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I have read through all pertinent posts in this catagory, but I thought I'd start a new one for my upgrade in case anyone can benefit from it in the future.
I have an RTL-S/R that I will be upgrading the audio system to an audio/video/nav system.
I have settled on the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 as the centerpiece. I already have the speakers from my last vehicle (MB Quart Q - front, MB Quart QSD - rear). I know I'll need the adapters for them. I am going to sell off my old school amps (RF 400.4, RF 200.a2) for something more modern and that will fit behind the rear seat. I do not want components under the front seats. I will also need a sub, that must fit under the rear seat. Ideally, I'd like something that will not take all of the space, but if it has to, I'll go with it. I also like the idea of rear headrest monitors, and will add them if I can afford it. I have always been a big Dynamat fan, but would use another product if it was better or a better value. I am not afraid to rip the vehicle apart.
Some questions which are causing further research:
1) Should I use one or two amps, one for the door speakers, one for the sub, or should I go with a 5 or 6 channel amp? Can two amps fit behind the rear seat?
2) If I power the Quarts with 75W/ch or so, how much power should I have for the sub? What size drivers and how many of them would work best? I'm more of an SQ guy than an SPL guy.
3) Does anyone still use outboard EQ's and crossovers anymore, or can all of this be done well enough inside the Z1?
4) Does the Pioneer Bluetooth adapter work well?
5) Does the aftermarket steering wheel control unit work well?
6) Has anyone reused the XM antenna with a Sirius tuner in a Ridgeline?
7) What are my options for GPS sensor placement? I like the idea of using the dash tweeter area. Is this good enough?
8) Any suggestions for a rear camera? I can always use the Honda part.
TIA for any help.
Chris
I have an RTL-S/R that I will be upgrading the audio system to an audio/video/nav system.
I have settled on the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 as the centerpiece. I already have the speakers from my last vehicle (MB Quart Q - front, MB Quart QSD - rear). I know I'll need the adapters for them. I am going to sell off my old school amps (RF 400.4, RF 200.a2) for something more modern and that will fit behind the rear seat. I do not want components under the front seats. I will also need a sub, that must fit under the rear seat. Ideally, I'd like something that will not take all of the space, but if it has to, I'll go with it. I also like the idea of rear headrest monitors, and will add them if I can afford it. I have always been a big Dynamat fan, but would use another product if it was better or a better value. I am not afraid to rip the vehicle apart.
Some questions which are causing further research:
1) Should I use one or two amps, one for the door speakers, one for the sub, or should I go with a 5 or 6 channel amp? Can two amps fit behind the rear seat?
2) If I power the Quarts with 75W/ch or so, how much power should I have for the sub? What size drivers and how many of them would work best? I'm more of an SQ guy than an SPL guy.
3) Does anyone still use outboard EQ's and crossovers anymore, or can all of this be done well enough inside the Z1?
4) Does the Pioneer Bluetooth adapter work well?
5) Does the aftermarket steering wheel control unit work well?
6) Has anyone reused the XM antenna with a Sirius tuner in a Ridgeline?
7) What are my options for GPS sensor placement? I like the idea of using the dash tweeter area. Is this good enough?
8) Any suggestions for a rear camera? I can always use the Honda part.
TIA for any help.
Chris