How to upgrade sound on a 2018 Honda CR-V EX-L?

dennismv · Aug 22, 2018

I am interested in upgrading sound on a 2018 Honda CR-V EX-L I have a questions about whether to upgrade the entire system or the sub only.

Upgrading Full System: Given that the stock "180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers" (no sub) is factory-new, will upgrading the tweeters and mids be worth the sound quality and expense? (I was quoted $2600 for full-speaker + sub upgrade)
Adding Sub Only: Given that the stock system is new, I could add a Sub for $500 (quoted), but leave stock speakers as stock. Adding a sub means having a different amplifier installed, compared to if I upgrade the entire system, so I can't for example upgrade the sub only first, and later decide to upgrade the speakers.

Alas, as far as HU, it seems the head unit on the CR-V will have to remain stock, as there are no aftermarket head units that I've come across.

Given that info, is it worth upgrading the sub only? Is there an option I didn't consider? My goal is good sound + good healthy bass to rattle my music-loving bod.

ckeeler11 · Aug 22, 2018

If you want some extra bass then yes it is worth adding a sub. Upgrading the other speakers can make a huge improvement in sound if done properly. For $2600 I would hope it was done right. You can upgrade sub now and do the rest later. You will just end up with 2 amps or you can sell the mono when you upgrade and do a 5 channel.

AddicLee · Aug 22, 2018

ckeeler11 said:
If you want some extra bass then yes it is worth adding a sub. Upgrading the other speakers can make a huge improvement in sound if done properly. For $2600 I would hope it was done right. You can upgrade sub now and do the rest later. You will just end up with 2 amps or you can sell the mono when you upgrade and do a 5 channel.

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dennismv · Aug 23, 2018

Thanks I think I will go for just upgrading the entire system. I was given two options

package with Kicker 12" Q-Class 42CWQ122 for about $2600 (+speakers, etc)
package with Alpine 12" Sub with an Alpine 250 for about $1400 (+speakers, etc)

The price difference is fairly large. Is going with Kicker worth it? Do I need that much bass on a crossover vehicle? I mean I want to get as much bass as I can for a decent price. The place I got quotes from is known to be a bit on the expensive side.

And yes I'd hope that would be done right for $2600 but I think there are better deals available out there.

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