Satellite Radio Muffled/Flat

[Joes2silly]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before but compared to when I play a CD or listen to the regular FM radio the sirius radio sounds much worse in comparison. When I switch over to satellite radio it is usually quieter so I have to turn my radio up but another thing that bugs the hell out of me is how flat it sounds. The audio just doesn't have any depth if that makes any sense. Has anyone else had problems with this?

[Audrey]

In the Menu (menu button by the 10-key area to the right) there are audio settings for Bass, Treble, etc. and whether it is focused on the driver or the whole cabin. Have you adjusted those settings?

[psi chick]

mine sounds the same as radio or bluetooth. never put a cd in, not even sure that it works lol

[JLfiesta]

I have also felt that about Sirius Radio, and that's why I don't use it anymore, very flat sound like you mentioned.

[70sstrat]

I think I know what you're talking about. To me sirius sounded kinda thin and tinny but on cd or aux it was fine. I ran the service out and waited for a promotional offer to start again, after they resent the signal to activate the service it sounded way better. Why I'm not sure but it might be worth a call.

I think you could probably adjust for it with the eq but that would throw things off for the other inputs? (I don't think we can do separate eq's for sources)

The only other thing I can think of is some times I'm not sure about the quality of recordings they use on sirius. If you're like me and you listen to a good chunk of oldies it sounds like they throw on some poorly remastered stuff pretty often. Maybe it's just in my head , or its from flipping from 50s on 5 to alt nation too often.

[Joes2silly]

Originally Posted by 70sstrat

I think I know what you're talking about. To me sirius sounded kinda thin and tinny but on cd or aux it was fine. I ran the service out and waited for a promotional offer to start again, after they resent the signal to activate the service it sounded way better. Why I'm not sure but it might be worth a call.

I think you could probably adjust for it with the eq but that would throw things off for the other inputs? (I don't think we can do separate eq's for sources)

The only other thing I can think of is some times I'm not sure about the quality of recordings they use on sirius. If you're like me and you listen to a good chunk of oldies it sounds like they throw on some poorly remastered stuff pretty often. Maybe it's just in my head , or its from flipping from 50s on 5 to alt nation too often.

Definitely will try calling tomorrow. I have messed with the eq settings in the past but they really didn't change much. And if anyone is wondering each input has it's own separate eq settings

[70sstrat]

Originally Posted by Joes2silly

And if anyone is wondering each input has it's own separate eq settings

That's really cool, thanks for confirming that. Let us know if the service call works .

[Reddog99]

The station you're listening to is 47,000 miles away! How good do you expect it to sound? It's a miracle you can hear it at all...

[FordCustomerService]

Originally Posted by Joes2silly

I don't know if this has been mentioned before but compared to when I play a CD or listen to the regular FM radio the sirius radio sounds much worse in comparison. When I switch over to satellite radio it is usually quieter so I have to turn my radio up but another thing that bugs the hell out of me is how flat it sounds. The audio just doesn't have any depth if that makes any sense. Has anyone else had problems with this?

Originally Posted by Joes2silly

..... And if anyone is wondering each input has it's own separate eq settings

Originally Posted by JLfiesta

I have also felt that about Sirius Radio, and that's why I don't use it anymore, very flat sound like you mentioned.

Hey Joes2silly and JLfiesta,

You may contact Sirius Radio and inform them of the sound quality. To speak to them via phone the number is 800-539-7474. Also, here's the SiriusXM link if you would like to reach them over their website.

On another note, the EQ settings are for all sources. Therefore changing one will affect all sources.

Originally Posted by psi chick

mine sounds the same as radio or bluetooth. never put a cd in, not even sure that it works lol

Hi psi chick,

When you get a chance, pop in a CD and make sure it works...lol.

Originally Posted by 70sstrat

I think I know what you're talking about. To me sirius sounded kinda thin and tinny but on cd or aux it was fine. I ran the service out and waited for a promotional offer to start again, after they resent the signal to activate the service it sounded way better. Why I'm not sure but it might be worth a call.
I think you could probably adjust for it with the eq but that would throw things off for the other inputs? (I don't think we can do separate eq's for sources).

Hi 70Ssstrat,

Good to hear. I, like you and your fellow posters, can not abide a muffled sounding radio. Clarity is a must!

FYI, As I stated above, the EQ settings are for the entire radio.

Originally Posted by Reddog99

The station you're listening to is 47,000 miles away! How good do you expect it to sound? It's a miracle you can hear it at all...

Dear Reddog99,

Yes, this is true. But a subscription is paid to have a station 47,000 miles away sound like it's signal is right around the corner. Just saying!

Noemi

[aspitaletto]

Originally Posted by JLfiesta

I have also felt that about Sirius Radio, and that's why I don't use it anymore, very flat sound like you mentioned.

try Listening to Radio Disney... sounds absolutely poor.

i think it has something to do with the data bitrate they are transmitting. Less bitrate, faster stream start times.