New audio gear for the SE-i

[Sabz5150]

I decided to go with all new audio hardware for the new Accord. Yes, that means the DTS processor is out... I passed it on to a buddy who's been eyeing it ever since I bought it. He'll treat it well.

I wanted something light and simple for the SE-i, but I still wanted gobs of goodies. I went with a Pioneer DEH-2900 headunit. It's simple, plays mp3s, has IP-BUS and it also has this neat little "hard-wired remote" feature. If I can track down the adapter box (calling Pioneer today), I can use the SE-i's steering wheel controls on the new HU. Nice



I also went with Pioneer 6.5's all around. I know the SE-i uses 6x9's in the rear, but I will be swapping my black rear deck over which is cut for 6.5's. They fit perfectly and I wanted matched speaks in the front and back.



Subs and rear amp are still up in the air. I may move the pair of 8's I have in the LX-i over along with its amp, but we'll see.

The last of the goodies were the iPod adapter which is in the armrest and an XM tuner, both of which use Pio's IP-BUS to connect to the HU. No extra controls, no FM modulators. Simple. Elegant.

[87lxiaccord]

Cool. I like your idea of keeping it simple and being able to use the volume controls. I also have a pioneer head unit with 4 pioneer speakers. It sounds great I don't think you'll be dissapointed. I still want to put better speakers in the front they're 80 watt pioneers that came with the car and I have the 220 watt 6.5 inch pioneers in the rear. Anyways keep us updated i want to see it all installed!

[mustard_madman]

That's the cd player I have. I love it.

[forrest89sei]

Nice Gear

[Sabz5150]

That's the cd player I have. I love it.

Dunno if you sport an SEi or not... but if so, have you tracked down the remote adapter?

[Vanilla Sky]

I am betting that you'll be missing your surround sound about 20 minutes after you get everything installed. I would have kept the processor around at least until you got your new system set up. That way, if you did decide to go DTS again, you still have the equipment sitting around.

[russiankid]

Dunno if you sport an SEi or not... but if so, have you tracked down the remote adapter?

Let me find my old thread, crutchfield has one.

Edit:
Something like this?
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xFSthfE...900#morephotos

[Sabz5150]

Let me find my old thread, crutchfield has one.

Edit:
Something like this?
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xFSthfE...900#morephotos

They have one that'll work with Pioneer HUs. Looks like I know what my next purchase is

[russiankid]

They have one that'll work with Pioneer HUs. Looks like I know what my next purchase is

I wonder if it will work with my DEH-P4800MP

[Sabz5150]

Sneak peek. More pics up soon

[guaynabo89]

dont you love the simplicity of contorling everythign from the head unit.

I too can control all my add ons from the headunit and its great. I have an eq pack, tv tuner, xm tuner, dvd changer, and hopefully soon a product that will be able to control the mp3's on my phone as it was anoher cd changer. (like an ipod interface but for my phone)

post up them pics. Wana see how it goes.

[Sabz5150]

iPod interface installed inside the armrest.



XM tuner mounted in place of the Bose amp.

[MessyHonda]

sweet. im in need of a new deck....do you know if pioneer high end decks are any good.....im looking to spend 300 bucks...thats with a friends discount cuz he works at best buy.

[Hazwan]

Sweet!

[lx-i coupe]

sweet. im in need of a new deck....do you know if pioneer high end decks are any good.....im looking to spend 300 bucks...thats with a friends discount cuz he works at best buy.

any pioneer is good, the higher models just add more features, unless you get a premiere, which are probably some of the best decks built.

[Blkblurr]

is your graphic equalizer still in the system?

[MessyHonda]

any pioneer is good, the higher models just add more features, unless you get a premiere, which are probably some of the best decks built.

yeah i saw one and they wanted close to 550 for one...

[lx-i coupe]

yeah i saw one and they wanted close to 550 for one...

yeah some are a little pricey. a couple years back i found their top of the line cd player. no mp3 or wma, and it almost seemed like is was preamp only (haven't seen one of those for a couple years ), fully gold plated chassis/circut boards, f/r/sub 8volt pre outs (those seemed to have disappeared as well ) and it was like $1200.

[88accordSF]

just picked up a kenwood KDC-MP253 for $150 from that Car Audio place near best buy, on industrial ave (closer to holly st)

--50Wx4
--removable faceplate
--fluoresent display
--mp3 & wma w/ id3 tag
--rca preout w/ subwoofer level control
--front aux port
--ipod ready (native port in back for charging, playback, and front interface controls ipod, w/ remote control)
--cd-rw
--SP
--SystemQ
--Sat Radio Ready
--HD Radio ready

had some apline SPS-17C2 6.5" speakers at 35hz-30khz, 250W max (50W rms) for only $80

already picked up... just need two more 6x9" for the rear

[Blkblurr]

Sneak peek. More pics up soon

What did you do to fill the space from the equalizer and cd player?

[Sabz5150]

What did you do to fill the space from the equalizer and cd player?

I used to have a DTS processor there, but I am not sure what will go there now. Gauges or a touchscreen if I go carputer. Who knows

[2drSE-i]

let me know how your steering wheel controls go...ive been looking forever for something like this. We are gonna have twinkie SE-is, except with different colored interiors :-D.

[Blkblurr]

I decided to go with something similar on mine. I ordered the DEH-5900 which looks the same but has a few more features. i also ordered the XM radio box. I did not get the remote adapter however because I was not sure if the one they had would work. It most likely will because it will work on a 92 accord. I may get it later. I plan on leaving the equalizer and cd player in place until I figure out what I want to use the space for.

[TWOLOUDNPROUD]

sweet