Upgrade for Honda CR-V

mojo · 15th February 2007, 09:10

Looking to upgrade the sound on my new Honda CR-V. Couple of considerations:

1. Want to use stock locations, i.e. not make any changes to any body panels etc.
2. Vehicle comes with 4 speakers on each door and 2 tweeters on the dashboard.
3. Modest budget

Would appreciate any specific advice. Thanks

esteem_lover · 15th February 2007, 12:24

Please tell us what is your existing set up.

Sam Kapasi · 15th February 2007, 12:56

Hello Mojo (I made that sound like Hello Moto)

I have first hand experience on the new CR-V.

What model do you have, there are 2 types of HU's supplied on the CR-V, one is the Alpine built for the Civic and the other is a high quality, old fashioned looking Panasonic.
You can tell by getting the HU out and looking for Matsu****a hahaha M-A-T-S-U-S-H-I-T-A on the body.

Before we go further, I'd like to know, what kind of money are you willing to spend? 10K? 50K? 100K?

s0uljah · 15th February 2007, 23:12

Sam does the latest gen CRV differ much from the previous model? (In terms of stock locations, pod sizes etc?)

My dads gen II CRV has the Alpine.

mojo · 15th February 2007, 23:21

All i can tell is that the car has 4 identical speakers on the doors and 2 tweeters on the dashboard. The vehicle is CBU imported so dealer has no idea what is installed. The head unit also has no brand mentioned, though looks different in appearance from the civic's.

Budget is max 20k, though not looking for big sound. Listen generally to old rock and jazz.

mojo · 15th February 2007, 23:32

To esteem lover... Jim Morrison is one of my favorites to listen to in the car. If this help your recommendations in any way!

navin · 18th February 2007, 00:21

20K. 2 choices. leave HU alone.

a) Get amp (7K) and boxed 12" sub (8K) some nice RCA wire for amp (1K) and damp the doors (4K).

b) Get amp and newer front components (6K), RCA ware and damping as above.

s0uljah · 18th February 2007, 10:28

Hey nifty config Navin sir! But what can the CRV accomodate upfront?
(If someone can post the 2nd gen as well as current model specs it would help)

navin · 18th February 2007, 23:11

I really have not checked out the CRV. My wife likes it I find it too high a car a car and not really a SUV.

mojo · 19th February 2007, 11:41

will take some pics of the stock locations and post them soon...

fb1 · 20th February 2007, 02:50

hey navin, the new CRV is low and brilliant.

Z_addict · 20th February 2007, 03:16

the new CR-V is more of a Crossover SUV....

navin · 20th February 2007, 13:06

I friend called it a Chick-Recreational-Vechile. At first I agreed but after I saw the Skoda advert I figured I stood a better chance of making out in the back of an Octavia. BTW we are seriously OT.

esteem_lover · 20th February 2007, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo

To esteem lover... Jim Morrison is one of my favorites to listen to in the car. If this help your recommendations in any way!

Hey, welcome to the club. I would also advice you not to change the HU. Being a Honda, the HU is probably an Alpine which is one of the best. So, initially you could add components for the front (JBL, Boston, Infinity etc) and a 4 Ch amp & if & when budget permits get a sub. Hope this helps.
cheers

And keep your eyes on the road & your hand upon the wheel

mojo · 21st February 2007, 15:29

From what I've read so far... plan to change front speakers to components and add a 4ch amp. Could someone recommend specific models and brands and most importantly an authorized retailer in Delhi who would do a professional installation job (previous bad experiences with loose body panels and rattles)

Size of opening for stock speakers on front door panel - 5.5 inches

Thanks in advance

15th February 2007, 09:10	#1
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Upgrade for Honda CR-V Looking to upgrade the sound on my new Honda CR-V. Couple of considerations: 1. Want to use stock locations, i.e. not make any changes to any body panels etc. 2. Vehicle comes with 4 speakers on each door and 2 tweeters on the dashboard. 3. Modest budget Would appreciate any specific advice. Thanks
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15th February 2007, 12:24	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Please tell us what is your existing set up.
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15th February 2007, 12:56	#3
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Hello Mojo (I made that sound like Hello Moto) I have first hand experience on the new CR-V. What model do you have, there are 2 types of HU's supplied on the CR-V, one is the Alpine built for the Civic and the other is a high quality, old fashioned looking Panasonic. You can tell by getting the HU out and looking for Matsu****a hahaha M-A-T-S-U-S-H-I-T-A on the body. Before we go further, I'd like to know, what kind of money are you willing to spend? 10K? 50K? 100K?
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15th February 2007, 23:12	#4
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Sam does the latest gen CRV differ much from the previous model? (In terms of stock locations, pod sizes etc?) My dads gen II CRV has the Alpine.
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15th February 2007, 23:21	#5
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Cr-v All i can tell is that the car has 4 identical speakers on the doors and 2 tweeters on the dashboard. The vehicle is CBU imported so dealer has no idea what is installed. The head unit also has no brand mentioned, though looks different in appearance from the civic's. Budget is max 20k, though not looking for big sound. Listen generally to old rock and jazz.
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15th February 2007, 23:32	#6
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	To esteem lover... Jim Morrison is one of my favorites to listen to in the car. If this help your recommendations in any way!
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18th February 2007, 00:21	#7
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,403 Thanked: 9,950 Times	20K. 2 choices. leave HU alone. a) Get amp (7K) and boxed 12" sub (8K) some nice RCA wire for amp (1K) and damp the doors (4K). b) Get amp and newer front components (6K), RCA ware and damping as above.
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18th February 2007, 10:28	#8
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hey nifty config Navin sir! But what can the CRV accomodate upfront? (If someone can post the 2nd gen as well as current model specs it would help)
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18th February 2007, 23:11	#9
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,403 Thanked: 9,950 Times	I really have not checked out the CRV. My wife likes it I find it too high a car a car and not really a SUV.
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19th February 2007, 11:41	#10
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	specs will take some pics of the stock locations and post them soon...
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20th February 2007, 02:50	#11
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	hey navin, the new CRV is low and brilliant.
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20th February 2007, 03:16	#12
Z_addict Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	the new CR-V is more of a Crossover SUV....
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20th February 2007, 13:06	#13
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,403 Thanked: 9,950 Times	I friend called it a Chick-Recreational-Vechile. At first I agreed but after I saw the Skoda advert I figured I stood a better chance of making out in the back of an Octavia. BTW we are seriously OT.
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21st February 2007, 15:29	#15
mojo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks From what I've read so far... plan to change front speakers to components and add a 4ch amp. Could someone recommend specific models and brands and most importantly an authorized retailer in Delhi who would do a professional installation job (previous bad experiences with loose body panels and rattles) Size of opening for stock speakers on front door panel - 5.5 inches Thanks in advance
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