Is a Phase upgrade possible with AVN?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 15, 2004 | 12:12 PM

jboy

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 136

Likes: 0

From: ca

Is a phased upgrade possible with AVN?

Hi,

I am considering replacing my factory Nakamichi system with an AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation-GPS) unit. Is it possible to do this in a phased appproach? Phase 1 would be the head unit, and bypass of Nakamichi 5 channel amp and CD player. Phase 2 additoon of amp for subwoofer and if needed other amps for speakers.. Phase 3 would upgrade of speakers.

Any suggestions on other approaches and considerations are greatly appreciated. The car is a 1998 SC400.

BTW, I am happy with the volume of the factory system. My primary objective is to get Nav and cleaner sound.

jerry

Last edited by jboy; Dec 15, 2004 at 12:15 PM.

Dec 15, 2004 | 06:51 PM

retrodrive

Search Function Inc.

Joined: Jul 2001

Posts: 4,819

Likes: 2

From: California

Not sure about what exactly you are asking but yes, it is possible; however I'd do it HU/Amps all at the same time. Once you install an amp, you might reconsider changing speakers at all. Stock ones will get alive with more power.

Dec 15, 2004 | 11:27 PM

Cobra V

Driver

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 135

Likes: 0

From: New York

if by phase you mean do each part one at a time, sure you could do it.. but i would think that to do everything at once would probably end up costing you less.

Dec 16, 2004 | 06:36 PM

jboy

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 136

Likes: 0

From: ca

Quote:

Originally posted by retrodrive
Not sure about what exactly you are asking but yes, it is possible; however I'd do it HU/Amps all at the same time. Once you install an amp, you might reconsider changing speakers at all. Stock ones will get alive with more power.

Thanks for the idea! I am thinking about waiting for the new AVIC-2 HU. In the meantime I might get some amps. Any suggestions, or brands and models given the factory speakers? Also, one 4 channel amp + subwoofer amp, or Two 2 channel amps + subwoofer?

Thanks,

Jerry

Dec 16, 2004 | 11:12 PM

retrodrive

Search Function Inc.

Joined: Jul 2001

Posts: 4,819

Likes: 2

From: California

AVIC N2 will cost you a lot. I suggest N1 with upgrade. You need a 2ch amp for a 2/way component set up front (as long as it is a speaker set with crossover so they only need 2 channels) or 4 ch for 2 component sets for front and the back. A or 2 ch amp will do for subs.

Dec 17, 2004 | 08:36 AM

jboy

Thread Starter

Driver

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 136

Likes: 0

From: ca

Quote:

Originally posted by retrodrive
AVIC N2 will cost you a lot. I suggest N1 with upgrade. You need a 2ch amp for a 2/way component set up front (as long as it is a speaker set with crossover so they only need 2 channels) or 4 ch for 2 component sets for front and the back. A or 2 ch amp will do for subs.

I am pretty sure that the cross over is in the front speakers., but I will check.

The AVIC-N2 will cost more but seems to deliver more. I might wait a few weeks and see what the prices of the Avic-N1 do. They seem to be dropping pretty quick.

Looking at the space available, I think I will probably have to go with a 4 channel amp.

A new questions. Does anyone know ithe AVIC-1 or 2 will fir in the space of the stock radio? The space is pretty large.

jerry

Last edited by jboy; Dec 17, 2004 at 08:51 AM.