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Re: JBL Questions [03cobra] by spiff72
Aug 14, 2006 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: 03cobra (Aug 14, 2006 10:51 am)

Do you have the Nav system in the car?
 
If so, look at the ASL icon while in audio mode. I have noticed that it shows a series of "dots" that appear to indicate the level at which the ASL is functioning. When I am stopped in traffic, it shows zero "dots", but when driving, it shows additional "dots".
 
I honestly can't tell the difference in volume level (but maybe that is the way it is supposed to function).
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Re: JBL Questions [spiff72] by 03cobra
Aug 14, 2006 (12:39 pm)
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Replying to: spiff72 (Aug 14, 2006 11:13 am)

I don't have NAV, but the fact that neither of us can tell if it is on, may indicate that it just doesn't work very well in all Camrys. I have had a similar system in a Ford, (Mach 460), and currently in a BMW, they both work how they are supposed to; when the vehicle increases in speed, road noise increases and thus the volume on the stereo increases. The Ford even allowed me to adjust the sensitivity.
 
Thanks for the response, its not an issue that I am concerned about, I was more curious how other owners ASLs worked, and if our stereo was defected.
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Re: JBL Questions [03cobra] by jbollt
Aug 14, 2006 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: 03cobra (Aug 14, 2006 12:39 pm)

Is it possible that the Camry is so quiet, that the ASL doesn't need to do much? I haven't noticed any difference in the volume either...I do have the NAV system
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Re: JBL Questions [03cobra] by blindmantoo
Aug 14, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: 03cobra (Aug 14, 2006 10:51 am)

On the XM - we have a SE V6 w/ NAV - adjust the tone controls to max treble, I think one below center for mid, and I think one or two above the mid for bass. (The tone controls can be adjusted for CD and XM seperately (I'm not sure how many different settings it will remember)). This produces pretty decent XM sound. I was a bit bummed at the sound before using these settings.
 
We just went on a trip w/ the car this weekend and I tried the ASL and it did make a difference - but I'm not sure if I preferred it. It almost sounded like a variable loudness contour (a feature on an older Yamaha amp).
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Re: JBL Questions [jbollt] by jaxs1
Aug 14, 2006 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: jbollt (Aug 14, 2006 12:56 pm)

If you have to turn the volume and down manually to compensate for noise at slow speed vs noise at highway speeds, then the ASL isn't doing the job since it should be doing that for you.
If you can set the volume and leave it at one level permanently, then everything is fine.
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Re: JBL Questions [jaxs1] by 03cobra
Aug 15, 2006 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Aug 14, 2006 3:37 pm)

You are correct. It seems like it doesn't work in any of them. I wonder if does have it, but the factory setting is so low that it doesn't actually work. Maybe there is a way for the dealership to set the sensitivity. At any rate, it isn't an issue that I really care that much about.
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Re: JBL Questions [blindmantoo] by 03cobra
Aug 15, 2006 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: blindmantoo (Aug 14, 2006 1:41 pm)

I will try this. I don't have nav and am not sure if we I can adjust the tone levels separatley for FM, CD abd Sat.
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Sound level by faldoc
Aug 15, 2006 (7:17 am)
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I played with this a lot in my "old" 07 V6 XLE and it does seem to work, but needs to be a bit more volume boost than it has to compensate for road noise. You cannot increase the boost, as far as I can tell. ASL is either on or off.
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Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry by bigdaveinomaha
Aug 16, 2006 (5:55 am)
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The following is MY opinion and I'd like other's view as well: I have been in the market for a new car for 6 months now and haven't pulled the trigger. I was very close to closing on a Acura TSX two weeks ago but didn't and I'm glad because I had forgotten about the Toyota Camry. In many ways the Camry XLE V6 is much more car for the same amount of money as the Acura TSX (6 sp vs. 5 sp, reclining rear seat, 268 hp vs. 205, etc.) However, I feel that Toyota missed three things that would make the Camry XLE even better. Some of these gripes could be because I'm outside the typical Camry market (I'm 25, no kids, looking to spend 30k. Here they are: 1) Why is the Charcoal interior not available in the XLE? Only the SE has this available but you can't get all the goodies in the SE that you can in the XLE. I really want black leather interior in my next car but I don't want to have to settle for less car to get it. 2) The 16" wheels on the XLE are just pathetic IMO. It looks like the guy at Toyota that was in charge of this was heading to lunch and he needed to put some wheels on his CAD model of this car and just selected these things. Why are the SE wheels not available in the XLE trim? I don't care if it's additional cost but at least make it an option. 3) Where is the option for the Xenon headlights? This is becoming standard in the market especially at this price level. I know Toyota is concerned with safety so why not the brighter lights. Again, should at least be an option. I appreciate any thoughts on this. I'd like to know if I'm the only one out there that thinks this way.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by lzc
Aug 16, 2006 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 5:55 am)

Yes, the Camry is "much more car for the same amount of money." One of things, of many, that makes this possible is that Toyota limits, severely limits, available options. The increase in manufacturing efficiency is significant. You want these wheels, that upholstery, those lights, and of course someone else wants an entirely different combination of options.
 
If you really want them, and still want Toyota, the after market offers many of the options you want. Those who are less particular save lots of money.

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