Seriation of the Honda Accords Media Technology

From 1998-2017
Dr. Steven Falconer
ANTH 2151 001
Autumn Hudock & Kimberly Savage
October 17th, 2017
 Part 1 Stylistic Seriation: Artifact Photographs

1. (Pictured Below: 1998 Honda Accord, Front Dash) (Fig. 1. Crutchfield.com)

 2. (Pictured Below: 2003 Honda Accord) (Fig. 2. Samarins.com)

3. (Pictured Below: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe) (Fig. 3. Cars.usnews.com)

4. (Pictured Below: 2012 Honda Accord Coupe) (Fig. 4. Automotive.com)
5. (Pictured Below: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid) (Fig. 5. Hybridcars.com)
 Part 2 Stylistic Seriation: Ages of Artifacts

Beginning with the first image, I established the date of the 1998 Honda Accord by searching

websites that had details on the older model. Since it is common knowledge that the Accord has been a

staple of the Honda lineup since the 1980s, I found that my search offered an abundance of visual

evidence of the cars popularity. I located the photo of the front dash of a 1998 Honda Accord, on

Crutchfield.com, an audio company focused mainly on automobiles for do-it-yourselfers.

The second photo was found by my search of 2003 Honda Accord on google.com. The most

relevant results which I found were on Samarins.com, a website that provides consumers with reviews for

used and older car makes and models.

The third image was found by researching the 2008 Honda Accord, again on google. Similar to

the previous website, the front dash image of the interior 2008 Honda Accord Coupe was provided by a

consumer car site, titled, cars.usnews.com. It also offered much more technical data on the car, as well as

a complete overview.

The fourth image was found by using the same researching techniques as listed before, and

utilizing the most suitable result. This image was found on Automotive.com, a web site for automobile

hobbyists and well-read consumers. The website provided a full front dash view of a 2012 Honda Accord

V6 Coupe.

The search methods that yielded the last image were done identical to the previous ones, and

resulted in the photo of a brand new front dash of a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. This image was taken

from an informational website that details the interiors and exteriors of automobiles.

All the above artifacts ages were determined in constant five-year intervals with an overall time

span of 19 years. This selecting method was used to highlight the differences between media technology

of a Honda Accord from 1998 to 2017, illuminating the gradual changes that have been displayed

throughout a relatively short period of time.

Part 3 Stylistic Seriation: Descriptions of Artifact Stages

The 1998 Honda Accord, includes some features that arent seen in modern automobiles any

longer. For example, the standard car boasts a cd player, a cassette player, AM/ FM radio functionality,

and a simple analog screen which displays radio stations or song numbers (Honda Owners Site), like what

you would see on an old alarm clock.

The 2003 Honda Accord has comparable media technology, but loses and gains some kay

elements that confirm distinction between the older model and this model. The cassette player has been

omitted, most likely due to the popular culture consumption of cds for the time. Another notable

difference is that the standard number of speakers has grown from 2 to 6, over the five-year period, with a

120 watts speaker output (Edmunds).

In 2008, the Honda Accord is dramatically enhanced with prime media features for the time. This

includes, a 160 watts speaker output, MP3 capability, an audio jack outlet, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,

6-disc cd changer, and illuminated digital interfaces for radio (Honda Owners Site). The car still boasts a

regular AM/FM radio as well.

As far the 2012 Honda Accord is concerned, it has also been magnified compared to the previous

models listed. The standard features that arent included in the previous models are speed-sensitive

volume controls, steering wheel volume controls, and a USB interface (Honda Newsroom). As seen in the

physical evidence, one could argue that the use of USB and MP3 technology is now more coveted than

that of disc players.

For the final piece of the Honda Accord media technology seriation over the past 19 years, the

2017 Honda Accord is the most advanced piece of all. The car has so much more than ever thought

possible with features such as HondaLink (an integrated media system that allows one to send emails and

text messages with voice commands), Siri Hands Free (voice search the internet for iPhone users),

SiriusXM Radio, and Android / iPhone App capability (connect to Music Apps, Facebook, Twitter, and
Yelp) (Honda Owners Site). While analyzing the time span of 19 years for the Honda Accord, it is

increasingly obvious that technology as a whole, has become an integrated part of the Americans

everyday life.

Part 4 Frequency Seriation

 Works Cited

Features and Specs: 2017 Honda Accord Sedan. Honda Owners Site, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,

2016, owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2017/Accord-Sedan.

Fig. 1. Nail, Ken. 1998-2002 Honda Accord . Crutchfield.com, Crutchfield Corporation , 27 June 2012,

www.crutchfield.com/S-P0lrH8TBWyu/learn/1998-02-honda-accord-sedan.html.

Fig. 2. Used Honda Accord 2003-2007 Review. Used Honda Accord 2003-2007 , Samarins.com, 30

July 2013, www.samarins.com/reviews/accord_03.html.

Used 2003 Honda Accord Features & Specs. Edmunds, Edmunds.com, Inc. , 2017,

www.edmunds.com/honda/accord/2003/features-specs/.

Fig. 5. Nisewanger, Jeff. 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Review First Drive. HybridCars.com, DisQus,

20 Feb. 2017, www.hybridcars.com/2017-honda-accord-hybrid-review-first-drive/.

Vehicle Specifications | 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. Honda Owners Site, American Honda Motor Co.,

Inc. , 2017, owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/1998/Accord-

Sedan/specs#mid^CF854WPBW.

Fig. 3. 2008 Honda Accord Overview. US News Best Cars, U.S. News & World Report, 2017,

cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/honda/accord/2008.

2008 Honda Sedan Brochure. Honda Owners Site, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. , 2007

automobiles.honda.com/images/2008/accord-sedan/downloads/2008-accord-sedan-brochure.pdf.

Fig. 4. 2012 Honda Accord Coupe V6. Automotive.com, TEN: The Enthusiast Network , 2017,

www.automotive.com/honda/accord/2012/photos/assorted/t3-7-5-39639339/.

2012 Honda Accord Specifications and Features. Honda Newsroom, Honda North America, 17 Aug.

2011, hondanews.com/channels/accord-specs-features/releases/2012-honda-accord-
specifications-and-features.