I'm planning to get a new LX soon - the audio is really the biggest drawback for me to LX over EX (though map lights would be nice). If I go with the LX, I'd like to make a couple of simple upgrades. I am not an audiophile, and have always had cars with poor sound quality, so i'm used to it - but, I love music, and want to step up a bit. I listen to indie rock, folk, etc...just want crisp sound. I don't need extreme bass/volume or audiophile sound quality. Hoping to keep total cost under $300.
Speakers: How much of a difference will this make? Obviously no tweeters or sub, but with the stock stereo and upgraded speakers will the sound be significantly improved?
Head unit: May decide to upgrade the HU as well, since adding ipod compatibility would be nice. Will this impact sound quality at all? Again, won't be adding an amp, sub, etc but if this alone will improve sound quality and give me a USB jack, then I may consider it.
Any suggestions for a head unit that looks "stock"? Everything I have seen looks gaudy/cheap...i just want a simple unit with intuitive controls that, ideally, looks seamless and not like a cheesy add-on. Anything that fills up the entire space...or will I end up with a "hole" below the unit?
Did some searches but couldn't find this info anywhere - thanks for your help!
Speakers: How much of a difference will this make? Obviously no tweeters or sub, but with the stock stereo and upgraded speakers will the sound be significantly improved?
Head unit: May decide to upgrade the HU as well, since adding ipod compatibility would be nice. Will this impact sound quality at all? Again, won't be adding an amp, sub, etc but if this alone will improve sound quality and give me a USB jack, then I may consider it.
Any suggestions for a head unit that looks "stock"? Everything I have seen looks gaudy/cheap...i just want a simple unit with intuitive controls that, ideally, looks seamless and not like a cheesy add-on. Anything that fills up the entire space...or will I end up with a "hole" below the unit?
Did some searches but couldn't find this info anywhere - thanks for your help!