Radio Volume

eddielake · 05-31-2007, 05:28 AM

The stock radio volume only goes to a max of 40 - which when the top is down and your driving on a highway is not loud enough to hear the radio very well. Any suggestions on how to get more volume out of the radio? Would extra speakers in the headrests help?

john · 05-31-2007, 06:03 AM

They help a bunch!

gomarlins3 · 05-31-2007, 06:29 AM

I bought S-Pods and they made ALL the difference.
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eddielake · 05-31-2007, 08:53 AM

Are S-pods the speakers inside the headrests? and where can I get S-pods? and are they easy to install?

gomarlins3 · 05-31-2007, 10:03 AM

You can get them buy clicking on the 'index' in my first post.

The other two links are to pictures of mine. The speakers are not in the headrests, they are in the roll hoops.

eddielake · 05-31-2007, 10:12 AM

thanks - I just noticed an interesting problem. The 2007 year model comes with seats that have a solid headrest - so if you install the I-POD right behind the headrest - the sound is going to be blocked by the headrests. The rollbar does come with mini-speakers already installed into the sides of the rollbars.

Having said that then.... if I-PODs turn out not to be a viable option to get better sound from the factory installed system - are their amplifiers that can be installed (maybe under the passenger seat) that will give it most of a boast?

S2000dude · 05-31-2007, 10:36 AM

eddie - are you saying that the current stock set up is still not sufficient for good sound?

I don't know, just asking.

eddielake · 05-31-2007, 10:42 AM

yes - i guess thats what I'm saying. The two side speakers on the rollbar aren;t the best. I just wish the stock radio would allow for a higher volume range. I guess I'll need to look into some kind of Amp (like from Crutchfields) that will sit under the pass. seat.

S2000dude · 05-31-2007, 11:14 AM

I'd probably go with the pods if I was keeping the car, but I leased it and have to return it next June. However, I'll be getting a new '08 then I'll be able to do mods without worry.

gomarlins3 · 05-31-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eddielake

I guess I'll need to look into some kind of Amp (like from Crutchfields) that will sit under the pass. seat.

Many people mount their amps in the spare tire well (and thus don't carry a spare) or mount them behind the seat on the back wall. The problem with that though is you lose some seat travel.

desmo4 · 11-09-2007, 12:33 PM

Most amps will fit on top of the gas tank. There is plenty of space there. And a good set of speakers in the doors with a decent HU will surpass s pods or any other perturbations you might come up with. My system is crystal clear at 80 miles per hour and the top down.

Jonathan

jagg · 11-09-2007, 12:46 PM

you kids 'n your rock and roll.

DJJSR · 11-09-2007, 02:25 PM

Jonathan - Just in case you didn't notice, you're diggin up old posts.

desmo4 · 11-09-2007, 02:31 PM

Ah ha no I didn't

controller · 11-09-2007, 02:40 PM

He's just responding...in his own time

05-31-2007, 05:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
eddielake Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17	Radio Volume The stock radio volume only goes to a max of 40 - which when the top is down and your driving on a highway is not loud enough to hear the radio very well. Any suggestions on how to get more volume out of the radio? Would extra speakers in the headrests help?

05-31-2007, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,290	I bought S-Pods and they made ALL the difference. index Gallery -> Viewing image Gallery -> Viewing image __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-31-2007, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,290	You can get them buy clicking on the 'index' in my first post. The other two links are to pictures of mine. The speakers are not in the headrests, they are in the roll hoops. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-31-2007, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 231	eddie - are you saying that the current stock set up is still not sufficient for good sound? I don't know, just asking. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

05-31-2007, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 231	I'd probably go with the pods if I was keeping the car, but I leased it and have to return it next June. However, I'll be getting a new '08 then I'll be able to do mods without worry. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

05-31-2007, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
john Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 98	They help a bunch!

05-31-2007, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
eddielake Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17	Are S-pods the speakers inside the headrests? and where can I get S-pods? and are they easy to install?

05-31-2007, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
eddielake Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17	thanks - I just noticed an interesting problem. The 2007 year model comes with seats that have a solid headrest - so if you install the I-POD right behind the headrest - the sound is going to be blocked by the headrests. The rollbar does come with mini-speakers already installed into the sides of the rollbars. Having said that then.... if I-PODs turn out not to be a viable option to get better sound from the factory installed system - are their amplifiers that can be installed (maybe under the passenger seat) that will give it most of a boast?

05-31-2007, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
eddielake Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17	yes - i guess thats what I'm saying. The two side speakers on the rollbar aren;t the best. I just wish the stock radio would allow for a higher volume range. I guess I'll need to look into some kind of Amp (like from Crutchfields) that will sit under the pass. seat.

11-09-2007, 12:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 421	Most amps will fit on top of the gas tank. There is plenty of space there. And a good set of speakers in the doors with a decent HU will surpass s pods or any other perturbations you might come up with. My system is crystal clear at 80 miles per hour and the top down. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

11-09-2007, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,204	you kids 'n your rock and roll.

11-09-2007, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,331	Jonathan - Just in case you didn't notice, you're diggin up old posts. __________________ Don

11-09-2007, 02:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 421	Ah ha no I didn't __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

11-09-2007, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
controller Yellow is the fastest. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 278	He's just responding...in his own time

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