Honda S2000

[CaminoRacer]

I think I'd be better off with a 4 channel amp and ditching my subwoofer. But it's already set up so I'm not gonna change anything.

[SVT666]

I think that's the head unit I'm going.  Do I get a really small 4 channel amp and some decent speakers then?

No USB port? Junk.

Never replace just the head unit. If the stock system isn't some fucked up Bose system, then replace the speakers and get a 4 channel amp as well. Ebay is far and away the best deals in car audio. I have done stereo systems in all my vehicles but the Infiniti (fucked up Bose system), and even after trying 4 different brands of speakers in my Explorer, I keep coming back to Infinity Kappa series speakers for the best affordable speakers for sound quality. MB Quartz is nice too, but the Infinitys are great. Mate them up to a nice 4 channel Alpine and you will be as happy as a pig in shit. In my Explorer I have a double DIN Pioneer, a 5 channel Alpine, 4 Infinity Kappa 5x7's and two Rockford Fosgate P1 10" subs. That little 5 channel amp has had my system to 140 db and still clear.

[Cookie Monster]

No USB port? Junk.

Can't tell if you're serious but that thing's got dual rear USB ports, plus Bluetooth. That is actually a pretty baller headunit that doesn't look like ass.

[giant_mtb]

I think I'd be better off with a 4 channel amp and ditching my subwoofer. But it's already set up so I'm not gonna change anything.

I've always found it extremeley difficult to go from Bass to Less Bass in the same space.  You miss it right away.

[CaminoRacer]

I've always found it extremeley difficult to go from Bass to Less Bass in the same space.  You miss it right away.

I'm not super happy with my sub, it isn't super crisp and clear. Probably faulty box construction or design (aka my fault). I've had much better experiences with boxes I didn't make myself.

As for head units, USB + Bluetooth + Aux is perfect.

[68_427]

Looks uggo and ricey



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[CaminoRacer]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158RSXGS9/Sony-RSX-GS9.html?tp=5684

[SVT666]

Can't tell if you're serious but that thing's got dual rear USB ports, plus Bluetooth. That is actually a pretty baller headunit that doesn't look like ass.

There needs to be a sarcasm smiley.  It's a pretty sweet head unit, but I do like my USB port on the front so I can use a thumb drive.

[Cookie Monster]

There needs to be a sarcasm smiley.  It's a pretty sweet head unit, but I do like my USB port on the front so I can use a thumb drive.

Rear input lets you route the USB port to wherever you want, though.

[Cookie Monster]

Looks uggo and ricey



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Not everyone wants their stereo to look like it was stolen from a Volkswagen.

[giant_mtb]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158RSXGS9/Sony-RSX-GS9.html?tp=5684

Sweet Jesus, that's expensive.

Sony does make very attractive products, though, IMO.

[68_427]

Not everyone wants their stereo to look like it was stolen from a Volkswagen.

The one Mike posted looks like something a 16 year old kid put into their VW

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Not everyone wants their stereo to look like it was stolen from a Volkswagen.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158RSXGS9/Sony-RSX-GS9.html?tp=5684

That's dope! And I'd prolly have to sell a boat load of it to afford one! 

[CaminoRacer]

That's dope! And I'd prolly have to sell a boat load of it to afford one! 

I saw that headunit when it first came out, before the pricing was announced. Figured it would be $$, but never woulda guessed it'd be $$$$.

[Rupert]

LOL and WTF! $1500!

[12,000 RPM]

That is pretty obscene

Every time I think about deep diving into some audio stuff I remember that 99% of the time I listen to NPR

Would be nice to have an interface to my phone though. Nav and Youtube in the dash

[FlatBlackCaddy]

That sony is pretty sweet looking.

I loved the old nakamichi units. But the stereo industry now is pretty much about fancy lights and walmart sales.

[Soup DeVille]

The one Mike posted looks like something a 16 year old kid put into their VW

Good thing his car has that flap which covers up the head unit anyways.

[Soup DeVille]

That sony is pretty sweet looking.

I loved the old nakamichi units. But the stereo industry now is pretty much about fancy lights and walmart sales.

Not many new cars have single or even double DIN spaces to stick their radios into anymore. Everything new is super integrated into the nav/climate control/infotainment/backup camera/waffle iron center console.

Only people buying aftermarket head units are the ones driving old cars. 

[AutobahnSHO]

man I wish I could upgrade stereo..  Gonna wait for a while.

BUT I was looking for something else entirely and this popped up in an amazon search. (weird!!!) Might help the shiftknob problem:

http://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Shift-Universal-White-Dress/dp/B00J91LX4S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1456845104

[MrH]

Here's what I'm thinking:

-$190 for the head unit
-$40 per pair of speakers. 2 pairs = $80
- 4 channel amp - $120
- Modifry controller to keep the awesome switches on the dash working - $90
- subwoofer + amp combo (bazooka or something similar)- $150

[Rich]

Here's what I'm thinking:

-$190 for the head unit
-$40 per pair of speakers. 2 pairs = $80
- Modifry controller to keep the awesome switches on the dash working - $90

- 4 channel amp - $120
- subwoofer + amp combo (bazooka or something similar)- $150

[CaminoRacer]

I think you'd be really happy with just an 4 channel amp and good speakers. Not a whole lot of room for a sub so I don't think it's worth it.

[12,000 RPM]

I feel like a nice stereo for the S is a waste. Spend that money on an intake for the S and stereo shit for the truck. What do u think ur mileage split will be between the two rides? I am seeing like 60/40 4 Runner/S2K at best with weather and everything factored in. U will get way more back from stereo stuff in the truck IMO

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Here's what I'm thinking:

-$190 for the head unit
-$40 per pair of speakers. 2 pairs = $80
- 4 channel amp - $120
- Modifry controller to keep the awesome switches on the dash working - $90
- subwoofer + amp combo (bazooka or something similar)- $150

You should throw a few bags of cement in the trunk, while you're at it.

[Rich]

I feel like a nice stereo for the S is a waste. Spend that money on an intake for the S and stereo shit for the truck. What do u think ur mileage split will be between the two rides? I am seeing like 60/40 4 Runner/S2K at best with weather and everything factored in. U will get way more back from stereo stuff in the truck IMO

Plus one

[Raza]

Yeah, a really nice stereo in a sports car seems like a waste. Just make sure it's loud enough that you can hear it on the highway with the roof down.

[MrH]

Lol, that stereo stuff weighs so little.  I'll probably take out the spare tire and put the amp there anyways.  Might be a net weight savings.

The 12 watts RMS the headunit puts out isn't much when you're driving down the highway with the top down.  A simple amp would be worth it.

The little sub & amp combo would be plenty for me and wouldn't take up a lot of room.  I need to dig around in the spare area and see how much room I have.

Something like this:

[MrH]

I feel like a nice stereo for the S is a waste. Spend that money on an intake for the S and stereo shit for the truck. What do u think ur mileage split will be between the two rides? I am seeing like 60/40 4 Runner/S2K at best with weather and everything factored in. U will get way more back from stereo stuff in the truck IMO

Yeah, that's probably about right in terms of mileage.  Maybe even 70/30 4runner/s2k.

The 4Runner has a pretty decent sound system though already.  The stock one isn't bad.  Totally sufficient for day to day use.  The s2000 has an awful headunit with no way to connect my phone and two blown out paper speakers.  It's not even usable right now.

[Cookie Monster]

Why do you even need a stereo when you could put in some sweet JDM gauges?