Brian Z's 2007 Honda Ridgeline
Items installed:
- Pioneer DEH-P3900MP CD Receiver
- Honda Ridgeline In-dash Receiver Kit
- Honda Antenna Adapter Motorola Motorola Male to OEM Female
- Honda/Acura/Suzuki Receiver Wire Harness
- 2 pairs of Polk Audio db 525 5-1/4" 2-way Speakers in the front and rear doors
- 5-1/4" or 6-1/2" speaker adapter plates
- Honda/Acura Speaker Wire Harnesses
- MTX Thunder TC3001 Mono Amp (Under Driver's Seat)
- StreetWires PSK08BI 8 gauge Amp Wiring Kit Blue with Patch Cable
- 2x MTX Thunder 5500 T5510-04 10" 4-ohm Component Subwoofer (Under Rear Seats)
Installation Description
Receiver:Fairly easy to install with the vehicle's master sheet. I had to take off the instrument panel a couple of times to go back and fix things I had missed the first time (like attaching the antenna adapter's power wire to the antenna lead on the head unit). The receiver kit that came with the stereo fits like a glove.Speakers:Taking off the door panels was cake thanks to the master sheet again. I definitely needed a panel tool for this. Also, having an interchangable screwdriver with a socket adapter really helped for taking off a couple bolts behind the door handles. I had to use the smaller screw tabs on the speaker brackets and break off the longer ones to get them to mount flush on the doors. A little drilling and they mounted great.Subs and Amp:Getting the 8-gauge power cable from the battery and through the firewall into the truck's cab was the hardest part. I used some needle nose pliers to pull the cable through an existing rubber gromet and saved myself some drilling. I built the custom sub box to fit under the rear seats (and keep them functional). I placed the amp under the driver's seat and bolted the ground cable to the truck's frame under the side panel. Overall the install is clean and professional looking (except for a few visible staples in the carpeting on the sub box).
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
The stock stereo just wasn't loud enough to play with the windows down on the freeway.
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
The custom subwoofer box.
Why did you choose these products?
I've always liked Pioneer decks, the Polks were on sale and so was the MTX subwoofer/amp package.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Definitely building the subwoofer box. Pulling the amp wiring kit through the firewall was a little tough too.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
Maybe a DVD unit and some built-in headrest monitors.
2007 Honda Ridgeline
Building the subwoofer box
Receiver kit fits nicely
Subwoofer box under the rear seats
The small amp fits under the driver's seat
Me
Comments (8)
Please share your thoughts below.
Jonathan C from Memphis
Posted on 5/25/2022
Nice install. I'm curious as to your choice of getting MTX thunder over JL or Focal subs. Does this system sound as clean as JL w0**; and, is the subsonic low-end to mid-low end (35-250 Hz?) sound of the subwoofers in the custom box under the bench seats muffled (or sometimes distorted)?
Crutchfield Writing Team from Crutchfield
on 5/26/2022
Michael Curzon from lyons
Posted on 1/29/2021
What are the dimensions of the box? Whats the tuning and is it ported? I really want to install a system in my ridgeline without spending a ton of money.
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
on 2/1/2021
Ramona Corso from Dade City
Posted on 9/12/2018
JBL 3OHM 3WAYS GO FANTASTIC WITH THE FACTORY SYSTEM better efficiency and bright tweeters, Sub upgrade was achieved with 2ohm slim mount in factory subbed, again no additional Amplifier was necessary Amazing entire upgrade was less than $400...Thanks Crutchfield.. nice selection....
Jason Myjak from Ellington
Posted on 3/13/2017
Which side panel was removed for ground bolt? Is it the one with gas tank lever, or where seatbelt bolted into side frame
David M from East Moriches
Posted on 8/17/2016
I notice the trim kit doesn't match the olive interior, and it appears that nobody makes one that does. Do you know if there are any plastic paints that will work and are a good match?
Jason Myjak from Ellington
Posted on 7/31/2016
Very nice setup.. I was thinking about adding amp under seat. How did you go about ground wire for amp? Did you drill hole through floor??
Jon Paulette from Crutchfield
Posted on 11/20/2015
Shawn, Yes, Brian did build a custom box for his Ridgeline. If you're planning to upgrade your truck's stereo, you can use our vehicle selector to confirm what fits your Ridgeline and get see what you'll need for the installation. When you're all done, send pics!
Shawn Crowell from Utica
Posted on 11/17/2015
sweet. I have a 2014 Ridgeline. Did you custom make the box I am assuming?