I think this point is one of the most important considerations if you are going to keep the stock HU.

My car is an '05 which I am led to believe has improved speakers over the '00 speakers. With my stock HU and stock speakers, I got distortion at mid volume levels with some music (mostly cello). When I replaced the stock speakers with Focals 165KPs, the stock HU continued to create distortion. Only after replacing the HU did the upgraded speakers function appropriately.

I think the stock HU is too underpowered to drive upgraded speakers without potentially damaging them. With the upgraded HU I installed, (Pioneer P8MP), with 27W RMS, the Focals were clean, but did not come anywhere near their potential. They are now being driven with 150W RMS and they are now performing the way they were designed to perform. I don't think one has to consider himself an audiophile to appreciate the effect that comes with components being matched to perform optimally. I don't want to sound pushy here, but if for no other reason than to protect your upgraded speakers, I would suggest that you consider a new HU.

 

You sure you were not hearing the stock HU amp clipping? Kind of weird to hear distortion like that. But I would not put it beyond the realm of incompetance that is the stock HU .

John

 

Well since they are in my door, yes I am sure they fit. The Honda speaker is about 6.3 diameter, the JL is a 5.25 however JL included the trim ring that allows them to fit in a 6.5 bezel (already in the car) I only had to make minor mods to the factory bezel for them to fit, as the JL magnet is about 1/4 deeper than the factory speaker.

 

Hey....Here are the pics...

Picture of overall width of stock speaker:


Picture of overall depth of speaker (KEY, because if too deep, will either break window or window will not go down all the way)


Picture of overall width of stock speaker basket.


Picture of overall depth of stock speaker basket. Back can be cut off for a slightly larger speaker....but not much larger.



I want to say that the maximum depth for mounting door speakers is like 1.79"....not 100% sure on this, though. Check MacGyver's website (I think there is a link in his signature). He has all the specs.

John

 

Thank you very much guys,I appreciate.!!!