Hello all. I own an Honda Civic 2012 EX-L w/o Navi sedan. I love everything in the car but the sound system.
So, I thought I might invest in a setup, and here's what I purchased so far:
- 1 Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers: Car Electronics
- 1 Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair): Car Electronics
- 1 Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT 300-Watt Ultra Compact 4-Channel Amplifier (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair): Car Electronics
- 1 Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer (Amazon.com: Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer (Single): Car Electronics
I planned to replace the stock unit as well, but for now, I would like to leave it as it (I don't want to loose steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, imid, etc.). In either case, I will be replacing it but if possible I would like to avoid the hassle for now.
So, here is my confusion about it:
I have spent the last 4 hours reading and searching on the forums.
Somewhere I have read that I will need a LOC and somewhere not (I even read that since my amp has high level inputs, I don't need a LOC), which of those is true ?
Also, when I've read there's a need for a LOC, they only mention I need to tap in the rear speakers, but seeing my setup has two amps (one sub amplified), how would I go to connect the other amp to power the 4 speakers ?
Will I need to run new wires for the speakers, considering they are not that loudsy/power hungry (only 75rms) or can I se the stock ones ?
I believe I can replace the stock speakers and still use the stock HU with aftermarket speakers, is that correct ?
Since I have two amps, I guess I will need to run a positive wire from battery to a distribution center and then to the two amps, is that correct ? If that is so, where do you think I should put the distribution center ?
I also plan to put the amp and amp sub under the driver and passenger seat. Considering both units are NOT that high-end, do you think this will work ? do you see any issues with this ? I want to avoid any burnings or something related (I could care less about foot leng for the rear passengers as I drive mostly alone).
Ultimately, my goal is to just swap the speakers and amp the whole system with the added sub. Can you just let me know what else will I need in order to have this setup, bear in mind what I have purchased so far ?
Thank you a lot for stopping by and reading this and I apologize for my ignorance, but I am not a whole audio guy.
Regards
So, I thought I might invest in a setup, and here's what I purchased so far:
- 1 Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers: Car Electronics
- 1 Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair): Car Electronics
- 1 Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT 300-Watt Ultra Compact 4-Channel Amplifier (Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651s Slim-Mount 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair): Car Electronics
- 1 Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer (Amazon.com: Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer (Single): Car Electronics
I planned to replace the stock unit as well, but for now, I would like to leave it as it (I don't want to loose steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, imid, etc.). In either case, I will be replacing it but if possible I would like to avoid the hassle for now.
So, here is my confusion about it:
I have spent the last 4 hours reading and searching on the forums.
Somewhere I have read that I will need a LOC and somewhere not (I even read that since my amp has high level inputs, I don't need a LOC), which of those is true ?
Also, when I've read there's a need for a LOC, they only mention I need to tap in the rear speakers, but seeing my setup has two amps (one sub amplified), how would I go to connect the other amp to power the 4 speakers ?
Will I need to run new wires for the speakers, considering they are not that loudsy/power hungry (only 75rms) or can I se the stock ones ?
I believe I can replace the stock speakers and still use the stock HU with aftermarket speakers, is that correct ?
Since I have two amps, I guess I will need to run a positive wire from battery to a distribution center and then to the two amps, is that correct ? If that is so, where do you think I should put the distribution center ?
I also plan to put the amp and amp sub under the driver and passenger seat. Considering both units are NOT that high-end, do you think this will work ? do you see any issues with this ? I want to avoid any burnings or something related (I could care less about foot leng for the rear passengers as I drive mostly alone).
Ultimately, my goal is to just swap the speakers and amp the whole system with the added sub. Can you just let me know what else will I need in order to have this setup, bear in mind what I have purchased so far ?
Thank you a lot for stopping by and reading this and I apologize for my ignorance, but I am not a whole audio guy.
Regards