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I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade the audio system in the LX to an EX version? Maybe get the radio economically from a salvage yard?
Do you mean upgrading the LX "color audio" to the EX "display audio"? The LX color audio looks like it's built into the console and a different attachment configuration than the EX display audio. Placing the additional 2 EX speakers also seems difficult. Audio wattage difference seems manageable (LX = 160W, EX = 180W).I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade the audio system in the LX to an EX version? Maybe get the radio economically from a salvage yard?
I don't think there are any physically-common head units across current Honda models.I am surprised a Honda Civic GPS/Radio Headunit doesn't work on an Insight. I wanted to install something like this so I can use android apps and install a front view camera on it.
do you mean you want to get an aftermarket headunit for the LX? if so, i want to as well.. i have a Pioneer 4500NEX touchscreen display that i want to put in its place, but not sure how that would work.. so if one were to remove the OEM headunit, will it just be a flat surface behind the unit or will there be an "opening" where you can fit in something? i figure, for my situation atleast, if there is an opening, its not going to be 7" ( which is roughly the size of the Pioneer unit) so i would probably have to make modifications to get it to fit..
I pulled out all the audio components on my previous car before i sold it so i have a complete sound system (minus sub) ready for my car... i want to do an audio build thread but want to know if the headunit can be swapped out in place of aftermarket..
Worse comes to worse.. I can always sell my Pioneer and buy a model that tucks away and has a touch screen that “pops” out.@johnkhaz tried installing an EX/Touring head unit in the LX, but found the LX wiring wasn't sufficient for the connections. He's instead ordered an aftermarket head unit and plans to show how that install turns out.
(video has an abrupt ending, but see comments/replies below the video for context...)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=reaCKbhx6MY
I have seen no Ill effects of running amps on the insight. I currently run an 8 channel DSP/amp at 85 watts per channel and a sub amp running about 175 watts at 4 ohms with no loss of milage or any problems with power.do you mean you want to get an aftermarket headunit for the LX? if so, i want to as well.. i have a Pioneer 4500NEX touchscreen display that i want to put in its place, but not sure how that would work.. so if one were to remove the OEM headunit, will it just be a flat surface behind the unit or will there be an "opening" where you can fit in something? i figure, for my situation atleast, if there is an opening, its not going to be 7" ( which is roughly the size of the Pioneer unit) so i would probably have to make modifications to get it to fit..
I pulled out all the audio components on my previous car before i sold it so i have a complete sound system (minus sub) ready for my car... i want to do an audio build thread but want to know if the headunit can be swapped out in place of aftermarket..
Since were on topic on aftermarket components for the Insight, does anyone know the effects of running an amp in this car with the hybrid system? will it affect it negatively? of course, nowadays you can get a super efficient class D amp and have peace of mind that theres not too much current being drawn from battery..
For the lx you can always change your speakers to higher quality driver's as a start. I haven't heard the lx system, but I'm assuming Honda hasn't dsp'd the **** out of it like they did the touring model since they don't refer to it as a premium system. Not sure if the lx has a separate amp or not, but it might actually just be built into the head unit itself. Either way if you add external amps to the system you might need an additional item to trick the head into thinking the original amp in the car is still powering the system. In the touring I had to do this since the car head unit would not run without connection to the factory amp. I don't know what this device is called but the amp I bought was able to do this. I'm am trying to finalize an interview with my tuner to get a final answer to this and put it on my channel.Hello everyone..
So I just got an LX yesterday and am eager to upgrade the audio system.
Does anyone make have pictures of the Touring 10 speaker system?
I wanted to see if I could find a salvaged touring and possibly buy the components and put in aftermarket speakers.
I’m assuming the Touring setup is 4 speakers up front (same position as LX , 2 big speakers in door and 2 tweeters by A-pillar. 2 speakers in door panel of rear doors and possibly 2 tweeters up top somewhere and finally 2 full sized speakers in rear deck by rear glass?
Can this be done?
I really wanted to install a sub in trunk ( perhaps a custom enclosure that tucks away nicely). I’m assuming you didn’t have dynamat in trunk ( hence the rattling) .. if not, that can easily be remedied with a good dynamat install..For the lx you can always change your speakers to higher quality driver's as a start. I haven't heard the lx system, but I'm assuming Honda hasn't dsp'd the **** out of it like they did the touring model since they don't refer to it as a premium system. Not sure if the lx has a separate amp or not, but it might actually just be built into the head unit itself. Either way if you add external amps to the system you might need an additional item to trick the head into thinking the original amp in the car is still powering the system. In the touring I had to do this since the car head unit would not run without connection to the factory amp. I don't know what this device is called but the amp I bought was able to do this. I'm am trying to finalize an interview with my tuner to get a final answer to this and put it on my channel.
As for speakers, since you have 6 and most amps only supply for 4 channels you might have to get audio control line converters so you can sum some of the channels. You will definitely need an lc2i to add a sub to the trunk and a dedicated sub amp of some kind. Unless you can't live without it don't bother trying to make a center channel. If you choose an amp with a DSP in it you can align the sound so center is anywhere you like. Simple (but good quality) coaxial speakers in the rear are fine since the rear speakers are mostly used for fill. I don't recommend trying to switch to components in the rear for that reason. Also, don't install a sub in the back deck if the car like the touring has. This is a rattle nightmare and the most you can hope to fit is an 8 inch sub and it won't satisfy you in the end. You might want to consider dynamatting the car if you're really feeling ambitious. You can check out my YouTube channel verdier400 and I have a section on my stereo trial and tribulations with a lot of info for you. In fact tomorrow I go in for a ludicrous speaker upgrade. Good luck.
The rattle problem I was referring to was if you try to drill a sub into the back deck not the trunk. I have dynamatted most of the car already.I really wanted to install a sub in trunk ( perhaps a custom enclosure that tucks away nicely). I’m assuming you didn’t have dynamat in trunk ( hence the rattling) .. if not, that can easily be remedied with a good dynamat install..For the lx you can always change your speakers to higher quality driver's as a start. I haven't heard the lx system, but I'm assuming Honda hasn't dsp'd the **** out of it like they did the touring model since they don't refer to it as a premium system. Not sure if the lx has a separate amp or not, but it might actually just be built into the head unit itself. Either way if you add external amps to the system you might need an additional item to trick the head into thinking the original amp in the car is still powering the system. In the touring I had to do this since the car head unit would not run without connection to the factory amp. I don't know what this device is called but the amp I bought was able to do this. I'm am trying to finalize an interview with my tuner to get a final answer to this and put it on my channel.
As for speakers, since you have 6 and most amps only supply for 4 channels you might have to get audio control line converters so you can sum some of the channels. You will definitely need an lc2i to add a sub to the trunk and a dedicated sub amp of some kind. Unless you can't live without it don't bother trying to make a center channel. If you choose an amp with a DSP in it you can align the sound so center is anywhere you like. Simple (but good quality) coaxial speakers in the rear are fine since the rear speakers are mostly used for fill. I don't recommend trying to switch to components in the rear for that reason. Also, don't install a sub in the back deck if the car like the touring has. This is a rattle nightmare and the most you can hope to fit is an 8 inch sub and it won't satisfy you in the end. You might want to consider dynamatting the car if you're really feeling ambitious. You can check out my YouTube channel verdier400 and I have a section on my stereo trial and tribulations with a lot of info for you. In fact tomorrow I go in for a ludicrous speaker upgrade. Good luck.
I have a set of component Focal speakers I took out of my previous car and plan to install in these.. they are a perfect fit and have a tweeter and crossover (If you’re not familiar with what a crossover is, it will sort of redistribute sound between the main speaker and tweeter so I don’t need a bigger amp).. Anyways, the speaker up top in front is just a tweeter anyways..My plan is if my tweeter doesn’t fit in the OEM pod, all I can do is dremel the grill to the tweeter pod and remove it and fit the tweeter over the pod so it sits exposed (I’ve done this in previous cars and looks very nice, especially when the cone is yellow). I’m just going to put a pair of decent Focal coaxial speakers in the rear and use my high end Focals upfront..or maybe wait for the Black Friday sales and buy another set of the high end Focals and run them all around..
I may get a good 5 channel class D digital amp..