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#627 of 646 Re: Audio [stickguy] by nd1977 Jun 22, 2009 (5:50 am)
Replying to: stickguy (Jun 21, 2009 7:53 pm) Thanks for the reply.   It is difficult to explain what I don't like about that system but it does not hit the spot. I am not interested in blasting it all the time but it sounds a bit labored. I listened to the touring system and it is much better, probably because of extra power and extra sub oomph.   I want a safe installation that does not jeopardize the noise cancellation etc. About other features: The rear camera is important to us and would like to have that. We have been using Garmin in another car and like its interface better although this is not a deal breaker. The DVD screen resolution could be better. also Is it possible to have an overhead DVD screen in an aftermarket system? Replies to this message: hihostevo (Jun 22, 2009 11:03 am) nd1977 (Jun 22, 2009 8:12 pm)
#628 of 646 Re: Audio [nd1977] by hihostevo Jun 22, 2009 (11:03 am)
Replying to: nd1977 (Jun 22, 2009 5:50 am) Yes, you can get an aftermarket overhead DVD player and screen.   I was surprised by your statement that you were going to buy an EXL with RES and NAV... I have had two EXL's with RES, but was under the impression that you could only find both in the Touring Model. But to be honest I have not kept up with the developments on the Odyssey the last couple of years.   As far as aftermarket goes, there are tons of choices... screens in the back of headrests, screens that flip down from the ceiling (like the RES but much larger), and multiple screens if you want. Replies to this message: nd1977 (Jun 22, 2009 8:12 pm)
#629 of 646 Re: Blutooth without navigation [merk850] by picklemen Jun 22, 2009 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: merk850 (Jun 19, 2009 8:07 pm) email to tlcbluetooth.com or go to your local seattle area honda parts dept and they carry them. if you want your local dealer to stock them, have them email. thanks
#630 of 646 Re: Audio [hihostevo] by nd1977 Jun 22, 2009 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: hihostevo (Jun 22, 2009 11:03 am) Thanks again.   I am leaning towards your advice of changing the factory speakers. I liked the overall integration and not sure if I want to go for a complete after market system. Will the performance of the system improve significantly if I upgrade the speakers, add a sub and upgrade the amp? (can I upgrade the amp only btw) This much should be enough for me.    (Although I would like a Garmin GPS, a better decoder, preserve the dual zone functionality, an ipod dock and a better resolution DVD screen for the back seat ) I am so confused. Decisions.. decisions...
#631 of 646 audio by stickguy Jun 22, 2009 (8:17 pm)
just the speakers and sub should make a huge difference.   I would get a grmin anyway. Way cheaper than the OEM, if you can live without the in dash screen.   For the ipod, while the other work is getting done, add a USAspec ipod integration cable. It interfaces with the stereo (you can use the sterering wheel controls to change songs), and also charges the ipod. Even has a 2nd set of RCA jacks for some other type of player. Replies to this message: nd1977 (Jun 22, 2009 8:39 pm) sebring95 (Jun 23, 2009 4:42 am)
#632 of 646 Re: audio [stickguy] by nd1977 Jun 22, 2009 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: stickguy (Jun 22, 2009 8:17 pm) I actually own a Garmin portable but was planning on using that in the other car and get an integrated system that has Garmin in it ( I believe Kenwood does). The car salesman had an embarrasing moment when while returning from the test drive the OEM NAV could not find their dealership in the POI. Maybe I should get a barebone EX-L and add components that I need later. NAV+RES costs $3500 more, hopefully later I can build a good system with the money that I save. How much will upgrading the speakers cost BTW? a ballpark figure?? Replies to this message: sebring95 (Jun 23, 2009 4:42 am)
#633 of 646 Re: audio [nd1977] by sebring95 Jun 23, 2009 (4:42 am)
Replying to: nd1977 (Jun 22, 2009 8:39 pm) You might try changing the speakers first and then adding a sub later if you think it's necessary. I forget the brand we went with (three years ago), but we just swapped out speakers and the sound improvement was pretty good. The stock EX-L speakers are pretty much very cheap units. It's not hard to produce bass in a big tube.....so the sub might even be overkill once you get a good set of speakers. I think I spent $350 on the speakers and swapped them myself.   FYI....EX-L could be bought with RES or RES & NAV starting in 2005.   I run Garmin and it beats the pants off the Honda OEM NAV....but it's got a smaller screen, not integrated, etc. I like the big screen up front for the NAV with built-in camera. The POI's in the OEM NAV are lacking to say the least. I bring my Garmin along on long trips as a backup. Sad but I'd probably buy it again anyway just to get the bit screen for XM songs and the backup camera.
#634 of 646 Go Aftermarket! by sarge_in Jun 23, 2009 (9:33 am)
Just go after-market. I went through the same questions few months back, and decided to go with the bare EX-L. Like you said, NAV+RES is ~ $3,500 more. So far, I have added EXCELLENT Focal speakers, Arc Audio amp, sub in a custom box in the lazy susan area and a Pioneer HU and I have spent just less than $1,600 so far (including installation). The sound BLOWS the factory system away.   I plan to get the new top-of-the-line Kenwood DNX9140 unit with voice control and Garmin nav soon. That will add maybe another $1,600 - still less than aftermarket but way better sound and features. I am passing on the overhead screen though, but you can that too for $300 - $700 depending on brand etc. I still have the rear camera in rear-view mirror, and most probably will splice that to the Kenwood unit when I get it.   A caveat, I initially did just the amp + speakers, and was getting resonant noise due to ANC 'feature' in the HU. Turning amp gain down helped, but wasn't optimal. YMMV. Went completely away after I disconnected the ANC sub and changed the HU. Replies to this message: bswood (Jul 01, 2009 7:57 pm)
#635 of 646 Re: Go Aftermarket! [sarge_in] by bswood Jul 01, 2009 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: sarge_in (Jun 23, 2009 9:33 am) I just purchased the DNX9149 and would like to wire the rear camera and ceiling DVD monitor to it. Do you know of a resource for a schematic of the existing wiring?

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