Electronics and Audio

Ethan · Ethan

I have 03 coupe, I used the pre-existing ground on the metal "bump" between the trunk & the back of the backseat. if you drop your backseats and lift up the carpet that hangs over trunk, you'll see it right there, huge ass bolt, I just added my ground distr. block to that and have all my grou...

Seamour · Seamour

Hey. I've never installed car speakers before and I'm having a hard time finding out the maximum amount of Watts that a stock 02' Accord amp could handle. I was thinking about buying a sub like the Kicker Solo-Baric 12" and I was hoping to be able to use the amp thats already in the car to save money. I...

Bridgette · Bridgette

Like others I have considered getting Sirius for my car instead of XM....but looks like in the future they may be the same company. They announced today that they have agreed on a merger. So maybe there will be a way to listen to sirius on an oem honda xm radio in the near future?

Karyn · Karyn

i know sattelite radio makes a thing where you take over a certain station which for me is 88.7 and you can play an mp3 player through with the 3.5 mm jack they provide. and i remember seeing one from pep boys where as long as you dont have the 6cd changer unit, u could use that one. If you want the exact name of...

Alexis · Alexis

All available aftermarket adapters should work for basic non-ipod mp3 players. Even the ones made for ipods usually have rca jacks in them. To get a headphone (3.5mm) jack to plug into your mp3 player with these adapters, youll have to get a patch cable for it too. It looks like this and will plug into yo...

Anise · Anise

for my non-NAV, i got a AUX unit on ebay for about 80$, it plugs in the external CD changer port on the factory head unit. that's it, all you have to do is to physically fit the unit and run the wire. I fit ther unit someplace on the passenger side of the AT shifter...a little futher back than the shifter. I run...

James · James

i know it is possible to do, i have see people get the headphone jack input, i am not sure how, but i am sure someone on here will know i think the JL clean sweep might work

Alden · Alden

Just bought a 2003 Accord with Nav and had a few questions.. Does the "CD/AUX" button mean that there is an option to install another device and still keep the CD? I have an mp3 player, not an Ipod and want to run it directly to the radio. Most of the threads that I have seen only speak about Ipods...

Lilac · Lilac

As you may have seen with the previous message, I had issues with my head unit after installing a Blitzsafe AUX adapter. After consulting with Blitzsafe, we concluded that a slightly loose connection in the hardwired Y-adapter plug caused the radio to short circuit, causing my issues with XM radio t...

Peggy · Peggy

this is a tough one, i cant find any reviews or anything thats not from the manufacturer they seem like a good product but i dont want to go through installing them just to take them back out and start over if i dont like how they sound.

Sammy · Sammy

I had to look them up also. The page that listed all the speakers showed them all to be 8ohm. That's more like home audio speakers. Most car speakers are 4ohm, are they not? Seems like the 8's would require much more power.

Sibyl · Sibyl

I have just sent email to MTX. They are sold at Circuit City (Where I got the Polks). I am asking MTX for info. The clarity of the Polks are great BUT "lite" on the bass. I question now on Honda's RMS ratings. My system is suppose to be 180 watts. Given the factory speakers it was pushing that may b...

Ryana · Ryana

Thanks Josh for info. Have found that by playing with the fader/volume control and bass control I can get some acceptable (barely) bass response. Will get with my technician tomorrow. One thing I should not have done was going with a 3 way rear speaker. Should have stayed with a 2 way. Thanks again.

Mollie · Mollie

The problem with stock stereos are not the speakers...it's the lack of power coming from your head unit. Speaker distortion is due to lack of power. Two suggestions:1. BUy a new head unit. Most head units are putting out about twice the power as most stock head units unless your stock is a premium sound...

Serina · Serina

HU: Pioneer Avic-D3 w/Sirius, XM, Ipod Interface and PAC Steering Wheel Interface Speakers: Polk DB651 (Front), Polk DB691 (Rears), Factory Tweeters Amp: Kicker ZX.5 5-Channel Sub: Kicker 12-inch L5 (ported) Use to have an old Pioneer Avic-N1 along with the D3, but didn't like Metra's dash kit as...

Jeanine · Jeanine

The system amp was already in the only spot where the Basslink would fit and be out of the way. The Bazooka takes up space but since it's a tube mounting was a little more flexible. It can be removed in two minutes or less if I need the whole trunk open for whatever reason.

Gerald · Gerald

Initially I was very disappointed in it and a little bit pissed.After roughly 8-10 weeks it started to loosen up and be a real sub.......I was delighted! The difference was so dramatic I took it back to the shop that did the work for the manager to hear it as he was disappointed also. If you are looking for...

Kerena · Kerena

No knocking of Inifinity assumed here. And it is true they are best on mid and high range...that's what I've always used them for anyway. I always found them to do a great job on reproducing good clear sound without ever becoming shrill.I always used a 12" for bass...My opinion: It's the threshol...

Jaron · Jaron

I chose a four channel amp and self amplified sub for my needs. The sub is easily and quickly removed when I need the space. The JL Audio Cleansweep is behind the dash. I also chose professional installation for everything, I'm not handy with that type work. See the silver knob below the emergency brake...

Vita · Vita

Thanks man for the good advice. Will a 5 ch amp loose any performance/sound quality over going with 2 separate amps? I did notice that a single 5 ch would be a lot cheaper than getting 2 separate amps

Kody · Kody

If you're looking for overall nice sound, and retain your stock HU, the cleansweep (or RF 3sixty, etc.) would be your best option, and connect it to a 5ch amp (cheaper than a 4ch AND a sub amp, and wiring is simpler and cheaper too). Get some decent speakers (infinity kappa's are real nice, but even their...

Derren · Derren

If your budget allows... go with the infinitis. Rtexas makes a good point on speaker quality. No matter the brand you choose make sure they have a high efficiency so that the speaker will respond better to the stock H/U

Ottoline · Ottoline

For me that would be way overkill not to mention we are talking custom installation of the front speakers & tweeters. In addition there is more money to be spent to improve bass response. I'm not going to suggest brands here but I think you could spend far less and get more. I chose Kicker speakers du...

Lindsie · Lindsie

That's why I suggested to start with upgrading speakers. You will notice an immediate improvement that may sustain you for a while. There are three things to do with the factory head unit (which is tied into A/C, heat, Temp, and other controls): 1. Leave it stock and modify the signal through a signal p...

Robyn · Robyn

I've got a 2007 7th gen I4 LX and I'm looking to get a system for it. I've been looking through pages and pages on the audio forums and have got some good ideas already but I'm Just wondering what other people have got going in their 7th gens right now. With mine I'm trying not to break $700 if anyone has any su...

Linzi · Linzi

500watts to any ohm doesnt make sense....and since its clipping that means there isn't enough power to drive the subs when a bass note hits...if you are wiring up 1 ohm stuff i hope you are using at the very least 4 gauge wire, i would recommend 2 though.

Earnest · Earnest

i have 2 12 alpine type r in a ported box and its powered by a 500/1 JL amp. When i turn the volume it plays good but then the sub cuts off and wen i lower down the volume it goes back to normal. anyone know whats wrong with it? is it my amp or is it my subs or maybe its a power shortage.thanks

Sloane · Sloane

What I am concerned about is whether or not the Honda stock "Premium Audio System" (130 watts) will be enough to power the Infinity Reference Speakers. Will I have to increase/decrease/or stay same on the volume control? Replacing the rear deck (6x9) and door speakers (6.5), but keeping...

Posy · Posy

I'll be putting either Boston Acoustic or Infinity in mine, but that's a bit off. I spent way more on the car then planned and have to pay off some other bills first and finish some home remodeling projects first. I did get a chance to hear the BA SX60 in an 05 Accord powered by a Clarion amp off a line-level c...

Jamison · Jamison

Pretty much any Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, etc will have better speakers than stock. The premium system just means a more powerful amplifier, that's it. The rear speakers are just remove and replace, no modification needed. The front may need some modification.

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	plastic door to change your tail lights (Preview) I have 03 coupe, I used the pre-existing ground on the metal "bump" between the trunk & the back of the backseat. if you drop your backseats and lift up the carpet that hangs over trunk, you'll see it right there, huge ass bolt, I just added my ground distr. block to that and have all my grou...	Ethan	0	187	Apr 7, 2008 by Ethan
	Honda Accord 02' Stock Amp + Kicker? (Preview) Hey. I've never installed car speakers before and I'm having a hard time finding out the maximum amount of Watts that a stock 02' Accord amp could handle. I was thinking about buying a sub like the Kicker Solo-Baric 12" and I was hoping to be able to use the amp thats already in the car to save money. I...	Seamour	0	228	Apr 7, 2008 by Seamour
	XM / Sirius Agreed to Merge... (Preview) Like others I have considered getting Sirius for my car instead of XM....but looks like in the future they may be the same company. They announced today that they have agreed on a merger. So maybe there will be a way to listen to sirius on an oem honda xm radio in the near future?	Bridgette	0	219	Apr 5, 2008 by Bridgette
	6cd changer (Preview) i know sattelite radio makes a thing where you take over a certain station which for me is 88.7 and you can play an mp3 player through with the 3.5 mm jack they provide. and i remember seeing one from pep boys where as long as you dont have the 6cd changer unit, u could use that one. If you want the exact name of...	Karyn	0	211	Apr 5, 2008 by Karyn
	Mp3 player with these adapters, (Preview) All available aftermarket adapters should work for basic non-ipod mp3 players. Even the ones made for ipods usually have rca jacks in them. To get a headphone (3.5mm) jack to plug into your mp3 player with these adapters, youll have to get a patch cable for it too. It looks like this and will plug into yo...	Alexis	0	443	Apr 5, 2008 by Alexis
	External CD changer (Preview) for my non-NAV, i got a AUX unit on ebay for about 80$, it plugs in the external CD changer port on the factory head unit. that's it, all you have to do is to physically fit the unit and run the wire. I fit ther unit someplace on the passenger side of the AT shifter...a little futher back than the shifter. I run...	Anise	0	208	Apr 5, 2008 by Anise
	Headphone jack (Preview) i know it is possible to do, i have see people get the headphone jack input, i am not sure how, but i am sure someone on here will know i think the JL clean sweep might work	James	0	246	Apr 5, 2008 by James
	2003 Accord - MP3 jack (Preview) Just bought a 2003 Accord with Nav and had a few questions.. Does the "CD/AUX" button mean that there is an option to install another device and still keep the CD? I have an mp3 player, not an Ipod and want to run it directly to the radio. Most of the threads that I have seen only speak about Ipods...	Alden	0	246	Apr 5, 2008 by Alden
	MP3 Connection for '07 Accord: Concerned About Shorting Radio (Preview) As you may have seen with the previous message, I had issues with my head unit after installing a Blitzsafe AUX adapter. After consulting with Blitzsafe, we concluded that a slightly loose connection in the hardwired Y-adapter plug caused the radio to short circuit, causing my issues with XM radio t...	Lilac	0	221	Apr 5, 2008 by Lilac
	good product (Preview) this is a tough one, i cant find any reviews or anything thats not from the manufacturer they seem like a good product but i dont want to go through installing them just to take them back out and start over if i dont like how they sound.	Peggy	0	213	Apr 5, 2008 by Peggy
	Home audio speakers (Preview) I had to look them up also. The page that listed all the speakers showed them all to be 8ohm. That's more like home audio speakers. Most car speakers are 4ohm, are they not? Seems like the 8's would require much more power.	Sammy	0	250	Apr 5, 2008 by Sammy
	"lite" on the bass (Preview) I have just sent email to MTX. They are sold at Circuit City (Where I got the Polks). I am asking MTX for info. The clarity of the Polks are great BUT "lite" on the bass. I question now on Honda's RMS ratings. My system is suppose to be 180 watts. Given the factory speakers it was pushing that may b...	Sibyl	0	243	Apr 5, 2008 by Sibyl
	Bass control (Preview) Thanks Josh for info. Have found that by playing with the fader/volume control and bass control I can get some acceptable (barely) bass response. Will get with my technician tomorrow. One thing I should not have done was going with a 3 way rear speaker. Should have stayed with a 2 way. Thanks again.	Ryana	0	224	Apr 5, 2008 by Ryana
	NOT BEGIN WITH A SPEAKER UPGRADE!!! (Preview) The problem with stock stereos are not the speakers...it's the lack of power coming from your head unit. Speaker distortion is due to lack of power. Two suggestions:1. BUy a new head unit. Most head units are putting out about twice the power as most stock head units unless your stock is a premium sound...	Mollie	0	272	Apr 5, 2008 by Mollie
	My Setup (Preview) HU: Pioneer Avic-D3 w/Sirius, XM, Ipod Interface and PAC Steering Wheel Interface Speakers: Polk DB651 (Front), Polk DB691 (Rears), Factory Tweeters Amp: Kicker ZX.5 5-Channel Sub: Kicker 12-inch L5 (ported) Use to have an old Pioneer Avic-N1 along with the D3, but didn't like Metra's dash kit as...	Serina	0	213	Apr 5, 2008 by Serina
	system amp (Preview) The system amp was already in the only spot where the Basslink would fit and be out of the way. The Bazooka takes up space but since it's a tube mounting was a little more flexible. It can be removed in two minutes or less if I need the whole trunk open for whatever reason.	Jeanine	0	218	Apr 5, 2008 by Jeanine
	perfect signal to all speakers (Preview) Initially I was very disappointed in it and a little bit pissed.After roughly 8-10 weeks it started to loosen up and be a real sub.......I was delighted! The difference was so dramatic I took it back to the shop that did the work for the manager to hear it as he was disappointed also. If you are looking for...	Gerald	0	254	Apr 5, 2008 by Gerald
	"deep" bass (Preview) No knocking of Inifinity assumed here. And it is true they are best on mid and high range...that's what I've always used them for anyway. I always found them to do a great job on reproducing good clear sound without ever becoming shrill.I always used a 12" for bass...My opinion: It's the threshol...	Kerena	0	216	Apr 5, 2008 by Kerena
	channel amp and self amplified (Preview) I chose a four channel amp and self amplified sub for my needs. The sub is easily and quickly removed when I need the space. The JL Audio Cleansweep is behind the dash. I also chose professional installation for everything, I'm not handy with that type work. See the silver knob below the emergency brake...	Jaron	0	225	Apr 5, 2008 by Jaron
	performance/sound quality (Preview) Thanks man for the good advice. Will a 5 ch amp loose any performance/sound quality over going with 2 separate amps? I did notice that a single 5 ch would be a lot cheaper than getting 2 separate amps	Vita	0	212	Apr 5, 2008 by Vita
	'great' stereo (Preview) If you're looking for overall nice sound, and retain your stock HU, the cleansweep (or RF 3sixty, etc.) would be your best option, and connect it to a 5ch amp (cheaper than a 4ch AND a sub amp, and wiring is simpler and cheaper too). Get some decent speakers (infinity kappa's are real nice, but even their...	Kody	0	253	Apr 5, 2008 by Kody
	Good point on speaker quality (Preview) If your budget allows... go with the infinitis. Rtexas makes a good point on speaker quality. No matter the brand you choose make sure they have a high efficiency so that the speaker will respond better to the stock H/U	Derren	0	215	Apr 5, 2008 by Derren
	speakers & tweeters (Preview) For me that would be way overkill not to mention we are talking custom installation of the front speakers & tweeters. In addition there is more money to be spent to improve bass response. I'm not going to suggest brands here but I think you could spend far less and get more. I chose Kicker speakers du...	Ottoline	0	274	Apr 5, 2008 by Ottoline
	Top radio/CD player (Preview) That's why I suggested to start with upgrading speakers. You will notice an immediate improvement that may sustain you for a while. There are three things to do with the factory head unit (which is tied into A/C, heat, Temp, and other controls): 1. Leave it stock and modify the signal through a signal p...	Lindsie	0	220	Apr 5, 2008 by Lindsie
	Share you current system in your 7th gen's (Preview) I've got a 2007 7th gen I4 LX and I'm looking to get a system for it. I've been looking through pages and pages on the audio forums and have got some good ideas already but I'm Just wondering what other people have got going in their 7th gens right now. With mine I'm trying not to break $700 if anyone has any su...	Robyn	0	218	Apr 5, 2008 by Robyn
	Enough power (Preview) 500watts to any ohm doesnt make sense....and since its clipping that means there isn't enough power to drive the subs when a bass note hits...if you are wiring up 1 ohm stuff i hope you are using at the very least 4 gauge wire, i would recommend 2 though.	Linzi	0	205	Apr 5, 2008 by Linzi
	Subwoofer/Amp problem (Preview) i have 2 12 alpine type r in a ported box and its powered by a 500/1 JL amp. When i turn the volume it plays good but then the sub cuts off and wen i lower down the volume it goes back to normal. anyone know whats wrong with it? is it my amp or is it my subs or maybe its a power shortage.thanks	Earnest	0	202	Apr 5, 2008 by Earnest
	"Premium Audio System" (Preview) What I am concerned about is whether or not the Honda stock "Premium Audio System" (130 watts) will be enough to power the Infinity Reference Speakers. Will I have to increase/decrease/or stay same on the volume control? Replacing the rear deck (6x9) and door speakers (6.5), but keeping...	Sloane	0	232	Apr 5, 2008 by Sloane
	line-level convertor (Preview) I'll be putting either Boston Acoustic or Infinity in mine, but that's a bit off. I spent way more on the car then planned and have to pay off some other bills first and finish some home remodeling projects first. I did get a chance to hear the BA SX60 in an 05 Accord powered by a Clarion amp off a line-level c...	Posy	0	218	Apr 5, 2008 by Posy
	More powerful amplifier (Preview) Pretty much any Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, etc will have better speakers than stock. The premium system just means a more powerful amplifier, that's it. The rear speakers are just remove and replace, no modification needed. The front may need some modification.	Jamison	0	251	Apr 5, 2008 by Jamison
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