I am getting conflicting stories on what I can, or should I say, cannot do, in terms of an audio upgrade in my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid (non-Navi).
My plan was to replace the factory head unit and speakers with an Alpine navigation head unit, JL Audio C5 components in the front and C2 coax in the rear. I was going to put an 8" JL Audio Microsub in the trunk. To round it out, I was going to use a JL Audio CD700/5 channel amp, due to size (small) and efficiency of power. I would bridge 4 of the channels for the fronts, run the rear speakers off of the head unit, and use the 5th amp channel for the sub (as recommended by Eric at JL Audio). I also want to sound proof the 4 doors and rear deck lid (Dynamat or equivalent).
I've been to 4 different custom stereo installers (not a Big Box store) and all have said an amp and sub in a Hybrid = no problems. They've done it before, etc. etc., even after I've asked if there is any risk with the Hybrid battery system.
When I called Crutchfield, they strongly advised against any amp or sub (powered or not). They would sell me the gear, but notate my order that it was advised not to be installed. My advisor said he has had "numerous" amps returned from Hybrid audio upgrades that failed and/or damaged the car.
SO, who is correct-the custom stereo installers, or Crutchfield?
I understand my MPG may decrease due to the additional load on the battery, and am willing to accept that.
But I don't want to fry my car, or the new JL gear I just installed.
Have any AVS members who are Hybrid car owners upgraded their system to this degree, successfully?
Thanks...
My plan was to replace the factory head unit and speakers with an Alpine navigation head unit, JL Audio C5 components in the front and C2 coax in the rear. I was going to put an 8" JL Audio Microsub in the trunk. To round it out, I was going to use a JL Audio CD700/5 channel amp, due to size (small) and efficiency of power. I would bridge 4 of the channels for the fronts, run the rear speakers off of the head unit, and use the 5th amp channel for the sub (as recommended by Eric at JL Audio). I also want to sound proof the 4 doors and rear deck lid (Dynamat or equivalent).
I've been to 4 different custom stereo installers (not a Big Box store) and all have said an amp and sub in a Hybrid = no problems. They've done it before, etc. etc., even after I've asked if there is any risk with the Hybrid battery system.
When I called Crutchfield, they strongly advised against any amp or sub (powered or not). They would sell me the gear, but notate my order that it was advised not to be installed. My advisor said he has had "numerous" amps returned from Hybrid audio upgrades that failed and/or damaged the car.
SO, who is correct-the custom stereo installers, or Crutchfield?
I understand my MPG may decrease due to the additional load on the battery, and am willing to accept that.
But I don't want to fry my car, or the new JL gear I just installed.
Have any AVS members who are Hybrid car owners upgraded their system to this degree, successfully?
Thanks...
