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#630 of 647 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 647 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 647 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 647 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 647 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 647 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?
#637 of 647 2004 Odyssey CD Errors by fanofhonda Jul 06, 2009 (7:23 am)
I have a 2004 Odyssey. The CD player is giving me an error E00 and the CD does not play. The radio works fine. The dealer is not interested in helping me work this out as I believe it may just be a re-programming issue with the code. Can someone please help? Does anyone out there know of similar problem? I searched the forum and could not find responses specific to this error E00. Thanks in advance for your suggestions, ideas and advise. Replies to this message: southhonda (Aug 24, 2009 5:10 pm)
#638 of 647 $10 Video screen solution! by seanlee36 Jul 17, 2009 (5:50 pm)
Okay, I didn't mention that you need a Sony PSP first, but if you have one, I think this might be a good solution. The PSP is not just a gaming portable, but is very easy to rip video (as well as photo slideshows, music) to.. when I travel I use it to watch movies and my kids watch their teletubbies etc.   I just bought an 09 Oddyssey EX-L, but refrained from the res/nav package, thinking I d get a aftermarket system. I still might do so, but am going to try the Griffin Roaddock for PSP, essentially a custom strap that holds the PSP securely and wraps around any car-seat headrest. Got good reviews but was discontinued, but can be found on ebay for $10 shipped!   Cons are that it only works for regular PSPs, not the new slim models. Does not have any kind of solution for taking the audio into the deck, or powering the unit. However, the audio from the PSP speaker should be enough for my kids to hear without bothering me, and I can use a standard audio cable to connect to the aux input if I really want to use the Oddy speakers. PSP battery life is great at over 5 hours, but if I need to I can just use a car adapter for the psp.   Screen size is only 4.3" vs 7-10 on most car systems... but this design is closer to your eyes, and quality is pretty good.   I already have a Magellan GPS I have gotten used to, and a Motorola bluetooth headset which sounds better than any in-car system my friends have, so while I would love the Kenwood systems, and the Pioneer rear-DVD system, I now have almost all the functionality that these would provide for $10 more!   Anyone else tried something like this, or have any comments? I'll report in a few weeks how this is working for me... one thing I will mention is that I only plan on letting me kids watch stuff on longer road-trips, not daily quick drives.. so don't mind the additional set-up each time.
#639 of 647 DVD Player won't shutoff! by pkhonda1 Jul 19, 2009 (8:17 am)
Stupid question, but I am at my wits end...we have recently bought a 2004 Odyssey EX w/drop down DVD player. The unit seems to have a mind of it's own, in terms of turning itself on, whenever it pleases. Actually, I don't know if the player per se is on, but the unit whirs to life, with a loud fan noise. Incredibly irritating (and loud), and we can not get it to turn off. Does not always do this, but probably about 3/4's of the time we start the vehicle, this happens.   Any thoughts? There does not seem to be an "off" button on the player, and I believe the unit is a factory item.   Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this thing is driving us crazy, and I'm about to search for the fuse...   THANKS.

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