Honda navi or aftermarket???

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Aug 9, 2008 | 07:22 PM

#21

~murr~

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I have a Navigon 2100. worked at radio shack for awhile so imma a pro at gps. navigations systems from honda are dumb.

Aug 9, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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ProMed

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Originally Posted by radareclipse

You OEM lovers, think about this. How much do you like those OEM speakers in your car? They suck balls because it was put in there as a price point. Do you think you are really going to get the latest and best technology from Honda for a $1500 upgrade. Think again. I don't think Kenwood is making the Honda piece as they have never been doing OEM. It's probably Alpine which is not exactly at the top of the pile in Navigation. Companies that do things for the OEM's are not going to give you their best because the OEM's aren't paying top dollar.

Some people like myself do not and will not like messing around with swapping out the speakers or head units and I actually prefer the more integrated look of the OEM setup. Stock speakers are more than good enough for my untrained ears. Plus with the 09 it is looking like getting the NAV may be the only way to get the VSA. Price has not yet been confirmed.

Aug 9, 2008 | 10:16 PM

#23

radareclipse

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Doesn't take much of a untrained ear to determine crap from good. It's a lot like AM vs. CD.
Just like drugs, Just Say No. LOL.

Aug 10, 2008 | 12:12 AM

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ProMed

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Originally Posted by radareclipse

Doesn't take much of a untrained ear to determine crap from good. It's a lot like AM vs. CD.
Just like drugs, Just Say No. LOL.

Obviously there are killer systems available out there, which is great for those that are into it. However, what you call crap, most people over age 30 will find perfectly fine for the sound level of music and talk radio they listen to.

Aug 10, 2008 | 09:46 AM

#25

radareclipse

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I'm way over 30. Just about anything will work for talk radio.

Aug 12, 2008 | 11:22 AM

#26

sjwoo

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Originally Posted by ProMed

Plus with the 09 it is looking like getting the NAV may be the only way to get the VSA. Price has not yet been confirmed.

This is why I'll be getting the OEM. It really stinks they've conjoined VSA with NAVI.

Aug 12, 2008 | 01:04 PM

#27

SLrocket

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Originally Posted by radareclipse

I'm way over 30. Just about anything will work for talk radio.

do old people REALLY only listen to talk radio? what about sinatra?

im young and i love sinatra.

Aug 12, 2008 | 05:16 PM

#28

Red Iron Crown

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One benefit of an aftermarket, external nav system is that you can take it on trips and put it in your rental car. Or on foot or bicycle. Or in someone else's car. Just way more flexible for usually less money.