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Originally Posted by bearsfeat
So I sat in the lot with the thing turned up to 40 (max) and listened carefully. It was CLEAR, the silence was silent - no hiss at max vol. The highs were very nice and crisp. The bass was strong, but I feel it was not tight enough. It was a bit bouncy (please excuse my technical terminology...) My biggest complaint, though (yes, I am complaining here) is the volume should go up to 50 or 60... IOW, it was not loud enough. I enjoyed my 10 minute stay in the car that I will buy in the next month or so, then, I got out and returned the key. Then I sat for another ten minutes in the lot with the disk loaded in my Eclipse changer in Franklin, my aging yet beloved Jetter, and gave the song another listen. Back to back, so to speak. I think my Eclipse HU maxes out at 74 on the vol. but I seldom need to push it to that. Tonight I set it to 70-72 and listened. "hmmm." I said, "I hear hiss" There was a small amount of hiss there. I never noticed it before - but then I don't really ever listen to Jennifer Warnes, nor have I ever given the listening experience in my car such scrutiny. So nothing is perfect, right? The Highs were also very crisp and high and clear and the bass very tight and powerful. Best of all, it was LOUD. Louder than the Civic, anyway.
As I mentioned in my intro, my 12 hours spent in a rented Volvo V70 was the most fun I've ever had with a factory stereo. THAT was an experience. That stereo was loud enough by far. I honestly don't think I ever turned it ALL THE WAY UP.
So, I am sad to say that, while the Honda factory system sounds decent, it is only decent in my opinion. And the Jetta wins - at least w/ an after market HU. Unfortunately, the Si is not an option. I need the 4 doors.
Now, I need to find a HU that will suit my needs (any reccommendations?); but, the biggest challenge will be to convince my wife that I NEED an upgrade and that the factory unit is not good enough. I guess I can't ask for help on that part...
Wish me luck.
bearsfeat
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Read whats in bold. You complained because honda's stereo maxes out at 40 whereas u want it to max out at 60 since you want it "Louder".
That scared that crap outta me especially when u mentioned u rented a volve and listened to your "songs" and quote "That stereo was loud enough by far". Even though you didn't turn it up all the way up as you stated in that same sentence.
BTW, on my previous post i apologize and take back the "You must be deaf to turn it up to 70 and drive on the road." since you did not state that anywhere but got me confused.