2023 Honda Accord - 8-speaker Sound System Review [EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport-L]

[@snakeeyes9246]

If the 8 speaker system gets a D, there's a chance the 4 speaker system would be the 2nd car to get an E or the 1st to get an F.

[@The_Noticer.]

The crackling noise is called "clipping", you can reduce it maybe a bit by playing around with the input gain. In essence, the amplifier is weaker than the speakers, and the sinewaves run into the power supply limitations of the Transistors/Amplifiers, turning it more into a blockwave than a sinewave. Which then in turn means the speakers produce vibrations rather than sinewaves. It is also a quick way to destroy the speakers, because the voicecoils will get more of a DC input rather than an AC, and will heat up and fry. Usually the way speakers die is not because the cones rip, but because the coils burn from an underpowered amp. Im glad I found this video, because my 2009 accord had similar shitty speakers, and it had such poor EMI shielding everywhere that I had to remove 3grand worth of audio hardware from it because I COULD NOT get the EMI / EMC noise away from the sound system. So you could hear the CAN bus noise, the alternator, everything.

[@Michael-ee7nk]

Thanks for the review! I really appreciate being able to hear the overall road/cabin noise with the 17" wheels on textured concrete during the final thoughts. This is the best channel I've found for objectively comparing cabin noise levels between cars/trims before an actual test drive.

[@DailyMotorSound]

I used to have a quiet section to compare road noise, but it's tough to standardize for highway surface and speed. But I'm glad you still find it helpful!

[@4l3x50]

would be amazing to hear the 4 speaker

[@DailyMotorSound]

:D right? Might have to sneak into a Honda dealer someday and test one

[@ganzonomy]

Do it!!! ​@@DailyMotorSound

[@corybureau4124]

perhaps maybe the Sport-L sounds better than the EX since it has the 12in infotainment?

[@redentristandizon48]

You should test the 9-speaker sound system on the 2024 Mustangs! It's supposed to be the middle tier with the 6-speaker system as the base and the 12-speaker B&O sound system on the top shelf!

[@RellupNorth]

There’s a good amount of cost cutting in the new accords. Why are basic features locked in at the Touring

[@Teku175]

Sad to see/hear it's not any better than the 8 speaker in the 10th gen, at least to me. I know it's built to a price point, but it hurts to see that Panasonic (the OEM Honda uses for their radios) can make a system like this but then turn around and make an amazing ELS system, given the budget. Like you said, it really does need a sub. On the other hand, Honda needs to step up their audio game for the mid-tier cars. Stop leaving Bose for the top trim.

[@slimxjimki]

Actually the 10th gen systems for Honda accord/civic were from Foster according to the Honda oem parts website.

[@Teku175]

@@slimxjimki the radio for my 10th gen Accord (Sport 2.0T if that matters) shows as Panasonic to my wifi router when it connects. Might be a Panasonic head unit with Foster speakers.

[@keaujibaha2594]

I’ve seen base model VW Jettas with a better sound system

[@janisianjusino9961]

There’s a secret menu where the settings for the radio are located and it gives you better bass and sound quality

[@Teku175]

@@janisianjusino9961 I did it and legit couldn’t tell a difference. Turned it back on 🤷‍♂️

[@Kyzug]

Do any lower MSRP car systems stand out in A tier? Something available in a $40k or lower car?

[@stevehood2182]

Check his Mazda Bose reviews. They are consistently in A Tier.

[@DailyMotorSound]

Like above said, Mazda Bose. Will try to think of more. Integra ELS maybe?

[@isaielienriquez3881]

The better option is to replace the speakers with JBL door speaker and tweeter and add a JBL car under seat subwoofer in the back to give better bass this will inprove

[@dancingtimmy500]

What would you suggest to replace them with? I just got this car and I hate the quality of the sound. Music is an escape for me and driving is too.

[@AGairsoft1]

Did you find a good set that doesn’t break the bank? Just got this car too.

[@dancingtimmy500]

@@AGairsoft1 I have not 😔

[@AGairsoft1]

@@dancingtimmy500 I just went to the Honda dealer since I have small issues with the car already but it'll be free... glad I found you again bc music is very sentimental to me now. Not 100% sure but they said they might be able to put the bose speakers in from the touring model, depending on the cost I might do it. I suggest driving with Airpods/headphones on when you really want to feel the music. These speakers are tinny garbage cans and its crazy that a little pair of headphones sound better.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

Honda stereos are notoriously terrible. We had the 6 speaker 360 watt (don’t believe that spec for a second) sound system in our ninth gen accord hybrid, and it was honestly barely any different sounding than my aunt and uncle’s old base model Nissan 4 speaker stereo from 2007!!!! Honestly the Nissan stereos somehow have decent bass without a subwoofer, but they can be a bit lacking in treble sometimes. That old ‘07 also had its speakers start to distort when it was raining for some reason: I blame paper speaker cones. I replaced the OEM speakers with fairly inexpensive but more durable looking Kenwood speakers, while keeping its OEM head unit. Sound was notably better, especially in the treble, though I think bass depth might have actually taken a slight hit.

[@SirajBose]

I feel Honda intentionally makes terrible sounding speaker systems to make people who value good music choose their top trim - which is $40K + TTL these days. I had a 2018 accord and aftermarket installs messed up with the ANC that Honda cars have (with mics in the roofliner). It bothered me so much after the install, I just sold the car. Do current Hondas still have that ANC setup which need to be disabled for aftermarket installs?

[@KT_One]

Our ‘21 Odyssey has ANC. And a terrible sounding audio system especially for a $40k car. We replaced the Accord with a car with much better audio, seats, ride, and lower road noise levels. Same will happen with the Odyssey soon.

[@planetfabulous5833]

That's a sexy iPhone 8!

[@DailyMotorSound]

Close! iPhone SE Gen 3 ;) $150 from Walmart, total bargain.

[@planetfabulous5833]

Oops I can't tell the difference I guess. Happy Thanksgiving Charlie!

[@lixiaochen6]

@@DailyMotorSound Wow that's a good deal.

[@KT_One]

Here to say I test drove and test listened to several brand new Hondas recently, several trim levels of Accord and CRV, and they were ALL terrible. I didn’t test a Touring as at that price point I’m not going Accord/CRV. Road noise and seat comfort was better than previous generations, but still at the bottom of everything else we’ve been looking at.

[@itbeginx]

Couldn't agree more, probably the worse speakers I've heard in any car.

[@okcman34]

Lol most people absolutely fine with the stock systems y’all act like everyone wants to hear a full fledged concert everyday .

[@cindymiller2748]

I have a 23 Accord EX and this 8 speaker system is perfect for most people, and as we all know majority rules. So lets stop the whining 🤣

[@Joe-cy5hm]

It's really classic Honda offering terrible sound systems

[@isaielienriquez3881]

Subaru is worst especially with the base speaker audio systems in distorts

[@TripleMachine]

8 speakers and it sounds like crap. Honda doesn’t learn

[@nsmwdkjsbdjsjdn299]

im sure it sounds better than most stock 6 speaker standard trim cars.

[@DailyMotorSound]

Unfortunately not. I've heard many unbranded 6 speakers that are better than this.

[@Hamms-2021]

لماذا لا تطبق شركة هوندا سماعات سيارتها بالعلامة التجارية bose ، نحن من محبي الموسيقى والصوتيات ، يجب توفير نظام سمعي ممتاز لكل الفئات من سيارات هوندا .

[@KT_One]

@@nsmwdkjsbdjsjdn299 and you’d be wrong on this unfortunately. I drive at least 100 different cars a year, mostly base model/fleet spec, and Honda audio is at the very bottom of the list.

[@doughnut5871]

Honda is slowly putting themselves out of the car business! Absolute crap!

[@realass_me]

I just can't get with that tiny screen