Convertible Sound Optimization NOT optimal

[TechGuy]

Hi all,

I searched for info here and all around the web for this, but am not finding much. What's happening is this: what my '16 GT Convertible thinks the Shaker audio should sound like with the top ~down~ absolutely blows compared to what it thinks it should sound like with the top ~up~.

Having said that, yes I am very aware that there is normally a huge difference in the way the sound system sounds between top up and down. What I am asking for help with is the optimization that the car applies when you change back and forth. The Shaker system actually sounds pretty amazing with the top up and windows open. However, when I drop the top, the whole EQ changes and goes so hissy and crashing I can hardly stand to listen to it. I would think it should be attempting to boost mids and lows with the top down, but it's like it's doing the reverse.

The only thing the manual says is this:
Note: When you latch or unlatch the
convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

Can this be disabled in any way, or are we stuck with it? TIA

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[OEMRadio]

Hi all,

I searched for info here and all around the web for this, but am not finding much. What's happening is this: what my '16 GT Convertible thinks the Shaker audio should sound like with the top ~down~ absolutely blows compared to what it thinks it should sound like with the top ~up~.

Having said that, yes I am very aware that there is normally a huge difference in the way the sound system sounds between top up and down. What I am asking for help with is the optimization that the car applies when you change back and forth. The Shaker system actually sounds pretty amazing with the top up and windows open. However, when I drop the top, the whole EQ changes and goes so hissy and crashing I can hardly stand to listen to it. I would think it should be attempting to boost mids and lows with the top down, but it's like it's doing the reverse.

The only thing the manual says is this:
Note: When you latch or unlatch the
convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

Can this be disabled in any way, or are we stuck with it? TIA

Yes.. I can program it as if it were a hardtop..

 

[SWallace]

Hi all,

I searched for info here and all around the web for this, but am not finding much. What's happening is this: what my '16 GT Convertible thinks the Shaker audio should sound like with the top ~down~ absolutely blows compared to what it thinks it should sound like with the top ~up~.

Having said that, yes I am very aware that there is normally a huge difference in the way the sound system sounds between top up and down. What I am asking for help with is the optimization that the car applies when you change back and forth. The Shaker system actually sounds pretty amazing with the top up and windows open. However, when I drop the top, the whole EQ changes and goes so hissy and crashing I can hardly stand to listen to it. I would think it should be attempting to boost mids and lows with the top down, but it's like it's doing the reverse.

The only thing the manual says is this:
Note: When you latch or unlatch the
convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

Can this be disabled in any way, or are we stuck with it? TIA

Did you ever get this fixed? I have the exact same issue and I'm finding a little Forscan info but not enough to be comfortable with just making changes. I didn't have a factory sub and added a JL Microsub and with the top down it sounds horrible but just noticed how much it changes as I latch and unlatch the top.

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