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<blockquote data-quote="jrodefeld" data-source="post: 8660987" data-attributes="member: 675958"><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>I'm new to these forums and I wanted to ask for some advice.</p><p></p><p>I just bought a used car. It's a 2013 Honda CR-V. It's nothing special, but it is the highest trim (EX-L), has very low miles and is in excellent condition. I wanted something relatively nice, with good gas mileage and easy to maintain, for around $15000 so I think I got a pretty good deal and it's a hell of a lot better than what I was driving.</p><p></p><p>So now I'm trying to make it a bit nicer.</p><p></p><p>My first step is to upgrade the sound system which isn't that nice. Even though it's supposedly the "Premium" sound system with 7 speakers and a subwoofer it doesn't sound that great.</p><p></p><p>But I don't want to make all the upgrades all at once since I'm on a budget.</p><p></p><p>These are the components I'm currently considering:</p><p></p><p>Head unit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS</p><p></p><p>Front speakers: Focal PS165F Expert Component</p><p></p><p>Amplifier: Arc Audio XDi850.5</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking of just getting these three things to begin with, then later on adding some coaxial speakers in the rear doors and a subwoofer in the back.</p><p></p><p>I'm not into competition as far as absolute sound levels or thunderous bass. I'm much more interested in sound quality.</p><p></p><p>Could I install just these three components and be pretty happy with the sound for a while? I'll probably be lacking some bass but I guess I could use the stock rear speakers or stock subwoofer though I don't know how they'll match with the much higher end Focals.</p><p></p><p>To be honest, I've already purchased the amplifier. I saw a good deal and I couldn't pass it up. I was attracted to it because I think Arc Audio is a respected brand in amplifiers, and it's a 5 channel amp with generous power so I could conceivably eventually power four speakers and a subwoofer and I wouldn't have to purchase an additional amplifier down the road.</p><p></p><p>Does it seem like I've got the right idea here?</p><p></p><p>Now, my car does have a navigation system. It's not the latest tech but I do like it and I feel a little bad having to sacrifice it in order to upgrade the sound system. If I have to make that trade-off, I certainly will. I'm just wondering if there isn't a way I could install the Pioneer DEH-80PRS AND keep an in-dash navigation system.</p><p></p><p>Last point is that I'm not really interested in people second-guessing the components I've selected, or giving me a list of things they'd prefer instead. Unless of course the components I selected are incompatible or there's some other major problem with installing them in the order I'm considering.</p><p></p><p>I've never installed a car audio system before, but I do want to install this one myself if possible. I'll gladly soak up the expertise of people who know much more than me on this subject.</p><p></p><p>Hope I can learn a lot from ya'll. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrodefeld, post: 8660987, member: 675958"] Hi everyone, I'm new to these forums and I wanted to ask for some advice. I just bought a used car. It's a 2013 Honda CR-V. It's nothing special, but it is the highest trim (EX-L), has very low miles and is in excellent condition. I wanted something relatively nice, with good gas mileage and easy to maintain, for around $15000 so I think I got a pretty good deal and it's a hell of a lot better than what I was driving. So now I'm trying to make it a bit nicer. My first step is to upgrade the sound system which isn't that nice. Even though it's supposedly the "Premium" sound system with 7 speakers and a subwoofer it doesn't sound that great. But I don't want to make all the upgrades all at once since I'm on a budget. These are the components I'm currently considering: Head unit: Pioneer DEH-80PRS Front speakers: Focal PS165F Expert Component Amplifier: Arc Audio XDi850.5 I'm thinking of just getting these three things to begin with, then later on adding some coaxial speakers in the rear doors and a subwoofer in the back. I'm not into competition as far as absolute sound levels or thunderous bass. I'm much more interested in sound quality. Could I install just these three components and be pretty happy with the sound for a while? I'll probably be lacking some bass but I guess I could use the stock rear speakers or stock subwoofer though I don't know how they'll match with the much higher end Focals. To be honest, I've already purchased the amplifier. I saw a good deal and I couldn't pass it up. I was attracted to it because I think Arc Audio is a respected brand in amplifiers, and it's a 5 channel amp with generous power so I could conceivably eventually power four speakers and a subwoofer and I wouldn't have to purchase an additional amplifier down the road. Does it seem like I've got the right idea here? Now, my car does have a navigation system. It's not the latest tech but I do like it and I feel a little bad having to sacrifice it in order to upgrade the sound system. If I have to make that trade-off, I certainly will. I'm just wondering if there isn't a way I could install the Pioneer DEH-80PRS AND keep an in-dash navigation system. Last point is that I'm not really interested in people second-guessing the components I've selected, or giving me a list of things they'd prefer instead. Unless of course the components I selected are incompatible or there's some other major problem with installing them in the order I'm considering. I've never installed a car audio system before, but I do want to install this one myself if possible. I'll gladly soak up the expertise of people who know much more than me on this subject. Hope I can learn a lot from ya'll. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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