Speakers Bass

pjr · 31st May 2007, 18:31

Does anyone know if the Type S/Type R have the same speakers as the 5 door models ?

While I was testing my new FM transmitter I was comparing the same tracks played via CD and via Ipod, and cranking the volume up a bit - Seemed to be more bass than I remember the speakers having originally - Do the normal stock speakers need run in ?

I have the bass set to +6 and the treble to +1, with the speakers faded slightly to the rear - I was quite happy with the amount of bass - but I guess everyone hears things differently.

Marc W · 31st May 2007, 18:41

I've just got my type R and I was not expecting much from the bass on the stereo after reading previous posts, but mine sounds really good. I think you could well be right about the S and R having better speakers. Perhaps having 1 less set of doors helps things too.

Bog · 31st May 2007, 19:42

I should think they are the same speakers, but benefit from better acoustics on the rear side panels.

pjr · 31st May 2007, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Bog

I should think they are the same speakers, but benefit from better acoustics on the rear side panels.

Have to admit, didn't think about the size of the enclosure, but the front doors are bigger than on the 5 door and where the rear speakers are enclosed there is probably also a bigger space (and no moving window & door catch mechanism)

Civic_Fan · 31st May 2007, 21:46

Hey guys since we started talking about bass, when we get the speaker upgrade does it just increase in bass or in speaker volume aswell ? or perhaps i need an amp for that hmmm also would you recomend and all speaker upgrade from pioneer or just get the upgrade from honda ?

TTDegs · 1st June 2007, 02:23

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Originally Posted by Civic_Fan

Hey guys since we started talking about bass, when we get the speaker upgrade does it just increase in bass or in speaker volume aswell ? or perhaps i need an amp for that hmmm also would you recomend and all speaker upgrade from pioneer or just get the upgrade from honda ?

do a search on bassworks, and then one on infinities - before you spend money on the Honda 'upgrade'

although some people are now reporting (6 - 12 months after buying bassworks) that the speakers are now working better.
Certainly this seems to be the case with mine (18K miles and 8 months in).
Originally I had to have bass turned down to -6 (ie off) or the sound was rubbish

It's now up to +3 and sounds almost as good as I would expect from a stock system

Civic_Fan · 1st June 2007, 20:22

im confused arnt bass works the honda upgrade ? after all it does appear on its official site of accesories

TTDegs · 2nd June 2007, 00:00

yes, the bassworks are official Honda kit

it's the word 'upgrade' that is up for debate

There is a good possibility that the bassworks speakers are better than the standard ones.
However, when linked to the bassworks amp (which is then tucked away inside the dash where you can't get at it), the results are - from experience of people here - not worth the £600 Honda charge.

8 months on, and my bassworks system is now sounding almost as good as I would expect a stock, standard setup to be.

The alternative to the bassworks are myriad - ranging from spending just £60 or so on a pair of infinities (and some wiring), to a full blown amp and speaker install.
Several options are discussed in the How To section

Nick7 · 6th June 2007, 09:01

Well, when I ordered my Civic I also opted for 'bassworks', since didn't want to fiddle with speakers on new car.
All in all, for price you pay it's nowhere worth it.
The more time passes by, the more I think of removing it and making my own setup.
Yes, it's better than stock speakers, but nowhere close as they should be.
One of problems is that rear (bass) speakers are in doors - and you can't expect good bass from that.

However, it still does seem like an issue with audio overall in Civic, as few weeks ago I had Civic Jazz as replacement while my car was at service - and I can say that that tiny car had really nice sound - especially counting it had only front speakers.

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 454 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Bass Does anyone know if the Type S/Type R have the same speakers as the 5 door models ? While I was testing my new FM transmitter I was comparing the same tracks played via CD and via Ipod, and cranking the volume up a bit - Seemed to be more bass than I remember the speakers having originally - Do the normal stock speakers need run in ? I have the bass set to +6 and the treble to +1, with the speakers faded slightly to the rear - I was quite happy with the amount of bass - but I guess everyone hears things differently.

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've just got my type R and I was not expecting much from the bass on the stereo after reading previous posts, but mine sounds really good. I think you could well be right about the S and R having better speakers. Perhaps having 1 less set of doors helps things too.

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I should think they are the same speakers, but benefit from better acoustics on the rear side panels.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yes, the bassworks are official Honda kit it's the word 'upgrade' that is up for debate There is a good possibility that the bassworks speakers are better than the standard ones. However, when linked to the bassworks amp (which is then tucked away inside the dash where you can't get at it), the results are - from experience of people here - not worth the £600 Honda charge. 8 months on, and my bassworks system is now sounding almost as good as I would expect a stock, standard setup to be. The alternative to the bassworks are myriad - ranging from spending just £60 or so on a pair of infinities (and some wiring), to a full blown amp and speaker install. Several options are discussed in the How To section

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Nick7 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, when I ordered my Civic I also opted for 'bassworks', since didn't want to fiddle with speakers on new car. All in all, for price you pay it's nowhere worth it. The more time passes by, the more I think of removing it and making my own setup. Yes, it's better than stock speakers, but nowhere close as they should be. One of problems is that rear (bass) speakers are in doors - and you can't expect good bass from that. However, it still does seem like an issue with audio overall in Civic, as few weeks ago I had Civic Jazz as replacement while my car was at service - and I can say that that tiny car had really nice sound - especially counting it had only front speakers.