Poor Radio Sound

rayspurgeon · Sep 8th, 2003, 18:45

The sound from the radio on my V70 (old shape)sounds a little muffled - particularly speech and bass sounds. Reception can also be patchy. I am sure its not my hearing as it is certainly not as clear and sharp as that on a V40 and VW Golf recently driven. Has anyone else experienced poor sound from a standard V70 set-up and managed to improve? Would perhaps having both side window aerials live help (I think only one is wired up at present).

Bob · Sep 8th, 2003, 19:03

Both side window arials should be wired up. I believe there is also a booster unit for them.

burchi · Sep 8th, 2003, 19:22

Hi...The radio reception I get on my V70 (1998) is not spectacular but acceptable bearing in mind the aerial is in the rear glass. If yours is "that" poor, perhaps check the aerial amplifier connections. This is located behind the trim panel in the load area.

As for the Bass issue goes, my understanding (and I mean understanding!) is that if you do not have the Pro-Logic sound setup in your car (I don't either) then, the fitted speakers are OK but not great on the bass. Cars that have the Pro-Logic setup, have high end Dynaudio speakers and these deal with bass a lot better than the standards! Perhaps someone else on the forum could confirm this????

rayspurgeon · Sep 10th, 2003, 10:20

Bob and Ian,

Thank's for the very helpful advice. Decent sound makes a big difference, especially on long journeys.

Cheers,

Ray

Sep 8th, 2003, 18:45	#1
rayspurgeon VOC Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2013 10:16 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wiveliscombe	Poor Radio Sound The sound from the radio on my V70 (old shape)sounds a little muffled - particularly speech and bass sounds. Reception can also be patchy. I am sure its not my hearing as it is certainly not as clear and sharp as that on a V40 and VW Golf recently driven. Has anyone else experienced poor sound from a standard V70 set-up and managed to improve? Would perhaps having both side window aerials live help (I think only one is wired up at present).

Sep 8th, 2003, 19:03	#2
Bob Club Director Last Online: May 30th, 2024 19:54 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	RE: Poor Radio Sound Both side window arials should be wired up. I believe there is also a booster unit for them. __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Sep 8th, 2003, 19:22	#3
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: Poor Radio Sound Hi...The radio reception I get on my V70 (1998) is not spectacular but acceptable bearing in mind the aerial is in the rear glass. If yours is "that" poor, perhaps check the aerial amplifier connections. This is located behind the trim panel in the load area. As for the Bass issue goes, my understanding (and I mean understanding!) is that if you do not have the Pro-Logic sound setup in your car (I don't either) then, the fitted speakers are OK but not great on the bass. Cars that have the Pro-Logic setup, have high end Dynaudio speakers and these deal with bass a lot better than the standards! Perhaps someone else on the forum could confirm this???? __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

Sep 10th, 2003, 10:20	#4
rayspurgeon VOC Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2013 10:16 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wiveliscombe	RE: Poor Radio Sound Bob and Ian, Thank's for the very helpful advice. Decent sound makes a big difference, especially on long journeys. Cheers, Ray

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