This is actually the best audio review I've seen on KZread. Nicely done 🔥

Great review, just what I was looking for. Thanks!

I just bought this car in 2.0. Thanks for the vid!

The funniest part was seeing the “Really Honda?” in the Thumbnail 😂😂😂😂 I love Honda but I really think they should consider bringing the ELS sound system from Acura into Honda’s 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

@apiis

2 жыл бұрын

totally agree, since acure is exclusive to NA market

You can always buy an aftermarket subwoofer and tie it into the existing sound system. I picked up a JL Audio power wedge and it sounds great when it works although you have to sacrifice some trunk space and having something that isn’t part of the original system can be finicky. The subwoofer controls work well with the built in head unit. Honda just needs to spend some money on decent speakers in their vehicles. At least make it an option.

@MSH3423

3 жыл бұрын

What did you to add sub to factory unit?

Super nice video bro, thank you!

hola, en tu experiencia, cual es el auto con el mejor equipo de sonido ? gracias por tus comentarios

Here’s my take on this. While im no sound expert, I have been producing music for some time. I own a 2020 insight touring with the 10 speaker “premium” system. 1. The system is extremely unbalanced, there is waaaaaaaay too many high frequency peaks. 2. The system cannot handle vocals well beyond volume 30/40 making them extremely distorted, this will damage the speakers and or your ears 3. With the terrible balance, I find that I need to gain the mids and lows almost all the way up while leaving the treble at default. 4. These speakers will, I repeat WILL give you hearing damage if you like to listen to loud music (any system will give you hearing damage if it is loud enough, but this one is an expert at doing it so) 5. The subwoofer is poorly placed, and will give off tons of resonance with all the flimsy plastic parts. They should at least put isolation foam for this “premium audio experience” 6. The mid range falls into the bad to slightly ok category, the mids being the most important frequencies to the ear feel kind of dead and nothing to be proud of. 7. You will need to replace your speakers at some point, if you like to listen to music above volume 28. These speakers will not last. 8. The amp is terrible, I had to take my car into a dealership because the sound would abruptly stop all of the sudden, and the only way to fix it was to turn the car off for 1 minute, then turn it back on. I was told by a mechanic that the amp would overheat often and it was a safety feature. I would understand if I was bumping the speakers for very long periods, but I was not. 9. The tweeter placement is absolutely terrible, the car already has insane high peaks, the right side tweeters are placed directly towards your ears while the left are not even close to, this creates a phase issue, making it seem like the left side of the car is missing treble while the right side is literally destroying you with peaky highs. Save your money from this fuck it job that Honda put in their “premium” system. Get a balanced system!!!! Too much lows will make your music sound muffled and muddy, too much mids will make you music sound like it’s a 1950’s system or sound like it’s in a tube, too much highs will give you a terrible screechy, squeaky, annoying sound, and a side of hearing loss. Your ears are important, treat them right, especially if you love music. The only!!!! Thing that Honda kind of did ok with was splitting the bass and sun frequencies in their equalizer, I see tons of cars with premium sound systems only having “bass” as an option to gain all the sun and low mids. The mud is insane on those cars. Honda gets a 3/10 in my opinion. As a reference I would give chevy’s Bose system a 6/10 for at least being millions of times more balanced than Honda. Not an amazing system, but it’s ok. This is all opinion based. I can’t call myself an expert but I do have some idea when it comes to sound quality. Hope this helps someone out there so they don’t make the same mistake I did

@bilalrasulov

3 жыл бұрын

do you have a link to a better speaker system that i can put in my accord

@gibreezy

2 жыл бұрын

How do we get a “balanced” system? What speakers should we replace

@wavy2k

7 ай бұрын

Is there anything else you could recommend? I’m an audiophile and the cleanest of the infotainment system here is captivating me.

Did you go into the developer settings and hit the magic audio button? Heard it made the system way better.

My buddy has this car and honestly a year ago I told him his speakers sounded like crap....I wasn’t sure if it was just my ears...

Thanks for an honest review and the your first rating below a 5 (to my knowledge). My 2014 odyssey had pretty useless audio system which was made worse w the large cabin and intrusive road noise. That car was tiring to drive on extended road trips. I do like this particular infotainment setup w the 2 knobs - I’m surprised it’s not on other Honda products. It’s 10000x better than the Acura non touchscreen setup.

@DailyMotor

3 жыл бұрын

There have been a few other 4s, but yes not many. I think a 1 would be some 1950's car with AM radio only :P Yes, this whole infotainment is probably the best Honda makes. I even prefer it over the Acura system.

@Wasabi9111

3 жыл бұрын

@@DailyMotor do you have a public location where you share your audio test ratings and comments?

@DailyMotor

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wasabi9111 Not yet, but it's in the works for thedailymotor.com. Just haven't had time while working on the channel. Same with fuel economy numbers

What if you add additional amp to the Honda?

I appreciate your mic 🎤 set up and detail reviews on audio. Many car youtuber skips audio and entertainment options. Is 2020 touring has different options?

I would love to see this test again, while using the android/apple connection being wired. Wireless will always be more loss through the connection. Think the difference between a top end wired head phone vs top end Bluetooth. They may be close, but still a wired connection will win out! Great video though! No one else is doing this so kudos!

@dorianh49

2 жыл бұрын

He briefly demoed CarPlay/Android Auto, but stated that music for his tests was from a (wired) USB connection with uncompressed audio. Not sure he could have done anything better than that!

Literally own the same Accord as you. Color, rims and interior. The video makes your interior look a tad gray in color but i’m guessing that’s because of the outdoor lighting and low light causing it to appear that way. My seats and trim are white. I’ll update you if I find a way to bring anything out of the stereo that you may not have found. I’m doubting I will be of any help being you seem to know most of it already.

Woulda been nice to have the camera actually close to the screen to see what selections you making etc

Can I expect similar results for passport elite 10 speaker sound system?

It sounds like you just have to swap them out for aftermarket speakers. At least with the touring/EX-L model you get 10 speaker bays with a decent amplifier.

But how does it sound with metallica,pantera,godsmack?

What premium sound is in it?

I feel the same way. I added a sub and that did the trick.

I had a 2018 Accord EX-L 2.0T with the Honda ‘Premium’ 10 speaker sound system and it was awful! Even with the subwoofer the bass was terrible. Loved the car but hated the sound system. Got a 2022 Civic Touring with the standard 12 speaker Bose audio system and it’s awesome! Would consider getting an Accord again but only if they offer a Bose audio system in the higher end models.

@ipodfan321

4 ай бұрын

Hey man, I currently own a 2021 Accord 2.0 Touring and thanks to an apparent known windshield cracking problem that I’m currently dealing with I’m considering trading it in and getting a civic touring with the Bose system as I was about to drop a few grand into aftermarket audio for it. Obviously I’d be losing some nice features from the Accord line up but I’m actually considering it. The biggest obstacle I have from pulling the trigger is the dreadful head gasket issues with the 1.5 and also the fact that it’s got a CVT. I’d be very upset if I got a Civic and then one day had head gasket issues. What are your thoughts since switching and do you have any advice for me? Also I’m 6ft. Could I fit comfortably in the civic? 😅

I have a 2018 Accord EX. I agree that the sound system could be better, though the Accord excels in so many ways. Yes, I will buy a 2021 Honda Accord EX-L Hybrid if the gas prices rise above $3.50 a gallon!

@nymetsfan912

2 жыл бұрын

Well 7 months ago the prices weren’t that high but now they are. Hope you got your new accord by now!

What are the speaker sizes

Great car, smooth, good power, 48mpg, no transmission to fail, engine has port injection which means your intake valves won't be getting covered with carbon like in a direct injection engine. Stereo sounds great. Best deal is the EX-L.

@Anshuman41

3 жыл бұрын

Is the review that accurate. Are the EX-L trim speakers that bad ? @daily motors

@Anshuman41

3 жыл бұрын

@Rajinder Saini appreciated

@KT_One

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anshuman41 I had a Sport which was a step down from this and the SQ was terrible.

@Anshuman41

2 жыл бұрын

@@KT_One waiting for the new accord 2023 with the Bose Audio

@augustosilvamartins8339

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anshuman41 p

Appreciate the driving for thoroughness but your source material never got me into gear.I have Accords 8 speaker system and it’s ok, a 6.5 or 7 I think. But I listen to a lot of different types of music.BTW 2.0 & 10 speeds ROCKS

Greetings, I have the Accord LX with the 4 speakers, and I totally agree. It is absolute crap. I am glad I replaced all fours with Infinity References, and it does help with the audio fidelity. Still not even comparable to many of the systems in the competition of this class. I hope they fix this issue in the 11th gen Accords because I’ve always been an Accord fan.

This car is all mids and highs. It gives you a headache if you listen to it at a loud level. However, some sound deadening on the doors and a under the seat subwoofer 👍🏼

Hello, please where are the 10 speaker located in the touring coz I can only count 3 at the back and 2 at the front door and another small 2 at the front and 1 behind the infotainment screen

@thermalkid9383

Жыл бұрын

2 in the rear doirs

Nice

Totally agreed! I had 2009 Honda Accord Ex-l the sound system was light years better. It sounds like cheap speakers being pushed to hard. I am thinking just changing to better speakers should improve the experience. Idk why car companies go backwards and downgrade instead of improving in some areas. Over all great car but it needs better speakers.

I just bought a 2022 Passport Elite with the Premium 540 Watt system and it sounds amazing, best System I have ever heard in a Honda!

@navjotsingh3888

2 жыл бұрын

Not really! 2022 Civic however is on top with aid from Bose.

I would definitely consider getting an Accord if the sound system were better. I’ve never had a Honda, and whenever I consider getting one, a vehicle from another brand always beats it out for one reason or another.

@giovanhagar

3 жыл бұрын

The sound system sounds as good as anything that gets 48mpg, has this much power, and cost $32000.

@joshgutierrez7380

2 жыл бұрын

They’re probs gonna put in a Bose system soon just like the new civic

@cactusjack1943

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't sound as bad as he makes out and you can do sub system hacks to juice the system up. The car itself is stellar.

@wavy2k

7 ай бұрын

@@cactusjack1943is this feasible with a hybrid?

@cactusjack1943

7 ай бұрын

​@@wavy2kyes.

Been waiting for this one since my 2.0t sport has the 8 speaker system...any tips on how to make the bass come thru more from the equalizer?

@danielmunds8937

3 жыл бұрын

This comment! My bass absolutely sucks, especially for the car I paid for.

@johntrep4504

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, upgrade the sub. Stock speakers are garbage.

@fahimsiddique1799

3 жыл бұрын

@@johntrep4504 8 speaker system doesn't have sub in North America.

@sierrachief117

3 жыл бұрын

Go to the eq set the bass +5 and leave everything else as is. Either way without a sub, you're not gonna hear much bass anyways

@regmatt

3 жыл бұрын

these are totally garbage speakers as i am experiencing, if u want more bass probably a little more effect , u have play with software there is a button u can default. and get little more punch if not use amplifier with sub… for 2.0 sport

Owners need to understand with any car stereo: factory settings suck. You need to adjust the faders forward. Factory centers the faders just behind the drivers seat, which is not the best. The "flat" eq setting is inadequate to overcome road noise and some parts of the spectrum need to be bumped +/-3db

@DailyMotor

2 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree. Flat EQ is how the audio engineers intended the system to sound. We've heard this from Bose and Harman engineers.

@tomfaz4193

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Seems like each generation Accord gets cheaper and cheaper. I had an 8th generation Accord that came with a real good system. All the speakers were of substantial weight and high quality. The 10 generation speakers morphed into garbage. So I spent $600 to replace speakers with Jl audio’s that sound great.

@SIIKAP1

Жыл бұрын

@@tomfaz4193 did you only replace the speakers? Or did you upgrade the amp and or sub as well?

@tomfaz4193

Жыл бұрын

@@SIIKAP1 Just the speakers. The sub is pretty good. I didn’t want to go overboard . Sound is 100% better.

@chrisrocabado

2 ай бұрын

@@tomfaz4193 Curious on which JL's you installed? And why does it sound like the bass roll off killed the sub I have? Do you have a LOC with accubase on it?....or did you swap out the factory for a JL 8"?

I have a 21 touring and the radio sounds horrible. I just bought it last night and already thinking of how I can replace the speakers. Terrible for a $40k car. Maybe I am just use to my Bose systems in my GMC.. a complete swing and miss by Honda!! The car itself is awesome though...

@kelloncupid

Жыл бұрын

Yes the Bose system is a premium sound so when you lvl down your brain will be like due what the but with all those speaker location you can improve it instantly by replacing the speakers and changing the amp and the sub woofer. use the car OEM woofer for mids.

@wavy2k

7 ай бұрын

@@kelloncupidhow do you do this? Internet resources

I got the sport I luv

Waiting for lexus es350 sound system

@davidb9477

3 жыл бұрын

Heard there so amazing

Personally I own one of these. The sub is very strange in this car. It seems like it’s range is like 25-45hz. Leaving the rest of the bass up to the front speakers which are absolute garbage. Those I’d say only go from around 80hz upwards. So there’s a huge gap in base but the sub does deliver strong low end bass. It would be nice if Honda just added a smaller 5.25” sub to take care of higher end bass

in the accord, there is a secret menu in the infotainment (you have to press certain buttons, look it up) and it supposedly improves audio quality. my moms friend recently got a 2022 accord touring and she claims it’s better. hope this helps anyone with an accord!

@doubleyewgee

Жыл бұрын

I made a HUGE difference for my 21 Touring but it still needs more bass. It won’t for most people but I got spoiled with a Bang & Olufsen lol.

I wish they had a baby ELS system in these accords. At least the Bose system in the new civic is good! Hopefully, that makes its way into the 11th gen accord. I drive an 8th gen LX and it's the worst audio system I've ever heard in a car. The bass has this hollowness and nasty resonance that makes music annoying to listen to. I plan on going through the whole car with sound insulation and throwing in some JL Audio speakers, subs, and amps. I hope the awful speaker placement doesn't hinder the upgraded speakers too much

Maybe they could make a accord type r and have the tlx sound system.

@omgstevejobs

3 жыл бұрын

Acura TLX Type S comes out in the spring.

@furiousfragment7082

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I also hope they make a Accord super premium luxury gold plated car so we can have a good sound system for 100k dollars. Will be super value for money.

@DragonKnightX12

3 жыл бұрын

@@furiousfragment7082 Yea...that falls flat when every other car in the same price range has better audio systems. lmo

Well, I tried to put a usb drive with these exact sample musics (WAV Files) but it says unsupported! Checked the owners manual (2012 Honda Accord) and it says it only supports MP3, AAC and WMA… How do you play these songs with WAV Format? 😢

@kaydistbeats2491

2 жыл бұрын

Convert from WAV to any of the other formats :)

@boricuadrive7461

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for late reply, I just wanted to try the best audio format for testing… finished with other formats like mp3 just for fun! 🙌🏼

@chrisrocabado

2 ай бұрын

I play MP3 and FLAC files, sounds great......I need to upgrade my 10 speaker system, but the music off my usb is on point.

Escalade with the ekg sounds system!

@DailyMotor

3 жыл бұрын

Coming this weekend!

@arthursilvamartins6330

3 жыл бұрын

Ekg?

Why would anyone who is concerned about audio quality use wireless Android Auto or Apple Carplay to listen to music?

@aflam21212

Жыл бұрын

Best more than Bluetooth

I have one. A 2018 2.0T Touring with the highest power stereo. What, in your opinion, needs to be done to make it sound better?

@DailyMotor

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it seems to be a mixing issue. So possibly a new head unit and/or amplifier would help. But I don't think that's very easy given the complex infotainment these days.

@frankiemck40

3 жыл бұрын

@@DailyMotor thank you

@Wcthllboy

3 жыл бұрын

look up a video you have to disable a setting in the debug menu and the quality gets much better

Thanks for this.

Does it have any rattling sounds from the bass ?

@giovanhagar

3 жыл бұрын

No

@ridwanahamed1820

3 жыл бұрын

@@giovanhagar A lot of rattles on the rear deck tbh. Maybe sound deadening would help!

@user-dj2we9wk7j

2 жыл бұрын

2021 Accord Touring and the rear deck rattles a bit with some songs, this is with the bass and sub woofer settings no more than moderate. With the adjustment in factory settings and the proper source you do get improvement in all categories but the bass is still marginal. I've had factory B&O systems, Bose you name it and they all sound average compared to the premium aftermarket systems I've owned in the past. A box in this car is all you need and then you can go back to enjoying the 2.0 turbo tapping that 10 speed while your dampers are nice and tight. 1/8th runs are a dream in this car for 39K! Oh by the way the Honda sensing tech in this vehicle is close to precise, Mazda not even close. The 19-in wheels are a piece of art and you're able to reach inside and clean the interior of the wheel so the high gloss black shines through and through. Anybody who owns this car should never regret purchasing it because the stereo is average!

Exactly. The would balance is under weleming.

Shout-out to the Pixel 5

Edit: I take everything I say below about the sound system being good back. By default, it's pretty trash. You have to go into the developer menus to get half-decent sound out of the system. It isn't as good as I originally thought. Original: Good video, but I just bought a new 2021 Accord with the 10 speaker system and I think it's great. I had a 2013 Mazda with Bose speakers (factory, not added later) and it's definitely an upgrade, although maybe that's just based on the somewhat unique music I listen to. It definitely isn't the best car speakers I've heard, but I'm happy with it.

@sierrachief117

3 жыл бұрын

For a non audiophile, this system is okay. But if you care about your music even a little bit, AVOID hondas

@juniesrevenge

3 жыл бұрын

@@sierrachief117 damn really???

@sierrachief117

3 жыл бұрын

@@juniesrevenge for real. Honda uses cheapest of the cheapest speakers and DACs. Moreover, if you turn the bass up in the settings, the doorpads start rattling with music. Hondas aren't for audiophiles.

@juniesrevenge

3 жыл бұрын

@@sierrachief117 damn thanks for the input, a sound system doesn’t make or break the car purchase for me, and i’m thinking about getting a 2.0T sport but rn i have bose in my regal they aren’t the best, but if you’re saying honda has the cheapest speakers this might be a deal breaker

@giovanhagar

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds much better than the 2019 Corolla XSE Hatchback I just sold. Gigachad is an audiopile!

It's not best at pop mixes. Put some orchestral music on where full spectrum is the name of the game and the sound system is remarkably good.

Yes, the audio is trash. I thought it was just me. Maybe there's going to be a recall on the audio system...wishful thinking...🤔🤷🏿‍♂️

@shemmy7302

3 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish. I love Honda’s but the only thing that they lack is a proper premium sound system. Even Acura has the ELS Sound System which sounds incredible. I don’t know why Honda doesn’t consider that 🤦🏾‍♂️

@BrandonJohnson-ks3xx

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2014 accord, and my audio was good. Even my dad's 2021 HR-V sounds terrible. He does have the base mode though. So is my Accord. It only has four speakers.

@ryant75

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I'm in the same boat with a 10 speaker shot system... gonna upgrade soon. Crutchfield is very helpful.

I grew up with a 50watt or less audio in my day- what's with the need for a stereo to make one deaf ? Its perfectly fine system - .No wonder some accidents are caused by one not being able to hear a horn/cop etc.because their 1000watt system has them temporarily deaf

I don't why Honda didn't shove their 12 speaker 540 watt system from the Civic Type R into this.

@DailyMotor

3 жыл бұрын

Probably because that one isn't good either.

@furiousfragment7082

3 жыл бұрын

@@DailyMotor lol, spending 40 grand wow. Here in India checkout Tata Nexon, you have a Harman Kardon 11 speaker sound system in a 17,000 USD car. Do check it out. Lol. Then Americans will know what's value for money. Lol.

@sierrachief117

3 жыл бұрын

@@furiousfragment7082 Bro spend a little more and you get all the BOSE, infinity, JBL systems with window shattering subwoofer. I've listened to the infinity in MG hector. My god the factory system makes the IRVM vibrate. It's really great.

@giovanhagar

3 жыл бұрын

@@furiousfragment7082 buy a cheap car with an expensive stereo, that's value? In 5 years that car will be worth $5000?

@furiousfragment7082

3 жыл бұрын

@@giovanhagar Not like Honda will retain its value, if not 5 then in 6 years Honda will be 5000 dollars as well :P

It's a shame. I keep hearing that the Bose system in the $9k cheaper Civic is much better.

@DailyMotor

2 жыл бұрын

100%. Hopefully next-gen Accord gets Bose.

The current honda accords sound system is just a honda regular brand which is crap as to which ,they are gonna upgrade BOSE AUDIO IN 2023 HONDA ACCORD with 12 speakers in it ....

2022 Accords better come with the Bose... The new civic touring have it

@michaelmarkum767

2 жыл бұрын

They don't, at least the touring hybrid I just bought doesn't. Speakers and sub are branded honda in mine

@FlexSZN23

2 жыл бұрын

It will in the next generation

A lot of people don't know how to tune their sound. That's why you feel the audio system in the accord exl is bad . Most times, factory reset will sound crap until you take your time to go into the equalizer fine tune and balance your sound . I felt it was crap until I tuned the sound system, and I felt better.

Hyundai comes with much better systems if music is your preference, get a sonata over accord. Even the base system on the hyundai is better.

"PREMIUM" LMFAO! Honda and their "PREMIUM" speakers are such SH*T QUALITY!

There is nothing “premium” about this system. The speakers are pure garbage. I had a 2012 Accord and the sound system was almost audio file quality. I upgraded my speakers with Jl Audio speakers for $600, well worth the money.

@yungcubez8617

Жыл бұрын

I have 11 accord and the speakers literally make me wanna throw up

It's shit, but it's less shit than any Premium Accord system before it. Not saying much... The factory amp EQ is just So bad...

Should play so better music.

if it’s connected to your phone you usually have to turn your phone audio all the way up then adjust the car. i drive a 2003 accord and the sound system is a gem ❤️‍🩹

Bro play some real music to test these speakers lolll

JBL is premium. Look TOYOTA

shitty sound lol....my stock Mercedes ml 2004 sounds way-way better....I had accord 2013 9th gen, audio was pretty terrible, very weak bass, and "S" or "C" sound pissing me off....freaking cheap audio