Regarding the Stereo in the 2011 Base model: Anyone know any of the "particulars" of the system such as total output or RMS? Thanks in advance.

 

I don't know the answer but I don't like the Base Stereo System. I think it sucks. I would think the "particulars" may lie in the owner's manual. Check it if you own a GX460 - I can check my manual to see what it is, kind of curious myself.

I also have a question that may pertain to the Premium models as well. Any way to see entire texts of songs or albums of songs that are playing because I only see the words that are cut-off when i play music either through radio or cd. I would assume that my base sound system should at least have a scrolling mechanism so we can see who and what's playing.

 

I have to disagree on the sound quality issue. I am very pleased with the sound of the base system. While you won't be punched by low frequencies, the sound is very dynamic with excellent stereo separation and range.

 

^ i completely agree. Sound quality is BEST compared with a CD. you know that round thing that we used to buy..
the Satellite radio/FM/AM is too limited to really get the register that you want for the high, mid and the low.

 

I guess I have yet to fully test out the system. My first assumptions might be premature. I do a lot of listening on the AM dial and Satellite radio and 1970ish ska, and these were not to my satisfaction.

let me test it out on some newer music.

 

Thanks Mark. I was wondering why my ipod sounded far superior than the radio! And the XM reception is awful

 

You're welcome.

Just a follow up to my previous point.. SOURCE is a huge factor on how good a sound system is.
Remember that FM/AM/MP3 music are so compressed that they may be ok for portable devices like an ipod or a stereo but NOT when you want to have an " orchestra" like experience in your living room or inside your car.

Record/transfer your songs to higher bit rate if you want that.. or other format like FLAC ( Free Lossless Audio Codec)

 

played music straight from a CD. I'll have to admit and be pleased about it:

Base Stereo System is Pretty Good!

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