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#80 of 119 Distorted sound with back windows open by lockgiants Apr 21, 2008 (2:36 pm)
Hey guys. has anyone else noticed this... when I drive highway speeds with my back windows open, the sound becomes VERY distorted. I would think such a obvious wind issue would be better documented on these forums, so maybe its just my car (08' tl). Any ideas?? Thanks! Replies to this message: ramblinfox (Jul 19, 2008 5:30 pm)
#81 of 119 ceecubed by ceecubed Jul 09, 2008 (4:42 am)
Recently purchased an '08 TLS and have been wading thru the audio options. Book says that the Dolby Prologic feature works with XM radio and that all you need to do is tap the on icon to activate it. Doing that yields nothing...in fact the entire "sound" page closes after only a few seconds if I am not actively changing the settings. Does anyone have any thoughts?
#82 of 119 Disregard Post by ceecubed Jul 11, 2008 (9:40 am)
Disregard post #81....problems/questions have been resolved
#83 of 119 Re: Distorted sound with back windows open [lockgiants] by ramblinfox Jul 19, 2008 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: lockgiants (Apr 21, 2008 2:36 pm) I have a 07 with the same problem when I ONLY have the back windows opened, there's a loud rumbling noise. I don't think it's an audio problem, it's more likely an arodynamic issue with newer cars. Because the noise is heard whether the stereo is on or not. In additon, I drove a rented 08 Volvo S40 a few weeks ago while out of town for a week. When I opened ONLY the back windows, I got the same loud rumblin sound that I get in my TL with only the back windows opened.
#84 of 119 Re: 2006 Speaker Upgrades? [keifers06tl] by ramblinfox Jul 19, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: keifers06tl (Aug 24, 2007 7:15 pm) I LUV my 07 TL with navi, but I HATE the audio quality. I'm not convinced that it's a speaker/amp problem. The reason being is when setting my tone controls (Bass, Treble) a small eq graph appears on the screen, basically the eq graph is shaped like a "V". There's no way to adust the mid frequencies, therefore when adjusting the bass & treble, you're only adjusting the outer frequencies of the spectrum. With a 5.1 system the middle frequencey (voice) is just as important, if not more, as the bass & treble. I'm leaning more toward a digital audio car processor... Then if the sound doesn't improve, I'll start adding amps/speakers...   My Two Cents... Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Jul 20, 2008 7:08 am)
#85 of 119 Re: 2006 Speaker Upgrades? [ramblinfox] by bvdj84 Jul 20, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: ramblinfox (Jul 19, 2008 5:53 pm) Yes, that is so annoying when you cannot adjust the mid range, I now have a car than I can adjust the mid range, and it simply makes all the difference, when I can bump the mid range up a bit. Why would they not put a mid range option for the equalizer? That is crazy. I have mine turned up a bit, and it makes a world of difference, you don't have to turn it up as loud, as the mid range is more clearer. This is something the Honda has always been doing, but if the actually offered the 5.1 system with no mid range, that is crazy. Without the mid range its like suffocating the system to be what it is supposed to be.   I am not sure where you can start, just keep your treble and bass levels down so it doesn't make as much of a V line. My 06 Accord, I actually installed Memphis Audio Speakers, and these speakers have an amazing mid range, very warm. I am very impressed with these speakers, and are very efficient, they don't need much power to work great. I think it would be worth getting these speakers and get a decent powered amp and you would have yourself an awesome, clean system, and get the nice mid range you want. Sometimes, its the speakers themselves that don't offer any real mid range, by changing them, you'll see a difference. Just like an amplifier, some offer really warm mid range, like my Denon home receiver, has no mid range option, but offers great mid range, without even having an equalizer. That is what a true system will do, it will give you all ranges, and you shouldn't have to adjust them.   So good luck, adjust the settings more, I know it took me time to figure out the best arrrangement. Then perhaps try installing the speakers. Memphis Audio have a great line of speakers, and I think you will find yourself saying, Wow, this is what I have been missing! I love having music in the car, so a good system is crucial for me as well. A good factory stereo is hard to come by these days.
#86 of 119 6-CD changer for Acura TL 2002 was skipping and is now jammed. by tomshare Oct 07, 2008 (7:25 am)
6-CD changer for Acura TL 2002 was skipping and is now jammed. What are my options to get CD player working? Recently bought the standard model car with with 95 K miles and standard audio. Car is in top condition.
#87 of 119 6-CD CHANGER - REPAIR OR REPLACE? by tomshare Oct 07, 2008 (8:59 am)
6-CD changer for Acura TL 2002 was skipping and is now jammed. What are my options to get CD player working? Recently bought this standard TL model with with 95 K miles and standard audio system. Otherwise car is in excellent condition. Replies to this message: oreo9 (Oct 20, 2008 5:43 am)
#88 of 119 2005 TL Problem with audio Navigation through center speaker by oreo9 Oct 20, 2008 (5:43 am)
Replying to: tomshare (Oct 07, 2008 8:59 am) I have a 2005 TL, manual transmission with navigation. I was driving with my navigation system a few weeks ago and noticed that when the navigation was giving the voice command back that the sound was fuzzy. I could understand the command, but it almost sounds like the speaker is blown. A few days later the navigation was back to normal and perfectly fine. Then 2 weeks ago the problem started again. I initially thought it was a wiring problem and not a speaker problem. I took the car to Acura and they said it was a bad center speaker and also I needed to change my handsfree switch. That was a first because I have always used the handsfree switch and still continue to use it and the car responds fine. Acura charged me $60 for the diagnostic test and then said it would cost $875 to change the center speaker and handsfree switch. I thought this was outrageous. My navigation system continues to give back fuzzy commands ever since I took it into Acura.   A couple of days ago I took my TL to an audio specialist who installs systems. When I told him my issue, he was puzzled because he said rarely does the speaker blow in the TL. He popped the center speaker out and tested it in his shop and said the speaker was perfect and nothing was wrong with it. He does not believe it is a wiring problem either. He thinks that it could be the navigation output jack on the amp in the passenger side front kick panel. He said if that wasn't the issue then I would need to change individual parts one by one until I found the problem. He said if I could find a used amp from a junk yard, he could install it to see if that was the issue. I also asked the audio specialist if the hot temperatures we have been experiencing could be the problem. He said it could very well be, but he would not be 100% sure if that was the issue. He said the only other way to know for sure would be to take it back to Acura and let them fix the issue as he wouldn't be able to know 100% for sure what the issue was. I was also wondering if it was my phone's bluetooth interfering with the navigation. I am reluctant to take it back to Acura because of the price of the fix and the fact that they wrongly diagnosed my issue. I feel I would be taken for a ride.   So my question is if anyone has had this problem with their TL navigation system or if anyone knows what the issue is?
#89 of 119 Re: xm satellite vs sirius [nring] by bobhoops Oct 27, 2008 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: nring (Jan 22, 2008 10:50 am) If you haven't already figured this out xm can be changed to sirius for both acura and honda, just google the phrase acura 08 xm to sirius

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