NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.
Radio Summary: If you are looking for the best available head unit for your Acura this Kenwood receiver is the winner. Kenwood also makes higher tier units that might have additional features but this radio has all the essential features you could want in a new radio. This radio has an 7″ HD capacitive touchscreen and tactile buttons to help you control your entertainment. This radio is loaded with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, Bluetooth Audio Streaming and Calling along with wireless Android Mirroring. This radio also has SiriusXM compatibility, an HDMI port, multiple camera inputs and three pairs of 4volt pre amp outputs to power your factory amplifier or aftermarket amplifiers. The only features missing from this radio are a CD/DVD player and built in GPS Guidance. Installing this stereo requires you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. The USB port is on the back of the radio so you will need to run the included USB extension or flush mount a USB adapter somewhere on your dash. Our plug and play radio kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s.
Who should buy this radio: This radio is a great choice for anyone looking to upgrade the head unit in their Acura. The Kenwood operating system is intuitive so if you know how to use a smartphone you can easily use this radio. This radio also has all the settings you could want to adjust the sound output to your liking. There are tons of menus to find all kind of cool adjustments but if you are just looking for the basics this radio is simple and easy to control. The icons are large and selecting your desired source is easy. The HD screen makes choosing apps or selecting radio stations enjoyable and electronics inside this head unit provide a solid audio foundation for integrating with the factory system in your Acura or powering an aftermarket system.
Who should look for something else: If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance that doesn’t require a phone connection or for the ability to play CD/DVDS this is radio is not a good choice. If you like to keep all your media on a USB drive this radio is also not a good choice. The menus for traversing folders and finding the exact song you may want to listen to on your USB drive is annoying. If you want to watch videos of a USB its okay but not for audio.
About the Kenwood Brand: Kenwood is often compared to Pioneer and is referred to as ‘your grandpas radio’ by enthusiast when it comes to aftermarket electronics. But that statement while silly just showcases how long Kenwood has been around delivering quality aftermarket audio components. The Kenwood power delivery, audio quality and sleek operating system makes their head units an easy recommendation for enthusiast and professionals looking for a new radio. Kenwood offers a one year warranty on head units so you can have peace of mind that your investment is protected.
NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.
Radio Summary: This Boss Elite Radio features one of the biggest touchscreens available on the market. If you are looking to add a 10.1 inch touchscreen to your Acura at an affordable price this radio might be your best option touchscreen double din radio is a great choice. This radio has wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB/SD Card Media Playback and the option to add a backup camera or an aftermarket amplifier for a subwoofer. This radio doesn’t offer built in GPS, a CD/DVD player or the ability to stream Sirius XM without a bluetooth connection. Installing this unit requires you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. Also the USB input is at the back of the radio so you must run an extension to an accessible location or flush mount USB ports somewhere in your dash. This radio doesn’t adhere to the traditional radio sizes this means that even though you can install it properly in the factory location it will stick out towards you about 2-3 inches from where your factory radio is now. Our plug and play kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s.
Who should buy this radio: This radio is meant for someone who is looking for a large screen. You can use that 10.1 inch screen to enjoy Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. You can also watch digital media via USB or SD Card. This radio also offers Bluetooth audio streaming/calling and the ability to add a backup camera and a front camera. The capacitive touchscreen on this radio is responsive so using it to control CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth is easy. This radio also features a volume knob to help you control the audio level in your vehicle. Aside from the volume knob the rest of the radios buttons on the face of the radio are capacitive. Lastly this radio has an SD card slot so you can access your entire media collection instantly just by adding your SD card.
Who should look for something else: If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance, Sirius XM capabilities, or Phone Mirroring this radio is not a good choice. This radio also is not for someone looking to achieve an OEM look. This radio installs with no issue but because it sticks out further then a traditional radio it will look out of place on certain vehicles. This radio also isn’t suggested for those who want to run complex aftermarket audio system with multiple amplifiers. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have all the recommended settings to run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio instead.
About the BOSS Brand: While BOSS has been in business for over 30 years some worry about quality of their products and opt for choosing a better recognized brand. The BOSS Elite line of products has really taken charge in the last couple of years and offers a fantastic value to those looking for a great inexpensive radio. BOSS offers a three year warranty on the BOSS elite line of radios so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.
NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.
Radio Summary: If you are looking to add Wireless Apple CarPlay or Wireless Android Auto to your Acura at an affordable price this BOSS Elite Apple CarPlay touchscreen double din radio is a great choice. It is one of the most affordable name brand units with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This radio also has Bluetooth, USB/SD Card Media Playback and the option to add a backup camera or an aftermarket amplifier for subwoofers. What this radio doesn’t have is built in GPS, CD/DVD or Sirius XM capabilities. Installing this unit requires you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. Also the USB inputs are at the back of the radio so you must run the extensions to an accessible location or flush mount USB ports somewhere in your dash. Our plug and play kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s.
Who should buy this radio: This radio is meant for someone looking for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto at a lower price point. This radio great for someone who also wants Bluetooth audio streaming/calling and the ability to add a backup camera. The wireless connections allow you to keep your phone in your pocket or bag and manage your music on the go straight from the touchscreen of the radio without plugging in any wires. The touchscreen on this radio is responsive so using it to control CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth is easy. The tactile buttons also are a great benefit of this radio. Almost all new aftermarket radios are incorporating capacitive touch buttons so its nice to have buttons you can feel and press down. Lastly this radio has an SD card slot so you can access your entire media collection instantly just by adding your SD card.
Who should look for something else: If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance, Sirius XM capabilities, or Phone Mirroring this radio is not a good choice. This radio also isn’t suggested for those who want to run complex aftermarket audio system with multiple amplifiers. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have all the recommended settings to run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio instead.
About the BOSS Brand: While BOSS has been in business for over 30 years some worry about quality of their products and opt for choosing a better recognized brand. The BOSS Elite line of products has really taken charge in the last couple of years and offers a fantastic value to those looking for a great inexpensive radio. BOSS offers a three year warranty on the BOSS elite line of radios so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.
NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.
Radio Summary: If your factory radio has failed or you are looking to listen to your own music via Bluetooth this is one of the cheapest best options available on the market. This radio isn’t made by a name brand like Pioneer or Alpine but it has all the features you could want in a new receiver at half the cost. You can use Bluetooth to play your own music and make phone calls. The CD player allows you to keep listening to your old mixes and the USB port can charge your phone and play media. This radio also has a touchscreen and a volume knob making controlling your music a breeze. It has has a HD screen perfect for adding a backup camera or using android mirroring to watch whatever is on your android phone. This radio also has the necessary outputs to power your factory amplifier and keep your steering wheel controls. If you want to add an amplifier for subwoofers this radio also has that capability. What this radio doesn’t have is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, built in GPS, or Sirius XM capabilities. Installing this unit doesn’t require you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. The USB input is in the front of the radio so you don’t have to run any USB extensions either. Our plug and play kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s. *please note you will have to manually program the steering wheel controls -see video*
Who should buy this radio: This radio is perfect for someone who wants Bluetooth audio streaming/calling and the ability to add a backup camera. This radio can also an option for those who’s factory radio has failed but don’t have a big budget to do so. An added benefit to this radio is if you have an android phone so you can mirror your screen directly to the radio. The touchscreen on this radio is responsive and has nice colors so using it to control your music is easy and enjoyable. The tactile buttons also are a great benefit of this radio. Almost all new aftermarket radios are incorporating capacitive touch buttons so its nice to have buttons you can feel and press down. Lastly this radio has an SD card slot so you can access your entire media collection instantly just by adding your SD card.
Who should look for something else: If you want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto or you are looking for built in GPS Guidance, Sirius XM capabilities this radio is not a good choice. This radio also isn’t suggested for those who want to run multiple amplifiers or a complex aftermarket audio system. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have all the recommended settings to run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio instead.
About the Power Acoustik Brand: Power Acoustik makes some awesome products. But in our personal opinion they sometimes suffer from quality control issues which leads to an inconsistent experience with the products they offer. Some products turn out to be great with no issues at all while others are unresponsive and noisy. This radio has enough positives that we decided to start offering it as an option. It’s not an award winner but it will get the job done and keep you happy. Acura Audio Garage backs this radio with a one year warranty from date of purchase so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.
Upgrade the amplifier in your Acura TSX or TL with our plug and play harness. This harness works with the following amplifiers: NA2-500.5, NA2-320.4, TPS-A600.5. TPS-A350.4. This listing is only for the amplifier harness it does not include an amplifier.
This harness is fully tested on the exact amplifier you are installing before shipping therefore if you encounter an issue such as hissing or ringing after installation the harness is most likely not the issue. The issue is most likely your audio source or your power source.
Do you want to add aftermarket subwoofers to your Acura TSX? If you have a TSX from 2004 to 2008 that uses the factory amplifier (they all do unless you removed it) then you can use this t harness to get a low level sub signal (0v-3v) from the factory radio and the switched 12v amp turn on as well from one location without removing the radio.
This harness connects to the factory amplifier plug and gives you a pair of RCA out (RL and RR) and a remote lead (12v power) for your aftermarket amplifier. It makes adding a dedicated subwoofer amp easy and you can use it with the factory radio or an aftermarket radio if you use one of our DIY or plug and play harness to install your radio.
This is a low level signal with 3V of output at max volume. This harness will be all you need you will not need a line out converter.
If you are using an aftermarket radio installed with our accessories then this harness will allow to add an amplifier for subwoofers without removing the radio.
If your 2009 to 2013 Acura TSX, TL, RDX or 2007-2013 MDX has navigation and you want to keep the factory head unit but upgrade the amplifier then this harness will allow you to grab the output from the factory amplifier and feed it to your DSP or other integration interface. The other part of the harness will give you the connection to all the factory speakers(tweeters, dash, front door, rear door, pillar, subwoofer). In the Acura TL and TSX the subwoofer is directly powered by the amplifier. In the Acura MDX and RDX the subwoofer has its own built in amplifier to power the subwoofer. The subwoofer amplifier is inside of the enclosure in the rear so if you plan to upgrade the subwoofer or amplifier you will need to bypass that internal subwoofer amplifier by opening that enclosure and running new wiring.
When adding amplifiers to the ELS or Navigation system Acuras with the factory radio you will need to leave the factory amplifier connected. The factory amplifier and the factory radio use digital communication to adjust the volume. So if you unplug the amplifier completely you won’t be able to use the factory radio’s volume knob to control the volume. This means you must connect the yellow and black wires together and also to the interface or DSP you plan to use. If you plan to keep the factory subwoofer working then you must connect the brown wires at the end of the connectors together. All wires come labeled so you can determine which speakers you want to keep on the factory radio and which you want to amplify.
If you are installing an aftermarket radio in your 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura TSX this combination of harnesses are all you will need. This harness combo allows you to retain your factory amplifier, subwoofer and climate control display. Your steering wheel controls can also be retained with an additional part, the AXSWC. The radio you plan to install will need to have 5 RCA ports on the back label FL, FR, RR, RL,SUB if your radio does not have these outputs you will need a line out converter. Replacing the radio in your Acura TSX will result in the loss of your factory HFL, AUX and Sirius XM radio.
The 24 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to provide: – Power – Ground – Illumination – Steering Wheel Control Wires – Primary Speakers (FL, FR, RL, RR) – Amplifier Turn on
The 8 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to: – Subwoofer
The 2 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to: -Factory AM/FM Antenna
Upgrade your Acura’s audio system with Bluetooth audio streaming while keeping the stock factory look with this plug and play interface. This interface integrates with your factory radio to provide stereo audio streaming via the A2DP Bluetooth protocol. This means you can stream your own music straight to your factory radio. The interface also provides text translation so you can view your Bluetooth audio information such as title and album right on the factory screen. This interface also provides Bluetooth hands-free calling via an external microphone if your factory Handsfree link has failed or you rather not use it.
This interface only works on vehicles without navigation. Installation is easy as the interface can be installed at the factory Sirius XM tuner found in the trunk or behind the factory radio. If you only want Bluetooth streaming then installation at the Sirius XM tuner in the trunk is recommended. If you want to use Bluetooth calling along with streaming then installation behind the radio is recommended. The interface installs via the white XM connector with the use of a T Harness. This allows you to continue to use Sirius XM if you have an active subscription.
This interface allows you to use the factory steering wheel controls to control the media you are listening to so you can change songs and lower or raise the volume as you are driving. The interface also has a USB charging port and AUX input so depending on your use case these extra ports will provide an advantage to you.
Radio Summary: If you are on a budget but want to add Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth Audio Streaming to your Acura this Power Acoustik radio is the answer. This radio isn’t going to blow you away with its overall appearance or features but under the hood it has all the options you want in a modern radio at an affordable price. It features a capacitive touchscreen, tactile buttons and a traditional volume knob to help control your apps and music. It also has the option to add a backup camera or an aftermarket amplifier for subwoofers. What this radio doesn’t have is a CD/DVD player, Sirius XM Capabilities or built in GPS Guidance. The microphone, USB and AUX ports are right in the front of the radio and don’t require any additional components or installation to function. Once the radio is connected and mounted in place you are good to start enjoying it. Our plug and play kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s. NOTICE: This radio requires manual programming of the steering wheel controls. Please watch the video below to program your steering wheel controls.
Who should buy this radio: This radio is designed for someone on a budget who wants a simple head unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth Audio Streaming. They don’t mind that the radio isn’t a top tier name brand and that some advanced audio features may be missing. They are more focused on the fact that this radio has a vibrant capacitive touchscreen that is responsive and glare free. That the buttons and volume knob allow you to easily control the radio without having to look directly at it. They also understand at this price point the operating system of this radio is going to be a bit clunky. Overall this radio provides a great value but due to the brand it is not as well received as other head units. After thoroughly testing this radio we can say that is a rare find in the cheaper head units. The overall quality is good but of course it can be improved.
Who should look for something else: If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance that doesn’t require a phone connection or for the ability to play CD/DVDS or Sirius XM this is radio is not a good choice. This radio isn’t also isn’t good choice for someone who is looking to mirror their phone onto the screen of the radio. This radio also isn’t recommended for those who want to run a complex aftermarket audio system. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have the proper audio options to properly run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio with 4v-5V Preamp outputs instead.
About the Power Acoustik Brand: Power Acoustik makes some awesome products. But in our personal opinion they sometimes suffer from quality control issues which leads to an inconsistent experience with the products they offer. Some products turn out to be great with no issues at all while others are unresponsive and noisy. This radio has been proven to be a winner for us and we can honestly recommend it. Acura Audio Garage backs this radio with a one year warranty from date of purchase so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.
