i can’t understand words in song on radio
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Topic: i can’t understand words in song on radio
Posted By: sflabrkr
Subject: i can’t understand words in song on radio
Date Posted: August 19, 2009 at 10:49 PM
I have a 2005 Scion XB and I have a hard time understanding the words in the song on the radio. First let me say that I listen to oldie's. That means that I don't to listen to it very loud. Yes I'm old! I just want it to be clear. I also don't want to spend a lot of money and I was thinking of upgrading my speakers to fix the problem. When I had XM I had the same problem. so I'm not sure if that means it's the radio or the speakers or both.
Thanks in advance
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sflabrkr
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Posted By: yimke
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 10:39 AM
speakers shouldn't be too much of an issue since it is a fairly new car, but you will get better sound quality if you replace them. Also have you had a thought about getting HD radio at all? If you listen to AM radio at all, which most oldies listeners do, they can see a world of difference with HD.
Also I know it sounds a little mean, but when is the last time you had an ear appointment? I'm probably 10 years younger than you, but I have the same problem at times when I am hearing people talk. They have to be in front of me, not across the room. Mostly because of listening/building systems too loud 
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Yes, in all seriousness you should get your hearing checked. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: sflabrkr
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 2:19 PM
DYohn] wrote:
Yes, in all seriousness you should get your hearing checked.
I had it checked a couple of years ago. They said everything was ok.
Thanks.
Actually, I don't listen to AM. Is HD really worth the expense of the radio? which speakers would you suggest ------------- sflabrkr
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Well just upgrading the speakers might not be all you have to do...It might help some...But i think w/ an upgrade to the speakers...You should probably drive them off an amp...! You will probably be pretty satisfied w/ the end result...Is that the only Problem your having is w/ the words...Meaning the highs/lows sound ok...? It is mostly the mid-range your having a problem w/...? Do you have a budget on upgrades...Will help w/ some recommendations on equipment...But again i would recommend a speaker upgrade w/ an amp...!
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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM
tommy... wrote:
Well just upgrading the speakers might not be all you have to do...It might help some...But i think w/ an upgrade to the speakers...You should probably drive them off an amp...! You will probably be pretty satisfied w/ the end result...Is that the only Problem your having is w/ the words...Meaning the highs/lows sound ok...? It is mostly the mid-range your having a problem w/...? Do you have a budget on upgrades...Will help w/ some recommendations on equipment...But again i would recommend a speaker upgrade w/ an amp...!
Dude... This is NOT your cell phone. PLEASE type all the words out... You have as much space as you need; you are not limited to 160 characters. ------------- It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:35 PM
The Scions have crap speaker systems in them from the factory. They all do. They're econoboxes, and Toyota really doesn't want to dump any more money into frills than they have to.
A clean little set of coax speakers or possibly components, and you'll be MUCH happier with your tunes. I listen to "oldies" too, and my system (I have realized lately) does a much better job on all my adult contemporary stuff than I ever planned on it doing. I find myself just driving to listen... :)
Seriously, though... Upgrade the speaker systems, you'll be glad you did.
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:40 PM
DYohn] wrote:
Yes, in all seriousness you should get your hearing checked.
What...? ------------- It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:46 PM
haemphyst wrote:
tommy... wrote:
Well just upgrading the speakers might not be all you have to do...It might help some...But i think w/ an upgrade to the speakers...You should probably drive them off an amp...! You will probably be pretty satisfied w/ the end result...Is that the only Problem your having is w/ the words...Meaning the highs/lows sound ok...? It is mostly the mid-range your having a problem w/...? Do you have a budget on upgrades...Will help w/ some recommendations on equipment...But again i would recommend a speaker upgrade w/ an amp...!
Dude... This is NOT your cell phone. PLEASE type all the words out... You have as much space as you need; you are not limited to 160 characters.
And just think how many other posts you could have answered...?! ------------- M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!
Posted By: sflabrkr
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I don't know anything about speakers and amps. When I was a kid a 9 ounce magnet was twice as good as a 4.5 ounce magnet. As far as budget, the (cheaper) less expensive the better. If I have to spend a $100. or $200 I will, but would rather not
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sflabrkr
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
So lets just upgrade the speakers then...If you still want a little bit more...Then maybe look at putting an amp on them...If you were a customer i would recommend to upgrade the stereo...Still not happy with (just for you haemphyst) the sound...Upgrade the speakers...Still not happy with the sound...Put the speakers on an amp...? But in your situation...I guess just start w/ the speaker upgrade...! Does this look like the set-up you currently have in the info below...? I would recommend the Kenwood Excelon,JL,or SoundStream...This is all stuff i have experience with... We sell alot of the Kenwood products...And the price isnt bad at all...If you are thinking of installing them yourself...You should be in the $150-$200 range 2005 SCION XB 4DR SUV WITH 1.5L ENGINE AND PIONEER® AUDIO SYSTEM | Car Deck Specifications | | Car Deck Size - CORPORATE DOUBLE DIN | | Speaker Specifications | | Location | Size | Depth | | Front Speaker | 6.5 | 4 | | Front Tweeter | 1.5 | 3 | | Rear Speaker | 6.5 | 4 |
------------- M.E.C.P & First-Class
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Posted By: sflabrkr
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Yes this is what I have. Which model of the speakers you suggested? How do they rate speakers, I'm assuming by watts?
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sflabrkr
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: August 20, 2009 at 10:26 PM
ANY name brand speakers you use to replace the stock speakers will sound better. period! Again......name brand, even CHEAP name brand... It's my opinion that a set of componants up front is not totally needed. But if you want it just that much better.... do it. Better drivers up front than in the rear. (you are in the front) spend your money there!
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: August 21, 2009 at 6:01 AM
Let whoever rides in the back seat spring for the rear speakers. ------------- Let's Go Brandon Brown. Congratulations on your first Xfinity Series Win. LGBFJB
Posted By: absavino
Date Posted: August 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Go to the Crutchfield site's outfit my car and read about speakers and the reviews: https://www.crutchfield.com/app/car/mycar.aspx
You can also read about headunits, amps, etc.
The component speakers will usually sound better but if you plan on doing the install yourself, you might want to stay away from them because you will have to cut out a place in the car for the tweeters.
If you find something, do a search on the Internet. You will get a much better price from another vendor. Or if you figure out the type and watts, you can also find other speakers that might work that are not listed on the Crutchfield site.
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