Hey! This Stock Stereo is Pretty Good!

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Old 06-04-2007, 12:09 PM
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Hey! This Stock Stereo is Pretty Good!

(2007 TL-S)

I am no Audiofile. And I'm too GD old to put in a custom rig that'll blow the skirts off of young girls (besides, SWMBO wouldn't like that - ).

So, the Stock Audio it is for me.

I burned a bunch of MP3's to disc the other day and I must say they sound Great! Much better than the FM or XM. Most were ripped or downloaded at 192 or VBR. A few at 128.

I got so used to hearing these files on PC speakers and/or ear buds, I had no idea how good they's sound on a halfway decent set up.

And the Dolby 5.1 makes 'em sound even better. With the Dolby on, the sound seems to be centered much better with little or no reduction in the clarity of the sound. Ain't technology great?





Old 06-04-2007, 04:31 PM
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43.. old?? You gotta be kidding.
Old 06-04-2007, 04:39 PM
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My fav choice will be XM-Ch80, the Move ... LOL ...

Indeed that stereo system rocks big time ....
Old 06-04-2007, 04:44 PM
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LOL. OK, how about:

To GD many responsiblities to afford a custom rig that'll blow the skirts off of young girls (besides, SWMBO wouldn't like that - ).




Seriously, I was surprised and pleased at how good it sounded. Up until a couple days ago, I had only listened to XM (mainly) or FM. And the 5.1 applied to XM sounds pathetic.
Old 06-04-2007, 05:01 PM
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LOL,

I'm 48. I have a custom rig with custom sound and a CarPC too. I don't do it for the girlies, I never did and never will. It's all for me.

The best part.........I did it all myself

My wife calls it OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I think she's probably right. HEHEHE
Old 06-04-2007, 05:20 PM
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I've never heard the new TL stock system. I know it has to be better than my 2nd gen BLOWSE, I mean BOSE system.
Old 06-04-2007, 05:26 PM
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YAH channel 80-83 play some good tunes. The DVD audio disks sound great! Much louder and clearer, plus much more imaging. I bought several DVD, DTS audio discs and WOW! Great sound. Wish it had a few more watts on XM, but good enough.
Old 06-04-2007, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
43.. old?? You gotta be kidding.
It is to me! Well, until next year...
I agree-- the stereo system is pretty darn good; I have no need for more bass or different imaging.
Of course it's possible that might be due to age-related decreases in the ability to hear extended high and low frequencies, but I don't go above 30 on volume while some of the whippersnappers start from 30 and go up.
Old 06-04-2007, 10:08 PM
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I agree the stock radio in the TL is one of the best that I've had.

I wouldn't mind 43 again. All a matter of perception.
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maybe 07 TL-S stereo got better...
but i'm not too fond of my 04 stereo system..
Old 06-05-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by j2flo
maybe 07 TL-S stereo got better...
but i'm not too fond of my 04 stereo system..
I agree. I got to drive an 07 TL as a loaner. The system in there sounds way better than my 04. Does anyone know if the 07's system has sound quality improvements than 04-06?
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I'm an ex-audiophile junkie...and I think the '07 TL-S stock radio is pretty damn good. I don't listen at the levels I used to, but at levels of 25-30, the system sounds great and the music can still be FELT! I'm totally happy with it and have no inspirations of changing a damn thing.
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Originally Posted by King of Pain
LOL,

I'm 48. I have a custom rig with custom sound and a CarPC too. I don't do it for the girlies, I never did and never will. It's all for me.

The best part.........I did it all myself

My wife calls it OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I think she's probably right. HEHEHE
I can tell my wife that I am not the only psychotic OCD Acura owner. I bet our wives could swap some good crazy Husband stories!
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