Wow, The Stock Radio SUCKS!!!

Almost Tactful · 01-21-2008, 04:30 PM

Well, it does and I felt like bitchin lol

jagg · 01-21-2008, 05:22 PM

I know what you mean AT.

Mine can't keep up with the throttle.
For your listening pleasure, a music video.

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture558.flv

bobby2002s2k. · 01-21-2008, 05:37 PM

Nice road there jagg, just watch out for dim guys tryin to make ya squeal like a pig. Good tunes, Hank Sr., right?

gomarlins3 · 01-21-2008, 06:14 PM

Once I added my S-pods, everything was fine.

makopolo · 01-21-2008, 06:35 PM

what are the spods?

gomarlins3 · 01-21-2008, 06:38 PM

Speakers that sit in the OEM roll hoops:

makopolo · 01-21-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the pics!!!

Java Junky · 01-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Dunno from radio'z AT, but the one in my Stewie plays music n' CD'z too.
'Godda big ol' sound-system back at the hacienda fer serious listenin',
a beat-up ol' recliner'at Mama Java keeps tryin' ta drag out ta the curb fer serious kickin'-back,
hard-rock candy fer lookin' through*,
n' Stewie fer serious drivin'.
Anythin' beyond that'z neat'n'all, but jus' so much fluff.
Java
(*thanks)
(Jagg: good ta see it bein' driven like it wuz meant ta be driven. Wuzzatt smooth croonin' the Inkspots?)

jagg · 01-22-2008, 06:07 AM

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bobby2002s2k.Nice road there jagg, just watch out for dim guys tryin to make ya squeal like a pig. Good tunes, Hank Sr., right?

All the roads are like this where I live.......All the more reason to not worry about having a good soundsystem (although a wonderbar would be downright cool.....), I like to hear the engine sing in my stewie, and the local topography is entertainment enough for this hillbilly.....'N when we git bored with the drivin' , we find us some outta towners to trap and potentially debate over which one of 'em got the purdy mouth betwixt them.........

It just goes to show you that Honda wasn't all that worried about the frills, and it shows in the way it runs. If my intention was not to beat this car into submission, I'd upgrade the radio....as it all but disappears once you make to transition to vtec at anything beyond half-throttle........I'm saving my pennies for brakes and tires. Made this video last week, mid twenties for temp......hard to get the tires sticky enough to make it really sing. Ahhh, summer's comin' soon enough.

I'd love to try and convince you the smoooooth croonin' was anybody but Hank W. , but........that voice is hard to hide.

Regards,
jagg

bambbam12334 · 01-22-2008, 06:17 AM

hey this guy on ebay makes his own verson of the s pod for the s2k and its only around 100 bucks or u can get it cheaper if you bid on one. its not the nicest thing in the world but it is cheaper than the spod and almost the exact same thing. iv had mine for like 2 months now and i love them since i cna finally listen to the radio lol. even after switching the stock radio out and putting in boston acustics i still couldnt hear it lol. the spods make a big dif tho. here is alink to his stuff on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWDVW

Almost Tactful · 01-22-2008, 06:23 AM

Wow those pods are nice, I'll have to look into them

SXY_S2K · 01-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Great video Jagg!

jagg · 01-22-2008, 06:44 AM

Thanks SXY, I made it for a friend, 'n thought I'd share it with everyone.

Java Junky · 01-22-2008, 06:46 AM

'Friend wuzzn't inflatable, wuzzee?

jagg · 01-22-2008, 06:53 AM

Well, some of 'em are full of hot air.

jagg

desmo4 · 01-26-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I know what you mean AT.

Mine can't keep up with the throttle.
For your listening pleasure, a music video.

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture558.flv

Mine does, If you are going 80 with the appropriate stereo volume (the sound is crystal clear) but I am am in a daze when I shut down the car.

Jonathan

jagg · 01-26-2008, 06:15 PM

You nailed it Desmo.....Why no speed sensitive volume in my AP1? It ain't a cavalier vl, ya know?

Ahhhh.....doesn't matter to me anyway. The engine sings enough for this lad. I believe I'm working my way towards really knowing my S2k. Keeping it running is the easy part, making it do what it's capable of doing is the lure of this machine. It's a fine tool, when employed within the boundaries of it's intended purpose.

I digress........I'm blowin' out my ears when I come to a stop after running at highway speeds, and I would appreciate some type of speed sensitive volume control, but in the end it's a total non-factor. If the radio quit playin' in my stewie tomorrow, I wouldn't be frantic to get it operational again. Yeah, I'd want it.....but it wouldn't stop me from getting behind the wheel at any available opportunity.

Regards,
Jagg

Java Junky · 01-26-2008, 07:40 PM

'At rates an Amen brutha.
(Go, as usual your flicks're instruction manual quality)
Java

svmtbman · 02-04-2008, 01:53 PM

I just ordered one of these: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-wBs6wam...x?I=500CDA9883

You get the Ipod adaptor, wiring harness, and free shipping!!

I'll get the Modifry adaptor later with the volume/speed control.

Daddy Zach · 02-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svmtbman

I just ordered one of these: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-wBs6wam...x?I=500CDA9883

You get the Ipod adaptor, wiring harness, and free shipping!!

I'll get the Modifry adaptor later with the volume/speed control.

Let me know how you like the new unit once you get installed, I'm looking to upgrade just as soon as I get my car out

Cheers

philiam · 02-04-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I know what you mean AT.

Mine can't keep up with the throttle.
For your listening pleasure, a music video.

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture558.flv

Nice video Jagg. Only problem was the radio interfering with the sound of the car.

svmtbman · 02-04-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Zach

Let me know how you like the new unit once you get installed, I'm looking to upgrade just as soon as I get my car out

Cheers

Will do, it's supposed to be here Thursday so I'll get it put in over the weekend and report back shortly after. I'm amazed at how well the stock system sounds (with the IPOD) after reading about how bad everyone says it is. Can't wait to see what a good Alpine does.

svmtbman · 02-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Got the Alpine installed along with the Modifry unit with the VSC option. What an amazing improvement over stock! I love the VSC (volume gets louder as you go faster and goes back down when you slow). If you have an IPOD you can't beat the Alpine 9883, it has great search functions and allows you to do many things you can't do with the IPOD itself. I have over 8100 songs on my Classic and It's nice to have all those songs at your fingertips! The stock speakers sound really good and loud, even with the top down. Get the alpine harness from Modifry and it takes 20min at the most to install everything.

Daddy Zach · 02-11-2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the update 8100 songs??????
Still trying to decide on the spods, would reallyt like to hear them before I decide

svmtbman · 02-11-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy Zach

8100 songs??????

I've got an 80g Classic and it's a little over half full with 8128 songs, I'm guessing 15,000 should fill it up. Right now my Itunes says 23.9 days worth of music!

Mysticthunderegg · 06-14-2008, 05:22 PM

As long as people want them I will continue to sell them at a fair price. Hondas rear speakers sound terrible and the others who make this product charge way to much.
I'm still in my shop and selling on Ebay having fun while avoiding yard work, the honey do list..you get the picture.
Mysticthunderegg

Pablo · 06-14-2008, 05:34 PM

On this subject I'd like to share my audio upgrade to an Alpine CDA-9883e with iPod connection, Alpine SPS 600's and SPS-600c's mounted in the hoops of the roll bar using an innovative product I found on eBay. I also purchased a special cable that allows the after market head to still be controlled by the dash mounted radio controls. I only did this yesterday but in my short ride home from the audio shop , with the top down the results are IMPRESSIVE! I can actually hear the music, it is clear and I don't have to turn up the volume to an unpleasant level even with the sound of my HKS exhaust. The installer was a bit unconvential and mounted the speaker in front of the speaker cloth. I like it!

dezignpro04 · 06-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svmtbman

Will do, it's supposed to be here Thursday so I'll get it put in over the weekend and report back shortly after. I'm amazed at how well the stock system sounds (with the IPOD) after reading about how bad everyone says it is. Can't wait to see what a good Alpine does.

I didnt know S2000's could play "Honky Tonk Blues", LOL

01-21-2008, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 74	Wow, The Stock Radio SUCKS!!! Well, it does and I felt like bitchin lol

01-21-2008, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	Nice road there jagg, just watch out for dim guys tryin to make ya squeal like a pig. Good tunes, Hank Sr., right? __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

01-21-2008, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,428	Once I added my S-pods, everything was fine. __________________ 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.

01-21-2008, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,428	Speakers that sit in the OEM 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.

01-21-2008, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,145	Dunno from radio'z AT, but the one in my Stewie plays music n' CD'z too. 'Godda big ol' sound-system back at the hacienda fer serious listenin', a beat-up ol' recliner'at Mama Java keeps tryin' ta drag out ta the curb fer serious kickin'-back, hard-rock candy fer lookin' through, n' Stewie fer serious drivin'. Anythin' beyond that'z neat'n'all, but jus' so much fluff. Java (thanks) (Jagg: good ta see it bein' driven like it wuz meant ta be driven. Wuzzatt smooth croonin' the Inkspots?) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky : 01-21-2008 at 09:54 PM. Reason: Crossin' the double-yeller

01-21-2008, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,319	I know what you mean AT. Mine can't keep up with the throttle. For your listening pleasure, a music video. http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/h...Picture558.flv

01-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 123	what are the spods?

01-21-2008, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
makopolo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 123	Thanks for the pics!!!

01-22-2008, 06:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
bambbam12334 amazing member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	hey this guy on ebay makes his own verson of the s pod for the s2k and its only around 100 bucks or u can get it cheaper if you bid on one. its not the nicest thing in the world but it is cheaper than the spod and almost the exact same thing. iv had mine for like 2 months now and i love them since i cna finally listen to the radio lol. even after switching the stock radio out and putting in boston acustics i still couldnt hear it lol. the spods make a big dif tho. here is alink to his stuff on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWDVW

01-22-2008, 06:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 74	Wow those pods are nice, I'll have to look into them

01-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 869	Great video Jagg! __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

01-22-2008, 06:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,319	Thanks SXY, I made it for a friend, 'n thought I'd share it with everyone.

01-22-2008, 06:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,145	'Friend wuzzn't inflatable, wuzzee? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-22-2008, 06:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,319	Well, some of 'em are full of hot air. jagg

01-26-2008, 06:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,319	You nailed it Desmo.....Why no speed sensitive volume in my AP1? It ain't a cavalier vl, ya know? Ahhhh.....doesn't matter to me anyway. The engine sings enough for this lad. I believe I'm working my way towards really knowing my S2k. Keeping it running is the easy part, making it do what it's capable of doing is the lure of this machine. It's a fine tool, when employed within the boundaries of it's intended purpose. I digress........I'm blowin' out my ears when I come to a stop after running at highway speeds, and I would appreciate some type of speed sensitive volume control, but in the end it's a total non-factor. If the radio quit playin' in my stewie tomorrow, I wouldn't be frantic to get it operational again. Yeah, I'd want it.....but it wouldn't stop me from getting behind the wheel at any available opportunity. Regards, Jagg

01-26-2008, 07:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,145	'At rates an Amen brutha. (Go, as usual your flicks're instruction manual quality) Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-04-2008, 01:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 36	I just ordered one of these: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-wBs6wam...x?I=500CDA9883 You get the Ipod adaptor, wiring harness, and free shipping!! I'll get the Modifry adaptor later with the volume/speed control.

02-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 36	Got the Alpine installed along with the Modifry unit with the VSC option. What an amazing improvement over stock! I love the VSC (volume gets louder as you go faster and goes back down when you slow). If you have an IPOD you can't beat the Alpine 9883, it has great search functions and allows you to do many things you can't do with the IPOD itself. I have over 8100 songs on my Classic and It's nice to have all those songs at your fingertips! The stock speakers sound really good and loud, even with the top down. Get the alpine harness from Modifry and it takes 20min at the most to install everything.

02-11-2008, 02:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 191	Thanks for the update 8100 songs?????? Still trying to decide on the spods, would reallyt like to hear them before I decide __________________ Black is still the coolest color

06-14-2008, 05:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mysticthunderegg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	As long as people want them I will continue to sell them at a fair price. Hondas rear speakers sound terrible and the others who make this product charge way to much. I'm still in my shop and selling on Ebay having fun while avoiding yard work, the honey do list..you get the picture. Mysticthunderegg

06-14-2008, 05:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 575	On this subject I'd like to share my audio upgrade to an Alpine CDA-9883e with iPod connection, Alpine SPS 600's and SPS-600c's mounted in the hoops of the roll bar using an innovative product I found on eBay. I also purchased a special cable that allows the after market head to still be controlled by the dash mounted radio controls. I only did this yesterday but in my short ride home from the audio shop , with the top down the results are IMPRESSIVE! I can actually hear the music, it is clear and I don't have to turn up the volume to an unpleasant level even with the sound of my HKS exhaust. The installer was a bit unconvential and mounted the speaker in front of the speaker cloth. I like it! __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti