350w Premium sound system in Si any good?

Phresh · 07-20-2006, 02:34 AM

For anyone with the premium sound system that comes in the 2006 civic coupe im wondering how good it is and whether or not upgrading it is worth it. Post your reviews here. Thanks.

mmm def · 07-20-2006, 08:49 AM

It's alright..if you are used to an aftermarket stereo you will probably be wanting more, but for a stock stereo, it's not bad. I had a nice setup in my last car and am debating changing the Si's stereo, I just don't drive it that much...

BLU BY U · 07-20-2006, 09:01 AM

ive always had aftermarket but im really impressed with the si's sound. its loud , has enough bass for most music and plays all my wma and mp3 cds. perfect for me, i wont be changing it.

[IVI] · 07-20-2006, 12:05 PM

I've always owned aftermarket mid-range speakers and head units and this system is pretty good compared to those. I won't be changing it either.

2evolved · 07-20-2006, 12:28 PM

I'll be adding a sub sometime to add some more bass not enough for me

***Janizary*** · 07-20-2006, 12:53 PM

As some other comments, if you are used to a hi-end aftermarket unit/speakers/sub, it will fall short of that setup by quite a bit. However, compared to the average OEM setup it is quite good. Superior (IMHO) to the Acura RSX Bose setup.

TommyD · 07-20-2006, 01:03 PM

I tested the system on a Si @ The dealer (Not mine).
I too, am an audiophile and found the system sufficient. Like many others, I use to extensively modify my systems. It sounded pretty good to me, especially for a stock system. I'll change out the paper speakers for something a little better that will run on stock power but that is it.

Retread · 07-20-2006, 01:26 PM

I agree with what has been said. I like mine and won't plan on changing it.

JeShUa · 07-20-2006, 01:26 PM

are the stereos 350 W with all 4 speakers or ??
If mine is just 140 all together I'm gonna have to get 2 sets of 350 watts... it should be able to take that.. the main right :]

mishima8 · 07-22-2006, 12:13 AM

I also enjoy the sound, it's loud enough and clear enough. I did dynamat the trunk and the license plate though. I may swap out the speakers, but there doesn't look to be a lot of room to do it, so I may just hold off. BTW I ordered this i-HONDA-R3 for my iPod. I got it for $15 cheaper elsewhere, looks like it may work better than the HOA stuff. I will keep everyone posted.

http://www.diceelectronics.com/Merch...ICE_IPOD_HONDA

crazyj · 07-22-2006, 12:36 AM

Just like everyone has mentioned. I have an Si with Navi, and I think it sounds great. In my old ride I had 4 10" subs with a 1000 watt amp (too much bass). I think this setup is almost perfect. It actually hurts my ears (but perhaps I already have ear damage)

I wouldn't change a thing about the stero in the Si.

TreeFrog · 07-28-2006, 06:29 AM

i think it sounds awsome personally.

but to lacks in terms of bass. it doesn't sound like it even has a sub. once i put my sub from my old car in it should be rockin

crazyj · 07-28-2006, 11:05 AM

Has anyone noticed there is no pause button or mute button? I guess with Navi and Audio in one device you can't have it all...

PRUMANS · 07-28-2006, 03:53 PM

Has anyone tried saying "mute" to the voice/navi. That would be pretty good if it works. LOL

***letsgoflyers81*** · 07-28-2006, 05:27 PM

Right now my 04 Civic EX has an Aiwa head unit that puts out 52x4 watts and I have an Infinity Basslink which is a 10 inch sub with 200 watt sub. That's 408 watts over seven speakers. I've been in an Si for maybe 45 minutes and the 350 watt system sounded good, but I think my sub hits harder. When I get my Si in the fall I think I may put the Basslink in. I'm a bit worried though about the balance if I have the Basslink to one side of the trunk while there's also the factory sub in the rear decklid. Well, my brother has a Basslink he's not using so maybe I'll buy that off him and use both. Three subs and 750 watts total would be nice.

I'm getting navi so the head unit is obviously staying stock but I might replace the other speakers eventually.

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Originally Posted by JeShUa

are the stereos 350 W with all 4 speakers or ??
If mine is just 140 all together I'm gonna have to get 2 sets of 350 watts... it should be able to take that.. the main right :]

The 350 watt system has seven speakers including the sub.

getchoo · 07-28-2006, 08:36 PM

are there any issues besides bass that people have with this system? how's the sound quality? and how does everyone feel about the tweeters being so far from the driver on the 8th gens?

***CaliGuy*** · 07-28-2006, 08:45 PM

I think the si sound system is awsome...at least for a factory system, I have no intention of upgrading...well, maybe a sub down the road...

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mmm def Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Age: 27 Posts: 640 iTrader: 1 / 100%	It's alright..if you are used to an aftermarket stereo you will probably be wanting more, but for a stock stereo, it's not bad. I had a nice setup in my last car and am debating changing the Si's stereo, I just don't drive it that much...

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BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 7,585 iTrader: 2 / 100%	ive always had aftermarket but im really impressed with the si's sound. its loud , has enough bass for most music and plays all my wma and mp3 cds. perfect for me, i wont be changing it.

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[IVI] Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 31 Posts: 1,634 Bryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've always owned aftermarket mid-range speakers and head units and this system is pretty good compared to those. I won't be changing it either.

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2evolved Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Age: 23 Posts: 603 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I'll be adding a sub sometime to add some more bass not enough for me

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TommyD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,361 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I tested the system on a Si @ The dealer (Not mine). I too, am an audiophile and found the system sufficient. Like many others, I use to extensively modify my systems. It sounded pretty good to me, especially for a stock system. I'll change out the paper speakers for something a little better that will run on stock power but that is it.

07-20-2006, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Retread Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 529 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree with what has been said. I like mine and won't plan on changing it.

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JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,728 add camber and stir iTrader: 12 / 100%	are the stereos 350 W with all 4 speakers or ?? If mine is just 140 all together I'm gonna have to get 2 sets of 350 watts... it should be able to take that.. the main right :]

07-22-2006, 12:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
mishima8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 658 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I also enjoy the sound, it's loud enough and clear enough. I did dynamat the trunk and the license plate though. I may swap out the speakers, but there doesn't look to be a lot of room to do it, so I may just hold off. BTW I ordered this i-HONDA-R3 for my iPod. I got it for $15 cheaper elsewhere, looks like it may work better than the HOA stuff. I will keep everyone posted. http://www.diceelectronics.com/Merch...ICE_IPOD_HONDA

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crazyj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 637 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just like everyone has mentioned. I have an Si with Navi, and I think it sounds great. In my old ride I had 4 10" subs with a 1000 watt amp (too much bass). I think this setup is almost perfect. It actually hurts my ears (but perhaps I already have ear damage) I wouldn't change a thing about the stero in the Si.

07-28-2006, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
TreeFrog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Age: 27 Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i think it sounds awsome personally. but to lacks in terms of bass. it doesn't sound like it even has a sub. once i put my sub from my old car in it should be rockin

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crazyj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 637 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Has anyone noticed there is no pause button or mute button? I guess with Navi and Audio in one device you can't have it all...

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PRUMANS Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Age: 39 Posts: 79 Phillip iTrader: 0 / 0%	Has anyone tried saying "mute" to the voice/navi. That would be pretty good if it works. LOL

07-28-2006, 08:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
getchoo Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 / 0%	are there any issues besides bass that people have with this system? how's the sound quality? and how does everyone feel about the tweeters being so far from the driver on the 8th gens?