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#1 of 27 Honda Accord Hybrid Owners: Accessories by KarenS HOST Jun 15, 2005 (5:44 am)
Talk about Accord Hybrid accessories here. Replies to this message: moron101 (Aug 21, 2006 9:31 am)
#2 of 27 Anyone Upgrade the Stereo, Speakers, etc? by bibeaud Aug 29, 2005 (8:26 am)
Has anyone upgraded the OEM Stereo or the OEM Speakers. If so, what did you use?   I've added the Kenwood FM Modulator and Sirius Tuner to my OEM Stereo so I can received Baseball on XM and Football on Sirius (best of both worlds) Replies to this message: s2khah (Aug 29, 2005 4:16 pm) bibeaud (Aug 29, 2005 9:11 pm) bibeaud (Dec 30, 2005 9:35 am) r_ace1 (Jun 08, 2009 9:38 pm)
#3 of 27 Re: Anyone Upgrade the Stereo, Speakers, etc? [bibeaud] by s2khah Aug 29, 2005 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: bibeaud (Aug 29, 2005 8:26 am) Should be a little careful about modifying the original audio configuration on the HAH. As good as a JBL system (similar the Toyota Avalon's), or a killer 300 watter would sound. This is due to the ANC "Active Noise Cancellation" system. The ANC actively supresses exhaust system and other harmonics that would naturally occur when the 6 cyl engine switches to the "ECO" 3 cyl mode. ANC uses the audio amplifier and speakers to do this, and changing the speakers may effect its response curve and replacing the audio amp is likely to kill it. Talk to a knowledgeable Car Electronics Geek before doing this. Replies to this message: bibeaud (Aug 29, 2005 9:11 pm) bibeaud (Dec 30, 2005 9:35 am)
#4 of 27 Re: Anyone Upgrade the Stereo, Speakers, etc? [s2khah] by bibeaud Aug 29, 2005 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: s2khah (Aug 29, 2005 4:16 pm) The Honda Website states that the 05 HAH has a 120-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer Audio System with 6 Speakers and XM® Satellite Radio. It does not explain this to any detail, thus I believe that the 120-Watt Rating refers to peak watt and not a RMS total watts of the six speakers (2 dash tweeters, 2 door speakers, and 2 rear deck speakers). I believe that Alpine makes the stereo unit. Who makes the speakers and what/where is an amplifier installed?   The ANC system should issue a sound wave 180 degrees opposite of the noise made by the exhaust system and engine when the vehicle cycles between the 6 cyl and the 3 cyl "ECO" mode. Thus any speakers hooked up to the stereo should accomplish this since the ANC counterwave generator is probably wired into the vehicle stereo wire harness, unless a high and/or low pass filter is installed and it happens to block that particular frequency.   As you stated above, I would love to hear from a knowledgeable Car Electronics person who is familiar with the 05 HAH regarding any stereo unit upgrade possibilities.   I have to admit that the original stereo and speakers do not sound that bad. I mostly listen to sports games on XM or Sirius at night and soft/classic rock during the day. Thus I am only looking at future upgrade options before "starting" any type of upgrade project. I generally start working with Crutchfield because their Tech Support is great.   Any advice and shared knowledge from other users and car electronics experts is greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: bibeaud (Dec 30, 2005 9:35 am)
#5 of 27 Adding an iPod by falk Aug 30, 2005 (7:07 pm)
Hi-   I'm thinking of purchasing a HAH and would like to know if anyone has investigated how to connect an iPod to the stereo system. There are radio adapters that allow you to tune the radio to a certain station to play from the iPod but the sound quality is lousy. What I'd like to know is whether there is a line (or Aux) input on the stereo system.   many thanks!   --aaron Replies to this message: gurudeva (Oct 09, 2005 1:14 pm) jol1234 (Oct 22, 2005 5:12 pm) sockpuppet1969 (Oct 22, 2005 6:48 pm) fap (Mar 29, 2006 2:13 pm)
#6 of 27 Full size spare tire? by carcat1 Sep 23, 2005 (7:46 am)
After being told by two Honda dealers -parts and service- that a full size spare would not fit into the trunk space of a 2005 Hybrid, I decided to contact the factory service rep in CA. HQ. His answer was YES, it will fit. However Honda does not sell a 16" steel rim (only 15") . I would have to purchase an aftermarket 16" steel rim & a 215x-60x16 tire from a tire store. The Tire Rack and Discount offer a Kumho KH11 tire for $53.00 and a steel wheel for about $60.00. I would really rather have a full-size spare tire than a can of fix-a-flat and a tire pump. Hey Honda, does the additional weight of a spare tire make that much of a difference in MPG? Also, why choose a mini-spare if a full size will fit into the trunk? Having the correct spare tire size avoids any damage to differentials and anti-skid braking systems. Replies to this message: s2khah (Sep 24, 2005 7:31 am) viet (Dec 06, 2008 10:32 pm)
#7 of 27 Re: Full size spare tire? [carcat1] by s2khah Sep 24, 2005 (7:31 am)
Replying to: carcat1 (Sep 23, 2005 7:46 am) I am not extremely unhappy with the air pump, but I can see the benefit of a spare certainly. There is an up-side to the compressor in that you can lose the funky plastic filler it comes in and get a little more hidden trunk room(if on a trip) and stash the pump etc. in a corner.   I AM very upset that Honda did not put in a low tire pressure warning, since the pump will not work if the tire gets low enough to run on the rim. THIS IS A MAJOR HONDA SCREW-UP!!!   I am suggesting that every one do what they can to make Honda put the system into our cars as a factory retro-fit. I have told every dealer and filled out as many forms as I can to get them to do this. I am going to see if there is a NHTSA location for these complaints.
#9 of 27 Does the HAH CD player play MP3 CD format? by cal_cal Sep 28, 2005 (9:47 am)
Mine did'nt. I burned a mp3 CD and it wont play in the HAH? It plays only audio format.   Any one have better luck..
#10 of 27 Re: Adding an iPod [falk] by gurudeva Oct 09, 2005 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: falk (Aug 30, 2005 7:07 pm) DID YOU EVER FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO THIS? I JUST PURCHASED A HYBRID AND HAVE AN IRIVER MP3 PLAYER AND WOULD LIKE TO DO SAME Replies to this message: jol1234 (Oct 22, 2005 5:12 pm) sockpuppet1969 (Oct 22, 2005 6:48 pm)

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