Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough...

pisymbol · 05-17-2008, 03:28 PM

40 ain't cutting it sometimes (especially with the windows down). Anyone else in the same boat? I've NEVER EVEN considered replacing the stock speakers until now. I have no idea how much it would cost to upgrade them (also if I get new speakers, can I adjust the gain from the stock NAV unit)?

PortlandSTI · 05-17-2008, 03:41 PM

wow, thats really really loud. i have mine at 30 while driving and thats for a good song. I am almost deaf in my left ear too. The stock system seems pretty ok to me.

USNSTI · 05-17-2008, 04:06 PM

Dude you're deaf. get your hearing checked ASAP. I rock mine on 12 with the windows up and hear it fine. 40 is way to loud. I know it's an 08 but damn somethin aint right....

importfanatic17 · 05-17-2008, 04:14 PM

I have a VERY loud exhaust and an EWG and I never even get my stereo past 35 even with the windows down. You need to get your hearing tested.

CKSTI · 05-17-2008, 06:06 PM

40! That's pretty loud pisymbol. I think you are deaf, or just need to take off some wax outta' your ears man. I usually have mine between 25-30.

thekiffer · 05-17-2008, 08:22 PM

I have had the same prob and my radio has been cutting out over bumps. I also find it weird cause when I play a CD it is significantly louder than the radio.

elvick · 05-17-2008, 08:48 PM

Couple things to consider. If you are playing an MP3 format on the cd, the quality of your burn may be less then optimal. I'd check the kbs on those MP3 songs.
Radio signals usually aren't as clear as a CD, so CDs usually sound louder.
Tune the equalizer with Tre all the way up and bass about 2 levels less than the max; shift sound without F/R bias (neutral).
Last thing to do would be to get a new set of after market amps with new speakers.
Last resort, keep the windows up

I rarely play over 25 with the windows up.

SirMattieP · 05-17-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pisymbol

40 ain't cutting it sometimes (especially with the windows down). Anyone else in the same boat? I've NEVER EVEN considered replacing the stock speakers until now. I have no idea how much it would cost to upgrade them (also if I get new speakers, can I adjust the gain from the stock NAV unit)?

Hey nawww, man im with you. These others guy dunno what their talking about lol Well for me coming from a 3000 dollars sound system this stock stuff aint cutting it for me lol Like my head unit in my old car max was 35 and the max on this 08 unit at 40 sounds like my 10

But just replace them thats what imme doo pretty soon. I heard the infiniti's you dont even need a amp for it so you should try it out.

p.s your not def cause its not even loud for me and i can hear a persons heart beating

lol

GhoSStRyda · 05-17-2008, 09:21 PM

i think it depends on what your listening to like elvick indicated. some mp3s are really weak, at 128kbs. i usually burn the 320kbs mp3's. and when you burn, i you have the luxury of time, then set the burn rate at min or slow as posible for the best burn. fast burns tend to have errors from my experiences. i still find myself listenting at around 30-35 on those mp3's... everything else radio and cd, im at around 30. i think i miight be hearing impaired...

DrPhyzx · 05-17-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pisymbol

40 ain't cutting it sometimes (especially with the windows down). Anyone else in the same boat? I've NEVER EVEN considered replacing the stock speakers until now. I have no idea how much it would cost to upgrade them (also if I get new speakers, can I adjust the gain from the stock NAV unit)?

Depends on the source material. For quiet passages in jazz or classical, 40 can be barely acceptable at speed. For rock, 40 can be pretty damned loud, which proves the amp can out out the juice. My guess is the SOA lawyers don't want anyone going deaf on their watch, or they would have made it possible to increase the gain for quiet source material. I'm guessing you might be able to tune the EQ to get some more, but I haven't bothered to try (yet).

Blueraven · 05-18-2008, 01:36 AM

after messing with the settings on my nav system, the sound has greatly improved, especially bottom end.

but yeah i find myself over 30 alot...

**tyler_sti** · 05-18-2008, 02:31 AM

Stock sound sucks on any subie, IMO. Some simple aftermarket component speakers, and an amp will set you good.

threader · 05-18-2008, 05:10 AM

Using my Zune2 80gb at MAX out 20/20 and the NAV AUX Volume at 40/40 it's not that loud as compared to having a CD in the NAV CD 25/40 volume.

I am very dissappointed that the NAV Unit AUX input isn't more sensitive.

***Bownse*** · 05-18-2008, 05:49 AM

turn up the output volume of your mp3 player.

Krusader_08_STI · 05-18-2008, 06:01 AM

40 shouldn't be the max, and to those that can listen to the radio under 15, I wish I had your virgin ears. The stock stereo is f$#cking worthless.

05-17-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
pisymbol Senior STI Driver Car: WRB 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: AMR Location: NJ Posts: 338 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... 40 ain't cutting it sometimes (especially with the windows down). Anyone else in the same boat? I've NEVER EVEN considered replacing the stock speakers until now. I have no idea how much it would cost to upgrade them (also if I get new speakers, can I adjust the gain from the stock NAV unit)? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-17-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
PortlandSTI Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 STI Fav Mod: COBB AP Location: Portland Posts: 185 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... wow, thats really really loud. i have mine at 30 while driving and thats for a good song. I am almost deaf in my left ear too. The stock system seems pretty ok to me.

05-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Boost gauge Location: San Diego Posts: 1,425 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... Dude you're deaf. get your hearing checked ASAP. I rock mine on 12 with the windows up and hear it fine. 40 is way to loud. I know it's an 08 but damn somethin aint right....

05-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,763 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... I have a VERY loud exhaust and an EWG and I never even get my stereo past 35 even with the windows down. You need to get your hearing tested.

05-17-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
CKSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: me driving it Location: NJ Posts: 357 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... 40! That's pretty loud pisymbol. I think you are deaf, or just need to take off some wax outta' your ears man. I usually have mine between 25-30.

05-17-2008, 08:22 PM	#6
thekiffer Junior STI Driver Car: White,2008,WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 64 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... I have had the same prob and my radio has been cutting out over bumps. I also find it weird cause when I play a CD it is significantly louder than the radio.

05-17-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
elvick Lurker Car: Steel 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 3 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... Couple things to consider. If you are playing an MP3 format on the cd, the quality of your burn may be less then optimal. I'd check the kbs on those MP3 songs. Radio signals usually aren't as clear as a CD, so CDs usually sound louder. Tune the equalizer with Tre all the way up and bass about 2 levels less than the max; shift sound without F/R bias (neutral). Last thing to do would be to get a new set of after market amps with new speakers. Last resort, keep the windows up I rarely play over 25 with the windows up.

05-17-2008, 09:21 PM	#9
GhoSStRyda Spec C Club Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: cylinder #4... Location: in la jun&le Posts: 1,053 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... i think it depends on what your listening to like elvick indicated. some mp3s are really weak, at 128kbs. i usually burn the 320kbs mp3's. and when you burn, i you have the luxury of time, then set the burn rate at min or slow as posible for the best burn. fast burns tend to have errors from my experiences. i still find myself listenting at around 30-35 on those mp3's... everything else radio and cd, im at around 30. i think i miight be hearing impaired...

05-18-2008, 01:36 AM	#11
Blueraven Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 51 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... after messing with the settings on my nav system, the sound has greatly improved, especially bottom end. but yeah i find myself over 30 alot...

05-18-2008, 02:31 AM	#12
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,735 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... Stock sound sucks on any subie, IMO. Some simple aftermarket component speakers, and an amp will set you good.

05-18-2008, 05:10 AM	#13
threader Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB AP - Stage 1 - 93 Octane Posts: 79 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... Using my Zune2 80gb at MAX out 20/20 and the NAV AUX Volume at 40/40 it's not that loud as compared to having a CD in the NAV CD 25/40 volume. I am very dissappointed that the NAV Unit AUX input isn't more sensitive.

05-18-2008, 05:49 AM	#14
*Bownse* Platinum Member Car: 08 Gray STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: USA Posts: 892 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... turn up the output volume of your mp3 player.

05-18-2008, 06:01 AM	#15
Krusader_08_STI Silver Member Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: HARMAN MOTIVE Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 70 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Am I deaf? Stereo is not loud enough... 40 shouldn't be the max, and to those that can listen to the radio under 15, I wish I had your virgin ears. The stock stereo is f$#cking worthless. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.