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Zmd73 · 03-30-2009, 05:07 PM

Hello All,

I have read all the threads pertaining to changing out the HU. I have to say wow great pics and info. From my understanding is that the majority is for models that have an amp (EX SI/premium sound stereo). Ok here is what I have 06 LX sedan stock HU non-premium version. Planning to put in a Single din Radio,
o Kenwood X891 currently in my other car
o As well 4 Infinity 622s speakers.
I understand that I need the dash kit & antenna harness. Since I have the LX model I don’t need the amp by pass. Where I am confused is on the radio harness and RCA attachments? I have been reading that I need to add RCA jacks for speakers. But doesn’t the harness wire support the 4 speaker system? Also I read that we shouldn’t use the Honda speaker wiring to the doors and to the rear. I should instead run it straight from the HU. Why is that? I know that the Metra is better than the Scosche for Radio harness (due to the wiring swap blowing fuses). One last question I also read some issues with some antenna harness which one should I go with?
Sorry for the lengthy question but I just want to cover all my bases. I appreciate any assistance.

Thanks

03-30-2009, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zmd73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wappingers NY Posts: 100 Dwight	Help on Installing a HU on a 06 LX Sedan Hello All, I have read all the threads pertaining to changing out the HU. I have to say wow great pics and info. From my understanding is that the majority is for models that have an amp (EX SI/premium sound stereo). Ok here is what I have 06 LX sedan stock HU non-premium version. Planning to put in a Single din Radio, o Kenwood X891 currently in my other car o As well 4 Infinity 622s speakers. I understand that I need the dash kit & antenna harness. Since I have the LX model I don’t need the amp by pass. Where I am confused is on the radio harness and RCA attachments? I have been reading that I need to add RCA jacks for speakers. But doesn’t the harness wire support the 4 speaker system? Also I read that we shouldn’t use the Honda speaker wiring to the doors and to the rear. I should instead run it straight from the HU. Why is that? I know that the Metra is better than the Scosche for Radio harness (due to the wiring swap blowing fuses). One last question I also read some issues with some antenna harness which one should I go with? Sorry for the lengthy question but I just want to cover all my bases. I appreciate any assistance. Thanks
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