Sony sound overload

[WPWoodJr]

I've spent some time tweaking the Sony Premium Sound system in the 2010 Ford Fusion.

 

Update: http://ffh.squarespace.com/blog/2009/9/4/u...o-settings.html

[djcarlosp]

I've spent some time tweaking the Sony Premium Sound system.

 

 

 

i replyed to this before. what happen to my post

[WPWoodJr]

I've spent some time tweaking the Sony Premium Sound system.

In Sony Sound Overload I reported on my experience with the Sony premium audio system in the FFH. I recommended some settings for the system that I felt improved the sound. Since then I've had considerably more experience with the sound of the Sony and I've tweaked the settings that I use.

 

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[Rodeo]

Thanks for your input however I think you'll find that everyone will have their own preference for "Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, Mode etc etc." That stuff is all tweakable but you can't tweak the hardware that they gave you beyond it's capabilities or quality either. Unfortunately it is what it is and I for one say it is just adequate (for me) but certainly nothing to write home about. it's just OK in my opinion, barely but livable.

[FFHdriver]

Thanks for your input however I think you'll find that everyone will have their own preference for "Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, Mode etc etc." That stuff is all tweakable but you can't tweak the hardware that they gave you beyond it's capabilities or quality either. Unfortunately it is what it is and I for one say it is just adequate (for me) but certainly nothing to write home about. it's just OK in my opinion, barely but livable.

IMHO be glad it's not a BOSE system.

[FFHdriver]

In Sony Sound Overload I reported on my experience with the Sony premium audio system in the FFH. I recommended some settings for the system that I felt improved the sound. Since then I've had considerably more experience with the sound of the Sony and I've tweaked the settings that I use.

 

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I discovered that by pushing SOUND you can get a DSP Stereo or Surround option, but only if you are playing a disc or SAT radio. No option for AM or FM, it will stay on what it was on last..

[WPWoodJr]

I discovered that by pushing SOUND you can get a DSP Stereo or Surround option, but only if you are playing a disc or SAT radio. No option for AM or FM, it will stay on what it was on last..

You can also select Stereo or Surround modes when playing USB or Bluetooth media.

[cdswebinc]

Your recommendations are very helpful, thanks. When I drove my FFH 2010 off the lot I didn't realize that they had set the BASS and TREBLE to +4! Initially it was amazing, but as you pointed out, fatigue sets in. So I too have been fiddling with the settings. I drive about 2500 miles/month, use all of the music sources, and concur with your settings at this point.

 

Thanks again,

Tim

[jtonkin]

Your recommendations are very helpful, thanks. When I drove my FFH 2010 off the lot I didn't realize that they had set the BASS and TREBLE to +4! Initially it was amazing, but as you pointed out, fatigue sets in. So I too have been fiddling with the settings. I drive about 2500 miles/month, use all of the music sources, and concur with your settings at this point.

 

Thanks again,

Tim

 

 

I just figured something out the other day when I was playing around with my sound system settings. I have the nav system so things might be a little different. To get the best sound with the fullest sound range I use the following settings:

 

First and foremost: The Speed compensated volume (SCV) setting is set to max, 7 in my case. This made the biggest difference. It automatically increases the volume without hitting the Sony cutoff point. I like a lot of bass and this pretty much resulted in a night and day difference once I turned this option on and maxed it out. The volume is basically doubled without sound degradation.

 

Bass: Two down from the top

Treble: Two down from the top

 

DSP: Stereo. Surround sound option is pointless unless you are watching a movie?

 

With these settings, the Sony system sounds more like an aftermarket system than the crummy stock system it's default system has it set out to be.

 

It should be noted that these settings are for people who prefer louder music. I don't even have to turn the volume up past half way. I know the original poster only had the bass and treble at pretty much zero, but the SCV setting should really make a difference no matter what your other settings are.

[Deathlok]

I took your advise. +2 bass, +2 treble, max the SCV! woohoo it does make it louder!

[Tet]

I just figured something out the other day when I was playing around with my sound system settings. I have the nav system so things might be a little different. To get the best sound with the fullest sound range I use the following settings:

 

First and foremost: The Speed compensated volume (SCV) setting is set to max, 7 in my case. This made the biggest difference. It automatically increases the volume without hitting the Sony cutoff point. I like a lot of bass and this pretty much resulted in a night and day difference once I turned this option on and maxed it out. The volume is basically doubled without sound degradation.

 

Bass: Two down from the top

Treble: Two down from the top

 

DSP: Stereo. Surround sound option is pointless unless you are watching a movie?

 

With these settings, the Sony system sounds more like an aftermarket system than the crummy stock system it's default system has it set out to be.

 

It should be noted that these settings are for people who prefer louder music. I don't even have to turn the volume up past half way. I know the original poster only had the bass and treble at pretty much zero, but the SCV setting should really make a difference no matter what your other settings are.

 

I have to admit at first I was really disappointed with the sound of the 12 speaker system. I changed my settings to match closely to yours and WOW what a difference. I am a bit of an audiophile so the stereo was a selling point for me on this car. Its a tad bit annoying to have to have the stereo change the volume levels when you slow down but well worth the trade off in quality. Now to just get my 10s in the trunk and I'll be set!

[Freddie]

I have to admit at first I was really disappointed with the sound of the 12 speaker system. I changed my settings to match closely to yours and WOW what a difference. I am a bit of an audiophile so the stereo was a selling point for me on this car. Its a tad bit annoying to have to have the stereo change the volume levels when you slow down but well worth the trade off in quality. Now to just get my 10s in the trunk and I'll be set!

Can anyone tell me how to choose your setting for speed compensated volume? My 2011 edge has values from 1 to 7 or off. I know what off is for but what's the difference between 1 and 7. Does 1 mean it will increase with speed at a small amount so that as noise in the cabin increases the sound system will not stand out as much and 7 mean that it holds it's net volume (total volume - cabin noise) better?

 

thanks,

 

Freddie

[akirby]

Can anyone tell me how to choose your setting for speed compensated volume? My 2011 edge has values from 1 to 7 or off. I know what off is for but what's the difference between 1 and 7. Does 1 mean it will increase with speed at a small amount so that as noise in the cabin increases the sound system will not stand out as much and 7 mean that it holds it's net volume (total volume - cabin noise) better?

 

It's not that sophisticated. 1 means at highway speed it adds a tiny bit of volume and 7 means it adds a lot of volume - think of it as the difference between 1 volume bar and 7 volume bars. Everything else is in between.

[seahawk189]

Anyone had experience adding an aftermarket subwoofer to the Sony system?

[rfruth]

I have the speed compensated volume in my 2010 Fusion cranked all the way to 7 and thats just right for me, city and highway :)