the car i test drove sounded the same, however at the time, i simply assumed it just needed some tweaking because the hype acura gave, no way it could sound that bad. and most systems at first need that tweaking to the driver's preferences anyway. my mistake!

 

All the reviews I have seen have put the TL audio system at the top.
I dont think my car sounds muddy at all.
Unlike most other car audio systems I have heard, the TL sounds most like a home system without all the bass boost many car systems have.

Have you checked out other TL's, maybe there is something wrong with yours.

I think my settings are treble +2, bass +2, and sub at +2, and it sounds a bit
light in the bass to me.

Brett

 

yeah i agree, the reviews i read said the same, that's what surprised me. i just don't get crisp highs or low base. Most of the bass is a muffled <boom>. i've tried all different settings. i'll give a shot at yours, appreciate the help!

 

Here you go.. a list of commands for the voice control.. i found it on another site.. hope this helps you.... The TL is a great car... i have NO complaints. (except i go to fast in it, but thats another thread.)

Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Help (reads list of the commands for the displayed screen)
Setup (displays Set-up screen 1)
Display map (displays the map screen)
Display menu (displays the Enter destination by screen)
Information (displays the Information screen)
Repeat voice (or just Voice)
Back (to previous screen, same as CANCEL or BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)

The following voice commands are listed and grouped as you would see them from Voice Command Help on the Information screen.
The commands are accessible at any time and can be read to you so that you do not need to memorize all of them.

Navigation General Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if on route, displays the Change method screen)
Display navigation (if on route, displays the Change method screen)
Display map
Display map guide (when on route, shows the next maneuver)
Display setup (or just Setup)
Display information (or just Information)
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (or just Voice)
Help (reads list of Navigation General and Navigation Display Commands)
How long to the destination? (When on route, tells the time to destination)
How far to the destination? (When on route, tells the distance to destination)
Register the current location (Puts current location in previous destinations)

Navigation Display Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Display current location
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display: (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale
Display: (display the selected icon on the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant (all restaurant types)
post office
hotel-motel
grocery store
Hide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant (all restaurant types)
post office
grocery store
hotel-motel
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home

Find Place Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Find nearest: (find the nearest selection)
Acura dealer
Honda dealer
gas station
ATM
bank
post office
hospital
police station
hotel
tourist attraction
restaurant (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Chinese restaurant
fast food
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Seafood restaurant
shopping
parking garage
parking lot

Climate Control Commands
Climate control automatic
Climate control off
Air conditioner (switches between on and off)/Air conditioner off
Climate control defrost (switches between on and off)/Climate control defrost off
Rear defrost (switches between on and off)/Rear defrost off
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control floor and defrost
Climate control floor
Climate control vent
Climate control hi-level (floor and vent)
Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice control, keep fan at speed 1, or 2)
Passenger automatic
Passenger vent
Passenger dash and floor
Passenger floor

Temperature Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot
Temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode (allow different temperatures for driver and passenger)
Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)

CD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
CD play
CD play disc # (#: 1-6)
CD play track # (#: 1-30)
CD play disc #A track #B (A: 1-6 B: 1-30)
CD skip forward
CD skip back
CD play next disc
CD play previous disc
CD track random
CD track repeat
CD disc repeat
CD normal play

DVD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
DVD play
DVD play disc # (#: 1-6)
DVD play track # (#: 1-30)
DVD play disc #A track #B (A: 1-6 B: 1-30)
DVD skip forward
DVD skip back
DVD play next disc
DVD play previous disc
DVD track random
DVD track repeat
DVD disc repeat
DVD normal play

Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
Radio on (or Radio play)
Radio off
Radio select AM (select band before selecting frequency)
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio # FM (#: frequency. Example Radio 95.5 FM)
Radio # AM (#:frequency. Example Radio 1020)
Radio seek
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio seek)
Radio preset 1-6 (selects preset 1-6)
Radio auto select
Radio Select XM1
Radio Select XM2
XM channel # (#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM preset (1-6)

Tape Commands
The system accepts these commands in a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
Tape play
Tape rewind
Tape fast forward
Tape change program
Tape Dolby noise reduction
Tape skip forward
Tape skip back
Tape repeat

Information Screen Voice Commands
These are additional commands not found on the Voice Command Help screen available when viewing the Information screen. Follow the voice prompts.
Trip computer
Voice command help (the system read and lists all of the commands, starting with Navigation General Commands)
Calendar
Calculator

Set-up Screen 1 Commands
The system accepts these commands on Set-up screen 1. (For Set-up screens 2-4, simply say what is written on the screen, and follow the voice prompts)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Volume up
Volume down
Volume minimum/min.
Volume maximum/max.
Volume Off
Display Off
Display Day
Display Night
Display Auto
Show Icon on Map
Guidance Mode

On-Screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on- screen commands. Just say what is written on the screen (this excludes keyboard letters, and listed items)
Next
Previous
Return
OK (except at Disclaimer screen)
Delete

Sorry if i missed anything, or if this is a repost.

 

Thank you very much! Excellent!

 

no problem,, its a good quick reference.. print it up and keep it in your glove box. i think its a little easier than going to the info screen and looking up the command under the proper heading. once you use it a few times it starts to become second nature..

 

The ELS system is muddy. It's still a fantastic stock audio system though. It took some tweaking to get the sound levels where I wanted them, but once I got it there I've been satisfied.

As for DVD-A, I have a huge collection of DVD-A discs, many are recently released. I love the way the DVD-A sounds in the TL.

 

do you mind me asking what you did to tweak? what levels?

and where do you purchase your dvd-a? it does sound awesome, just such a light selection of them.

 

OK, if you're looking for DVD-A discs to purchase, you won't find them at your brick and mortar retail places. A lot of the stores i.e. CC, BB removed most of their inventory last year after summer. I found that the best places are online, here are some sites:
Circuit City
Buy DVD Now
DVD Empire
DVD Planet
Buy.com
Acoustic Sounds
Digital Eyes
AIX

 

All of the listed commands can be accessed right in the car just by saying "voice command help" or by using the touch screen help menu. It is truly a marvelous system.

 

Go to dealer, and get ur car fixed A.S.A.P~ lol!!! kidding!!!
At least, it is better than my 350z BOSE...

 

yes it is... but isn't that ironic??? i have to ask the system for help on how to use it when i don't know how to ask it to begin with. by the time i figure it out, it's simply easier to push a button.

 

Read the manual and stop whining... You have had the car a week give it some time. It takes some time to get familiar with the commands.

 

I keep all my audio settings in the middle. I find that works well as I listen to a variety of music and I don't want to keep adjusting. Many people on this site have put in aftermarket systems, check out the Audio subforum.

You need to go out and enjoy your TL as you say you love the car and put this issue to rest. The stereo is just one small piece of the whole experience of the car and if it is not up to your satisfaction then you should check into alternatives if your going to get upset everytime you turn on the car and hear the stereo.

 

I will continue the "flaming"....tired of reading the negative posts on such stupid topics!!!

Quotes Originally Posted by alsedr
* now this is just plain stupid.....
* power in the back!
* My mistake, i'd pay the extra money to get a AWD or even a RWD.

My arguements!!!
OK....you just traded in a car and bought the awesome TL (owned my 04 for almost 2 years and love it everytime I drive it---everything about it!). Why didn't you research the car and test drive / listen to the radio and decide against it at that point???

Why the f would you pursue purchasing a car that you are basically unhappy with??? If you can afford to pay more (like you mentioned above), why didn't you buy the new IS by Lexus or something else???

YOU MAKE NO SENSE...the radio was rated one of the best by MANY sources. Who cares if there are not enough DVD-A's out there (I have 15 decent must-have CD's); besides, having XM takes precedence over the CD's. I have bose systems in my home and they are great products BUT can be beat at a better price!!! This ELS system rules...maybe you need to clean the wax outta your ears?

Tired of the negativity on the TL....a fine automobile all around!

 

I must say the Acura audio system does sound good with the DVD-A in it. And I think all the reviews say it’s good because of the DVD-A. But if this car didn’t support DVD-A what kind of review would the audio system get? I think it wouldn’t score very high.

Also none of the recording studios support DVD-A. Everything still comes out on CD. I think it would be easer to find a virgin in a whore house, than to find a store that stocks a good selection of DVD-A’s

What good is DVD-A for our car if everything still comes out on CD.

 

EXACTLY MY POINT!

 

DUDE, chill out man... it's a forum where people express their opinions and comments. I was simply asking if anyone else had the same issues i had. End of story. Did i once say i was unhappy with the car? Not that i know of.... i have my own reasons for purchasing the car and all in all, i'm very happy with it. So go back, take your meds and relax. You don't have to scan the threads looking for every negative comment about the car.

 

Once again... chill. No one is whining, was simply asking for help, which i thought was part of the reason for these posts.

 

[QUOTE=drdamian]Here you go.. a list of commands for the voice control.. i found it on another site.. hope this helps you.... The TL is a great car... i have NO complaints. (except i go to fast in it, but thats another thread.)

Temperature Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
CD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
DVD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.

Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.

Tape Commands
The system accepts these commands in a map/guidance screen. A/C screen, and audio screens.
Can someone help me out? What is the A/C screen, how do you get to it?

 

You are such a whiner. this is not asking for help. this is just picking on things you don't like.

 

The ELS sound system is one of the best out there. Th e TL has automatic headlights, you just got to set in the MID, I use the voice recognition all the time, and I'm actually kind of glad the TL is a FWD, I mean I know it can't handle as well as an IS but if it the TL was a RWD, you'd see TL's everywhere. And also, the 2006 TL is 258 horsepower not 285. Do your damn research foo and quit crying like a little bitch!

 

i agree with everything except the stereo. not boomin, but pretty good. xm is muffled, but cd's sound pretty crisp imo.

fwd is okay for the winter here though.

my other beef is no windshield fluid warning. take that bullshit seatbelt warning off - i know when i'm not wearing it - and tell me when I'm low on wiper fluid so i don't find out when my window is caked with crap.

 

woah.. auto headlight are the ones that will turn ON automatically at dusk, he is not talking about the off timer.

 

of course i was stating things i don't like!!!! i DO NOT like the audio system, it just plain sucks.

 

and hey bitch, it does not have auto headlights, they would turn on and off based on the light outside, not simply turn off after a timer. OH and um, moron, i corrected myself like 3 pages back about the 258 hp, it was a typo. Please read the entire thread before you post so we don't waste time reading your stupid comments.

 

I agree with the daytime auto headlights. I do miss them, but the stereo system in the TL is pretty good compare to the Nacamichi system I had in my lexus. The ELS probably sounds better because it has 8 speakers compared to the 7 in the Nacamichi.

 

exactly, i don't need it telling me i'm not wearing a seatbelt, i know that!

 

haha.... watch me whine some more then... come on guys, act like adults here. Once more time, i was simply asking if anyone had the same concerns as me. I was asking for feedback regarding these issues.

 

[QUOTE=05TLTony]I agree with the daytime auto headlights. I do miss them, but the stereo system in the TL is pretty good compare to the Nacamichi system I had in my lexus. The ELS probably sounds better because it has 8 speakers compared to the 7 in the Nacamichi. [/QUOTE

wow, the lexus must have really been bad then... my lexus is300 was ok, not great, but ok. nothing to get excited about.

 

I had a 2000 ES300 Platinum. The IS came out the year after I bought mine. You may have had an upgraded system then. I could be wrong, but all lexus premium stereos at that time were nacamichi until the Mark Levinson came out a couple of years ago.

 

complain it to ur dealer, ask them to switch the audio system with a Tsx, coz the tsx audio is louder. lol

 

perhaps... i know it wasn't the mark levinson. it just had the stock system.

 

As for the auto on lights. i really don't need it.. i have read several posts about HID's and how to maintain them to their max life. those suckers are expensive to replace. I would rather just turn them off/ on myself and hold myself responsible rather than cursing the car when they blow out due to the auto on feature.. As far as the stereo is concerned. i kinda like it. There are many other people on this site that are in the same boat as you and don't like the sound. Alternatively, they have replaced their systems with aftermarket ones. Kept the same factory headunit, but added some amps, speakers and subs. Im sure those systems sound great. If you have the Time, energy, and money then upgrade the system. or, if you don't want to upgrade the system then try to mess with the treble, bass, sub and im sure that you will most likely find a sound that suits your need... good luck

 

hmmm, makes me wonder then, why in a more expensive car do they put that system in? my hopes is acura monitors forums like this and takes them into consideration. i tried to contact acura itself, not the dealer, but they acted like they didn't care.

if next model they come up with something truly remarkable, dont' everyone thank me at once! hahaha

 

wait u just said you like the dvd-a ????

 

wait u just said "nobody's whining here" ???

what issues? it is what it is. what r u gonna do about it? u like, u don't like. u whine or u don't whine. ain't gonna change a thing about ur car.

i want to see a pic of your car now seriously.

 

in my lexus i had the auto on feature and loved it... just you just never have to mess with turning the lights on or off. not a biggie, just a neat feature.

appreciate the advice regarding the stereo.... time is limited with me plus the wife, not sure she'd like me replacing that since i just got it. So i'm stuck! but oh well, i'll live.

 

haha... as soon as i take one. what's the big deal though, don't believe i own one???

 

this is funny shit. how about addressing the whine and no whine question first. oh and the like and don't like after that. thanks. welcome new member.