Sound system recommendations

[nsxsupra]

The amp in my left door speaker needs to be replaced. The right side speaker is also starting to make light buzzing noise. I guess a little bit of chain reaction.

Are there any other options other than replacing both door amps with another set of oem door amps? Is it possible to use a 4 channel amp to power all the oem speakers and get rid of all the oem amps?

 

[Malibu Rapper]

The easiest and sometimes best option for folks is to have Briank rebuild the door amps for you. Your sub amp will fail and some point and make your center channel go crazy, too.

You do not want to try to power the OEM speakers with an aftermarket amp. I think the impedance on the speakers is something ridiculous like 1 ohm. Plus you will not have the equalization circuitry either so it probably won't sound as good.

You basically have 2 options. Go aftermarket or rebuild your amps. The aftermarket route is a good amount of work no matter how you slice it. You will have better sound quality by going aftermarket but at a higher cost than rebuilding the amps.

 

[nsxsupra]

The easiest and sometimes best option for folks is to have Briank rebuild the door amps for you. Your sub amp will fail and some point and make your center channel go crazy, too.

You do not want to try to power the OEM speakers with an aftermarket amp. I think the impedance on the speakers is something ridiculous like 1 ohm. Plus you will not have the equalization circuitry either so it probably won't sound as good.

You basically have 2 options. Go aftermarket or rebuild your amps. The aftermarket route is a good amount of work no matter how you slice it. You will have better sound quality by going aftermarket but at a higher cost than rebuilding the amps.

Bradley,
Thanks a lot for the information and suggestions. Having music in the car is really addictive.

The center speaker between two seats also make a loud noise for 2~3 seconds everytime I turn on the radio (similar to the sound of a microphone with bad connection). Is this also a sign that the center speaker is also going bad? Look like a complete overhaul may be required. Maybe it is time to go with aftermarket system and never look back again.

 

[D'Ecosse]

The center speaker between two seats also make a loud noise for 2~3 seconds everytime I turn on the radio (similar to the sound of a microphone with bad connection). Is this also a sign that the center speaker is also going bad?

Not the speaker, the amp again - Malibu actually mentioned this in his first paragraph. Both the centre Speaker & the Floor speaker are driven by one common amplifier, the one in the footwell assembly that also contains that speaker. The "wailing" of the centre speaker is a typical failure of this amp - sometimes also loud "pops".

 

[nsxsupra]

Thanks again guys,

Since my other speakers are going bad as well. I am seriously considering replacing all the factory components.

Is it possible to replace all the oem speakers (4) and amps (3) with aftermarket speakers and amps while keeping the oem headunit? Would this work? I still want it to look as oem as possible.

 

[Malibu Rapper]

Is it possible to replace all the oem speakers (4) and amps (3) with aftermarket speakers and amps while keeping the oem headunit? Would this work? I still want it to look as oem as possible.

Yes you can. You only need components and can add a subwoofer if you want good bass. It's significantly more work than having Briank rebuild your amps for you. If you don't crave a significantly better sound system than OEM, then the route for you is to rebuild the amps. If you are going to replace the OEM speakers with crappy aftermarket ones, you could be worse off than going OEM.

To go aftermarket, you'll need an aftermarket harness that will give you RCA outs, then at least a 2 channel amp to drive the components. You don't need to run the center channel, you won't miss it. To do it right, you'll need to run speaker wires into the doors (no small task). Then find a place to install the amp (behind the driver's seat is a good spot). Then run wires. If you do go this route, my logic is that you're trying to pursue better sound. You might as well go all out and replace the head unit because in just replacing the head unit, you'll increase the sound quality dramatically. Not that the OEM is that bad, it is to me, but you also gain equalization controls and if you pick the right head you will have high line voltage over low impedance which makes your amp play cleaner.

 

[clr1024]

Thanks again guys,

Since my other speakers are going bad as well. I am seriously considering replacing all the factory components.

Is it possible to replace all the oem speakers (4) and amps (3) with aftermarket speakers and amps while keeping the oem headunit? Would this work? I still want it to look as oem as possible.

As Malibu Rapper said this can be done easily. You don't get much sound out of the center speaker so I wouldn't bother replacing it. Not sure how much you like music, but I would get a set of good seperates and a sub (there are a couple that are made specifically for the NSX, zetoolmans or SOS). I would then get a four channel (3 channel would work too but they are a bit rarer )amp to power it all bridge two channels for the sub and run the other two to your seperates. Overall it will completely blow away the stock bose (better sales through marketing). The wiring harness you need to hook up the stock headunit to an aftermarket amp can be bought from SOS, makes the install very easy. Not sure what your budget is though, but to me the driving experience is enhanced with music.

hth,

Carl

 

[nsxsupra]

Not sure how much you like music, but I would get a set of good seperates and a sub (there are a couple that are made specifically for the NSX, zetoolmans or SOS). I would then get a four channel (3 channel would work too but they are a bit rarer )amp to power it all bridge two channels for the sub and run the other two to your seperates. Overall it will completely blow away the stock bose (better sales through marketing). The wiring harness you need to hook up the stock headunit to an aftermarket amp can be bought from SOS, makes the install very easy. Not sure what your budget is though, but to me the driving experience is enhanced with music.

Thanks for the recommendations, I do love music. Having music really make a big difference in overall driving experience. I am moving from performance mods to driving pleasure mods.

I am very happy with my first minor stereo mod by installing the MP3 player with USAspec Aux Interface, connected to DIN socket at the back of the oem head unit. Once I got the music. I felt I can't live without it in the car. I hope I am not getting into another addiction. It is probably already too late.

 

[darren]

Could someone give me a list of components suggested to purchase to have a good aftermarket audio system for my 92 nsx. Looking for some advise.

 

[D'Ecosse]

Could someone give me a list of components suggested to purchase to have a good aftermarket audio system for my 92 nsx. Looking for some advise.

Darren, that's like asking what you should have for breakfast tomorrow - a little too general without knowing your budget & personal preferences for what you want.
Not trying to be evasive, but you need to do some homework - there is a ton of information & suggestions on this forum if you take the time to read through it. Then, if you have any specific questions afterwards, post it in a new thread.