I don't mean to unfairly label other posters, but I suspect the criticism of this unit is coming from 'stereo snobs' or at least audiophiles.

Perhaps it has to do with what you are used to. I'm coming from a Bose 220 watt, 8 speaker system. The JBL unit in my non-nav Hybrid is a significant improvement. I've been quite impressed with it, so have the others who have been in my car when its been on. It blows away the system that was in the Accord Hybrid/EX V6 than I test drove.

For 99/100 users, this unit is excellent. I suppose if you are REALLY into this stuff, than you'll find areas to nitpick, but I also think question whether that type of user is really going to be happy with ANY OEM stereo.

And the Bluetooth is far clearer than I ever would have imagined.