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Honda CR-V Stereo, iPod, CD, Bluetooth, Sat
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Try playing with the bass/treble and fader settings.
Do you have LX or EX/SE? LX comes with 4 speakers, while EX/SE comes with 6 speakers (adds 2 tweeters in the dashboard to the LX speakers) plus there is an optional OEM Subwoofer that mounts under the driver's seat.
Qute a number of CR-V owners replace the stock speakers with aftermarket to get better sound.
I have stock speakers in the EX (6 speakers) and the optional Subwoofer. IT sounds pretty good for an OEM system.
I like Crutchfield for car electronics, they give you a free wirng adaptor, so you don't have to clip the wires, and when you are done playing, you can put the stock stuff back in.
www.crutchfield.com
If you want the OEM sub, there are plenty online dealers who sell OEM stuff for much much less, one is actually sponsoring this site, http://www.handa-accesoires.com
I prefer buying from http://www.fairhondapartsforyou.com
It is not XM specific, but Honda specific. It would only work with a Honda receiver, which is probably Panasonic or Aplpine. The head unit it self is Panasonic.
Just wondering, because when you configure a CR-V on Honda's website, you can still select the tweeter kit even though it sounds to me like it's already installed on all EX/SE models.
-Leester
So you can load you CD's at once and not have to physically change the CD's until you are bored with the 6 you put in. Also works great for books on CD, most of them are 6 disc, and you don't have keep changing them.
cowbellerrr, Bass.I would like just a 'little' more bass in my SE's sound system. I definately don't want something like those folks that can be heard two miles away. Does any one have input on the OEM (underseat) subwoofer or even any of the after market subs?
I have the OEM sub, and it does just that, enhances the bass without blowing the neighbors' windows. I don't even think it can be heard outside the vehicle.
The installation is a piece of cake if you follow OEM instructions.
Here is the minumum you will need to do:
1) Replace front speakers. Best to get a pair of 6.5" components. Throw away factory tweeters, just disconnect them. Put tweeters into upper portion of the door. I installed Polk Audio DB6500. Needs an inch of a spacer for main woofer. Do not ever listen to what Crutchfield says will fit or not. 6.5" fits in front just fine. $110 on Ebay.
Basic two-way (without external crossover and tweeter) will do the job as well. Plenty of deals on Ebay and on the web.
Amazing difference. One can actually hear music. Much better investment then a factory subwoofer. Factory speakers are unbelievable crap.
2) Pretty much any decent head unit will be better. I went for Kenwood 501 double din. ~$200 on Ebay new. Front USB input is nice. Again, Crutchfield lists this as not fitting. Idiots.
3) Some soundproofing is very noticable in CR-V - it is noisy. Paid $100 to a guy in a shop nearbuy to have front doors lined with dynamat extreme (tm). Quite noticable improvement in road noise and speaker performance.
4) I will probably put something in the rear door as well - not components though
OEM subwoofer (and tweeters for LX) are a waste of money. Upgrades I have listed will go much farther. Makes it as good or better then some of my expensive cars.
Also, what year is your CRV?
Also, what year is your CRV?
2" drill bit
Also just replaced rear speaker with a smaller coaxial one (also Polk) - it plays muted, not to pull the sound back, anyway, so it need not be large, but stock ones had been just adding mud, not filling in sound.
2006 model.
Here's what I'm thinking I'd like to do and if anyone has any thoughts or ideas about this, I'd be real glad to hear them ...
1) I'd like to keep the OEM HU if possible (if I can amplify it).
2) I also think I'd like to move the 6.5 alpines to the front doors and run the rear speaker wires to the back somewhere(cargo area?) and put in some 6x9's (like my accord had)- I'd get a car audio pro to do this one. It just seems to me that speakers in the doors do not provide enough separation - it's a fine line between Front and Rear adjustment.
Would new tweeters in the door as suggested in previous post make a large difference?
I'm wondering if my HU could handle all that though. Speaking of HUs, are JVCs a good choice??
Any thoughts on this (or ideas for a better plan) are greatly appreciated! thanks! :shades:
It is only $510 if you have the dealer install it for you. The iPOD kit itself is $160, an easy DIY.
The aftermarket cables don't let you use your steering wheel controls to control the IPOD, while the Honda kit does.
Yes, I know the dealer, or any pro-audio shop can add a unit, or after-market unit, to answer your question.
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First of all I bought a very well conditioned used 2005 Honda CRV EX 4x4 automatic and very happy so far. I am reading everything I can on this year and happened upon this thread.
Although I am not young anymore, 39 and quickly approaching 40, I am interested in upgrading my car stereo in the vehicle. I used to compete in car stereo contests and when I had my 1991 Honda Accord LX I had to upgrade the alternater which was hard because of the small casing of the alternator. I forget how big I went but not very much over stock.
I am interested in using the "storage" area under the picnic table for two 10 inch subs or one twelve, with dynamat or other sound dampening material in a specially made box but also make a special box for a set of 8 inch mid bass speakers with some Boston Acoustics Pro. 6 inch separates that would raise the "floor" 10 inches.
I would replace the front door speakers with A/D/S separate component speakers with the tweeter going to the stock location and the mid bass in the door. I would not run any speakers in the rear door or if I had to move the speakers from the rear cargo box to the back doors.
I don't know what amp to use but want two very efficient amps to run separates and mid bass (six channel 50 x 6 or 75 x 6) and one for the sub (100 x 2 or 200 mono). Of course I would want a capacitor and voltage regulator. I also want to use the stock deck or if absolutely necessary, run a cd deck that accepts a Creative Zen AND the IPOD.
Any of you CRV owners know of anyone who experienced problems running something like this? Tweeter change might be hard to do but I was also thinking voltage problems with the draw from the amp since the CRV looks like it runs a small case alternater.
Aloha,
dgm1974 :shades:
I am planning on having the music link installed so I can play and charge my iPod. I was wondering if anyone else has had this system put in and how it works exactly. Will the song title be displayed on the radio screen? Thanks!
thanks.
If that feature is supported by the stock system, wouldn't the Owner's Manual cover it?
Does it read Apple/Sony proprietary Atrac format, Microsoft WMA, or Generic MP3? (Refer to Owner's MANUAL)
What kind of flash media does it read? (refer to Owner's Manual)
What format do you have your music in? (check your computer)
Once you get all your ducks in a row, use a flash reader to load the music to flash media, pop flash media into the appropriate slot in the radio, and you should be all set to go.
I would hate to be in the process of installing a new stereo and see auxillary jacks on the back of the old one as I take it out.
Toyota has a Auto Dimming Mirror with Homelink for Prius.
Can i buy one and get it installed on my CR-V EX-L With NAVI at a local intaller?
Anything that iam missing or should be concerned about??
My question concerns using a flash memory card (I'd prefer CompactFlash because I have some of them.)
I want to know exactly what I need as far as an adapter is concerned to be able to use it in the vehicle. I'm looking for specific name/numeric description of item and possibly brand because I'm non-techie.
Also, I want to know how big a memory the card can have and still have it work. I ask that because I'm not sure if there is a limit.
The owner's manual says this: "The card limit of the player is 255 folders and 999 tracks. If the card has a complex structure, it takes some time for the system to begin playing it."
I'm not sure what all that means. I'm not sure how much memory 999 tracks (regular rock 'n roll stuff, mp3 files) would take up on a flash card.
I do remember a comedy album long ago about some stoners on a quiz show and the question is how many joints in an ounce. The stoner answers "Uh, um, uh, two!...(snickering) I roll big joints."
Host: "You're right. Our judges roll big joints, too."
It is a truly outstanding upgrade, and as far as I am concerned, effectively doubles the quality of the overall system. It does not however fit under the seat. These pictures show where the installer and I decided to place the unit.
(I also installed a Garmin Nuvi 350, as you'll see.)