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Does anyone know what's the difference between the two? Can the Sedan's Audio be upgraded (Dealer, or Self-Install) to match the Coupe's Audio?
Thanks!
Without a doubt, yes! It just depends on how much you want to spend.
The sedan does not have space for the sub so it is not available on the sedan. However, almost any aftermarket sub would be just fine.
just an fyi, my Si Sedan has the 350 watt system with the powered sub, so it does fit in the sedan.
Have you gotten any answers yet? I want to know too!
thanks.
sue
Is that the same as the "Bass Speaker System" that Honda will sell as an Accessory? Seems available only on Sedan, and not on Coupe.
I believe the accessory Bass Speaker System differs in how it mounts (determined from pics, i've never seen one in person). That would explain the availability of the same in the Si Sedan mentioned earlier, meaning that the Si sedan evidently uses the accessory unit instead of the regular deck-mounted sub for the same end-results. I had totally forgotten about that accessory.
-Jessica-
I know there is software to do such a thing but not certain the procedures or if it is even worth the trouble.
O. STewart
It seems kind of weird that they would discontinue it unless it wasn't working properly.
There are also many other tests pros can do, but the main thing is sound quality and with that "beauty is in the ear of the beholder."
I'll also go way out on a limb and say that just replacing the two rear deck speakers with a good pair of 6x9s or even smaller replacement speakers would probably outperform the addition of the Bass Speaker System that Honda offers. The factory rear deck speakers are IMO a joke.
After uninstalling the factory stereo and installing an after market wiring harness and installing the Alpine I get no juice. I checked all the fuses, I think it was #28 under the dash and fuse #10 under the hood, and the fuses are fine, but still no power.
I have even reinstalled the factory stereo and it isn't getting juice.
I rechecked the factory harness and the after market harness for bad wire connections and they are fine.
Help!!!
thanks in advance! hicky20
The system has what they call a "bass unit" and you can see how it's installed here:
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/8th_gen_civ_sedan/bassspeakersyste- m.pdf
But it may not add any watts---just supposedly improves the bass sound.
however, some of my "borrowed" files are a bit flakey in quality and don't sound as good. I've used a disk-based player (Creative Zen) as well as IPod varieties with equally excellent results.
You many need to turn down the volume on the player as some players can overdrive and distort their output. My Creative Zen seems to sound best at about 70-80 of max volume (as shown on the player).
and yes, you can use any audio source. A computer's audio/headphone output, a TV, whatever. Heck, even an ancient cassette player's headphone jack will let you listen to those wonderful tapes in all their stretched and distorted glory.....
enjoy!
And unlike Apple products, you don't have to use i-tunes.
The people over at 8thcivic.com could confirm that for sure, since they are the experts.
If it does have an aux jack it should be right under the power outlet on the dash.
All you would need is a cable from Radio Shack or Wal-Mart to plug it in. And no, you would not be able to control the songs through the car, you'd have to control everything from the IPOD.
Honda had an Ilink they were selling which would allow one to do this. However, it had problems so they discontinued it.
However, they are expensive, like $150 before install. I see one on crutchfield.com.
I think you're better off just going to a place like Best Buy or Circuit City and getting the factory unit replaced altogether with one that has it's own aux jack so you can plug in your Ipod. I see one on Circuit City for $99 with free install for example.
Pioneer DEH-1900MP In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Player
Plus you should get better sound than the factory system that comes with the LX. In my opinion it's silly to spend a lot of money just to add an aux jack to a factory system.
The Sandman :confuse:
Is the Aux jack only for Ipod's???
Here's a couple of troubleshoots:
Select aux on your car receiver.
Plug in your patch cord to the aux jack and to your mp3 player.
Turn the volume up as loud as possible on your car receiver to make sure you are not hearing anything.
If no sound through the car, immediately unplug the patch cord from the mp3 player and plug in a headphone and listen to make sure the mp3 player is playing properly.
If you get through these steps, either your patch cord is bad or the aux jack on your car is broken. If the aux jack is broken, you'll need to take it in for service.
Good luck.
http://shop.sirius.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?nurl=control/StoreItem.vm&ctl_- nbr=2640&siId=2482698&catParentID=24750&scId=24750
If you click on User Manual under support, if give lots of information but I can not understand it.
Thank much.
This wouldn't work with any standard Honda stereo, because Honda stereo's aren't compatible with Sirius tuners at all. They are exclusive to XM.
So if you keep your Honda factory stereo, you'll just have to use the aux jack with your plug and play unit.
Please Help
If you Civic is still under warranty just bring it in and explain the problem. Chances are they'll replace the CD player because Honda will pay them even if you can't duplicate the problem while they are there.
If they give you any trouble, just go to another Honda dealer---somebody will do the work because it's more money for their service department.
Chances are they'll trust what you're saying because one really wouldn't have any reason to make such a story if they were only going to get the same unit replaced.
First of all, you can probably do the Honda unit for less than $500. College Hills Honda sells it for $227:
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_civic_4dr_accessories/06_08_civic_electro- nics.htm
You could buy it from them and call around and find whichever local dealer would install it for the lowest price.
The other option is to leave your Honda head unit installed and get an XM add on unit such as the ones listed here:
http://www.xmradio.com/shop/index.xmc
The most expensive one is only $170 and it has things the honda unit wouldn't do, such as allowing you to pause and rewind up to one hour of music (like a TiVo). Also it has a much nicer display for showing the song titles and artists. The Honda Head Unit has to scroll through song titles and artists where as these displays show everything on one screen at one time.
You can talk to a local stereo installer about where it could be placed so it won't mess up your dash. I've seen some people mount them behind the gear shifter in that cubby area.
The third option as you mentioned is to replace the whole head unit with an aftermarket that is XM Ready. You could do that if you don't like the sound you're getting from your Honda head unit currently. I've heard they can still get the steering wheel controls to work with an aftermarket. One way is to wire an infrared transmitter to the center console and the steering wheel controls can send signals to your aftermarket deck through that. Again check with your installer who knows his stuff about that.
Good luck.
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510&page=3
Thanks for the link. Having had both XM and Sirius, I prefer Sirius. There's been rumors of an adapter for Sirius to work with Hondas for over two years. I had sort of given up as the release dates have been pushed back numerous times.
It looks like this could be finally released. The item just won an award, so it must have been in operation enough to be tested:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/21793806/
Total price appears to be around $150. Here's a link to The Sirius Store which is not selling them yet, but has an alert you can sign up to:
http://www.tss-radio.com/honda-and-acura-sirius-connect-honsc1-scc1-package-p-56- 08.html
Part one is the tuner box which connects to a rooftop antenna (which is included in the package) and connects to the adapter.
Part two is the adapter which connects to the tuner and to the back of the Honda head unit.
It's definitely a better price than the $227 I found for the Honda XM unit.
Thanks for the reply and the links. I added myself to the TSS alert list. This is a great option!! I also like SIRIUS better than XM. Right now I have a SIRIUS plug and play unit. On the antenna, I just mounted it under the rear speaker shelf and it works really well. I like this option better than putting it on the car roof. On other cars I have mounted the antenna on the roof and end up with just a lttle scratching and paint discoloration after a few years. Just wanted to mention that.
I sure know what Iam asking Santa for this year!
Since you've already got it mounted, you should be able to keep your same antenna with the new Sirius tuner. Sirius uses pretty much the same antenna connector for all of their radios.
Here's the link to a PDF file for the Honda XM add on. You can follow part of it to install the Sirius unit. It shows how to take apart the dash properly to get to the jack in the back of the Honda head unit. I'm sure that's the same jack that the XM add-on plugs into.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/8th_gen_civ_sedan/xmradio.pdf
Good luck. If you get it up and running, please post your results here!
You didn't mention what model or trim of your car you have. But I went to Crutchfield.com and for my 2008 Civid Sedan it says, 6 1/2" round speakers are the largest that will fit in both the front and the rear. Go there and check your model and then click on the car name and it will tell you the speaker dimensions.