Hi all
Only had my 8th gen Tourer about a month so I'm still finding my way around it, But I did notice that the door speakers rattled and sound quality was rubbish. So I stripped a door down to investigate the speakers and was very disappointed. They call it a "Premium Sound System" well I don't know which bit is the premium bit but it isn't the speakers arguably the most important part of a sound system. If you have not seen them they are single cone plastic framed with magnets about the size of a cotton reel (about 30mm dia) hardly "Premium" After a bit of research on Quality door speakers I decided to rip out all four "Premium speakers" and replace them with Pioneer TS-E1702is and what a difference. Not cheap at about £70 a pair but well worth the effort. A bit of modification is needed but the stock speakers can utilized as a mounting ring for the Pioneers So no holes are drilled in the door or door card.
Its just out of the three year Manufactures warranty but has got a years Honda warranty. Who's going to know the speakers have been changed, chance you take. Ive had 7 Accords so far and never made a Warranty claim ( I know all ways a first time )Is your car not under warranty?
Like you, I want to change my speakers as well but waiting for my warranty to die first before I make any wholesale changes (and there's the other part of me very tempted to switch to the facelift 8th Gen as well)!
Please read my original post . The stock speakers are ***** i upgraded them at my own cost because i wanted better sound.Warranty or not, things have to be of merchantable quality, and there is obviously an issue. I would put your dealers on notice, and state that you expect the replacements to last, or you will exercise your rights under the sale of goods act.
Warranty or not, things have to be of merchantable quality, and there is obviously an issue. I would put your dealers on notice, and state that you expect the replacements to last, or you will exercise your rights under the sale of goods act.