fillup05

I still have the stock radio and I finally can't take the error code when you play cd's anymore. I have been going to Best buys and Circuit Citys cause they say free install, but every time the sales rep ask what car I have (97 3.2) they want to charge me more cause of some amp thing. Is this true or are they trying to rip me off. Also if I do change radio will all the speakers still work or do I have to change them too?

Go90go

Well, if you still want the overhead mid-ranges to work, they will have to splice it in, and add some resistors to convert the signal load to 8 Ohms. Now, not having those isn't so bad. BTW, why pay for someone to do a job that is REALLY easy? Buy a Metra harness adapter and a Metra Turbo double-din to single plate, and you're pretty much set (if you are buying a single-din deck). Unless you are doing some special wiring, go that route and it'll cost you $50 tops.

~Cheers~

fillup05

Thanks for the info. I just thought if its free install why not since I still have to buy all the equipment anyways and I don't have a garage, don't want to work on it in the street of NYC. So they are trying to rip me off since there is no special amp stuff to do then right?

daemonicus

If they're saying you have an amp, they're lying. Just have them install the aftermarket CD player normally, no extra wiring. All they have to do is wire a new harness exactly color to color to the stock one. You're going to lose the 2 speakers in the dome light but it's not a big deal. They dont know our cars specifically, they're just going by what a book tells them. Tell them you want the free install and that you have no amp and the harness just has to be connected and if they still wont do it, go somewhere else.

TLBaller

Listen to this man/woman! We do not have amps in our car. The only amp is the one built in onto the stock radio. Its the later acura models that have a SEPERATE stock amp b/c of the bose system.

as daemon stated, you just match the color of wires to each other, use electric tape to tape it together and VIOLA. What deck are you planning to get anyway?

Ken1997TL

I'm on my second aftermarket deck on this car and let me tell you, our cars are EASY to work on. The stereo is a piece of cake. Adding in the dome speakers is the only tricky part, but as mentioned its possible with a little know-how.

Go90go

Booyakasha!! Wickity-wackity-sha!! Tell BB and CC to piss off about the "amp".

~Cheers~

bpjadhav

Ken,
Did you install the Kenwood deck you purchased recently? What is the feedback? Does losing the dome speakers make a significant difference? I'm also considering getting a new head unit, but I'm in a quandary on losing the dome speakers. I really like the sound quality now and I don't want to degrade it. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Go90go

The "surround" effect is effectively gone, forgive the pun. I haven't had dome speakers for a LONG time and I still like the quality. I do miss having real surround sound like I did in my Accord, though, hehe.

~Cheers~

TLBaller

The dome tweeters do make a big difference, mainly b/c its right there on your ear. Once you put in a deck you'll notice the lack of sound. If you want that same effect, youre going to have to buy component sets. The question is where do you want to place your aftermarket tweeters? in the corner of the dashboard? at the dome? if you keep your stock door speakers and stock tweeters at the dashboard with your aftermarket deck, you'll lack the front stage sound. it sucks..

KaMLuNg

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fillup... if you need someone to help you install, i can do it for you.. i only live about 15 mins from the city...

Ken1997TL

I did install it, it sounds great! I finally have satellite radio in BOTH cars

I did lose the dome speakers for a few days, I didnt miss them too much. I've since wired them into the front speakers. I need to do resistors though, they're a bit louder than I'd like.

fillup05

THANKYOU ALL as always this forum is great.
I'm just going to go to 1 of the stores and have them install it. Don't know what head unit to get yet, guess i just pick 1 they have not going to spend alot of money cause I park in the street. As for the speakers I guess I have to wait and hear how it sounds first before I decide on speakers. But if anyone have any recommendations on a head unit under $300 that be cool.

daemonicus

Kenwood X979. they dont make it anymore but you can still buy it. that's what i have and the control over your sound is craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy! it takes about a week to learn all the functions and buttons but it's worth it.

TLBaller

head unit under 300 can you plenty. I personally like both alpine and eclipse but alpine looks better in my opinion. If you do get a deck, be sure to get one with a remote. buttons tend to break after awhile of pressing

if you go to circuit city or best buy, they usually have "reduced item" in a glass case somewhere b/c they've been a display item. they're usually high end decks at a great price. they also have reduced price amps too.

Go90go

One word: yes.

~Cheers~

TLBaller

gogogo, i notice in your avatar you have a jdm plate holder. where did you get it?

Go90go

Japan...Center @ my friend's shop. I guess the angle is a bit low for you to see my Japanese plate (real one, BTW)... But that just means it's doing it's job, hehe.

~Cheers~

TLBaller

yeah i noticed the plate as well but i was just asking about the plate frame thingy.

Go90go

I saw one on eBay for about $50 shipped... Kinda pricey for this type of thing, though.

~Cheers~

KaMLuNg

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^^^ alright fellas back on topic please...

simm

Old thread, I know.

What wires are the dome speaker/midranges near the HU? Are they the green ones with the special plug? And I just hook up an 8 Ohm resistor inline on the positive leads?

simm

Nevermind. Went back to my search for 'dome light speakers' and found my answer: https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...26&postcount=4

Where are my tweeters hooked up to? Does the stock TL have crossovers? Where are those? Seems my tweets are working..

simm

aren't working..

Ken1997TL

Just take the wires on the blue harness, cut those and add some resistors to them. Then connect each wire to the respective side on the front speakers.

Your music will sound like it should, otherwise you end up with just 4 speakers.

simm

Ken, thanks for the reply. I understand how to hook up the mids on the ceiling.

BUT my dash tweets aren't working...where to start? Is it the crossover? And where in the world is that?

Ken1997TL

If I remember correctly the tweeters are part of the blue harness, paired with the midranges.

You shouldn't be able to hear them unless your ears are directly over them.

simm

Huh - I'll have to check that out. From what I could tell, I couldn't hear them at ALL and my music is very muddy at best. I'm sure only the 6.5" (door) and 6x9" (rear) speakers are working.

I've got to get some wire taps and fix this problem (hopefully both the dome light mids AND the dash tweeters)..

simm

BTW, the mids and tweets we're working even with the OEM stereo.

vas25tl

I didn't hook up the tweeters in either TL; the first one I actually removed that whole piece with the tweeters and dome light and put a TV up.

simm

Haha, not for me. I just want to get the speakers working (they're mid-range speakers BTW - not tweeters).

Ken1997TL

Yep, tweeters are on the dash.

I'd almost call the speakers by the dome twiddlers.

NFAMOUZ

so can someone explain why we need these resistors? and do we have to have them or is it just preferred? I would like to wire my dome "twiddlers" in lol

Go90go

They'll over-power the door speakers.

~Cheers~