ML system bass gets too distorted
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Lead Lap
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ML system bass gets too distorted
I've had a 2013 GS before and that ones sound system never has this issue with the bass, it was always crisp and that was with the regular speakers. I got a new 16 GS with the ML speakers and this ones doesn't sound as crisp on louder volumes
I don't even have the bass setting up too much, only one bar higher then the middle
what can i do? I listen to hiphop/rap music so bass is a important part of the music
I don't even have the bass setting up too much, only one bar higher then the middle
what can i do? I listen to hiphop/rap music so bass is a important part of the music
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You may be hearing door switch pieces rattling, not the rear shelf, if that's what you're calling distortion. The dealer can pop the cups and put felt tape in there. I run mine at 45 with the bass one notch off max with all kinds of music and it stays nice.
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45?! It's so loud at 25 already. Haha
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Lead Lap
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i know the door switch sounds my old GS had that
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45?! I don't go anywhere above 40, after that my rearview mirror starts shaking uncontrollably!
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That is interesting. Do you keep it lower than 30 because of distortion or because of volume. It sounds horrible if I crank my volume up but it isn't hugely loud. Surprising since it is supposed to be putting out 835 Watts. I'd expect to run a rock concert on that sort of power ;-)
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That is interesting. Do you keep it lower than 30 because of distortion or because of volume. It sounds horrible if I crank my volume up but it isn't hugely loud. Surprising since it is supposed to be putting out 835 Watts. I'd expect to run a rock concert on that sort of power ;-)
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That is interesting. Do you keep it lower than 30 because of distortion or because of volume. It sounds horrible if I crank my volume up but it isn't hugely loud. Surprising since it is supposed to be putting out 835 Watts. I'd expect to run a rock concert on that sort of power ;-)
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