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#2 of 78 Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? by jpbran Dec 20, 2005 (2:29 pm)
Just got my new Passat on Friday. I did NOT spring for the pricey Dynaudio option, though now wish I did. CDs seem to sound more-or-less just OK on the standard stereo, but the Sirius satellite radio audio is pretty weak. Very tinny and weak. No matter how I adjust the bass/treble/mid, it still sounds kinda lame. Any suggestions? Is it the stereo itself or the speakers? Would new speakers from Crutchfield (or somewhere) help? I LOVE the car, but am not impressed with the audio. Replies to this message: laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 5:29 pm) jpbran (Dec 20, 2005 5:53 pm) laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 9:07 pm) and 3 more... cardriver06 (Dec 21, 2005 8:29 am) jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 11:56 am) and 1 more...
#3 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [jpbran] by laqbn Dec 20, 2005 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: jpbran (Dec 20, 2005 2:29 pm) I have the same car with the same stereo, no satellite on mine though. I think the stereo sound great. CDs (either standard or MP3) sound really great, way better than standard systems on 99.9% of cars. My settings are: treble +3 and bass +2. I am a professional sound mixer and consider myself a music afficiaonado. The only nitpick i have with the stereo is that that volume steps on the volume knob are too drastic, one click below is too soft one click above is too loud. I hear the Dynaudio system is terrific, but I think the standard system is great also. Replies to this message: jpbran (Dec 20, 2005 5:53 pm) laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 9:07 pm) jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 7:06 am) and 2 more... cardriver06 (Dec 21, 2005 8:29 am) jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 11:56 am) cardriver06 (Dec 22, 2005 7:43 am)
#4 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [laqbn] by jpbran Dec 20, 2005 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 5:29 pm) Thanks! I will try that... but what do you keep the Mid set at? Replies to this message: laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 9:07 pm) jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 7:06 am) jpbran (Jan 09, 2006 10:05 am) and 1 more...
#5 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [jpbran] by laqbn Dec 20, 2005 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: jpbran (Dec 20, 2005 5:53 pm) No adjustment for mid. Are you sure you have the stock system? Replies to this message: jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 7:06 am) jpbran (Jan 09, 2006 10:05 am) dave0730 (Sep 15, 2006 5:12 pm)
#6 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [laqbn] by jpbran Dec 21, 2005 (7:06 am)
Replying to: laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 9:07 pm) Yeah, it's the stock audio system (with navigation and Sirius). Non Dynaudio. The navigation moves the CD changer to the glovebox. Replies to this message: jpbran (Jan 09, 2006 10:05 am) dave0730 (Sep 15, 2006 5:12 pm)
#7 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [laqbn] by cardriver06 Dec 21, 2005 (8:29 am)
Replying to: laqbn (Dec 20, 2005 5:29 pm) Hello Jpbran how to manage bass on this car?what i am trying to say is sometimes my breakers vibrate when the bass is on full. what to do so that my speakers wont; vibrate on this 06 2.0t passat. thanks Replies to this message: jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 11:56 am) cardriver06 (Dec 22, 2005 7:43 am)
#8 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [cardriver06] by jpbran Dec 21, 2005 (11:56 am)
Replying to: cardriver06 (Dec 21, 2005 8:29 am) Hmmmm... not sure exactly what you're asking, cardriver06. If you're wondering how to turn down the bass, on mine you select the audio settings button (looks like a musical note), scroll to Bass, select it, then turn it down slightly. To get back to the main screen, just press Back. That's how it works on the audio system with navigation... Hope this helps! Replies to this message: cardriver06 (Dec 22, 2005 7:43 am)
#9 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [jpbran] by cardriver06 Dec 22, 2005 (7:43 am)
Replying to: jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 11:56 am) Well let me ask this, Why do speakers on my music system vibrate when playing loud music,Is this normal or not?. If this is normal,then how to listen music loudly without hearing the annyong speaker vibrations? thankd and do let me know
#10 of 78 Re: Passat 2.0T Standard Stereo--poor audio? [jpbran] by jpbran Jan 09, 2006 (10:05 am)
Replying to: jpbran (Dec 21, 2005 7:06 am) Follow-up to my audio issue (after 1700 total miles). CDs sound great. Good speaker separation, bass and treble are clear; I'm quite happy. But the Sirius is still a HUGE problem. It sounds like an MP3 compressed at about 48 or 64-ish bit rate, instead of 128 or 160; sounds "metallic," like it is both muffled and overly compressed. The Sirius is about 50% of CD quality. Has anyone else had this problem with Sat radio in their car? Specifically, has anyone heard of this with Sirius, or more with the VW audio system? ARGH!!!!!! Replies to this message: dave0730 (Sep 15, 2006 5:12 pm)

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