Amp and Sub in stock Euro audio system

[BusterSonic12]

which audio mod should i get 1st?? an amp or a subwoofer?? plus anyone got their audio done in sydney??

[EuroDude]

A Subwoofer is useless without an Amp, so get an Amp first.
At least you can run your 6x9's of the Amp while saving up for the Sub


If you want to keep the stock Honda Head Unit, get an Amp that can take normal speaker inputs instead of just RCA.


This is what I have, its too loud for me lol:

Audison SRx3 Amp, 3ch, Italian quality/performance, accepts speaker inputs:
http://www.audison.it/prodotti.asp?i...to=49&lang=eng

Adire Shiva 10" or 12" Subwoofer (8ohm DVC 300w) great performance at a great price, ~$300 comparable to $1000 subwoofers:
http://www.adireaudio.com/Mobile/ShivaSeries.htm

[BusterSonic12]

i have a satnav, so i don't think i will be changing my headunit :P
what are some good brands of amps on the market, with a reasonable price on them?? also where did you get your system done? or you did it yourself?

A Subwoofer is useless without an Amp, so get an Amp first.
At least you can run your 6x9's of the Amp while saving up for the Sub


If you want to keep the stock Honda Head Unit, get an Amp that can take normal speaker inputs instead of just RCA.


This is what I have, its too loud for me lol:

Audison SRx3 Amp, 3ch, Italian quality/performance, accepts speaker inputs:
http://www.audison.it/prodotti.asp?i...to=49&lang=eng

Adire Shiva 10" or 12" Subwoofer (8ohm DVC 300w) great performance at a great price, ~$300 comparable to $1000 subwoofers:
http://www.adireaudio.com/Mobile/ShivaSeries.htm

[xiang]

I've currently got a sub +amp in my euro aswell.. i had thoughts of buying a new HU, but seeing as the Euro already has one intergrated into the dash.. why not use it?

I'd prefer just to have 1 HU, and save that space from that compartment.
I used the L.O.C method, tapped it onto the rear speaker. It works fine, saved me from buying a new HU, and running my RCA cables back to the front of the car again.. Just needed to get the Earth and Power in. But, you're going to need a switch for the amp. Mine was done pretty easy, installed a little light aswell tells me weather its on or not. Mounted it next to the VSA button.. and it looks keeeeeeeewl!

[2jz]

Is there any way to run the on/off line of the amp from somewhere other than back of the head unit so i don't have to pull the stock head unit out? I don't want to have a separate switch for the amp either.

[EuroDude]

Buster, yeah I installed it myself - its easy once you know how.

What I did was:

1) Screw the Amp to the back of the rear seat.

2) Positive Amp cable: Battery->O-ring connector->30cm Red 8gauge cable->40Amp Fuse->~3meters 8gauge red cable through the rubber grommit in the passenger firewall, under the carpet and through the center console, under the rear middle carpet bit->under the rear seat and into the amp.

3) 60cm Negative 8gauge cable attached to the large bolt under the rear seat.

4) The Amp's remote wire routes under the seat into the middle console, attaches to the 12volt accessory power connector in the center (That one in the armrest compartment, not the front ciggy lighter).

5) Like xiang, the stock rear speaker wires go straight into the Audison SRx3, then outputted back to the rear speakers, and a sub.

6) replaced the front 6" with some decent 5.25" boston speakers.

...also have an iPod Video with an IceLinkPlus attached to the stock HU.

[2jz]

12v into the remote power input is ok with most amps?

[EuroDude]

Yep, worked fine with my Sony, Audison, and Altec amps.

[xiang]

Is there any way to run the on/off line of the amp from somewhere other than back of the head unit so i don't have to pull the stock head unit out? I don't want to have a separate switch for the amp either.

I'm not to sure about a switch being in the back of the headunit, i didn't do my homework and opened up the centre console, looking for RCA plugs, but to find the AUX port. I don't know exactly what you mean by a seperate switch for the amp? do you mean like for example, having a flick switch to turn off your amp?

Cos this is what i have, as i said before. Other than that, correct me if im wrong. but i dont know of any other way you're gonna be able to turn your amp off with out a seperate switch if you're running it off your stock HU.

You can go for the tight ass option with a short wire and turn it on and off physically by connecting and disconnecting the wire everytime you get in and out of the car. I'd guess you wouldnt go for that option. But theres a choice. lol.

Oh yeah.. just rememberd, some guys have tapped the switch on to some wires that would turn on with the ignition.

have a look here.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...light=euro+amp

Or just ask eurodude if u cant find anything.

[EuroDude]

Regarding the Remote-In for the Amp...

Apparently there is a Remote wire you can tap into on the TSX's Head unit since it has its own Amp under the HU, but the Euro's dont have a built-in amp, therefore I doubt there is a Remote-In wire you can tap into.

You dont need a switch to turn on/off the Amp. All you need to do is attach the Remote-In wire from the Amp into a 12volt ignition source (one that is only powered when the ignition is on position II.

A common ignition source is the fuse box under the dash or the Powered Antenna line in the rear, but an easier ignition 12v source is the Accessory plug in the middle compartment under the arm-rest (well the 06 Euro has one, not sure about the previous years).

Just remove the black rubber base, unscrew the accessory plug housing, and attach the remote-in wire to the back of the plug (there is a small screw on the bottom). This way you can still use the accessory plug for other things if needed.

Using an ignition source means you dont have to worry about turning on/off the amp everytime you drive

[BusterSonic12]

hey man. thanks for the info. you coming to the usual cruise tomorow night?? i ll be there for my 1st time, mayb you can show me your system

Buster, yeah I installed it myself - its easy once you know how.

What I did was:

1) Screw the Amp to the back of the rear seat.

2) Positive Amp cable: Battery->O-ring connector->30cm Red 8gauge cable->40Amp Fuse->~3meters 8gauge red cable through the rubber grommit in the passenger firewall, under the carpet and through the center console, under the rear middle carpet bit->under the rear seat and into the amp.

3) 60cm Negative 8gauge cable attached to the large bolt under the rear seat.

4) The Amp's remote wire routes under the seat into the middle console, attaches to the 12volt accessory power connector in the center (That one in the armrest compartment, not the front ciggy lighter).

5) Like xiang, the stock rear speaker wires go straight into the Audison SRx3, then outputted back to the rear speakers, and a sub.

6) replaced the front 6" with some decent 5.25" boston speakers.

...also have an iPod Video with an IceLinkPlus attached to the stock HU.

[EuroDude]

No probs. Got plans this Friday but yeah maybe I'll come along another time.