i didn't change anything (default setting) but it still sounds great. much better than the h/k system on my last bmw.
2005 C230 Ss Hk Sound Settings??
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2005 C230 SS
2005 C230 Ss Hk Sound Settings??
For all who have the HK upgraded sound system in your 2005, what are the best settings to leave the system on?
I do not want to blow my speakers but I do want a good solid bass sound, does anybody have any recommendations with what works and what doesn't...? I listen to just about everything but primarily R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop.
I am looking for the perfect settings for:
- great sound quality
- and not having to worry if I am going to blow a speaker
Thanks....
I do not want to blow my speakers but I do want a good solid bass sound, does anybody have any recommendations with what works and what doesn't...? I listen to just about everything but primarily R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop.
I am looking for the perfect settings for:
- great sound quality
- and not having to worry if I am going to blow a speaker
Thanks....
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Originally Posted by mick1
the logic 7 setting works for me.
I want to know that too!
I currently use "surround" mode and Bass: 2 and Treble: 1, but I don't know squat.
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Bass / Treble
The feedback I was looking for is more individual specifics - such as bass, treble, and certain modes....thanks for all the current replies...
So Mick1 did not change any settings for his sound system and it sounds great...good feedback... thanks
So Mick1 did not change any settings for his sound system and it sounds great...good feedback... thanks
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I usually listen to the same music as you and I usually have it on 6 for Bass and 3 for Treble and it sounds good to me. The bass isn't TOO hard, but w/ certain songs you can hear the rear sunshade rattle a bit.
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Hi MCONDE01 ,I know exactly what you are talking about. I find the system to have a lot of bass. It also feels like my speakers are about to blow when its too high. Also the back window starts vibrating. Here is what I found to be the best setting for me after messing and trying differing settings. First I have my Bass at a ( - 8 ) yes thats a negative because the sub has a lot of bass and I feel it takes way from the songs. Second my Treble is at ( + 3 ). Third the FADER is at ( - 3 ). Use the fader to help you move the sound from the back to the front a little and that will help with the bass issue in the back. I also have mine set to surround sound. Speech is used for like news, talk shows, etc... Honestly, even when you do all that you will still get some bass and you will not be totatly satisfied. But thats the best that I got it to. It all depends on what you were used to in your previous car. Let us know what you come up with.
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I've got the H/K upgrade.
As far as speaker settings, I play techno and hvy metal much of the time. Leave it on Surround Setting and I keep Bass at +7 and Treble at +8. I keep the volume steady to loud and the speakers have held up well.
PROBLEMS SO FAR:
- since new, the Number 4 and Number 7 keys were sticking when pressed. MB dealer easily replaced the entire head unit for me. (which was nice since someone at a car wash detailed the inside and used something abrasive that scratched the plastic cover on the LCD screen). I wish there was some kind of plastic-like PDA type cover laminate to place over the screen during the week to keep in from picking up minor abrasions.
- after the head unit was replaced, the front center surround speaker gave a good amount of feedback regardless of volume or bass setting
- dealer said they performed a "flash" test of the system. found an error wit the center front speaker. SO i go pick up the car, and the speaker works fine in Standard mode, but has the same problem in Surround mode. waiting next service to take the car in.
NO charge for either stop at the dealership for speaker/stereo work.
Car is serviced at Park Place in Dallas, Texas.
As far as speaker settings, I play techno and hvy metal much of the time. Leave it on Surround Setting and I keep Bass at +7 and Treble at +8. I keep the volume steady to loud and the speakers have held up well.
PROBLEMS SO FAR:
- since new, the Number 4 and Number 7 keys were sticking when pressed. MB dealer easily replaced the entire head unit for me. (which was nice since someone at a car wash detailed the inside and used something abrasive that scratched the plastic cover on the LCD screen). I wish there was some kind of plastic-like PDA type cover laminate to place over the screen during the week to keep in from picking up minor abrasions.
- after the head unit was replaced, the front center surround speaker gave a good amount of feedback regardless of volume or bass setting
- dealer said they performed a "flash" test of the system. found an error wit the center front speaker. SO i go pick up the car, and the speaker works fine in Standard mode, but has the same problem in Surround mode. waiting next service to take the car in.
NO charge for either stop at the dealership for speaker/stereo work.
Car is serviced at Park Place in Dallas, Texas.
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oh? too much bass? i find the h/k system has no bass. problem is the rattles, thats why it sounds like it has too much. its a decent system, but it dont compare to my old car with a full aftermarket system. the h/k has pretty good highs, decent mids, and terrible bass imho. i hate the way the rear panel rattles. my old 1996 honda never rattled this bad and it had two 12" woofers! ill take it to the dealer and complain, myabe they can do something about it.
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My back panel rattles a lot as well....it is driving me crazy because just about every song i blast the back panel has this annoying rattle..i have brought it to the dealer and complained, the first time they replaced the entire back speaker box....then after about a month the rattling came back...i brought it back again and now they say that the kind of music i listen to has too much bass and that is what is causing the rattling....they told me the hk system is not built for a lot of bass....not for anything but my upgraded monsoon sound system in my previous vw jetta never gave me problems and always sounded good...what a shame...the next time i bring my car in for sevice i am going to speak with the service mgr about this issue...very disappointed with the hk system to say the least
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Originally Posted by MCONDE01
My back panel rattles a lot as well....it is driving me crazy because just about every song i blast the back panel has this annoying rattle..i have brought it to the dealer and complained, the first time they replaced the entire back speaker box....then after about a month the rattling came back...i brought it back again and now they say that the kind of music i listen to has too much bass and that is what is causing the rattling....they told me the hk system is not built for a lot of bass....not for anything but my upgraded monsoon sound system in my previous vw jetta never gave me problems and always sounded good...what a shame...the next time i bring my car in for sevice i am going to speak with the service mgr about this issue...very disappointed with the hk system to say the least
