FD/FD2 sound system

[JaCe]

Thanks for the information. But isn't the cost of a convertor like $400?

It was a line out converter (i.e. to RCA). I use two Alpine converters (front and rear) and I think they cost approx $60 each but not sure as they were included in package from Lifestyle.

You can go for cheaper brands which are like $40 IIRC from JB Hifi.

[triode12]

It was a line out converter (i.e. to RCA). I use two Alpine converters (front and rear) and I think they cost approx $60 each but not sure as they were included in package from Lifestyle.

You can go for cheaper brands which are like $40 IIRC from JB Hifi.

ok - was at JB hifi the other day and all they had was a line convertor for $388.
Takes the output from the speaker terminals and turns it back to a line level signal. Do your $60 Alpine ones do the same thing?

[JaCe]

ok - was at JB hifi the other day and all they had was a line convertor for $388.
Takes the output from the speaker terminals and turns it back to a line level signal. Do your $60 Alpine ones do the same thing?

Yes. Are you sure the one you're referring to is not one of those very advanced units which can allow for alot of tuning and adjustments, and designed to integrate factory OEM headunits into sound systems? I think I know the product you are talking about; it's similar to the Rockford 360.

[triode12]

Yes. Are you sure the one you're referring to is not one of those very advanced units which can allow for alot of tuning and adjustments, and designed to integrate factory OEM headunits into sound systems? I think I know the product you are talking about; it's similar to the Rockford 360.

Possibly. $60 for the alpine units sounds a lot more affordable.
The young chap (punk) at JB was not helpful at all.

Do you know where is the best place for ICE stuff in Sydney? i.e. good service, reasonable prices.

[JaCe]

Hahaa... I went to Lifestyle in Parra but they have average-ish service (sometimes they give too much attention/service to particular customers IMO which means u have to wait a while sometimes for attention) and the prices are quite steep (but very much open to negotiation). They're aimed at the more premium/high-end side of the car audio market.

[ej20i]

come to jb hi-fi castle hill and identify to yourself to me...
work on wednesday through to saturday...
look for tim!

[funkdr]

FHRX STUDIOS Call Marty (number onsite) or come down to the shop i am there most days and i will be starting my FD1 install soon.

[JaCe]

come to jb hi-fi castle hill and identify to yourself to me...
work on wednesday through to saturday...
look for tim!

lol which guy are u? i remember a while back i talked to some dude who bought an evo6 tme.

[danjoy25]

Im thinking of upgrading the rears to a 3 or 4 way speakers and just need clarification that I need to butcher the stock speakers so I can use the plastic surrounds so I can screw the new speakers to it and then mount it per normal using one screw. Thanks in advance.

[tonz]

The company that makes the Head Units, speakers and GPS navigation systems for all Honda Cars is called Gathers. They are like a branch of Pioneer i think and i have tried googling them but they have no independent website, the closest i got was to a the Honda Japan website which has all the stuff on there, but unfortunately i don't speak or understand japanese.

If anyone does they should click on this link and maybe post up an interpretation for others on the forum.

http://translate.google.com.au/trans...%3Den%26sa%3DG

[danjoy25]

Guys,

I need help in find out the correct polarity of the rear 6" speakers on my Civic VTI (FD1) as Im halfway to changing them to a aftermarket speakers. One side has Blue/Orange wires and the other has Brown/White. Any help in identifying the positive/negative would be great.

[tonz]

DanJoy

Just buy a harness mate it makes your job a lot less messy and easier

check this site out

http://www.crutchfield.com/g_103100/...s.html?tp=3097