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ML Stereo + Subwoofer, sound issues due to internal mic?

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Old 03-07-15, 08:01 AM
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Hello everyone,

I am considering adding a sub to my 08 ISF. I may do it myself, but I am nervous. After calling an installer to get prices on the install, he stopped me in my tracks with information I have not seen so far on these forums.

He told me that adding a subwoofer will wreck the sound due to the microphone that balances the sound through the car. Apparently the Mark Levinson continuously measures sound and adapts the output, and if a loud subwoofer were added to the mix, the stereo would try to compensate?

Can anyone here speak to this?
Old 03-07-15, 10:49 AM
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I think you can turn that feature off, along with the surround sound in the stereo menu...
Old 03-07-15, 08:35 PM
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lol i had no clue about this feature.. I have subs in my car and the ML still sounds great with my 2 12" kickers
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