FYI: Noticeable Difference in Audio Volume Level - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Baba · 04-12-2012, 08:48 AM

I know some people, including myself, have encountered some volume variances of their radios / mp3 players / XM radio.

I was just digging around over at GM TechLink and came across this:

http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=312

If this was already posted at some point in time, I apologize.

FNG · 04-12-2012, 10:15 AM

I love the fact that Radio, XM, CD, Line in, etc. EQ properties can be set individually... It's yet another reason I refuse to install an after market head unit.

MANY people are unaware of this, so I'm sure this information will be found useful.

Zach@ExtremePerformance · 04-12-2012, 03:40 PM

FNG, a lot of aftermarket radios also allow for individual level adjustment. A lot don't, but a surprising number do. Individual tone settings goes WAY back to Alpine's Source Tone Memory from, gee, 20 years ago or so.

But, yes, unless you want nav or A/V, you can use the stock head as the centerpiece of a pretty darn good system. Now, mind you, the speakers are about as musical and accurate as a soup can...

Decibel JJ · 04-12-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach@ExtremePerformance

Now, mind you, the speakers are about as musical and accurate as a soup can...

Baba · 04-14-2012, 07:31 PM

Finally got around to investigating the EQ settings on all radio bands - AM / FM / XM and set them all identically via the "manual" setting. They can also be individually set to "pop", "rock", etc for whichever band you prefer that pre-set setting. All one needs to do is press the "Tone" button on the radio for each band and then select the preferred setting.

I didn't try out the "CD" and "AUX" (mp3) settings but it's very simple if one knows how to access the equalizer settings.

Just an FYI for those curious about this potential issue and how to solve it.

ubrimah · 04-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Now that u mention it, my aux is a lot louder than the xm radio. I thought it was just cuz I was using my phone

justa25thTA · 04-15-2012, 10:40 AM

its because the xm signal is very compressed

ForgedReality · 04-15-2012, 10:44 PM

Bluetooth is very compressed as well. I used to stream music to my stereo via Bluetooth on my phone. It's cool how you can use the steering wheel controls to skip tracks via Bluetooth, but, damn, it sounds a LOT better if you use a stereo line-in from the actual jack on the phone instead.

04-12-2012, 08:48 AM	#1
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	FYI: Noticeable Difference in Audio Volume Level I know some people, including myself, have encountered some volume variances of their radios / mp3 players / XM radio. I was just digging around over at GM TechLink and came across this: http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=312 If this was already posted at some point in time, I apologize. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

04-12-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
FNG Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: Rally Yellow 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 658 View My Garage	I love the fact that Radio, XM, CD, Line in, etc. EQ properties can be set individually... It's yet another reason I refuse to install an after market head unit. MANY people are unaware of this, so I'm sure this information will be found useful. __________________ My '12 ZL1 \| old build \| Tampa Bay Camaros

04-12-2012, 03:40 PM	#3
Zach@ExtremePerformance Drives: not a Camaro :( Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm City, Fl Posts: 207	FNG, a lot of aftermarket radios also allow for individual level adjustment. A lot don't, but a surprising number do. Individual tone settings goes WAY back to Alpine's Source Tone Memory from, gee, 20 years ago or so. But, yes, unless you want nav or A/V, you can use the stock head as the centerpiece of a pretty darn good system. Now, mind you, the speakers are about as musical and accurate as a soup can... Last edited by Zach@ExtremePerformance; 04-12-2012 at 04:00 PM.

04-14-2012, 07:31 PM	#5
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	Finally got around to investigating the EQ settings on all radio bands - AM / FM / XM and set them all identically via the "manual" setting. They can also be individually set to "pop", "rock", etc for whichever band you prefer that pre-set setting. All one needs to do is press the "Tone" button on the radio for each band and then select the preferred setting. I didn't try out the "CD" and "AUX" (mp3) settings but it's very simple if one knows how to access the equalizer settings. Just an FYI for those curious about this potential issue and how to solve it. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

04-14-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
ubrimah Oreo Drives: Summit White LT/RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 1,248	Now that u mention it, my aux is a lot louder than the xm radio. I thought it was just cuz I was using my phone __________________ Click the pic!

04-15-2012, 10:40 AM	#7
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	its because the xm signal is very compressed __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

04-15-2012, 10:44 PM	#8
ForgedReality Envy Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 915 View My Garage	Bluetooth is very compressed as well. I used to stream music to my stereo via Bluetooth on my phone. It's cool how you can use the steering wheel controls to skip tracks via Bluetooth, but, damn, it sounds a LOT better if you use a stereo line-in from the actual jack on the phone instead.

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