I'm interested in what you purchased to improve your stock stereo. Thanks
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I have a 2016 Honda CR V EX and did a full stereo upgrade and retained everything as well as cameras and lane watch and the little screen works as well including all steering wheel control and all USB ports too!
So I purchased a 7inch kenwood excelon ddx795 dvd receiver, JL audio C2 650 component 2 way speakers 6 1/2 which comes with 2 crossovers and 2 one inch tweeters for the fronts. For the rears I went with JL audio 6 1/2 C2 650x and I also went with a Alpine R series 12inch subwoofer R-W12D4 in a box, JBL club 4505 5channel amplifier and to retain everything I purchased idatalink maestro Rr, idatalink maestro HO2, idatalink maestro USB2. Cameras are clear! Vehicle maintenance works! Perfect setup! Any questions comment me!
So I purchased a 7inch kenwood excelon ddx795 dvd receiver, JL audio C2 650 component 2 way speakers 6 1/2 which comes with 2 crossovers and 2 one inch tweeters for the fronts. For the rears I went with JL audio 6 1/2 C2 650x and I also went with a Alpine R series 12inch subwoofer R-W12D4 in a box, JBL club 4505 5channel amplifier and to retain everything I purchased idatalink maestro Rr, idatalink maestro HO2, idatalink maestro USB2. Cameras are clear! Vehicle maintenance works! Perfect setup! Any questions comment me!
Hi im planning to replace my stock HU with Kenwood DMX7706S..With idatalink RR/H02 , will my reverse and lane watch camera retain??
Have those that still have the factory stuff tried playing something through the Aux input? How about a simple CD (assuming it has a cd player)?
My experience is that the radio sound is bad more so due to a crappy tuner than anything else. The OEM speakers are not that bad, if the input source is high quality.
In case you haven't, try an Aux input source. If you find it's much better, there are pretty inexpensive ways to get a better tuner. Even keeping the oem unit (and all it's proprietary connections).
My experience is that the radio sound is bad more so due to a crappy tuner than anything else. The OEM speakers are not that bad, if the input source is high quality.
In case you haven't, try an Aux input source. If you find it's much better, there are pretty inexpensive ways to get a better tuner. Even keeping the oem unit (and all it's proprietary connections).
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all the cameras will work BUT the lane watch when you use your right indicator for some reason my installer has to call to get that to work which I’m having done tomorrow! Will update once done to let you know! Your setup will retain everything but sometimes they have to call for codes or for how to get things running right! Your upgrade will sound so much better believe me!
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all the cameras will work BUT the lane watch when you use your right indicator for some reason my installer has to call to get that to work which I’m having done tomorrow! Will update once done to let you know! Your setup will retain everything but sometimes they have to call for codes or for how to get things running right! Your upgrade will sound so much better believe me!
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UPDATE took my suv down to the car audio place today and he fixed the lane watch! Everything is running the way it’s suppose to be and all cameras and functions are good to go. Even added a alarm and remote starter as well. All he had to do was call and do a update and it was a quick fix. So yes everything CAN be retained on the 2016 Honda CR-V EX. Sounds so clear and loud and wonderful bass!!
Hi thanks,,Could you post the links where you bought your audio gears,,thanks,,Hope this will work on my 2015 ex-l
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I didn’t buy it online and the website of the car audio place I got this work done at has a website but not to purchase stuff. www.extremeaudioct.com is the site tho! My setup will work on your 2015 Honda CR-V ex-l as long as you have a experienced installer. Good luck!
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So how much did all of this end up costing you? I’m interested in purchasing an aftermarket system that supports CarPlay. I have a 2016 Honda CR-V EX
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Hey Wassaaaaaaabi. did you ever change out your head unit?. I Have a 2015 EXL and I changed All my speakers including the tweeters to JBL GTO speakers the first week i bought my CRV back in 2015. All you guys that say new speakers don't sound any better than the stock speakers because of the OEM HU, you are full of it. Yes the speakers are not playing to their full potential but yes, they do sound louder and better. Now that my car is out of manufacture warranty I'm planning to change out the HU and add a 4 channel amp with a cross over to really give life to my speakers. . I like Kenwoods DMX907s HU, as much as i have read the kenwood will keep all factory electronic accessories working as long as i purchase the correct harness adapters. It comes with Android auto, apple carplay and HD radio tuner. I hope this helps. checkout Crutchfield website,
Hi, are you still able to change the clock on the top display (i-mid) after replacing the factory radio?
My $.02.
Have used Alpine Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack along with Polk ['08] & Alpine ['18] speakers for my audio upgrades. Small amp works great. Fits easily inside dash or center console & doesn't have overheating problems.
Most importantly, installed sound deadening material in all 4 doors [inside outer skin & door frame] & in spare tire well. All greatly improved sound quality using OEM head unit.
Bought everything from Crutchfield who are great about ordering help and returns, if needed.
Would also add that when fitting front door speakers, roll window completely down just to be sure of fit. If speaker is too deep, either speaker or window will break. Rear doors don't have that problem as the rear windows don't go down far enough to hit the speakers.
Have used Alpine Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack along with Polk ['08] & Alpine ['18] speakers for my audio upgrades. Small amp works great. Fits easily inside dash or center console & doesn't have overheating problems.
Most importantly, installed sound deadening material in all 4 doors [inside outer skin & door frame] & in spare tire well. All greatly improved sound quality using OEM head unit.
Bought everything from Crutchfield who are great about ordering help and returns, if needed.
Would also add that when fitting front door speakers, roll window completely down just to be sure of fit. If speaker is too deep, either speaker or window will break. Rear doors don't have that problem as the rear windows don't go down far enough to hit the speakers.
I have a 2016 EX that I bought last February. I only listen to my music in MP3 format on one of the USB ports, with the music on a Samsung BAR Plus flash drive (that flash drive has low and high temperature capabilities beyond anything it will see in a vehicle, and Amazon stocks them). I used some software called "express rip" to transfer music from CDs to MP3 and set the software for variable compression at the highest possible quality. It sounds pretty good on the factory system. Usually I am satisfied with the sound quality, especially considering the background noise from the road, but once in a while I wonder if there is a way to make the sound better. I would gladly pay to upgrade the sound quality but do not want to loose the other functions that the displays do.
According to reviews on YouTube, previous generations of the CR-V were noiser, and while my 2016 is not super noisy, some vehicles do have less noise, so there are limits to what can be accomplished because I listen to the music is done while the vehicle is moving. The roads I use everyday have speed limits of 40 MPH or 35 MPH so at least I do not have to put up with the level of wind noise there would be on a faster highway.
The above information about the possible lack of sound quality improvement from a mismatch is something to keep in mind. I have thought about giving Crutchfield a call to see if there are better speakers to use with the original system, but even if I follow through with doing that, I will wait until the current C-19 problem is over with so I can work with some other people to do the instillation without messing up the appearance.
I understand the importance of the speakers in the front of the vehicle, and that upgrading the back ones may not be worth the bother, especially if no one generally rides back there. What would be the best way to upgrade and keep all the other options on the screens?
If only upgrading the front speakers is the way to go, does anyone have any suggestions on what speakers would work best with the original sound system?
According to reviews on YouTube, previous generations of the CR-V were noiser, and while my 2016 is not super noisy, some vehicles do have less noise, so there are limits to what can be accomplished because I listen to the music is done while the vehicle is moving. The roads I use everyday have speed limits of 40 MPH or 35 MPH so at least I do not have to put up with the level of wind noise there would be on a faster highway.
The above information about the possible lack of sound quality improvement from a mismatch is something to keep in mind. I have thought about giving Crutchfield a call to see if there are better speakers to use with the original system, but even if I follow through with doing that, I will wait until the current C-19 problem is over with so I can work with some other people to do the instillation without messing up the appearance.
I understand the importance of the speakers in the front of the vehicle, and that upgrading the back ones may not be worth the bother, especially if no one generally rides back there. What would be the best way to upgrade and keep all the other options on the screens?
If only upgrading the front speakers is the way to go, does anyone have any suggestions on what speakers would work best with the original sound system?
Here is what I did to our 2018 [#18]: Connect amp to OEM radio
I just did my 2016 EX on a budget.
I used Hertz K 170 "component" speakers in the front (they are similar to the stock speakers in that there isn't a separate crossover to wire; they have a resistor hardwired in near the tweeter whereas the stock tweeters have a resistor soldered onto the actual speaker) and Hertz X 170 in the rear.
I didn't do any additional soundproofing or dampening but I did use standard 4" boom mats to help keep the speakers clean, shield them (hopefully) from direct moisture, and to give the bass a bit more punch without going overboard. It was an easy job made slightly more time consuming because I soldered the tweeter wires (unlike the woofers, they aren't just plug-in ready) and glued in a bracket for the tweeters (every aftermarket tweeter needs to be "mounted" in this car since there's nothing for them to really mount to) in the sail panel.
The sound quality improved immensely. Better overall clarity, better separation of instruments and vocals, better bass (without rattling the windows or drowning out mids/highs). Bonus: with everything put back together it doesn't look like anything in the car changed, which is what my wife wanted.
I think you'd be happy with them. The only country music I really listen to is Johnny Cash, but I do like alt-country which has a nice mix of acoustic/electric guitars, light string instruments like violins/violas, piano and organ, full-set drumming or softer brush/broom-style as needed, etc. Everything sounded really nice on them, even given the very basic EQ functions of the stock stereo.
But, of course, that wasn't enough for me. Unlike you, I wanted the system to be louder to overcome wind/road noise when the windows are down and the sunroof is open. The new speakers helped but I'm the type of person who always needs a project, so I installed a Kicker Key 180.4 45x4 watt amp. For anyone who is thinking about doing something like this, I'll provide a short writeup here but am happy to answer more in-depth questions about the installation.
I soldered new wiring harnesses together and made the actual installation about as easy as possible - aside from pulling a power wire through the engine bay firewall and grounding the amp, the harnesses made the installation as close to plug & play as I think you can get. Bonus, again: none of the stock wiring was cut, which is what my wife wanted, and the amp is hidden behind the glovebox which is easy to get to. I'm pretty sure you could also hide this one - not sure about other mini amps - underneath the actual stereo... There's some space there, and a few metal brackets that it could be mounted to, though I didn't measure that space.
The Kicker amp really makes the system go! After running the setup (it comes with a mic that listens to test tones and makes adjustments to the EQ and timing) the soundstage is noticeably raised to ear height and the system has even greater detail and clarity. It's also a heck of a lot louder; it keeps the music nice and clear when speeding down the road. Your ears will bleed before you hear any distortion.
Thanks for these posts Kazoo2U and syyzk.
I was disappointed in the sound going from my 2008 CRV EX to a 2015 CRV EX. Figured they would be similar or the same, but nope.
With all the fancy bells and whistles on the OEM stereo, I think Honda cut corners on the sound quality of the head unit and the speakers.
The sound from the FM tuner is horrible.
I never needed to upgrade my '08 because it sounded great. Even on FM radio.
My new quest is improving the sound of my 2015.
Couple of things, I listen to my iPod 95% of the time and my '08 was perfect with my AUX jack. I prefer using the actual iPod Nano to skip tracks, search, etc.
The '15 EX does not come with this AUX jack so I run my ipod through USB and that tedious on screen menu. That is a whole other issue.
I am looking at getting a car audio shop to install a AUX jack accessory just for function alone!
My next beef is the sound, so looks like to improve the sound (I want to preserve the OEM factory stereo with all it's functions) I can add a small amp as you guys have
and upgrade the speakers while I am at it.
Out of curiosity I would like to know the level of improvement before I spend the $500+ for and amp and speakers.
Example:
My '08 sound quality was a 8/10 (which is pretty good for a factory stereo)
My '15 is about a 6.5/10 Not horrible, but not good either.
I'd be interested in hearing if you have comparisons of your own (1-10 ratings before and after)?
Factory vs. your new set up?
Also are you aware of any FM tuner upgrades that can be done to OEM stereo?
I may opt for the FM Transmitter to get my AUX 3.5mm jack capability.
Thanks in advance!
I was disappointed in the sound going from my 2008 CRV EX to a 2015 CRV EX. Figured they would be similar or the same, but nope.
With all the fancy bells and whistles on the OEM stereo, I think Honda cut corners on the sound quality of the head unit and the speakers.
The sound from the FM tuner is horrible.
I never needed to upgrade my '08 because it sounded great. Even on FM radio.
My new quest is improving the sound of my 2015.
Couple of things, I listen to my iPod 95% of the time and my '08 was perfect with my AUX jack. I prefer using the actual iPod Nano to skip tracks, search, etc.
The '15 EX does not come with this AUX jack so I run my ipod through USB and that tedious on screen menu. That is a whole other issue.
I am looking at getting a car audio shop to install a AUX jack accessory just for function alone!
My next beef is the sound, so looks like to improve the sound (I want to preserve the OEM factory stereo with all it's functions) I can add a small amp as you guys have
and upgrade the speakers while I am at it.
Out of curiosity I would like to know the level of improvement before I spend the $500+ for and amp and speakers.
Example:
My '08 sound quality was a 8/10 (which is pretty good for a factory stereo)
My '15 is about a 6.5/10 Not horrible, but not good either.
I'd be interested in hearing if you have comparisons of your own (1-10 ratings before and after)?
Factory vs. your new set up?
Also are you aware of any FM tuner upgrades that can be done to OEM stereo?
I may opt for the FM Transmitter to get my AUX 3.5mm jack capability.
Thanks in advance!
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