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simes007us · 02-09-2012, 04:40 PM

Hi Peeps,

I have noticed that when I drive my 2SS about there is a huge volume difference between FM Radio and XM Radio.

For example XM sounds great at volume level 16.
However,
FM Radio is biblically loud at volume 16.

Granted turning the volume down isn't a hard task but I think you get my issue.

Does anyone know if there is a remedy to this?

slick rick · 02-09-2012, 05:01 PM

Are your equalizer settings the same on FM as XM?

Could just be the compression technology of satellite radio

mpyle007 · 02-09-2012, 05:06 PM

One is digital and the other is not. You will also notice that some XM channels have different sound quality and volume as well. Digital will be cleaner but also sometimes compressed meaning you lack that rich sound. FM is just horrible for me to even listen to anymore. I listen to BPM alot on XM and it sounds awesome. I like XMU too but it can lack in sound at times.

The Stig · 02-09-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

Are your equalizer settings the same on FM as XM?

Could just be the compression technology of satellite radio

This. It's probably the settings

ddunerider · 02-09-2012, 05:53 PM

Are you wearing a Foil Hat?

simes007us · 02-09-2012, 09:59 PM

So apprently unknown to me the FM radio EQ was set at 12,12,12 lol.
It's great now.
Thanks Camaro5

02-09-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
simes007us Drives: Black 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 42 View My Garage	Huge Volume Difference between FM and XM Radio Hi Peeps, I have noticed that when I drive my 2SS about there is a huge volume difference between FM Radio and XM Radio. For example XM sounds great at volume level 16. However, FM Radio is biblically loud at volume 16. Granted turning the volume down isn't a hard task but I think you get my issue. Does anyone know if there is a remedy to this?

02-09-2012, 05:01 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Are your equalizer settings the same on FM as XM? Could just be the compression technology of satellite radio __________________

02-09-2012, 05:06 PM	#3
mpyle007 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 301	One is digital and the other is not. You will also notice that some XM channels have different sound quality and volume as well. Digital will be cleaner but also sometimes compressed meaning you lack that rich sound. FM is just horrible for me to even listen to anymore. I listen to BPM alot on XM and it sounds awesome. I like XMU too but it can lack in sound at times. __________________ *2011 Camaro 2SS L99 A6* Rotofab CAI w/ race scoop TSP Long tube headers w/ high flow cats and full x-pipe GMPP axle back exhaust system Custom Dyno tune by ARD (Advanced Racing Dynamics) BMR 1.4" Springs all four corners "There is no replacement for displacement"

02-09-2012, 05:53 PM	#5
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Are you wearing a Foil Hat? __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

02-09-2012, 09:59 PM	#6
simes007us Drives: Black 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 42 View My Garage	So apprently unknown to me the FM radio EQ was set at 12,12,12 lol. It's great now. Thanks Camaro5