Less Cabin Noise in 2011?!?!?
06-06-2011, 01:11 PM
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Less Cabin Noise in 2011?!?!?
Does the 2011 TSX really have less cabin noise than the '09 and '10 TSX? Has anyone done a comparison between '11 and '09/'10 to verify?
I'm somewhat skeptical, as I've never driven a Honda/Acura product that has a quite cabin (at least compared to Toyota/Lexus).
I'm somewhat skeptical, as I've never driven a Honda/Acura product that has a quite cabin (at least compared to Toyota/Lexus).
06-06-2011, 02:55 PM
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there was something posted about this a while ago, try searching for that thread. but yes the 11 is advertised as having less cabin noise than the 09/10 versions. the glass is a little bit thicker, and there is more carpeting or something to muffle road noise
06-06-2011, 06:07 PM
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I also understand that the V6 has Active Noise Cancellation via speakers, which is just an awesome technical idea. I'm also curious if this has made any difference.
It's one of those Honda Motors quirks, they've never done noise mitigation as well as Toyota, I wonder if it has to do with their preference of stiffer handling over a squooshier suspension that Toyotas tend to have. Me personally I prefer stiff / sporty handling which is why I liked TSX over Lexus IS250, but I wish the noise was as well controlled as Lexus.
Ben
It's one of those Honda Motors quirks, they've never done noise mitigation as well as Toyota, I wonder if it has to do with their preference of stiffer handling over a squooshier suspension that Toyotas tend to have. Me personally I prefer stiff / sporty handling which is why I liked TSX over Lexus IS250, but I wish the noise was as well controlled as Lexus.
Ben
06-06-2011, 07:58 PM
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The '11 TSX is definitely quieter than the '10.
http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-...a-tsx-interior
Acuras are rarely as quiet as a Lexus. But then you get steering feel, better suspension and more of a driver's car in return. Different strokes.
http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-...a-tsx-interior
Acura has always put much emphasis on building an interior that is exceptionally quiet, and for 2011 the TSX has even less noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) thanks to items such as a new acoustic glass front windshield, even thicker side glass, increased use of sound-deadening insulation and new underfloor covers.
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