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#8 of 17 Re: V50 and iPod [kosherbacon] by rousslang Sep 06, 2005 (8:32 am)
Replying to: kosherbacon (Jun 22, 2005 5:36 am) Hi,   I use the iTrip FM transmitter, and play my iPod back through a chosen frequency on the FM radio. With high resolution, you get CD quality music. It's simple and cheap ($40). Since the antenna is in the rear hatch glass, reception is good from anywhere in the car!   Cheers,   Rousslang Replies to this message: grochef (Oct 03, 2005 3:59 pm) bacon2 (Oct 26, 2005 6:00 am)
#9 of 17 Re: V50 and iPod [rousslang] by grochef Oct 03, 2005 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: rousslang (Sep 06, 2005 8:32 am) Since I first posted my question about an FM Modulator in the V50 and S40, I devised my own cables and a manual for installation. I use an In-Line Modulator and get great sound.   It can be done, it's inexpensive and it's worth it.   Cheers. Replies to this message: bacon2 (Oct 26, 2005 6:00 am)
#10 of 17 Re: V50 and iPod [grochef] by bacon2 Oct 26, 2005 (6:00 am)
Replying to: grochef (Oct 03, 2005 3:59 pm) Hey there grochef, Could you please share how you installed the cables and what is needed? I want to get this to work too!   thanks !
#11 of 17 Silent Radio- 1/2 the time by hawaiivolvo Jan 10, 2006 (12:57 pm)
Hi,   We have a 2005 V50 and have found that 1/2 of the time when you turn on the radio no sounds comes out (either radio or CD) . This happens equally whether you turn the radio off before the car or just leave it on when the car is off. You have to turn off the car and restart it to get the sound back, but that only works once in awhile. Has anyone else found this and had a dealer address it successfully? Thanks. V Replies to this message: dubbu2 (Mar 06, 2008 7:24 am) kpo546 (Mar 23, 2008 6:52 am) zillybov (Jan 24, 2009 3:30 am) dubbu2 (Jan 24, 2009 6:08 am)
#12 of 17 Volvo OEM Bluetooth Car Kit Issue by volvobuff Jun 11, 2007 (11:58 am)
My Volvo V50 has the Premium sound system and the dealer-installed Hands Free Bluetooth car kit, which is an OEM version of the Motorola IHF1000. It worked fine for the first two weeks, then developed an odd little quirk: the car kit no longer mutes the paired cell phone handset ring on incoming calls, so both the cell phone and the car kit ring at the same time. It does this with three different Verizon network cell phones, so the problem is not with the phone. I have talked at length with both Motorola and Verizon tech support to no avail. Anyone out there have any thoughts on this problem? Apologies in advance for cross-posting this message to the S40 and C70 forums.
#13 of 17 2008 Dynaudio Sound System by volvobuff Jan 08, 2008 (10:29 am)
My apologies in advance for cross-posting this message from the S40 forum:    I just took delivery of an 2008 S40 T5 FWD. It is a wonderful vehicle that has numerous incremental improvements over my 2007 V50, some of which were expected and others of which were pleasant surprises.    The only disappointment thus far is the new Dynaudio digital sound system, which is simply not only not as good as the Dynaudio in the C70, but also not as good as the Premium analog system in my 2007 V50. The high end response may be marginally cleaner than the latter, thanks to the Class D digital amplification (Dynaudio licenses the ICE power technology from a division of Bang & Olufsen), but the low end response is very weak compared to the 2007 V50 Premium system, even with the latter's subwoofer disabled.    I don't think that adding the dealer-installed subwoofer option to the 2008 S40 Dynaudio will help it appreciably, since it is largely ineffectual in the V50. The only upside to this problem is that the new Dynaudio system didn't cost any more than the old Premium system.    My best guess is that the Dynaudio system was designed with the supplementary integrated subwoofers of the C70 in mind and doesn't work well without them without further design tweaking. Unfortunately, the dealer-installed trunk subwoofer simply doesn't deliver the same performance as the C70 integrated in-cabin ones. My V50's Premium system doesn't sound appreciably different with or without the subwoofer.    In theory, it might be possible to improve the frequency response of the Dynaudio digital system with a firmware upgrade, but whether the unit is actually capable of accepting software upgrades is unknown to me. It is certainly something I will be looking into.    I am currently experimenting with tweaking the frequency response through the equalizer settings, but as any experienced audiophile knows, this is not wholly effective if the low frequency drivers' response is not very good to begin with. In any event, it is a minor complaint with an otherwise superb vehicle.
#14 of 17 Re: Silent Radio- 1/2 the time [hawaiivolvo] by dubbu2 Mar 06, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: hawaiivolvo (Jan 10, 2006 12:57 pm) I have experienced the same problem with my 2005 Volvo S40. Since it happens sporadically, the dealer has not been able to duplicate it and subsequently won't repair it. I just gave up, and restart the car when it happens if I'd like to drive with music. You're not the only one! Replies to this message: kpo546 (Mar 23, 2008 6:52 am)
#15 of 17 Re: Silent Radio- 1/2 the time [dubbu2] by kpo546 Mar 23, 2008 (6:52 am)
Replying to: dubbu2 (Mar 06, 2008 7:24 am) This happens to my 2005 s40 as well. I brought it up to the dealer as well who couldnt help me. I found that ,in my car at least, if you turn off the car, remove the key, and then turn the steering wheel till the lock kicks in then restart the car it seems to work everytime. maybe it is some sort of security feature.
#16 of 17 Re: Silent Radio- 1/2 the time [hawaiivolvo] by zillybov Jan 24, 2009 (3:30 am)
Replying to: hawaiivolvo (Jan 10, 2006 12:57 pm) I have the same problem. I thought it was only my car so I'll kinda glad that others have this anoyance. It can be embarrasing sometimes too. The other day I was at a friends house and I was telling him how amazing the sound system was. I took him out to the car so I could demonstrate. Imagine the howls of laughter as I had to turn the ignition off and wait for 45 seconds until I could get any sound. He now thinks that I have to do that before every journey. Replies to this message: dubbu2 (Jan 24, 2009 6:08 am)
#17 of 17 Re: Silent Radio- 1/2 the time [zillybov] by dubbu2 Jan 24, 2009 (6:08 am)
Replying to: zillybov (Jan 24, 2009 3:30 am) I no longer own this vehicle. I got pissed off with it because the cd player just stopped working one day. I was driving and the music was playing oh so nicely when suddenly it just stopped and spit my cd out. So, I put it back in and it pushed it back out. So I select one of my other six disc and each one I selected it fumbled with it and then spit it out. I cut the car off and even let the car sit for a day, and still the same problem. The only thing I could listen to was the radio. I couldn't even do an iPod hook up because my model didn't have that capability, except through a poor sounding radio transmitter that doesn't do the sound system justice. So, all of this occurred just after no longer met the mileage requirements for the warranty and would cost over $500 to replace. How convenient right? I spent more time in service with this vehicle than my first car which was a used 98 Chevy Cavalier. I had confidence in Volvo, but not anymore. I wonder if all the problems I experienced, not just with the stereo, but mechanical have something to do with Ford's involvement with Volvo. The Volvo S60 hasn't changed in almost a decade, which only seems like something Ford or GM would do. Anyway, I now own a new BMW 3-series. Nice! No problems. Great service. I say get out while you can.

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