Subwoofer / Audio enhancements for New Honda Civic...

ST7677 · 23rd June 2009, 17:21

I tried googling but I am lost.
Navin/others, can you post/PM me some good VFM brands for Audio cables.
Or what to look for, in the cables?

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Originally Posted by navin

ST, try asking the guys over on the Car PC thread.

On car PC thread people may not be so particular about audio wirings.

ST7677 · 23rd June 2009, 18:56

I guess you meant Computers forum...

So posted it here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1359431

abhinav.gupta88 · 23rd June 2009, 19:07

M22 Belkin Stereo Cable 3.5mm RCA Y-Adapter 4 3G iPhone - eBay (item 220434687926 end time Jun-24-09 09:48:13 PDT)

Here is a link.
Enjoy.

ST7677 · 24th June 2009, 14:57

Thanks Abhinav, however this (and most other) cables are only 6-7', which I guess would not suffice from front seat of Civic to the boot, with all the routings involved.

As Derlite suggested, I would want to avoid joins, hence I am looking at a longer cable.

swageo · 25th August 2009, 20:26

I want to upgrade my civic's front speakers to something better. My budget is about 10k, and listen all kind of songs.

Don't have any plan to change HU or add any amp now, but want to leave that option open too

Please help me.. I want to do it quick as I am planning a 1500+ km trip.

abhinav.gupta88 · 25th August 2009, 20:31

Found any cable.
I saw one at a shop in delhi but wasn't too good quality wise. Looked and priced pretty cheap.

vasoo · 27th April 2010, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by swageo

I want to upgrade my civic's front speakers to something better. My budget is about 10k, and listen all kind of songs.

Don't have any plan to change HU or add any amp now, but want to leave that option open too

Please help me.. I want to do it quick as I am planning a 1500+ km trip.

Did you manage to do this? Even I am looking to upgrade the OEM speakers, at least the front ones, to start with. What the best options available for this considering that I will keep the OEM HU?

s3va · 27th April 2010, 16:59

what kind of music that you listen to, do u like the treble bright ? are some of the queries that you might have to answer before obtaining a suggestion on the speaker brand

vasoo · 2nd May 2010, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3va

what kind of music that you listen to, do u like the treble bright ? are some of the queries that you might have to answer before obtaining a suggestion on the speaker brand

I typically listen to old south Indian songs, semi classical and pop / soft rock English music. Also ok with some of the "softer" variety of Bollywood songs(TZP types). Cannot tolerate hard rock, metal and loud varieties.

ST7677 · 26th May 2010, 19:27

Guys need help, I have still not been able to find a good stereo 3.5mm to RCA cable which is at least 15' in length! I guess many don't exist!

I am now thinking of buying 3.5mm Gold plated stereo connectors and soldering them to one end of my existing RCA (by taking of the RCA plug). That way there will be one cable and two joints less in the path. Is that a good idea?

If yes where can I get these 3.5mm gold plated stereo male plugs, and which brand is recommended?

Vasoo, may be it is best to retain the stock speakers if you are not adding an amp. As HU may not be able to drive most component speakers which are designed with more power in mind. If you are adding an amp then best way is to audition few speakers in fellow BHPians cars and decide. IMO that is the best way to meet your taste or at least get a starting point what type of speakers you are looking at.

DerAlte · 27th May 2010, 14:37

Making your own is definitely a good idea. Try Amar or Texonic in SJP Road area, or the audio component shops in the vicinity for gold-plated 3.5mm 'jacks'. Not sure of a brand, you have to make your own judgment whether the product is good or not.

No, HUs CAN drive components (other than the rare power-hungry ones). And components will outperform any stock speakers even driven from HU. Amps improve the dynamic range, but if budget is allocated in steps an amp can come in later.

ST7677 · 15th June 2010, 16:55

This Car ICE was shot today for a TV feature.

The program called "Tech Tree" will be aired on BloombergUTV Channel at prime time 8:30pm this Friday.
Repeat telecast will be at 8am & 6:30pm on Saturday and 8:30am & 1:30pm on Sunday.

Do watch the video coverage and share your feedback

23rd June 2009, 18:56	#527
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	I guess you meant Computers forum... So posted it here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post1359431
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23rd June 2009, 19:07	#528
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	M22 Belkin Stereo Cable 3.5mm RCA Y-Adapter 4 3G iPhone - eBay (item 220434687926 end time Jun-24-09 09:48:13 PDT) Here is a link. Enjoy.
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24th June 2009, 14:57	#529
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Thanks Abhinav, however this (and most other) cables are only 6-7', which I guess would not suffice from front seat of Civic to the boot, with all the routings involved. As Derlite suggested, I would want to avoid joins, hence I am looking at a longer cable.
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25th August 2009, 20:26	#530
swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 323 Thanked: 31 Times	upgrading front speakers I want to upgrade my civic's front speakers to something better. My budget is about 10k, and listen all kind of songs. Don't have any plan to change HU or add any amp now, but want to leave that option open too Please help me.. I want to do it quick as I am planning a 1500+ km trip.
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25th August 2009, 20:31	#531
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Found any cable. I saw one at a shop in delhi but wasn't too good quality wise. Looked and priced pretty cheap.
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27th April 2010, 16:59	#533
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	what kind of music that you listen to, do u like the treble bright ? are some of the queries that you might have to answer before obtaining a suggestion on the speaker brand
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26th May 2010, 19:27	#535
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Guys need help, I have still not been able to find a good stereo 3.5mm to RCA cable which is at least 15' in length! I guess many don't exist! I am now thinking of buying 3.5mm Gold plated stereo connectors and soldering them to one end of my existing RCA (by taking of the RCA plug). That way there will be one cable and two joints less in the path. Is that a good idea? If yes where can I get these 3.5mm gold plated stereo male plugs, and which brand is recommended? Vasoo, may be it is best to retain the stock speakers if you are not adding an amp. As HU may not be able to drive most component speakers which are designed with more power in mind. If you are adding an amp then best way is to audition few speakers in fellow BHPians cars and decide. IMO that is the best way to meet your taste or at least get a starting point what type of speakers you are looking at. Last edited by ST7677 : 26th May 2010 at 19:30.
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27th May 2010, 14:37	#536
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Making your own is definitely a good idea. Try Amar or Texonic in SJP Road area, or the audio component shops in the vicinity for gold-plated 3.5mm 'jacks'. Not sure of a brand, you have to make your own judgment whether the product is good or not. No, HUs CAN drive components (other than the rare power-hungry ones). And components will outperform any stock speakers even driven from HU. Amps improve the dynamic range, but if budget is allocated in steps an amp can come in later.
	() Thanks

15th June 2010, 16:55	#537
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	This Car ICE was shot today for a TV feature. The program called "Tech Tree" will be aired on BloombergUTV Channel at prime time 8:30pm this Friday. Repeat telecast will be at 8am & 6:30pm on Saturday and 8:30am & 1:30pm on Sunday. Do watch the video coverage and share your feedback
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