Okay, so Im getting an 04 Spec V...and I was just wondering if getting the Audio Fanatic package is worth it. It does include the partial fold down seat, the Vehicle Immobilizer system, and the security system. What to do? Any help would be appreciated.
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IMO, the RF system is decent. Its not very hard hitting or a real powerful system, but it does sound decent. CD's sound better than radio. I think if you get the package, it includes the sunroof which you can't get unless you get the Audio Fanatic package, which is a big deal for me because I wanted the sunroof. As far as the alarm system, it definitly won't stop anyone but an idiot trying to take your car for a joy ride. Hope that helps.
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Well basically you have to rewire the whole system. If you are planning on getting a good enough system in the future then this isn't an issue because you would have to rewire it anyway, but if you just plan on upgrading the speakers then it could be a PITA
Originally posted by CustomSentra Okay, so Im getting an 04 Spec V...and I was just wondering if getting the Audio Fanatic package is worth it. It does include the partial fold down seat, the Vehicle Immobilizer system, and the security system. What to do? Any help would be appreciated.
the dealer told me that the ABS also comes w/ the Audio Fanatic Package (at least in the 03)
ABS is good to have.....
or the dealer couda been givin me a buncha crock cuz it was the last '03 on the lot....
Originally posted by theimportscene the dealer told me that the ABS also comes w/ the Audio Fanatic Package (at least in the 03)
ABS is good to have.....
or the dealer couda been givin me a buncha crock cuz it was the last '03 on the lot....
check into that...
I have an 03 spec v, with the Audio Fanatic Package, and I do not have ABS, so that is not true.
On a side note, if anyone knows, I assume you need a new box if you're gonna replace the 8 inch sub that comes with the car with a 12 inch sub? That's the only change to the audio system I plan on doing, wondering how much I have to change to make that happen.
Originally posted by chimmike when you upgrade it it will be a HUGE pain in the ass......if you EVER plan on getting better speakers, don't get the RF package.
I think on the 04s you can get sunroof without the af package.
Yup, because mine's got the sunroof, but no AF package. I didn't want it, because I've heard mixed opinions on it, and the stock radio is such a massive improvement on my old Civic's stereo, I didn't think I needed to bother with it.
Originally posted by Zaren I have an 03 spec v, with the Audio Fanatic Package, and I do not have ABS, so that is not true.
On a side note, if anyone knows, I assume you need a new box if you're gonna replace the 8 inch sub that comes with the car with a 12 inch sub? That's the only change to the audio system I plan on doing, wondering how much I have to change to make that happen.
There was one guy on here that cut out the 8" opening for the sub to 10" and put in a 10" MTX sub.
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I wouldn't bother with a bigger sub, until the component and rear speaker mid and highs were replaced. They just suck, plain and simple. I think they are the exact same Clarion's from the lower trim model. I can't imagine the regular ones being any smaller or less powerful.
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Originally posted by king_johnthegreat I wouldn't bother with a bigger sub, until the component and rear speaker mid and highs were replaced. They just suck, plain and simple. I think they are the exact same Clarion's from the lower trim model. I can't imagine the regular ones being any smaller or less powerful.
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When you say, "until the component and rear speaker mid and highs were replaced", what do you mean? I don't know a ton about car audio, I assume when you say rear speaker mid and highs you mean that the back speakers have shitty quality for the mid and high ranges, but which speakers are the component ones? And replaced with what, just better speakers? And why wouldn't adding a bigger sub improve bass, which is all I really want.
Replacing the sub would give you better bass, to some extent, but the rest of the system just blows. Your sound quality would drop through the floor; I mean, you wouldn't even hear anything but bass. You might find, too, that that box is just too small for any real decent sub performance. The rear speakers generate mid a high frequency sound as a single two way unit, whereas the front speakers are a component setup (the tweeters are in the pillars, and the mids in the door). The factory mid an high freq speakers are just shitty Clarion units, with really poor power handling abilities. If you crank up the system to get the most bass out of the sub, but you tune the trebble up to hear the rest as well, you will blow them quickly. Upgrade the rear two ways for mid-bass, and replace the front components to match, and your system will sound so much nicer. You will feel the mid bass and really hear the difference in crisp sound with enhanced mid and high ranges. The factory sub is quite adequate with the proper balance.
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