audio set-up for beginners [continued]

**jut703** · October 21st, 2016 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by ericb

Hi Sir Jut, thanks for the quick response. I asked Growl Sales, they told me that the HU they have for the 11th Gen is connected through a plug and play harness (no idea about this). I'm a little hesitant of upgrading my HU if it will void the electrical warranty, worth it ba yung upgrades kung sakali? Thank you.

For me it's worth it. I also plan on getting Growl HU to have something to amuse me in traffic, once budget permits. [emoji1303]

There's not much that goes wrong with the Altis' electricals anyway...

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**sientobente** · October 22nd, 2016 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by wakadus

current CRV model user here. I don't want to lose my steering controls/features. Is installing a DSP the best option for me?

If you want to upgrade your HU, you need to get a wiring kit to make the MID work. I use Connects2. This brand is widely available in our local car audio shops. It costs around 6 or 7k. There is a cheaper option which is RPac, where you can import it from abroad.

I'm using an aftermarket HU(Pioneer x8850BT) and an external DSP(Audison Bit Ten) for my 4th-gen CRV. I still like that I can change the settings on the fly through my HU, than pulling out a laptop to setup my DSP.

**grand kotse** · October 22nd, 2016 04:45 AM

Magkano ang growl HU para sa altis 11th gen?

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**wakadus** · October 24th, 2016 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by sientobente

If you want to upgrade your HU, you need to get a wiring kit to make the MID work. I use Connects2. This brand is widely available in our local car audio shops. It costs around 6 or 7k. There is a cheaper option which is RPac, where you can import it from abroad.

I'm using an aftermarket HU(Pioneer x8850BT) and an external DSP(Audison Bit Ten) for my 4th-gen CRV. I still like that I can change the settings on the fly through my HU, than pulling out a laptop to setup my DSP.

thank you! i'll check on that.

**jhnkvn** · October 26th, 2016 07:40 PM

Electricals rarely conk out. Even then, best have it installed in a reputed installer versus a newbie learning the ropes.

**otephz** · October 26th, 2016 07:56 PM

mga Boss,

any suggested sound system setup.
Budget : <10k

Amp, subs, speakers ", brands and where to buy in Manila.

Any suggestion/advise. thanks po sa inyo!

**thephantom** · October 27th, 2016 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by otephz

mga Boss,

any suggested sound system setup.
Budget : <10k

Amp, subs, speakers ", brands and where to buy in Manila.

Any suggestion/advise. thanks po sa inyo!

Try going to Jeff Tan at Araneta car center something. Near sm Sta Mesa lang. He can suggest something good for you

**sientobente** · October 27th, 2016 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by otephz

mga Boss,

any suggested sound system setup.
Budget : <10k

Amp, subs, speakers ", brands and where to buy in Manila.

Any suggestion/advise. thanks po sa inyo!

My advice is to take it step by step. So that through time you can increase your budget. You can change your HU first. Then Speakers. Amp and Deadening. Finally a Sub. If you'd like to take your audio game another level, add a Processor. For that budget, maybe add a little more and get one of those nice 2-DIN Pioneers. They have basic tuning options but are very useful.

For brands, I'd suggest get one of the established brands so no regrets in the future. Microbrands in my experience has reliability issues. Lately, it's with Flux seps. For some reason, the right tweeter always goes out but cabling is good. Might need to have it replaced. I also didn't appreciate that my speakers went on sale for some reason after acquiring it for just a couple of months. It just proves how cheap Flux is. When I first got it, packaging was basic, and literature is inexistent. It is also even hard to look for specs on these speakers online. What made it worse is the construction of these separates were as simple as Targa components which cost 6x less. It hardly has any branding, and the build looks flimsy. Kinda like generic crap. Next time I'll stick with the tried-and-tested brands like Focal, DLS, Morel, Hertz etc.

**jhnkvn** · October 27th, 2016 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by sientobente

My advice is to take it step by step. So that through time you can increase your budget. You can change your HU first. Then Speakers. Amp and Deadening. Finally a Sub. If you'd like to take your audio game another level, add a Processor. For that budget, maybe add a little more and get one of those nice 2-DIN Pioneers. They have basic tuning options but are very useful.

For brands, I'd suggest get one of the established brands so no regrets in the future. Microbrands in my experience has reliability issues. Lately, it's with Flux seps. For some reason, the right tweeter always goes out but cabling is good. Might need to have it replaced. I also didn't appreciate that my speakers went on sale for some reason after acquiring it for just a couple of months. It just proves how cheap Flux is. When I first got it, packaging was basic, and literature is inexistent. It is also even hard to look for specs on these speakers online. What made it worse is the construction of these separates were as simple as Targa components which cost 6x less. It hardly has any branding, and the build looks flimsy. Kinda like generic crap. Next time I'll stick with the tried-and-tested brands like Focal, DLS, Morel, Hertz etc.

Didn't know you were disgruntled sa purchase mo Siento!