Weak Bass now sorted! Also, pics of the back of the radio

Roger Harris · 20th June 2006, 18:11

Hi Guy's
After upgrading my front speakers I still felt there was something lacking in the bass department. After some research I decided to fit a tune up sub and went for the rather cool Alpine SWD-1600 (about £100 - £150 depending on outlet).
An extremely helpful and skilled chap at my local Halfords fitted it for me and let me take some pictures. Excuse the crap quality but I had to use the mobile.
As you can see, the central part of the dash that houses the radio is held in by 3 screws on top and 2 below. You can then pull out the whole radio and work on the back.
You will need to follow Pottsy's guide to get most of the dash off, then pop off the top cover that's under the sat nav screen and you're away.
I've included a pic of the side of the radio showing model number etc. in case this helps with an iPod solution.

By the way, The sound quality is amazing. I now have really cool bass from the Alpine, which is hidden away on the floor under the glove box. (still leaving plenty of room for passengers feet)

cheers
Roger

Pottsy · 20th June 2006, 18:42

Oh no - there's another £150 and a couple of hours blown...

Thanks for the info & pics Roger, much appreciated. Will get to work when I get home in a couple of days.

dieselpower · 21st June 2006, 14:54

What wires on the headunit have been used as the output for your sub?

Thanks

Roger Harris · 21st June 2006, 20:24

Hi Dieselpower,

The Sub wires into the front speaker wires no problem. It comes with the option of an aux connection or
speaker feed. If you look really carefully at the second pic you'll see a brown, stripped wire ready to be
connected.

By the way, It's held down to the floor with loads of heavy duty velcro and it's working a treat.

cheers
Roger

phuket · 10th October 2006, 08:21

Hi,

I have been considering an ipod/aux-in solution for a long time now and from the forums here i could not figure out for sure what type of cable will go in the aux port at the back of the radio.

Now that you have actually been to the back of the radio

could you tell me how many pins does the aux port have?

By the way, in the second picture you have posted you can see the back of the radio quite clearly. Is the aux port the second one from right?

Also, I don't have a satnav in my Civic. Will it make any difference in the location of the aux port and its specifications?

Thanks

basegreen · 10th October 2006, 08:37

The white connector is the AUX one, i'm pretty sure. I still can't figure out if the ipod solutions on ebay are suitable

phuket · 10th October 2006, 08:43

Hi basegreen,

Are you looking at ebay.co.uk or ebay.com? I can't seem to find anything at ebay uk. I would prefer it if i did because it's nearer to me.

basegreen · 10th October 2006, 09:51

Do a search on here - someoen found one which might be correct, we just need a volunteer

generationgav · 10th October 2006, 12:31

Can this aux-in connection work?

The white plug is apparently the cd-changer port; but how do we plug things in to it if there's already a plug there?
Also it's supposed to be a 6x8 plug, which that isn't

HURMUND · 10th October 2006, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Harris

An extremely helpful and skilled chap at my local Halfords fitted it for me and let me take some pictures. Excuse the crap quality but I had to use the mobile.

Many thanks for the info Roger. Just a couple of questions if I may please..........

1. What speakers did you upgrade to and how much did they cost if you don't mind me asking? Did Halfords fit them too?

2. Did Halfords charge extra for fitting? If so, how much?

Bet is sounds great now!

Cheers.

Roger Harris · 17th October 2006, 10:03

Hi Hurmund,

Sorry for the late reply, just noticed the post.
The speakers are Audio Design (not sure which models) and were fitted by a car radio specialist, not Halfords.
Halfords charged £40 to fit the sub, not bad as it took the guy over 2 hours

cheers
Roger

HURMUND · 18th October 2006, 23:19

Thanks Roger.

Is the Alpine sub powerful enough to sit in the 'secret' boot compartment do you thinik? Not sure there is much room in the passneger footwell - my missus has big clumsy feet!

HURMUND · 18th October 2006, 23:22

Also Roger. Do you think I should relace the rear speakers as well, or does it sound ok just replacing the front? What size were the speaks you replaced in the front........6 or 6.5inch?

Sorry about all the questions!

Roger Harris · 19th October 2006, 08:04

Hi Hurmund,
I've just measured the speakers that came out of the front and they are 6".
I never bothered with the rear ones, mainly as I never drive in the back

Having said that I'm sure it would sound even better.

The sub easily fits in the footwell. I put big velcro in there and pushed it right up the back and it's fine. I don't think you'd hear it from the cubbyhole in the boot though.

cheers
Roger

Nadz · 19th October 2006, 09:43

Roger- the model number you quote on the back of the head unit? Is it the same number for all 06 Civics, as I have an audio dealer that is sure a ipod link is available

Roger Harris · 19th October 2006, 09:58

Hi Nadz,

I don't know if it's the same on all of 'em. I would imagine it is though. Er... I think some of the lower spec models have a lesser radio though.
I'd be very, very amazed if there were a link though. Almost everybody on this forum has been after one form day 1.
Good luck

Roger

HURMUND · 19th October 2006, 18:10

Many thanks Roger on all the advice - much appreciated.

I presume you had 6inch speakers fitted then if the old ones were 6inch. In another post thought that I think Pottsy made, he had 6.5inch speakers fitted. Perhaps both can fit in I guess.

Back to the Alpine sub.........can you see it from the driver's seat while your driving?

Roger Harris · 19th October 2006, 18:40

Hi Hurmund,

No you can't see it at all from the drivers side as it's too far up into the footwell. I also have the floor mat over it, this lifts the mat up a bit but not much and it means you can't see it from outside the car. Good theft deterrent.

Perhaps check with Potsy about the speakers. I measured the old one's but only across the rim inside edges. Perhaps you need to measure from the screw hole or something, which might make the 6.5
I never saw the box as they were fitted at the car audio place.

cheers
Roger

generationgav · 19th October 2006, 19:01

no offence to Roger Harris' photos and stuff here.
Pottsy can you please fit this sub and make a step by step dummy's guide so I can do it?

WoolyCiv · 19th October 2006, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by HURMUND

Many thanks Roger on all the advice - much appreciated.

I presume you had 6inch speakers fitted then if the old ones were 6inch. In another post thought that I think Pottsy made, he had 6.5inch speakers fitted. Perhaps both can fit in I guess.

Back to the Alpine sub.........can you see it from the driver's seat while your driving?

Hi hurmund, I fitted Infinity 6510 cs speakers at the front. The measurements are - overall diam 6.5 inch (166 mm) and the cone diam is 5.56 inch (142 mm).

Hope this helps.

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phuket Valve Cap Join Date: 14th September 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I have been considering an ipod/aux-in solution for a long time now and from the forums here i could not figure out for sure what type of cable will go in the aux port at the back of the radio. Now that you have actually been to the back of the radio could you tell me how many pins does the aux port have? By the way, in the second picture you have posted you can see the back of the radio quite clearly. Is the aux port the second one from right? Also, I don't have a satnav in my Civic. Will it make any difference in the location of the aux port and its specifications? Thanks Last edited by phuket; 10th October 2006 at 08:24.

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20th June 2006, 18:42	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,775 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	Oh no - there's another £150 and a couple of hours blown... Thanks for the info & pics Roger, much appreciated. Will get to work when I get home in a couple of days.

21st June 2006, 14:54	#3 (permalink)
dieselpower Valve Cap Join Date: 18th June 2006 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What wires on the headunit have been used as the output for your sub? Thanks

21st June 2006, 20:24	#4 (permalink)
Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Dieselpower, The Sub wires into the front speaker wires no problem. It comes with the option of an aux connection or speaker feed. If you look really carefully at the second pic you'll see a brown, stripped wire ready to be connected. By the way, It's held down to the floor with loads of heavy duty velcro and it's working a treat. cheers Roger

10th October 2006, 08:37	#6 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The white connector is the AUX one, i'm pretty sure. I still can't figure out if the ipod solutions on ebay are suitable

10th October 2006, 08:43	#7 (permalink)
phuket Valve Cap Join Date: 14th September 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi basegreen, Are you looking at ebay.co.uk or ebay.com? I can't seem to find anything at ebay uk. I would prefer it if i did because it's nearer to me.

10th October 2006, 09:51	#8 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Do a search on here - someoen found one which might be correct, we just need a volunteer

10th October 2006, 12:31	#9 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can this aux-in connection work? The white plug is apparently the cd-changer port; but how do we plug things in to it if there's already a plug there? Also it's supposed to be a 6x8 plug, which that isn't

17th October 2006, 10:03	#11 (permalink)
Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Hurmund, Sorry for the late reply, just noticed the post. The speakers are Audio Design (not sure which models) and were fitted by a car radio specialist, not Halfords. Halfords charged £40 to fit the sub, not bad as it took the guy over 2 hours cheers Roger

18th October 2006, 23:19	#12 (permalink)
HURMUND Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Roger. Is the Alpine sub powerful enough to sit in the 'secret' boot compartment do you thinik? Not sure there is much room in the passneger footwell - my missus has big clumsy feet!

18th October 2006, 23:22	#13 (permalink)
HURMUND Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also Roger. Do you think I should relace the rear speakers as well, or does it sound ok just replacing the front? What size were the speaks you replaced in the front........6 or 6.5inch? Sorry about all the questions!

19th October 2006, 08:04	#14 (permalink)
Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Hurmund, I've just measured the speakers that came out of the front and they are 6". I never bothered with the rear ones, mainly as I never drive in the back Having said that I'm sure it would sound even better. The sub easily fits in the footwell. I put big velcro in there and pushed it right up the back and it's fine. I don't think you'd hear it from the cubbyhole in the boot though. cheers Roger

19th October 2006, 09:43	#15 (permalink)
Nadz Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2006 Location: Paisley Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roger- the model number you quote on the back of the head unit? Is it the same number for all 06 Civics, as I have an audio dealer that is sure a ipod link is available

19th October 2006, 09:58	#16 (permalink)
Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Nadz, I don't know if it's the same on all of 'em. I would imagine it is though. Er... I think some of the lower spec models have a lesser radio though. I'd be very, very amazed if there were a link though. Almost everybody on this forum has been after one form day 1. Good luck Roger

19th October 2006, 18:10	#17 (permalink)
HURMUND Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks Roger on all the advice - much appreciated. I presume you had 6inch speakers fitted then if the old ones were 6inch. In another post thought that I think Pottsy made, he had 6.5inch speakers fitted. Perhaps both can fit in I guess. Back to the Alpine sub.........can you see it from the driver's seat while your driving?

19th October 2006, 18:40	#18 (permalink)
Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Hurmund, No you can't see it at all from the drivers side as it's too far up into the footwell. I also have the floor mat over it, this lifts the mat up a bit but not much and it means you can't see it from outside the car. Good theft deterrent. Perhaps check with Potsy about the speakers. I measured the old one's but only across the rim inside edges. Perhaps you need to measure from the screw hole or something, which might make the 6.5 I never saw the box as they were fitted at the car audio place. cheers Roger

19th October 2006, 19:01	#19 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	no offence to Roger Harris' photos and stuff here. Pottsy can you please fit this sub and make a step by step dummy's guide so I can do it?