying it. If you want clean AM/FM sound and a way to play music from your phone without spending more for USB or Bluetooth, the USA-230 is the place to start.
USA-230 Features
- AM/FM stereo with an electronic tuner and 16 presets (12 FM, 4 AM)
- 200 watts (4 x 50)
- Rear RCA auxiliary input, with an RCA to 1/8" cable included for phones, iPods and satellite radio tuners
- 4-channel RCA pre-outs for adding an amplifier
- Digital display with clock
- 4-way fader
- Power antenna lead
Custom AutoSound designs the USA-230 with the same look and the same core features as the USA-630. What it leaves out is the USB port, the iPod dock and the CD changer control. Everything you see from the driver's seat is the same.
Who the USA-230 Is For
The USA-230 suits owners who mostly listen to the radio, want a simple wired aux connection for a phone, and want to keep the dash looking original. It's also a good fit for a driver you take to shows and cruise nights, where a period-correct look matters more than streaming features. Because it has 4-channel pre-outs, you can still add an amplifier later.
If you want to stream music or take calls without a cable, step up to the USA-740, which has Bluetooth built in, or the USA-630, which adds Bluetooth with Custom AutoSound's optional BLUKIT.
USA-230 vs USA-630 vs USA-740 vs Slidebar
| Feature | USA-230 | USA-630 | USA-740 | Slidebar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 watts (4 x 50) | 300 watts peak | 300 watts peak, 2-ohm stable | 300 watts peak |
| Bluetooth | Not built in (use the aux input) | Optional BLUKIT adapter | Built in, remote microphone included | Included on "with Bluetooth" listings, or add the BLUKIT |
| USB flash drive | No | Yes (MP3/WMA) | Yes (MP3/WMA/FLAC/WAV) | Yes (MP3/WMA) |
| Aux input | Rear RCA (RCA to 1/8" cable included) | 2-channel rear RCA (cable included) | Front mini jack and rear RCA | 2-channel rear RCA |
| Tuner / presets | AM/FM, 16 presets (12 FM / 4 AM) | AM/FM RDS, 16 presets | AM/FM RDS, 25 presets (15 FM / 10 AM) | AM/FM RDS, 25 presets (15 FM / 10 AM) |
| Display | Digital display and clock | Negative LCD (white on black) | 7 selectable LCD colors with dimmer | Working analog slidebar plus digital display in 7 colors |
| Tone control | 4-way fader | Bass and treble, digital EQ, loudness | Bass/mid/treble, DSP EQ, loudness | Bass/mid/treble, DSP EQ, loudness |
| Amp outputs | 4-channel RCA pre-outs | 4-channel RCA pre-outs | Hi-volt 4-channel pre-outs plus subwoofer out | 4-channel pre-outs plus subwoofer out |
| CD-1 player control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Specifications are from Custom AutoSound's product pages and 2022-23 catalog.
USA-230 Fitment
Custom AutoSound makes vehicle-specific versions of the USA-230 for more than 400 classic car and truck applications, so each listing has the shaft spacing, faceplate and bezel for that dash. The USA-230 and USA-630 are made for the same vehicles, so if one fits your car the other does too. The USA-740 fits those same cars.
Popular USA-230 radios:
- 1967-73 Mustang USA-230
- 1973-88 Chevy Truck USA-230
- 1967-72 Chevy Truck USA-230
- 1949-79 Volkswagen Bug, Bus & Ghia USA-230
- 1968-70 Fairlane USA-230
- 1968-72 GTO USA-230
- 1955-57 Thunderbird USA-230
- 1973-79 Ford Truck USA-230
- 1966-68 Continental USA-230
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How to Choose
Pick the USA-230 if radio and a wired aux input cover how you listen. Pick the USA-630 if you want USB playback, a CD player option or the option to add Bluetooth later. Pick the USA-740 if Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling are a must. If you'd like the look of a working slidebar dial, see the Slidebar radio.
Before You Order
- Electrical system: these radios run on 12-volt negative ground. For 6-volt or positive-ground cars, Custom AutoSound's Power Inverter runs 12-volt negative-ground accessories from 6, 8 or 12-volt positive-ground systems.
- Speakers: a stereo radio needs at least two speaker channels. If your car came with one mono dash speaker, see our classic car speakers and the speakers and wiring guide.
- Warranty: Custom AutoSound backs its radios with a limited warranty of 2 years on parts and 1 year on labor. See Warranty & What's Included.
- Not sure it fits? Use the year/make/model search at the top of any page, or call us at 844-802-4499. If your car isn't listed, Custom AutoSound can often build a radio to your dash dimensions; custom builds carry a surcharge and are not refundable.