peter_x9

How many drivers notice how crappy the stock stereo sounds??? I hated it at first and then changed the stereo settings from TC to XA. Did anyone also notice this and do this also? I've done this to a few of my TC friends, and they loved it.

If you haven't done this you're missing out big time!!!!!

trialsindude

OMG I see what you are saying....I ran outside to my car to try what you just said....................................



































But then I realized that I have a AVIC-D3....

redhot_1_0

^^^^

i did that and the xa setting sounds way better

2_much_tc

I acutally like the xB setting better... but that's just me...

Hyghgynx

Me too. "xA" setting had too much treble for my tastes. (That's before I got my Alpine. )

nodsetse

1. Everyone
2. Yes

Guess you didn't realize you'd be the 258th person to ask those questions here, eh?

Killface

I changed mine when I got my Blaupunkts. Much better with either setting, the tC setting had almost nothing in the rear speakers, even with the fader at full rear.

kidwolf908

I know what you mean. I liked xB a lot more than xA or tC, it almost made me second guess buying a new system for a while. However, in the span of 2 months, I went from a Pioneer 6900UB as my only upgrade for the USB input to dropping about $1400 on a sub, two amps, new components, wiring, and my beloved Eclipse 7200mkII :D

No looking back, I love my system.

peter_x9

So why does the TC setting suck so bad??? Does anyone know?

nebster

its a stock radio.... they all suck

nodsetse

Because it's an arbitrary setting, based on the people's opinion who implemented it. Your opinion obviously doesn't agree with theirs, which shouldn't be a surprise, because different people like different things. At least you found a setting you liked, which was created by those same people who made the tC setting suk.

They're just different DSP/EQ setting combinations (tC/xA/xB + Feel/Hear/Neutral), so forget about their names, it doesn't matter, pretend they're just "1, 2 & 3" instead, with 3 different modes for each.

If they had labeled them differently, I wonder if you'd have asked why "setting 1-Feel" is so bad, or if you ask only because it's labeled "tC".

GQQSE13

hmmm a change from tc to xa?? im confused. oh well i'm not on stock anymore

kidwolf908

For you or me maybe, but for the casual driver and typical consumer, the tC's stock radio is great, especially if you switch the setting to xA or xB. It's the best stock stereo I've heard in a car that's less than 30k.

Would you argue that the stock Nakamichi system in my father's Lexus sucks? I certainly hope not, you'd have a hard time proving that you're an audio enthusiast if you criticized Nakamichi.

nebster

when i said they all i meant all settings, ask anyone going from a LOC to a real hard wired preout helps immensely and yes stock radios can be good but i like the ability to set xover points and things of that nature, with any stock radio there less tuning than i require. and why did you say your dads lexus, feel like you gotta flex your dads money?

kidwolf908

Nope, I don't feel the slightest bit inclined to impress you neb. Heaven knows you're one of, if not the most spoiled brat on here. However, I do agree that being able to fine tune crossover points, slopes, EQ levels, etc. is a great thing that stock system do not possess. I also agree that using a stock head unit with an LOC as opposed to a ground-up system is for the most part a waste, however, for some just looking for that little extra bass in their car, it's not a terrible alternative. Simply depends on how devoted to your audio you are.

If I wanted to flex my dad's money, don't you think I would have embellished a bit? With a Bentley or Rolls perhaps?

SquallLHeart

you're in fremont dude?

where have you been?.. we got sushi tonight at satomi.
i gotta get you caught up before you embarrass yourself anymore on the forums.

nebster

OT:

i'd love to know how i'm the most spoiled brats on here, as i pay for EVERYTHING myself.

ON TOPIC:

for a simple sub you're correct but for anything else i'd recommend even a basic upgrade of the HU

nodsetse

Kinda agree, but have to qualify that statement first.

The stock HU, with an LOC and decent outboard amp with HPF will sound better than an aftermarket HU using it's internal amp to power the mid/hi speakers.

So you can still use the stock HU and improve SQ with an outboard amp. Then upgrading to an aftermarket HU sending it's signal to the outboard amp would improve SQ a step further.