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That would be awesome if it could fit!!!! I'd be too scared to rattle the car loose.... Originally Posted by dfw350
can you put a 13.5w7 and another amp where the factory ML woofer goes?
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but that was on a burned cd that was recorded a little lower than one thats purchased at the store...normal volume for me is 45-50
Didn't know that about the max. being 60, nice to know. Loudest I've had it is 55. My typical range is anywhere from 40 to 50.Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
i dont have the ml system, how much louder is it than the stock one? i've maxed out the stock..max is 60 but that was on a burned cd that was recorded a little lower than one thats purchased at the store...normal volume for me is 45-50
So thanks to the responses here, I decided to crank it up from my usual 30 to 40 today and I realized that I'm freakin' OLD! 
I listened to my system at 40 for about 5 mins before deciding that my ears couldn't handle it so I lowered it back down to 30. I know I know...weaksauce. 
I listened to my system at 40 for about 5 mins before deciding that my ears couldn't handle it so I lowered it back down to 30. I know I know...weaksauce. 
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with the windows down I usually listen to my ML between 44-52. I generally find 49-51 to be about perfect. Sounds great!
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Well I wish I had the ML....stock stereo is TERRIBLE. It doesn't hit low range base and in all honesty...those "13" speakers don't do *****!!
Love my IS..hate my stereo. I envy you IS owners with ML (can watch dvd's too)
Oh and if memory serves correct...the stock stereo maxes out at 62..but don't try it..your not missing a thing.
Love my IS..hate my stereo. I envy you IS owners with ML (can watch dvd's too)
Oh and if memory serves correct...the stock stereo maxes out at 62..but don't try it..your not missing a thing.
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Windows up in a more peppy mood (35)
Windows down driving around town (45)
Windows down driving fast (55)
thats about the same for me and i have it at bass +2, mid 0 treble +4 and that works great for me anyone have anything differentOriginally Posted by Payam
Windows up just relaxing (20-25)Windows up in a more peppy mood (35)
Windows down driving around town (45)
Windows down driving fast (55)
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Really? Wow, I must be an extreme non-audiophile. I think the stock system sounds pretty decent. Not top-notch, obviously...but pretty good for a stock system.Originally Posted by ZOOBS350
Well I wish I had the ML....stock stereo is TERRIBLE.
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no you are correct, they are above-average for stock stero systems.Originally Posted by Foxberry
Really? Wow, I must be an extreme non-audiophile. I think the stock system sounds pretty decent. Not top-notch, obviously...but pretty good for a stock system.
i am an audiophile, you just have to have ur settings set correctly
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Yeah, what Fox said. Originally Posted by Foxberry
Really? Wow, I must be an extreme non-audiophile. I think the stock system sounds pretty decent. Not top-notch, obviously...but pretty good for a stock system.
I only 'bump' it loud when I'm speeding for some reason. HipHop makes me drive faster.
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I keep mine at or below 30. With all the recent reports about early hearing loss in my generation, I'll save the damaging SPL's for the few concerts I go to. Kind of sad when you're already in your 30's and you need hearing aids. Heck, I even double-up on hearing protection (plugs and muffs) when I go to the range.
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Kermee
Cheers,
Kermee
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I listened to my system at 40 for about 5 mins before deciding that my ears couldn't handle it so I lowered it back down to 30. I know I know...weaksauce.
On the contrary, the fact that your ears couldn't handle it means you are YOUNG, with the sharp hearing of youth. Ever heard how loud old people turn up the volume on their TV's? Originally Posted by Sexi_Lexi
So thanks to the responses here, I decided to crank it up from my usual 30 to 40 today and I realized that I'm freakin' OLD! I listened to my system at 40 for about 5 mins before deciding that my ears couldn't handle it so I lowered it back down to 30. I know I know...weaksauce.
And many of today's young people who play their "music" too loud are going to wind up deaf by the time they are old.
even teh stock IS audio is regarded to be one of the best non upgraded car audios from the factory, imagine when you get the ML which is very powerful for a factory offered system
Me alone in the IS with a good mp3 cd:
Taking it easy: 35
Most the time: 40-45
Good techno track: 50
After 45 the system starts to be maxed out.
Taking it easy: 35
Most the time: 40-45
Good techno track: 50
After 45 the system starts to be maxed out.
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i am an audiophile, you just have to have ur settings set correctly
What settings do you use?Originally Posted by marmont
no you are correct, they are above-average for stock stero systems.i am an audiophile, you just have to have ur settings set correctly
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At least now I know the system could take a lot more than that.
The same here and I am only 30 years old. Originally Posted by ecr527
Wow, I listen to mine at about 26 tops and I think that's loud. I must be getting old. At least now I know the system could take a lot more than that.
I guess that I will give 40-45 a try.