Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
#21
10-30-2007, 06:46 PM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
How did the replacements fit? Were you able to keep the grill and such?
Did you reuse the exisiting wire or replace?
Thx!
#22
10-30-2007, 08:57 PM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
I ran new speaker wire but you could use the stock wire if you chose that option. Yes, the tweeters fit in the original location fine with the grill back in place. The look is completely stock.
#23
11-02-2007, 08:53 PM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
Have you tried the Honda OEM Bass Kit? It is about 300.00 and replaces your two back speaker with a amped 8" x 2 woofer system.
I have been toying with the idea of getting it. I have not heard of anyone having it installed.
Your resale value should not go down if you install a third party audio system. You can chalk it up as a premium audio system in KBB.com.
If you are looking to totally upgrade, think about a total Alpine solution (since Honda uses Alpine already). You can then have BT handsfree in the car and iPod integration!!
I have been toying with the idea of getting it. I have not heard of anyone having it installed.
Your resale value should not go down if you install a third party audio system. You can chalk it up as a premium audio system in KBB.com.
If you are looking to totally upgrade, think about a total Alpine solution (since Honda uses Alpine already). You can then have BT handsfree in the car and iPod integration!!
Last edited by zo6 2 hch; 11-02-2007 at 09:00 PM. Reason: new info
#24
11-03-2007, 05:26 PM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
Actually, the Genuine Honda OEM instructions do not state you need to lower your rear seats.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...f/AII33518.pdf
All of the installation work is done in the truck location. You will need to remove the rear speaker grills in one step to install the speakers, they install top down instead of bottom up.
The method Honda is using to get bass into the car is good, but I don't know what type of bass comes out of those speakers. I like to listen to classical music every now and then and I would like to really hear the lows replicated. Especially if the piece performed is pianissmo and fortissimo (very quiet and very loud) or a mixture.
When I mean method, I mean not having to run a thick amp cable from the battery to the trunk. I really don't want to cut into my wiring/splice.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...f/AII33518.pdf
All of the installation work is done in the truck location. You will need to remove the rear speaker grills in one step to install the speakers, they install top down instead of bottom up.
The method Honda is using to get bass into the car is good, but I don't know what type of bass comes out of those speakers. I like to listen to classical music every now and then and I would like to really hear the lows replicated. Especially if the piece performed is pianissmo and fortissimo (very quiet and very loud) or a mixture.
When I mean method, I mean not having to run a thick amp cable from the battery to the trunk. I really don't want to cut into my wiring/splice.
#25
11-04-2007, 06:30 PM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
Actually, the Genuine Honda OEM instructions do not state you need to lower your rear seats.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...f/AII33518.pdf
All of the installation work is done in the truck location. You will need to remove the rear speaker grills in one step to install the speakers, they install top down instead of bottom up.
The method Honda is using to get bass into the car is good, but I don't know what type of bass comes out of those speakers. I like to listen to classical music every now and then and I would like to really hear the lows replicated. Especially if the piece performed is pianissmo and fortissimo (very quiet and very loud) or a mixture.
When I mean method, I mean not having to run a thick amp cable from the battery to the trunk. I really don't want to cut into my wiring/splice.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...f/AII33518.pdf
All of the installation work is done in the truck location. You will need to remove the rear speaker grills in one step to install the speakers, they install top down instead of bottom up.
The method Honda is using to get bass into the car is good, but I don't know what type of bass comes out of those speakers. I like to listen to classical music every now and then and I would like to really hear the lows replicated. Especially if the piece performed is pianissmo and fortissimo (very quiet and very loud) or a mixture.
When I mean method, I mean not having to run a thick amp cable from the battery to the trunk. I really don't want to cut into my wiring/splice.
#26
11-06-2007, 11:02 AM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
I called Honda parts today to order the Bass Kit. My cost is a lot cheap than the retail parts cost. I will find out how well they sound once they are recieve them and I install it.
#27
11-06-2007, 11:40 AM
Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
Also, has anyone tried this http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/..._Subwoofer.jpg
It is made for the CR-V but might work with the Civic since it is the same Radio.
It is made for the CR-V but might work with the Civic since it is the same Radio.
#30
11-09-2007, 09:21 PM
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Re: Upgrading 07 HCH Audio?
Arbittan:
What are you doing with the old rear speakers? I have a friend who may be interested in purchasing some for her Accord.
What are you doing with the old rear speakers? I have a friend who may be interested in purchasing some for her Accord.
