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<blockquote data-quote="llebcire" data-source="post: 8719320" data-attributes="member: 671377"><p>2015 Accord Coupe - factory audio upgrade</p><p></p><p>Starting my audio upgrade on my 2015 Accord Coupe EXVL/Navi with “premium” sound.</p><p></p><p>I have the following objectives -</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Significantly better sound quality</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Minimal modifications for cosmetics and returning to stock</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Install early so I can enjoy it</li> </ol><p></p><p>I’m re-using the equipment I had in my 2008 Accord EXVL Coupe and the install will be similar. With my last car, I finished the install in July of 2017 and traded for a G37x one month later in August - that could be considered a waste of time <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> . I bought this car in May 2020 so I should have it for a while.</p><p></p><p>I will be retaining the factory head unit, stock locations and using the factory speaker wiring. In my opinion the gains from replacing the wiring are minimal and this isn’t a show car or ultimate SQ build. I feel that good install techniques will yield a respectable system that’s reliable, and while there are opportunities for performance gains I listen while driving so not an ideal environment.</p><p></p><p>System -</p><p>Source will be factory HU (ANC physically disabled)</p><p>Audiocontrol LCQ-1 LOC with EQ; ARC-2 remote bass level</p><p>Zapco ST-5XII 5 channel amp (100 x4 + 200 x1 @ 4ohms)</p><p>Morel Maximo 6 components - front doors, with passive crossovers</p><p>Factory speakers - rear deck</p><p>Alpine SWR-1222D 12” Type R in 0.9 cubic foot sealed enclosure @ 4 ohms</p><p></p><p>Misc. -</p><p>Kilmat 80 mil sound deadening </p><p>Fiberglass insulation in doors</p><p>Tesa tape and felt for rattles</p><p>4 ga. power/ground with 100 amp fuse under hood</p><p>Remove factory sub and mount amp under rear deck - shouldn’t have heat issues</p><p></p><p>One main difference between the 2008 and 2015 audio is how the factory amp is configured. In 08 it was a 5 channel amp using passive crossovers for the door, and I was able to wire the LCQ-1 with fade capabilities (I have children in the back often) so I could reduce the rears when I was alone. In 2015 the amp is active so I need to wire the LOC differently. I will still have remote bass control but won’t be able to fade - not the end of the world.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]23668[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>My goal is to get the bulk of the system installed now (before winter in IA) then make changes in the Spring. These changes may include adding a center channel (active or passive), moving to active front doors, and adding a DSP. I’m still reading but I see Dayton makes a DSP for $150 - I’m “old school” and we didn’t have DSP in the 90’s. Imaging was accomplished by installation techniques, sound padding, and center fill (front or rear) - I remember installing Audax tweeters in the back of rear view mirrors for imaging…</p><p></p><p>I have this next week off and plan on getting the system installed. Before taking time off I was going to start with the doors, using the factory amp to power the Morels initially, but I hope to get everything done this week.</p><p></p><p>I’ll post pics and videos along the way.</p><p></p><p>-Eric</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="llebcire, post: 8719320, member: 671377"] 2015 Accord Coupe - factory audio upgrade Starting my audio upgrade on my 2015 Accord Coupe EXVL/Navi with “premium” sound. I have the following objectives - [LIST=1] [*]Significantly better sound quality [*]Minimal modifications for cosmetics and returning to stock [*]Install early so I can enjoy it [/LIST] I’m re-using the equipment I had in my 2008 Accord EXVL Coupe and the install will be similar. With my last car, I finished the install in July of 2017 and traded for a G37x one month later in August - that could be considered a waste of time :-) . I bought this car in May 2020 so I should have it for a while. I will be retaining the factory head unit, stock locations and using the factory speaker wiring. In my opinion the gains from replacing the wiring are minimal and this isn’t a show car or ultimate SQ build. I feel that good install techniques will yield a respectable system that’s reliable, and while there are opportunities for performance gains I listen while driving so not an ideal environment. System - Source will be factory HU (ANC physically disabled) Audiocontrol LCQ-1 LOC with EQ; ARC-2 remote bass level Zapco ST-5XII 5 channel amp (100 x4 + 200 x1 @ 4ohms) Morel Maximo 6 components - front doors, with passive crossovers Factory speakers - rear deck Alpine SWR-1222D 12” Type R in 0.9 cubic foot sealed enclosure @ 4 ohms Misc. - Kilmat 80 mil sound deadening Fiberglass insulation in doors Tesa tape and felt for rattles 4 ga. power/ground with 100 amp fuse under hood Remove factory sub and mount amp under rear deck - shouldn’t have heat issues One main difference between the 2008 and 2015 audio is how the factory amp is configured. In 08 it was a 5 channel amp using passive crossovers for the door, and I was able to wire the LCQ-1 with fade capabilities (I have children in the back often) so I could reduce the rears when I was alone. In 2015 the amp is active so I need to wire the LOC differently. I will still have remote bass control but won’t be able to fade - not the end of the world. [ATTACH type="full" alt="23668"]23668[/ATTACH] My goal is to get the bulk of the system installed now (before winter in IA) then make changes in the Spring. These changes may include adding a center channel (active or passive), moving to active front doors, and adding a DSP. I’m still reading but I see Dayton makes a DSP for $150 - I’m “old school” and we didn’t have DSP in the 90’s. Imaging was accomplished by installation techniques, sound padding, and center fill (front or rear) - I remember installing Audax tweeters in the back of rear view mirrors for imaging… I have this next week off and plan on getting the system installed. Before taking time off I was going to start with the doors, using the factory amp to power the Morels initially, but I hope to get everything done this week. I’ll post pics and videos along the way. -Eric [/QUOTE]
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