rear speakers in y2k???

slowrodent · 10-29-2007, 12:02 PM

Folks.
I've read some stuff regarding rear speaker connections/harness in MY2000 cars.. I'd like to hook up some rear speakers in my car, and would like to know the easiest and/or the best way to wire them.
Is it true that the Mute button will not work on the rear speakers? Or that the radio plug does not have the rear speaker connections?

Any/all info appreciated.

Thanks.

RoCKet · 10-29-2007, 12:26 PM

From what i Heard, I think it is the o5 and up that is pre-wired for headrest speakers. Are you talking about headrest speakers or are you actually installing speakers behind the seat.

slowrodent · 10-29-2007, 12:48 PM

Rocket,
I'll mount aftermarket headrest speakers, but I'm thinkin' it's the same question regardless... I know that I don't have the required harness in place... I'm just trying to figure out what I need to make it work.

Thanks

bobby2002S2K · 10-29-2007, 12:53 PM

Y2K? isnt that a bike with a helo engine. j/k Yes the factory radio in the ap1 has a hook up for rear speakers. If you notice on the Fade option on the radio if you turn the fade all the way to the back its like muting your radio the reason it does this is because there is no speakers plugged in to this channel. Hope that helps ya out.

slowrodent · 10-29-2007, 01:08 PM

Thanks Bobby..

So... You're sayin' that the 2000 radio does have the radio outputs for rear speaker hookup... That would be sweet indeed, and would simplify the process. From what I've read, the Mute won't work for the rear speakers in that model, however...

Thanks..

RoCKet · 10-29-2007, 01:18 PM

Even at that the headrest speakers should come with all reguired hardware. If the speakers do not mute with the actual mut button, bridge the rear speakers with the front speakers thus stoppng the....... anti-mute? lol Good Luck works on mine

but yet again i took mine to a car audio shop. just play with it a bit and see what works!

oh ps also see about buying a mini amp for all of your speakes........ amkes them sound great!

slowrodent · 10-29-2007, 05:49 PM

I'll give it a shot Rocket..... Hopefully without any smoke, sparks, etc.

thanks

gomarlins3 · 10-29-2007, 07:59 PM

The mute button works with my S-pods and they are hooked up as rear speakers.

slowrodent · 10-29-2007, 08:05 PM

gm3--

That;s great news regarding the mute with the rear speakers! I've found a couple articles that may explain why some folks have issues with it... I'll give it a shot and see if I can figure it out..

I bought the spod-like-speaker frames posted on ebay, and will give them a shot... The price sure is right!

desmo4 · 10-31-2007, 01:36 AM

If you put in Focals in the doors you won't need rear speakers

Jonathan

Sikocivic · 11-08-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowrodent

gm3--

That;s great news regarding the mute with the rear speakers! I've found a couple articles that may explain why some folks have issues with it... I'll give it a shot and see if I can figure it out..

I bought the spod-like-speaker frames posted on ebay, and will give them a shot... The price sure is right!

Do you have a link to those spod-like-speaker frames you got? How did they work out?

slowrodent · 11-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Siko-

Just search for "s2000 speaker" on ebay... I've purchased mine, and they're a nice kit for the price. I'll likely install them this weekend.

Scott, the fellow who sells them is a nice guy to deal with...

I'll update once I get them installed...

Sikocivic · 11-08-2007, 08:23 PM

Found them. Thats just what I am looking for. Can you take some pics of your so I can see them. The pics on Ebay are not too good.

Thanks

slowrodent · 11-12-2007, 07:31 PM

Hi all.
I just installed my pseudo-s-pods this Sat. I'm quite happy with the results. I found the speaker "brackets" on ebay, found some superb directions for adding the rear speaker wires to my radio harness, picked up some cheapo speakers, and installed the whole deal. Price was great, and i'm really amazed at how much more effective the speaker placement! I can run at a much lower volume and hear music quite well.

Rear speaker wiring instructions at:
http://www.keedyweb.net/Honda-S2000/...-speakers.html.

Speaker brackets purchased on ebay -- look for "s2000 speaker brackets".
Kit is nice, inexpensive, and the seller is a fine guy.

Only 1 negative issue (not with kit!)... On my 2000 model, the mute button indeed does not work for the rear speakers. this is evidently a radio issue, as the Mute goes INTO the radio, and the 4 speakers come OUT of it!

Here are some pics of the finished product.

This is an inexpensive way to go... It may not be the best, but the results are fine for me.

Kevin

Sikocivic · 11-12-2007, 08:19 PM

Is the covering on the front of the speaker the same as you would find on a home stereo speaker? Kind of a foam like stuff?

slowrodent · 11-13-2007, 06:22 AM

Siko.
Yes indeed. It is foam-based... probably 1/8" thick or so. It just tucks around the mounted "bracket".

rtedesco · 09-27-2008, 06:09 PM

Just had my dealer install honda headrest speakers in my 00. Neither the mute button nor the fader switch works. Anybody have any ideas?

slowrodent · 09-27-2008, 07:13 PM

Yep... sure do.

Your mute button on your '00 will not control the rear speakers.. (they should, however, continue to mute your front speakers... It's really an issue with the '00 radio, as the mute button goes INTO the radio and the speaker wires come out... Same situation I presently have in my car...

The '00 radio harness has outputs for only front speakers...I wired in the 2 additional connectors into the harness for the rear speakers.... and I'm pretty sure my fader now works.... I guess it depends on how your dealer hooked up the additional speakers... They may have tapped into the front speaker wires instead of going through the trouble of adding the rear wire connectors to the harness..but if so, then I would think your mute would work fine...

So... they're really are limitations with the early head units...

Kevin

mike_s_0802 · 09-27-2008, 08:37 PM

this is how i did the rear speakers

mike_s_0802 · 09-27-2008, 08:39 PM

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...mageID=9527966
pic would not post here is how i did rear speakers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slowrodent · 09-29-2008, 06:42 PM

Mike,
That's a pretty sweet setup!

Looks like a tricked-out factory option.

nice!

Kevin

mike_s_0802 · 10-01-2008, 07:32 PM

THE ONLY DOWN SIDE IS I LOST THE HIDEAWAY
I HOPE THIS DOES NOT KICK ME OUT THE SECRET CLUB!!

01Honda_s2k · 10-01-2008, 08:37 PM

ive got the same set up in mine. ive put all my stuff n. i have a full kicker system. ive got kicker 6.5in RS in the headreast and i can hear perfect with the top down at 70mph+.

only bad thing about my kit was the rear cover was squared off in one corner in stead of rounded.

Mike who did that for you. thats bad ass!

but i dont know if i wanna give up my hid out.

mike_s_0802 · 10-02-2008, 07:22 AM

I do allof my own install worki am putting in a new rear diff cause of a curb but after thati will be doing a custom trunk install fiberglass. painted the same as exterior.

10-29-2007, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	rear speakers in y2k??? Folks. I've read some stuff regarding rear speaker connections/harness in MY2000 cars.. I'd like to hook up some rear speakers in my car, and would like to know the easiest and/or the best way to wire them. Is it true that the Mute button will not work on the rear speakers? Or that the radio plug does not have the rear speaker connections? Any/all info appreciated. Thanks.

10-29-2007, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 529	Y2K? isnt that a bike with a helo engine. j/k Yes the factory radio in the ap1 has a hook up for rear speakers. If you notice on the Fade option on the radio if you turn the fade all the way to the back its like muting your radio the reason it does this is because there is no speakers plugged in to this channel. Hope that helps ya out. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

10-29-2007, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
RoCKet Road Ripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Where ever there is a twisty! Posts: 207	Even at that the headrest speakers should come with all reguired hardware. If the speakers do not mute with the actual mut button, bridge the rear speakers with the front speakers thus stoppng the....... anti-mute? lol Good Luck works on mine but yet again i took mine to a car audio shop. just play with it a bit and see what works! oh ps also see about buying a mini amp for all of your speakes........ amkes them sound great! __________________ As i drive through the valley of death i shall fear no evil, for none of them can catch me anyways! Say i cant do it.......Now watch me walk on water Mods: Eagle f1's, Mugen Test Pipe, Typhoon complete CAI, Mio Gps/ Modifry Dash Bracket, Jvc Single din touchscreen head unit, JL audio 12" Comp, Kicker800 watt amp. Last edited by RoCKet; 10-29-2007 at 01:22 PM.

10-29-2007, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	The mute button works with my S-pods and they are hooked up as rear speakers. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. 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.

10-31-2007, 01:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,087	If you put in Focals in the doors you won't need rear speakers Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco 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-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

10-29-2007, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoCKet Road Ripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Where ever there is a twisty! Posts: 207	From what i Heard, I think it is the o5 and up that is pre-wired for headrest speakers. Are you talking about headrest speakers or are you actually installing speakers behind the seat.

10-29-2007, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Rocket, I'll mount aftermarket headrest speakers, but I'm thinkin' it's the same question regardless... I know that I don't have the required harness in place... I'm just trying to figure out what I need to make it work. Thanks

10-29-2007, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Thanks Bobby.. So... You're sayin' that the 2000 radio does have the radio outputs for rear speaker hookup... That would be sweet indeed, and would simplify the process. From what I've read, the Mute won't work for the rear speakers in that model, however... Thanks..

10-29-2007, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	I'll give it a shot Rocket..... Hopefully without any smoke, sparks, etc. thanks

10-29-2007, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	gm3-- That;s great news regarding the mute with the rear speakers! I've found a couple articles that may explain why some folks have issues with it... I'll give it a shot and see if I can figure it out.. I bought the spod-like-speaker frames posted on ebay, and will give them a shot... The price sure is right!

11-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Siko- Just search for "s2000 speaker" on ebay... I've purchased mine, and they're a nice kit for the price. I'll likely install them this weekend. Scott, the fellow who sells them is a nice guy to deal with... I'll update once I get them installed...

11-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 76	Found them. Thats just what I am looking for. Can you take some pics of your so I can see them. The pics on Ebay are not too good. Thanks

11-12-2007, 08:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 76	Is the covering on the front of the speaker the same as you would find on a home stereo speaker? Kind of a foam like stuff?

11-13-2007, 06:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Siko. Yes indeed. It is foam-based... probably 1/8" thick or so. It just tucks around the mounted "bracket".

09-27-2008, 06:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
rtedesco Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Just had my dealer install honda headrest speakers in my 00. Neither the mute button nor the fader switch works. Anybody have any ideas?

09-27-2008, 07:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Yep... sure do. Your mute button on your '00 will not control the rear speakers.. (they should, however, continue to mute your front speakers... It's really an issue with the '00 radio, as the mute button goes INTO the radio and the speaker wires come out... Same situation I presently have in my car... The '00 radio harness has outputs for only front speakers...I wired in the 2 additional connectors into the harness for the rear speakers.... and I'm pretty sure my fader now works.... I guess it depends on how your dealer hooked up the additional speakers... They may have tapped into the front speaker wires instead of going through the trouble of adding the rear wire connectors to the harness..but if so, then I would think your mute would work fine... So... they're really are limitations with the early head units... Kevin

09-27-2008, 08:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
mike_s_0802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl Posts: 233	this is how i did the rear speakers

09-27-2008, 08:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
mike_s_0802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl Posts: 233	http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...mageID=9527966 pic would not post here is how i did rear speakers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-29-2008, 06:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
slowrodent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 133	Mike, That's a pretty sweet setup! Looks like a tricked-out factory option. nice! Kevin

10-01-2008, 07:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
mike_s_0802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl Posts: 233	THE ONLY DOWN SIDE IS I LOST THE HIDEAWAY I HOPE THIS DOES NOT KICK ME OUT THE SECRET CLUB!!

10-01-2008, 08:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
01Honda_s2k Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14	ive got the same set up in mine. ive put all my stuff n. i have a full kicker system. ive got kicker 6.5in RS in the headreast and i can hear perfect with the top down at 70mph+. only bad thing about my kit was the rear cover was squared off in one corner in stead of rounded. Mike who did that for you. thats bad ass! but i dont know if i wanna give up my hid out. __________________ 01 Honda S2000

10-02-2008, 07:22 AM	#24 (permalink)
mike_s_0802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl Posts: 233	I do allof my own install worki am putting in a new rear diff cause of a curb but after thati will be doing a custom trunk install fiberglass. painted the same as exterior.

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