Recent content by OakIris

I haven't tried turning off the sub. To my ears, the system sounds as if all of the bass has been diverted to the sub; the tweeters are definitely harsh, sibilant, the whole system sounds bright. Too much treble energy, no depth, no fullness. I got the JVC HU because I wanted HD capabilities...

Well, I'm old (in my 50's) so I am not sure I can post something about a Colorado girl needing help. lol I knew I could get everything on line for cheaper, and I should have done further research to find a local shop that would have been willing to install equipment that they didn't sell. I...

I was trying very hard not to confess to this, but you caught me. I know CC is not well-respected, but they were available and what I could afford. Since everything is under warranty, I may try them again to see if they can make all of the suggested corrections to the amp/crossover/etc...

Hi kross - I was answering the other posts while you were also posting. I did know about the user mode on the JVC, and I will see if this improves the sound. I will have to make the other suggested changes as well; wish they were all as easy as just changing the EQ settings! Holly

My CRV is a 2002. I didn't do the installation - though I am now planning to correct it! - but the installer was going to place the new tweeters in the same place as the old ones, which is in the corners next to the windshield. audioholic - thank you for your thoughtful explanation and your...

Hi DejaWiz - I took so long to write my last post that I didn't see yours until I submitted it. Please explain to me - a noob - why running the rear speakers off of the HU would be better than running them off of the Eclipse amp. I guess I thought the amp would provide more/cleaner power to...

If there wasn't a problem with the sound dampening with the old system, why would the new one require it? (I really would like to know, I am not being a smart a**!) I will check the high pass filter setting as soon as I get a chance. (I am at work right now - lovely swing shift.) The sub...

I finally decided to upgrade the factory audio system in my Honda CRV. This is what I ended up with: JVC KD-HDR1 head unit Polk DB6501 component speakers for the front Polk DB651 coaxial speakers for the rear Eclipse EA4100 4-channel amp to power the speakers MTX T45004 10" subwoofer +...

They are supposed to show me how to tune the system; we'll see. I'm sure I'll be back asking questions if I get lost in space. Holly

Hi Kevin - you are absolutely right. It would seem that I was trying to prove to everyone that I was an absolute know-nothing newbie, as I originally asserted! After reading your post, I thought over my buying decisions and decided I needed to make some changes. Coaxial speakers with an...

Thank you, everyone. This is what I ended up getting: JVC KD-HDR1 HD radio/CD player MTX 2-channel Road Thunder Pro amp Polk DB651 Coaxial speakers all around Kicker KKR 05KS13 tweeters for the front It will be installed on Sunday; with the cost of install and necessary parts it cost me...

Thank you all for the advice. I was afraid that my budget was rather low, but I don't know if I can throw in any more $$. I'll have to see. I will probably need to budget for someone to do the install, too, as I really don't want to screw up the electrical system in my vehicle. I can build...

Nobody here is willing to help? Could someone perhaps link me to another web site that has a forum for know-nothing beginners? Thanks, Holly

I would like to upgrade my CRV's audio system. It is a 2002 Honda CRV with stock audio components. I don't have the $$ to buy top of the line equipment, but wonder if I can get something decent for around $500-600. I am not a bass head, mostly listen to classical rock, classical, jazz, blues...

Sorry - wrong forum.