Hi all:
Many years ago I drove a 280Z with a Concord HU (cassettes, recorded on a Nakamichi!), a/d/s speakers and an a/d/s Powerplate amp. But now I'm a dad with bills to pay and I'm driving a 2001 Honda Odyssey.:blush: I've got 100,000 miles on it and want to make driving it for the next 100,000 a little more enjoyable. So I'd like advice, please, on how to move into this gradually.
What I'm thinking:
First I need a decent, expandable HU. Would love to be able to run an iPod or my BlackBerry through it--I know it's not high fidelity but it's virtually free! And I'd also run CDs, so high sound quality would be nice.
Next I would install 6.5 components in the front doors and probably some sound insulation material. I heard the Alpine 600c components and thought they were pretty musical, but because I probably won't add a sub anytime soon, I'd like something with good low end, and I think these might be shy in that regard.
Finally, I'd add probably just a strong 2-channel amp. I'd leave the little 4-inch speakers in the back in place to possibly add some fill. I don't see myself ever adding a sub to this vehicle--there's no place to do so without interfering with the functionality, except for those little under-the-seat things that I doubt are worth the effort.
Alpine? Kenwood? Eclipse? Clarion? What should be the HU that I start with?
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you.:happy:
Many years ago I drove a 280Z with a Concord HU (cassettes, recorded on a Nakamichi!), a/d/s speakers and an a/d/s Powerplate amp. But now I'm a dad with bills to pay and I'm driving a 2001 Honda Odyssey.:blush: I've got 100,000 miles on it and want to make driving it for the next 100,000 a little more enjoyable. So I'd like advice, please, on how to move into this gradually.
What I'm thinking:
First I need a decent, expandable HU. Would love to be able to run an iPod or my BlackBerry through it--I know it's not high fidelity but it's virtually free! And I'd also run CDs, so high sound quality would be nice.
Next I would install 6.5 components in the front doors and probably some sound insulation material. I heard the Alpine 600c components and thought they were pretty musical, but because I probably won't add a sub anytime soon, I'd like something with good low end, and I think these might be shy in that regard.
Finally, I'd add probably just a strong 2-channel amp. I'd leave the little 4-inch speakers in the back in place to possibly add some fill. I don't see myself ever adding a sub to this vehicle--there's no place to do so without interfering with the functionality, except for those little under-the-seat things that I doubt are worth the effort.
Alpine? Kenwood? Eclipse? Clarion? What should be the HU that I start with?
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you.:happy: