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12-21-2018, 04:28 PM | #29 | |
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There's no reason why the firmware couldn't be distributed on a web page and consumers could update their own head unit firmware. This is what happens with firmware updates for other devices like wifi routers and AV receivers. And, I assume, third-party aftermarket head units that are better supported. But you're right, without some kind of legal obligation, of course these companies aren't going to be motivated to fix performance problems with head units like these. I agree that that's shortsighted but for a different reason. Rather as an incentive to get customers back into the dealership, I see that as a mitigation for frustrating customer experiences. I mean, it's just a stereo, not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things, but these "infotainment" units are becoming more and more important to people. Even in the mid-2000s, Ford used Windows CE for their head units for a while and they experienced a record number of car returns under lemon laws because it kept crashing and otherwise eff'ing up. Before I bought my BRZ, I read a review of a Toyota 86 that had nothing but praise for the car except that half the review was negative because the author was constantly furious with the infotainment unit. So it clearly matters to a lot of people, just not to the point where any of these companies are literally forced to do anything about it. |
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12-29-2018, 05:06 AM | #30 |
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My 6.2” factory head unit is giving me the shits over the last couple of days. It only connects to my phone (iPhone 6s) after a couple of cycles of rebooting the phone and powering down the head unit.
Then when it does connect, it’s gotta play something, so it plays the first song on the thing. I’m a little over Take on me, by ah-ha. I mean it’s a great song and all, but every time I drive out the driveway? And never mind actually trying to choose an album to play using the head unit. The user interface might be able to cope with ten or twenty artists, but I’ve got more than that just under “a”. Bloody hopeless. Everything else I own works flawlessly with my phone. I think i’ll prioritise swapping something in with CarPlay, as every CarPlay car I’ve driven has just worked. |
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I share your sentiment.
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12-29-2018, 12:51 PM | #32 | |
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It might have been lost in a flurry of posts above, but the way I deal with the delay in connecting via Bluetooth is to start playing a song/podcast on my phone when I get in the car. It plays via the phone's speakers, then I start driving to where I'm going, and after a while the phone connects to the stereo and it switches to the stereo. So everything goes as expected except the podcast is playing from my phone in my pocket for ~30 seconds, which is stupid, but I've gotten used to it. If the stereo isn't connecting at all then I'd would ask Subaru to replace the head unit under warranty. I doubt they would give you the option, but MAYBE they'd be willing to put in the 7" unit with CarPlay instead, to solve the problem... ? |
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You know, I always figured the 2013 base HU was a piece of junk too, but I tried streaming BT audio last weekend and it worked like a charm. Connected instantly to my phone (Moto X4) on startup too.
I didn't even know the HU supported BT audio streaming to be honest.
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First thing I always do when I get in my car is plug my phone in. Bluetooth audio is horrific, and frankly every stereo in any car outside of the luxury realm is on the poor side.
Subaru's are known to be even worse. It just comes with the territory. |
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I tried plugging my phone into the stereo but didn't like it for some reason... is it possible you can't use the stereo's phone functionality when an iPhone is plugged in via USB?
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I do it all the time. Now from what I've seen about the actual head units issues, I would not be shocked if the one you have has some sort of idiotic screw up that wouldn't allow it. Different years seem to have different software, which have different idiosyncrasies, but the basic gist is that Subaru has never included a stereo in their vehicles actually worth having. If you have a free day it probably wouldn't hurt to drive by the dealership and talk to them about it, I am sure someone there has some sort of way to beat them into relative submission. If you actually like reasonable sound quality and music odds are even a mid tier aftermarket head unit will be both vastly superior sound quality wise and easier to figure out.
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I have never once had any issue of any kind with the stock Pioneer unit in my 14 FRS. Not a single hic up.
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As for sound quality, I have no complaints. The stereo factory defaults have a TON of sound post-processing. No wonder people complain about the sound quality. Once you turn all that s**t off, I think it sounds fine. Specifically, for the 6.2" head unit, I would say make sure the graphic equalizer is flat, turn off the "Sound Restorer", turn off the "Volume Smoother", turn off the "Virtual Bass", and make sure the "Vocal Image Control" point is the same location as the overall balance point. |
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It was no reason to call him out. And as pointed out, Subaru didn't overlook the HU because this was a drivers car. The crappy HU is used across their brand. Subaru is just shitty in some areas.. this is just one of them.
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