Sound system!!

[David321]

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone has installed a sound system in their FD's and how much did it cost to install everything, by that i mean getting a new double din console replacement of the stock ones.
i was thinking of getting an AUX input or either getting a new deck to replace the stock which do you think is better in terms of pricing.

[black8thgen]

no point getting an aftermarket headunit without at least getting a sub. May as well ugprade your speakers too in all honesty. Sound systems are always costly and personally i find it difficult to choose the 'right' headunit as theres so many now and it really depends on what sort of functionality you want from it.

On another note - i am 99.95% sure this topic has been covered somewhere before I'm sure you can pull something up with a search dude

[David321]

i did read the forums but it didnt really answer my question, oh btw i forgot to mention i already have a sub + amp and speakers, Because i want an AUX input i was qouted $187 for an I-simple ( IPOD/ AUX input connectivity) + $120 installation so all up its $307 excluding sub and amp installation ( assuming roughly anohter $120 for amp/ sub installation) so all up $427.

OR i was thinking of getting a new Head unit + face change console + amp/ sub installed. the face console alone costs $200 and im not sure if getting a new HU will require something else which would up the price bvut im pretty sure that the new (HU) will have everything ready for installation.
Assuming all up face change $200, headunit $250, Sub/ Amp installed $120, total = $570

Also if anyone here has a used (Australian double din face console) for sale PM me thanks =)

[black8thgen]

u need the JDM double din fascia i think (its been a while since i last thought of fd sound system components).

I'd rather go with the headunit route and probably try spend more than $250 on it. I assume you're just after a single din in that price range then?

[David321]

oh ok yeh i was thinking of going the HU route too and was thinking of getting a double din HU ( JVC KW-AV60BT 6.1 Touchscreen Car Stereo) which will costs arnd $480,
but yeh would be appreciated if you knew where to buy the double din fascia for cheaper? used or new doesnt matter unless the condition is good, strathfield is quoting for $200 brand new.

[black8thgen]

you'l be looking at around 200 even if u buy the jdm version from jdmconcept or other suppliers. have you tried ebay?

[David321]

Hmmm ok ill try looking at ebay even though i dont trust ebay much but thanks for the help Black8thgen!

[lolmclol]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-06-1-8-Double-Din-Stereo-Fascia-Install-Kit-/190595274586?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c605d175a.

$75 cheapskate price


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Civic-Facia-Double-Din-Fascia-GPS-Install-Kit-Stereo-surround-radio-/130799563593?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7442f349

$79

[black8thgen]

someone +1 this guy

[David321]

Wow thanks alot lolmclol , its alot cheaper then RRP cheers ;)

[envoytheguy]

Dont get the first one off ebay from tradeworks. I bought one and it was hopeless. The brackets didnt fit properly at first. So I had to mod it to make them fit. Then the worst bit is that the A/C controls dont align properly with the cut out so one of the buttons were permanently pressed down after install. I shaved a bit of the cutout off to try to make it fit but it looked like crap and didn't make much difference.

In short don't buy those cheap ebay ones. I ended up getting a partial refund and buying the JDM one from JDMCONCEPT. perfect fit and no hassles.

[liquid23]

you can try
http://www.civicdrm.co.nr/
not sure if they are still selling. The site is by DRM and you will get quality products.
I have bought 2 already from them (the japan ones).

Amp and sub install is easy. Have you got all the components and just need an install? Do you need tuning after install?
Seeing you have a FD2, do you want to wire the controls to your steering wheel? Do you have 2-way or 3-way speakers? Do you have a sub box?

If you have all the components and the wires, simple install will be $300-$500 depending where/how you want your things installed.

[GU357]

there was a bloke at the Perth Honda Cruise, we called him chromies.
he had a pumping sound system, the back windows were blocked by speakers.
im sure he had quite the system.

[David321]

Dont get the first one off ebay from tradeworks. I bought one and it was hopeless. The brackets didnt fit properly at first. So I had to mod it to make them fit. Then the worst bit is that the A/C controls dont align properly with the cut out so one of the buttons were permanently pressed down after install. I shaved a bit of the cutout off to try to make it fit but it looked like crap and didn't make much difference.

In short don't buy those cheap ebay ones. I ended up getting a partial refund and buying the JDM one from JDMCONCEPT. perfect fit and no hassles.
Lucky i didnt buy it yet lol thanks for the heads up envoytheguy! +1

[envoytheguy]

Thanks mate! Glad I helped.

[Kienn.]

I recently got my sound system done for my fd1 and it all cost me about 1k for speakers,amp,subwoofer etc.. and that was on a budget.
LOL envoytheguy i bought the exact same fascia from ebay (tradeworks) and i had the same problem with the airconditioner button being pushed all the way in... :/

[geez85]

I bought my speakers and HU from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/. They are based in the US but transaction and shipping was sweet and smooth. Even after paying for shipping, it was still a lot cheaper then buying from the local stores.

[GU357]

lol i got my sound system in my civic for like 900$ that didnt require fascia so only 1k is not bad considering the extra bits!

[Shimian]

I bought my speakers and HU from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/. They are based in the US but transaction and shipping was sweet and smooth. Even after paying for shipping, it was still a lot cheaper then buying from the local stores.

What speakers did you end up getting? No amp or sub?

[geez85]

I got the Rockford 6.5" Punch series. Components at the front and normal ones at the back. I bought my Amp here (soundstream) which was hooked up by the guys in Granville. Dont rate them too highly with the install though but they got the job done. I took my brother's old sub and hook it up with a separate amp but after a few month i took it out because it took too much space.

[GU357]

amp is an easy thing to install! very much worth learning how to do it yourself so you can really get into modifying the sound, without spending big bucks on labour.