Radio sound poor quality

Davectr · 11-22-2013, 03:52 AM

I recently bought a 2010 370z roadster (Bose, sat nav) and when listening to the radio it sounds like listening to a mobile phone (no bass at all and very tinny) even adjusting the sound settings doesn't help. But, when listening to a Cd or the music box the sound is quite good and full of bass. I've searched the forums but can't find an answer, and don't understand why it should be like this? It's spoiling the overall enjoyment of the car as I usually listen to the radio most of the time, but I'm finding that it sounds so bad I have to listen to CD's. any advice greatfully received

2011_6Spd · 11-25-2013, 09:03 PM

I've got the same sound even with an upgraded headunit and after market component setup. But I don't care to listen to the radio I use my tunes on a usb thumb drive and all is good. Maybe its the integrated antenna just not pickup up signals strong enough or the antenna power amp used to amplify such low received signals?

bigaudiofanat · 11-25-2013, 09:41 PM

Radio is compressed out the wazoo where as a cd depending on if it's original or burnt is original cd quality. Your going from 16 kbps to between 192-1200 (depending on if it's a burnt disk or original.

Davectr · 04-24-2015, 10:46 AM

Update - having not listened to the radio for over a year, today I put it on by mistake and it works fine now! The only thing I can think of is that last week I had to do an ECU reset after having the battery disconnected. Whatever has caused it I'm happy to have my radio back

11-22-2013, 03:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Davectr Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Guisborough Posts: 96 Drives: '10 370z roadster Rep Power: 11	Radio sound poor quality I recently bought a 2010 370z roadster (Bose, sat nav) and when listening to the radio it sounds like listening to a mobile phone (no bass at all and very tinny) even adjusting the sound settings doesn't help. But, when listening to a Cd or the music box the sound is quite good and full of bass. I've searched the forums but can't find an answer, and don't understand why it should be like this? It's spoiling the overall enjoyment of the car as I usually listen to the radio most of the time, but I'm finding that it sounds so bad I have to listen to CD's. any advice greatfully received

11-25-2013, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 43 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 13	I've got the same sound even with an upgraded headunit and after market component setup. But I don't care to listen to the radio I use my tunes on a usb thumb drive and all is good. Maybe its the integrated antenna just not pickup up signals strong enough or the antenna power amp used to amplify such low received signals? __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

11-25-2013, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Radio is compressed out the wazoo where as a cd depending on if it's original or burnt is original cd quality. Your going from 16 kbps to between 192-1200 (depending on if it's a burnt disk or original. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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04-24-2015, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Davectr Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Guisborough Posts: 96 Drives: '10 370z roadster Rep Power: 11	Update - having not listened to the radio for over a year, today I put it on by mistake and it works fine now! The only thing I can think of is that last week I had to do an ECU reset after having the battery disconnected. Whatever has caused it I'm happy to have my radio back