stupid speaker question.

z0l0pht · 07-17-2006, 04:00 PM

My 96 Civic has 15w nominal, 30w peak speakers in it. I have a pair of Kenwoods that fit nicely, but they're 50w nominal, 250w max. I'm pushing it out of the stock head unit because it sounds fine. What problems will I run into if I swap the speakers? Should I sell them and invest in lower power speakers?

turbocad6 · 07-17-2006, 04:06 PM

they will probably work ok, & it'll probably sound better than the stock ones, but the speakers won't see there real potential until run with a bit more power...

anything even remotely decent will probably start in the 35-50wrms range... I doubt you'll find anything that is optimised for less that can be considered an upgrade..

they'll be ok...

z0l0pht · 07-17-2006, 04:17 PM

Does anyone know where I could find information about the stock HU?

Tidder · 07-17-2006, 04:20 PM

Google?

scott_fx · 07-17-2006, 05:04 PM

if you are looking for new speakers then you should look for something that is very efficient. i think infinity is well known for that. (or a horn driver ;-) )

RedGTiVR6 · 07-17-2006, 05:05 PM

what kind of information are you looking for on the stock HU?

Shadow · 07-17-2006, 07:03 PM

Replace the stocker with a $150 model if you're not lookin to spend much and you'll get a LOT more out of your aftermarket speakers. Panasonic, Alpine, Pioneer, Clarion are all good brands. For $150 you can even get a good mid-line MP3 deck.

If you've got a keyless entry system you've gotta either relocate the factory radio behind the cupholders in the front and use a T-harness or lose factory keyless.

volum3rider · 07-17-2006, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shadow

Replace the stocker with a $150 model if you're not lookin to spend much and you'll get a LOT more out of your aftermarket speakers. Panasonic, Alpine, Pioneer, Clarion are all good brands. For $150 you can even get a good mid-line MP3 deck.

If you've got a keyless entry system you've gotta either relocate the factory radio behind the cupholders in the front and use a T-harness or lose factory keyless.

Huh?......Since when did you have to do this? Is this for certain cars? I have never encountered this.

z0l0pht · 07-17-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by volum3rider

Huh?......Since when did you have to do this? Is this for certain cars? I have never encountered this.

No, that generation Civic is notorious for locating the door lock sensor in the stereo. Mine, fortunately and unfortunately doesn't have keyless entry.

The information I was looking for was regarding the amount of power the stock unit puts out. I'd also like to know if there is a preamp out in the back (though I really doubt it). What keeps me from going and finding out myself is the long procedure for getting into the back of the console; they didn't make it easy with this particular model.

scott_fx · 07-17-2006, 09:32 PM

check with pac-audio and see if they sell an interface for that car and year. if they do, then you know you can stop your searching and you also have a solution. usually pac has some sort of adapter to get pre-outs on stock radio's if it's possible

Shadow · 07-17-2006, 10:05 PM

94-97 Civic with factory installed keyless has the keyless receiver built into the radio.

scott_fx · 07-17-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shadow

94-97 Civic with factory installed keyless has the keyless receiver built into the radio.

sooo...since he said he doesn't have keyless...what is the reciever built into?

Shadow · 07-17-2006, 10:25 PM

94-97 civics need 8 screws removed, and 2 8mm bolts for the radio to be removed. There's no preouts on the radio, you can tag the speakers at the rear deck for use with a line level converter. The stock radio outputs probably on the average of 5-8WRMS

Edit: receiver's built into the little black box that says "Viper" on the outside that's sitting on the shelf at Tweeter.