Sound quality?

[Hashmatt]

I know I'll catch some static for even asking this question, but I'm just curious... How is the sound quality out of the stock sound system with the electronics package? I'm coming out of a Lexus RCF with the Mark Levinson audio and it was pretty nice. Although I should state that before the Lexus, I had an 05 GT that had headers and was cammed and it was crazy loud. I never even listened to the radio because you couldn't hardly hear it anyway. Truthfully, I would rather just listen to the exhaust note and be perfectly happy. But since I'm paying for a package that includes a radio upgrade, I thought I'd ask how it actually is - assuming anyone here has actually turned it on.

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[icormba]

I know I'll catch some static for even asking this question, but I'm just curious... How is the sound quality out of the stock sound system with the electronics package? I'm coming out of a Lexus RCF with the Mark Levinson audio and it was pretty nice. Although I should state that before the Lexus, I had an 05 GT that had headers and was cammed and it was crazy loud. I never even listened to the radio because you couldn't hardly hear it anyway. Truthfully, I would rather just listen to the exhaust note and be perfectly happy. But since I'm paying for a package that includes a radio upgrade, I thought I'd ask how it actually is - assuming anyone here has actually turned it on.

Not that great though it is better than my 370Z. I can only really hear the radio with the windows up, in normal mode, or 6th gear.

p.s. I didn't get the Tech package for the radio.

 

[Minn19]

I think you are going to be disappointed in the stereo. I just came from an M4 that had HK, which was ok/ not great, but this is a step down from that. I need to read more on the forums, but I don't think it had HD radio, which is noticeable when listening to music. Using my iPhone 6 for music though it doesn't sound bad. Probably nothing like the Mark Levinson though as that is one of the best stock systems I've heard in quite awhile.

FYI, I have the tech pack.

 

[xt6wagon]

highs are pretty good for a stock system. Bass is beyond bad.

So things like INXS are good, WhiteZombie is horrid sounding.

 

[Minn19]

highs are pretty good for a stock system. Bass is beyond bad.

So things like INXS are good, WhiteZombie is horrid sounding.

That's what I'm currently finding out.

Nice to see you over here. :cheers:

 

[Spa2k]

It's the perfect system for news, talk radio and oldies, which is all I ever listen to in the car. This should tell you volumes about the sound quality. :barf:

 

[nastang87xx]

EDIT: wrong thread, please delete.

 

[MisterGT]

The sound system in the R electronic package is near useless. Hard to hear anything unless cruising around slowly. But I didn't buy this car for the radio (or Sync3) so I'm not really complaining.

 

[Ronp]

Sound system leaves a lot to be desired. I listen to a lot of talk radio so its ok half the time. The other half i wish it sounded on par with the shaker system i had in my 12gt but it seems underpowered and lacking in bass. I'll eventually swap out the speakers and see if that helps.

 

[Big reg]

I believe the 17's now come with a 9 speaker Shaker system. Pretty sure I saw it in the order guide and also interior pics show the Shaker written in front of the shifter. Not sure how good it will be but I'm sure it will be better than the old Tech pack system.

 

[eric n]

I am no audiophile, but it's a pretty piss poor system. Compared with my wife's 2015 Lexus GS350 (non levinson) it's horrible. Ultimately if quality tunes are important to you, prepare to spend between 1,000 to 3,500 for some upgrades. If you are like many of the board members who only need the music of 8250 rpms don't worry about it.

 

[mattlqx]

The MY16 system was poor, even for non-audio enthusiasts. The system just isn't adjustable in the way it needs to be (a 7-band EQ would work wonders). Even with the bass all the way up, you have to CRANK it up to 3/4ths volume to get any decent performance out of the lows. I don't think that the system isn't capable, it's just poorly tuned.

I'll see shortly what the difference between MY16 and MY17 is as #2 should be delivered within the next 2 weeks.

 

[Minn19]

The stock system sucks. I replaced six of the seven speakers(didn't want to get in the dash). I picked up some Alpine components from Best Buy, about $269-ish. Nothing crazy, but night and day better than stock for not much $$.

Apologies as I am new here and haven't searched a lot of threads. But, is the amp ok on the Tech Pack cars? If not, are they easy to get to and replace or would it mess with the whole Sync3 system?

 

[Nazaar33]

In my car ( MY16 tech pack) Sound system is not that good (lows are almost non-existent)...coming from someone that likes "good" quality sound.
I replaced the door and rear speakers...and added an amp to them.

So have a question for anyone that may have added an amo to their car: do you have any issues with alternator whine? I have some in mine....and can't seem to find the source as of yet. Amp has a noise filter on it and I even tried a gadget that you out on the alternator to try to catch any noise at that point...but to no avail.

Wondering if anyone else has had this type of issue on this car...?

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