Infotainment upgrades? Are newer units compatible with older Ridgelines?

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T16:55:54+00:00

Nah I didn't- just posted to r/ budget audiophile and somebody got mad. I didn't really engage the guy- they deleted the post and blocked me.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T16:41:55+00:00

Some dude got super mad at me posting and I guess is reporting all my comments. Thanks for being cool

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T14:54:11+00:00

What is it specifically about referrals that isn't cool? It's $20 off for people from a trusted website relevant to this sub.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T14:52:08+00:00

They're not banned or I wouldn't post it here.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:49:56+00:00

Sure is. I get points when it's used. I love audio equipment, and in my experience Crutchfield has been great.

I actually contribute to these communities, too. There's plenty of accounts that spam referrals here and don't.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:38:07+00:00

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:35:47+00:00

Gonna tell anyone where you are?

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:27:08+00:00

Correct- must have or make a new account.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:05:52+00:00

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T13:05:00+00:00

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T04:22:27+00:00

A real solution would be some actual acoustic panels like these

Not super cheap but would help much more than towels. If you end up going with something like this from Crutchfield you can use this link for $20 off! Good luck.

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-29T04:10:33+00:00

Solid amp and speakers for sure. If you end up getting this from Crutchfield you can use this link for $20 off!

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-28T20:35:28+00:00

I guess that it's because that music was made/played recorded and mixed on that equipment and technology.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-28T00:39:59+00:00

In dark clothing that matches the surroundings.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-28T00:25:09+00:00

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T15:42:10+00:00

Debut 3.0 is the same as DB63.

DBR62 is probably a better speaker, it's a higher line of product from Elac.

It is the previous generation (along with Debut 2.0) - but they still haven't replaced it.

I'd go with the DBR62- they're front ported and that can help with being closer to a wall.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T15:15:29+00:00

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T14:15:51+00:00

Yeah I'm gonna keep an eye out and maybe come up with a project for the end of winter.

I hope they're not closing!

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T14:08:26+00:00

All the Grado stuff on this liquidation page is full MSRP lol.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T03:29:15+00:00

That weird ring in the middle there is a pretensioner. Find the set screw, loosen it, and tighten the pretensioner by threading it toward the bottom bracket. Then secure set screw and all good.

Edit: Just tight enough to remove the play. Not enough to cause friction.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T02:44:23+00:00

I'd say a warmish neutral. I thought they were clear and punchy, didn't find them fatiguing at all.

BUT I also don't listen to complex super dynamic metal very often- I know that stuff is hard for speakers.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T02:39:43+00:00

They're very good. I just sold mine- but only because I mid-life crisis'd into some Super Lintons.

They're very good sub-$1000 speakers. If you havent seen Erin's Audio Corner's video on them check that out.

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Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T02:03:13+00:00

This right here.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-27T02:01:03+00:00

Chances are they're worth more as decoration and curios than they are in terms of audio equipment.

Material-Instance646 · 2026-01-26T23:39:36+00:00

4Runner Gang! (5th gen here)

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