Everone needs to read this!!! Exhaust smell/ML Sound/Remote Start tips!!!
05-19-16, 09:11 AM
#31
Used both happy with both options , Onkyo is the only one that lets me stream FLAC so that's mainly what I use it for and why I use it. Can't really tell AAC on iTunes vs Onkyo.
Hi-Rez isn't really available on iTunes .
Happy with BT vs direct connection via usb. That's why I stream everything BT except for dsd which requires a special Dac and can only be input via analogue input.
05-19-16, 09:56 AM
#33
Bluetooth has the bandwidth to handle high quality audio, but like IredSF said, the app that you're using to push the data will dictate the quality.
05-19-16, 10:44 AM
#35
ALSO AND IMPORTANTLY....
Settings are tied to and remembered for EACH INPUT.
The systems will remember all the specific settings for each individual input source AND can have DIFFERENT SETTINGS for EACH Input source AND THE SYSTEM WILL REMEMBER THE SPECIFIC SETTINGS FOR EACH SOURCE EVERY TIME YOU SELECT that particular source.
In other words just because you configured settings for BT does NOT MEAN that those settings will be the same for ALL sources. Each one needs to be individually set up although there is nothing stopping you from making all sources have the same settings
BUT YOU HAVE TO CONFIGURE EACH SOURCE INDEPENDENTLY TO DO SO!
So
Fm
Usb
BT
Cd
All have to be configured by you the user
Last edited by IredSF; 05-19-16 at 10:51 AM.
05-19-16, 10:52 AM
#36
Radio has by far been the worst quality for me (reg am/fm). If I listen to music it's always from a DVD concert of some sort in 5.1. That's truly where the ML shines in my opinion.
05-19-16, 11:30 AM
#37
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (20)
normal music, all the staging should be front bias . imagine you are at a orchestra concert. all of the music you hear is in front of you and sounds great. for surround sound with dvds, i change it back to the middle bias.
05-20-16, 06:20 AM
#38
The problem I have with front biasing, is that the "stage" becomes really small and narrow. The sound seems to loose its stereo separation and I feel like I am listening to an old single speaker car radio. The sound becomes very much immediately in front and in your face. This in my opinion is not what happens in an orchestra concert hall. The concert hall sound fills the hall so that you hear and feel the depth of sound. Surround attempts to provide this sensation but good stereo sound in my opinion does a pretty good job also. I think I still prefer middle to slightly rear bias with surround off for my setup. Admittedly however this is still far below my expectations for a premium car audio such as the ML. For me the search for improved audio continues...
05-20-16, 06:29 AM
#39
Almost need a company like Bavsound to do a complete car speaker system replacement like they offer for the BMW market. For under a grand they offer complete kits that are tuned to that specific vehicle, pretty sweet. Even offer sub upgrades.
05-20-16, 09:13 AM
#40
This is smart, being it would not just cover the ISF, it would cover also all IS models. And there a million IS's on the road now. That would be a huge market for a sound company.
05-20-16, 09:15 AM
#41
05-20-16, 09:31 AM
#42
Intermediate
no need to take bumper off.. open my thread op has posted.. they are located underneath the left and side trays on your rear trunk.. drivers side is easy to remove and install.. passenger side takes a little bit of effort since it is underneath the amp..
05-20-16, 12:39 PM
#43
bluetooth audio in this car is absolutely a degradation over using the aux in or a usb connection. the amount of compression is very evident, unfortunately. however, bluetooth streaming is so convenient!
