I prefer the 'front' position, but find myself always changing while driving to see how it sounds in other modes. 'Driver only' sounds good but not very full. 'Entire car' seems like a downgrade from driver or front; The sound seems more muddled and bouncing around. I don't think the highs are as clear in front vs. driver but the sound is fuller and the bass from the rear subs really stand out. This is on a non-ML system with two 10" subs in the trunk.

I don't claim to be an audiophile by any stretch but would like to hear other's opinions on the sound modes.

 

I'm an All Around kinda guy....my settings are set for All/Entire Car.

I too do not have the ML system, but I think it already sounds great. I'm tempted to go to the dealer and just sit in one that does have the ML, just to hear the difference.

Does anyone know who manufactures the speakers for the ISx50's?

 

The audiophile dude who wrote up a nice review somewhere on the board about the non ML system said the "driver" is the best setting as far as sound fullness.

 

I use 'driver.' Especially since I'm almost always alone in my car. And even if I'm not, that's their problem...

Javier

 

hmmmmm....to me...the ALL position sounds more fuller and lounder than the driver position.....Driver seems like more sound is coming from the right side rather than all around me

I always seem to change the positions too while im driving just to see the differences.

 

I used "Driver" but than the sound will kind of go to the right (where the driver side is) which is a bit different than normal so I change back to "ALL"

 

I always use the position for the whole car. I mostly listen to techno, dance, club music and it just sounds better to me at that setting.

 

Stupid question, but I didn't notice those settings in my ML stereo. Where are they located, what screen?

 

Not sure about the ML system but in non ML you find it by going to the DSP settings within the Audio screen.

 

I have to agree with you, I found the driver only setting somewhat flat. I use the all setting myself.