Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
10-31-2003 | 04:17 PM
#1
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Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
Honda Accord LX Sedan?
Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Bear in mind I am not a true audiophile so I don't need the absolute
best but I do appreciate good quality sound. IOW, I would not want to
spend $200 for a head unit (I need the MP3 player functionality) and
*then* spend more than $200 on speakers. I am thinking I can probably
live with the factory HU and upgrade to some decent speakers myself
for (don't laugh!) under 200 bucks (maybe 150). Is that reasonable?
Maybe a couple of months later I can upgrade to an Alpine HU for
another $200.
Thanks,
bc
the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
Honda Accord LX Sedan?
Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Bear in mind I am not a true audiophile so I don't need the absolute
best but I do appreciate good quality sound. IOW, I would not want to
spend $200 for a head unit (I need the MP3 player functionality) and
*then* spend more than $200 on speakers. I am thinking I can probably
live with the factory HU and upgrade to some decent speakers myself
for (don't laugh!) under 200 bucks (maybe 150). Is that reasonable?
Maybe a couple of months later I can upgrade to an Alpine HU for
another $200.
Thanks,
bc
10-31-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
10-31-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
10-31-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
10-31-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>
> Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>
> This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
crap.
Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
10-31-2003 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
10-31-2003 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
10-31-2003 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
10-31-2003 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>
> > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> >
> > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> >
> > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>
> Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> crap.
>
> Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>
> That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>
10-31-2003 | 10:06 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
10-31-2003 | 10:06 PM
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Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
10-31-2003 | 10:06 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
10-31-2003 | 10:06 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
good to one person may not to someone else!
I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
But remember - get what sounds good to you.
Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
Good luck,
-Dave
"JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
> Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.com. ..
> > In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
> > > the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
> > > Honda Accord LX Sedan?
> > >
> > > Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
> > >
> > > This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
> > > market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
> > > better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
> >
> > Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
> > unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
> > crap.
> >
> > Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
> >
> > That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
> > EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
> > tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
> >
>
>
10-31-2003 | 10:24 PM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Hi,
Good speakers will improve sound quality and can hear the difference.
But not that 25.00 a pair from CC. After speaker upgrade, still
unsatisfied, then head unit and amps, etc., etc. Sky is the limit.
Tony
David L wrote:
> Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
> be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
> not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
>
> You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
> while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
> out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
> bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
> good to one person may not to someone else!
>
> I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
> trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
> works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
> OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
>
> When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
> etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
> doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
>
> But remember - get what sounds good to you.
>
> Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
>
> Good luck,
> -Dave
>
>
> "JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
> news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>>
>>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
>>news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.co m...
>>
>>>In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
>>> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
>>>>the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
>>>>Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>>>>
>>>>Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>>>>
>>>>This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
>>>>market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
>>>>better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>>>
>>>Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
>>>unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
>>>crap.
>>>
>>>Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>>>
>>>That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
>>>EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
>>>tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Good speakers will improve sound quality and can hear the difference.
But not that 25.00 a pair from CC. After speaker upgrade, still
unsatisfied, then head unit and amps, etc., etc. Sky is the limit.
Tony
David L wrote:
> Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
> be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
> not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
>
> You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
> while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
> out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
> bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
> good to one person may not to someone else!
>
> I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
> trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
> works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
> OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
>
> When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
> etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
> doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
>
> But remember - get what sounds good to you.
>
> Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
>
> Good luck,
> -Dave
>
>
> "JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
> news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>>
>>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
>>news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.co m...
>>
>>>In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
>>> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
>>>>the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
>>>>Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>>>>
>>>>Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>>>>
>>>>This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
>>>>market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
>>>>better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>>>
>>>Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
>>>unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
>>>crap.
>>>
>>>Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>>>
>>>That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
>>>EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
>>>tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
10-31-2003 | 10:24 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Audio upgrade -- 2000 Accord
Hi,
Good speakers will improve sound quality and can hear the difference.
But not that 25.00 a pair from CC. After speaker upgrade, still
unsatisfied, then head unit and amps, etc., etc. Sky is the limit.
Tony
David L wrote:
> Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
> be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
> not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
>
> You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
> while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
> out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
> bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
> good to one person may not to someone else!
>
> I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
> trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
> works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
> OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
>
> When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
> etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
> doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
>
> But remember - get what sounds good to you.
>
> Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
>
> Good luck,
> -Dave
>
>
> "JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
> news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>>
>>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
>>news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.co m...
>>
>>>In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
>>> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
>>>>the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
>>>>Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>>>>
>>>>Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>>>>
>>>>This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
>>>>market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
>>>>better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>>>
>>>Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
>>>unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
>>>crap.
>>>
>>>Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>>>
>>>That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
>>>EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
>>>tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Good speakers will improve sound quality and can hear the difference.
But not that 25.00 a pair from CC. After speaker upgrade, still
unsatisfied, then head unit and amps, etc., etc. Sky is the limit.
Tony
David L wrote:
> Also I would not buy the $25 speakers from Circuit City thinking they would
> be better than the factory ones in the 2000 Accord LX. The OEM in there may
> not be the greatest but for $25, you get what you pay for.
>
> You should listen to different speakers and try to use the same head unit
> while listening to them. Have the bass, treble and loudness controls zeroed
> out with the volume about the same when comparing speakers. If you can,
> bring a CD you're familiar with to audition the speakers. What may sound
> good to one person may not to someone else!
>
> I have an Alpine am/fm cassette head unit with an Alpine CD changer in the
> trunk. Infinity speakers in the doors and MB Quart in back. Everything
> works well, except I'm not impressed with the FM reception compared to the
> OEM head unit (which had cleaner reception).
>
> When upgrading the head unit I'm unimpressed with the gadgets, buttons, eq,
> etc... I could care less about the fancy lights, bells and whistles - if it
> doesn't SOUND good I don't want it.
>
> But remember - get what sounds good to you.
>
> Let us know what you decide on and how things turned out..
>
> Good luck,
> -Dave
>
>
> "JD" <jdybwad@gra.midco.net> wrote in message
> news:vq618a8t83m853@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>Yeah, 6 disc changer from 01-02 is very nice with QUALITY speakers
>>
>>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
>>news:BYAob.80609$KB.50016@fe04.atl2.webusenet.co m...
>>
>>>In article <614be1fb.0310311317.602d400b@posting.google.com >,
>>> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Speaking price/performance wise, what would give me a better bang for
>>>>the buck: upgrading the head unit or upgrading the speakers on a 2000
>>>>Honda Accord LX Sedan?
>>>>
>>>>Also, am I correct in assuming the Head Unit on my car is an Alpine?
>>>>
>>>>This sales rep at Circuit City told me that even the cheapest after
>>>>market speakers (costing about $25 for the pair at CC) would sound
>>>>better than my standard ones. Is that true or just sales talk?
>>>
>>>Mostly it's true. Good speakers can bring out the best that the head
>>>unit has to offer. Bad speakers can make the best head unit sound like
>>>crap.
>>>
>>>Always buy sound systems from the speakers in.
>>>
>>>That being said, head to Ebay and find a full size head unit from an
>>>EX--either the CD-only unit from the 98-00 Accords, or the in-dash
>>>tape/CD changer unit from the 01-02 Accords.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>