2006 Honda Element: Return to DD status

[GoldCountryCA]

We are selling one of our new cars because our needs are changing; one of us will be driving much less. I have a 2006 Honda Element that’s been non op’d for quite some time. Looking to get it back on the road.

My wife and I will be stripping it down, applying some deadener, and adding new audio components. The factory system is a seven speaker system including four 6.5” door speakers, two 1” a-pillar tweeters and a 6-3/4” subwoofer.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, but so far this is what I’m leaning towards:

Head unit — Sony

Sub — kicker or jl 6.75, heck maybe even Gately again

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Components — looking at the Polk audios because the tweeter will fit without modifying A-pillar. Possible go with CDT if my Ram build turns out okay after tuning…

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I would suggest adding an amplifier to the system to serve any justice out of the performance. What is your budget?
i would recommend the MM series up front and the DB Coax for the rear doors. the JL sub seems nice and will serve fine with some fill for the sub cavity. MNaybe look at a 5 ch? or a small 4 ch and a small 400+ sub amp? Get the Big 3 done for sure will help that vehicle. You will be better off buying the wiring for the big3 and doing yourself as the Alt sits low underneath,and be cheaper to do yourself. Id recommend the plastic baffles like Xscorpians for the front doors. Youll need a dremel or ? to doo some plastic cutting where the front door speakers sit to remove some space to fit the new speakers. I did a couple of these in the past and CRVs

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

A single ported 10" enclosure would serve so much better. 400 rms+ sub rear port rear. It will sound so much better and perform better

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Those are some Great vehicles. Ive always wanted one myself. Ive seen a few with more than 400k on them.The front suspension is about the only thing I can think of that usually needs attention/work.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I would look for the features needed on the HU/head Unit wanted/needed, but also look for 4v+ on the RCA output for a cleaner and better signal,and maybe Low pass high pass filtering

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Kenwood DMX7709S

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

Something such as this and has a rear fan to keep the unit running cool also

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

JVC and Kenwood are the same company now and usually JVC is a little cheaper but the features are the same as a Kenwood unit

JVC KW-M780BT

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

5v hu

JVC KW-M788BH

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Alpine makes a dammned good HU as well. though not fan cooled its still a well made unit and has excellent tuning features

Alpine iLX-W670

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What Id put in there myself
Front speakers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G8K9SK/?tag=caraudiocom-20

Rear speakers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXOTD56/?tag=caraudiocom-20

Sub

TROPO-1X10D2 // Single 10” 1300-Watt Loaded Tropo Series Ported Car Subwoofer Box

The CT Sounds TROPO-1X10D2 is a loaded single 10” ported car subwoofer box that comes with our TROPO-10-D2 1300-watt max power 10-inch car subwoofer pre-installed and pre-wired internally to a 1-ohm final impedance.

www.ctsounds.com

Amplifier

CT-800.5D // 1000 Watts RMS 5-Channel Car Audio Amplifier

The CT Sounds CT-800.5D is a compact full-range class d 5-channel car amplifier. The 5-ch car audio amplifier features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), High Pass Filter (HPF), and Bass Boost so you can get the exact sound you want out of your amplifier.

www.ctsounds.com

That would be the min. Id do without doing more power on sub stage and doing a different sub and a Glue and screw enclosure from GP Audio

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Looks like Stinger has a Downfire or can even be place sub rear port rear bolted down for a decent price, and has decent reviews? something to take a look at for sub stage/ looks like 30Htz on up

Single 10" 700 Watt (RMS) Loaded Ported Subwoofer Enclosure (700 Watts RMS/1,200 Watts Max)

Shop for single 10 inch 700W loaded ported subwoofer enclosures today! Equipped with the best features to provide you with deep, rich, and powerful bass.

stingeroffroad.com

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

This amp has good specs for the coin$.? great sub ch. Apex/CAB amps on the 5 ch I like to recommend are OUT OF STOCK atm. Great 5 ch amps

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ8882ZD/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Just some suggestions Im throwing out there for the$ that should serve well for the money spent. An American Bass XO 10 would do really nice in that vehicle in a GP Audio Glue and screw enclosure ported @34Htz, or look at an Aero-Port Concepts Enclosure off of Ebay

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Audio Legion has a pair of tens in an enclosure left for under $200 bucks?

Armada Series Dual 10

Description Specifications Size Audio Legion’s ARM2X10D4 is a ported enclosure featuring two 10

audiolegion.com

 

[GoldCountryCA]

Just some suggestions Im throwing out there for the$ that should serve well for the money spent. An American Bass XO 10 would do really nice in that vehicle in a GP Audio Glue and screw enclosure ported @34Htz, or look at an Aero-Port Concepts Enclosure off of Ebay

I appreciate all the input. I’ll check it all out.

I forgot to put in the initial post, that I have some 5 ch CDT amps leftover. I was thinking one of those would work out. 4x100/1x300 at 4ohms.

My wife won’t likely want a separate sub enclosure in the rear. That’s why I was looking to sneak something in the existing front factory sub location.

Those are some Great vehicles. Ive always wanted one myself. Ive seen a few with more than 400k on them.The front suspension is about the only thing I can think of that usually needs attention/work.

I’ve always liked it. That’s why I’ve held onto it all these years. It’s a 5 speed manual AWD. The cargo space makes it super versatile. It’s getting all new suspension components and we will for sure address the electrical system. The battery is kind of small. Need to figure that situation out.

It’s been off the road since 2017, so we’re excited to get it going again.