06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System

CGM55123 · 03-19-2006, 09:32 PM

Took my first extended ride in our 2006 Odysssey EX-L today. Now that is a PREMIUM sound system!!!! Totally impressed and satisfied!!! Could not turn the volume above 25 without rattling the windows. Outstanding job on that one Honda!!!

Now, as it relates to the Ridgeline "premium" system. There is simply no comparison as the RL system is not even close to being in the same league.

Dear Honda, please assign the Odyssey sound system engineer to the Ridgeline project for one week. You obviously already have the parts in the bins, let that person do for the RL what they have done for the Odyssey. We're paying for a premium system, please sell us one.

NC Blue · 03-20-2006, 11:51 AM

Just curious, how is the RL sound system supposed to be comparable to a EX-L sound system? My RTL and my wifes' Odyssey EX are similar in sound quality.

NKyRidge · 03-20-2006, 12:15 PM

What model of stereo is in the O - do you have the IVES system. Same as the RL model?

Blue · 03-20-2006, 12:16 PM

I think CGM is refering to the toring model which has a 360 watt/7 speaker/subwoofer system. Each speaker pumps out 50w.

top Ridgeline is only 160W with 25 w per speaker. I think standard ridgeline is 120 w.

CGM55123 · 03-20-2006, 05:26 PM

My 06 Odyssey is an EX-L, not a touring model.

Blue · 03-20-2006, 09:31 PM

So your EX-L has the same sound system as the 360w touring model?

or are you saying the Odyssey EX-L with only 120W without subwoofer sounds better than your Ridgeline RTS model has 160 W with subwoofer?

WoodlandsRTL · 03-21-2006, 09:42 AM

if he doesn't, I will...

the stock stereo in my wife's '06 Ody EX-L was much clearer and fuller than what came in my RTL w/navi. Neither was awful, but both would benefit from upgrades. Mine's done (clean sweep, amp, speakers and sub), hers is in progress (speakers and amp).

note that I used past tense. Mine now sounds better than our home theater system. Next project?

CGM55123 · 03-21-2006, 09:55 AM

I'm saying the stock 06 EX-L Odyssey system is much better than the stock 06 RTS RL system. No comparison IMO.

IShootPics · 03-21-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodlandsRTL

if he doesn't, I will...

the stock stereo in my wife's '06 Ody EX-L was much clearer and fuller than what came in my RTL w/navi. Neither was awful, but both would benefit from upgrades. Mine's done (clean sweep, amp, speakers and sub), hers is in progress (speakers and amp).

note that I used past tense. Mine now sounds better than our home theater system. Next project?

I'd like to check out your truck some time since I'm out in Sugar Land, and usually up in the Woodlands for church every other week.

Blue · 03-21-2006, 12:52 PM

Technically, the spec on the Ridgeline should be better. Maybe the odyssey just have much better speakers or the acoustic in the mini van is superior. Who knows?

So the 360w touring Odyssey must have incredile sound!

03-19-2006, 09:32 PM	#1
CGM55123 ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 93	06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System Took my first extended ride in our 2006 Odysssey EX-L today. Now that is a PREMIUM sound system!!!! Totally impressed and satisfied!!! Could not turn the volume above 25 without rattling the windows. Outstanding job on that one Honda!!! Now, as it relates to the Ridgeline "premium" system. There is simply no comparison as the RL system is not even close to being in the same league. Dear Honda, please assign the Odyssey sound system engineer to the Ridgeline project for one week. You obviously already have the parts in the bins, let that person do for the RL what they have done for the Odyssey. We're paying for a premium system, please sell us one.

03-20-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
NC Blue ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System Just curious, how is the RL sound system supposed to be comparable to a EX-L sound system? My RTL and my wifes' Odyssey EX are similar in sound quality.

03-20-2006, 12:15 PM	#3
NKyRidge ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern KY Posts: 589	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System What model of stereo is in the O - do you have the IVES system. Same as the RL model?

03-20-2006, 12:16 PM	#4
Blue ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 361	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System I think CGM is refering to the toring model which has a 360 watt/7 speaker/subwoofer system. Each speaker pumps out 50w. top Ridgeline is only 160W with 25 w per speaker. I think standard ridgeline is 120 w. __________________ When: 3-1-2005, Where: Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA, Why: Tailgate, Added: Retrax, Problems: water leak on floor. Found 2 bolts and 3 nuts on the floor. Also own: 98 Toyota Sienna, 99 acura TL, bicycle

03-20-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
CGM55123 ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 93	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System My 06 Odyssey is an EX-L, not a touring model.

03-20-2006, 09:31 PM	#6
Blue ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 361	06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System So your EX-L has the same sound system as the 360w touring model? or are you saying the Odyssey EX-L with only 120W without subwoofer sounds better than your Ridgeline RTS model has 160 W with subwoofer? __________________ When: 3-1-2005, Where: Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA, Why: Tailgate, Added: Retrax, Problems: water leak on floor. Found 2 bolts and 3 nuts on the floor. Also own: 98 Toyota Sienna, 99 acura TL, bicycle

03-21-2006, 09:42 AM	#7
WoodlandsRTL ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 32	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System if he doesn't, I will... the stock stereo in my wife's '06 Ody EX-L was much clearer and fuller than what came in my RTL w/navi. Neither was awful, but both would benefit from upgrades. Mine's done (clean sweep, amp, speakers and sub), hers is in progress (speakers and amp). note that I used past tense. Mine now sounds better than our home theater system. Next project?

03-21-2006, 09:55 AM	#8
CGM55123 ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 93	Re: 06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System I'm saying the stock 06 EX-L Odyssey system is much better than the stock 06 RTS RL system. No comparison IMO.

03-21-2006, 12:52 PM	#10
Blue ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 361	06 Odyssey vs 06 Ridgline: Sound System Technically, the spec on the Ridgeline should be better. Maybe the odyssey just have much better speakers or the acoustic in the mini van is superior. Who knows? So the 360w touring Odyssey must have incredile sound! __________________ When: 3-1-2005, Where: Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA, Why: Tailgate, Added: Retrax, Problems: water leak on floor. Found 2 bolts and 3 nuts on the floor. Also own: 98 Toyota Sienna, 99 acura TL, bicycle

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