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Originally Posted by etherdude
I have a 2020 Hakone Edition. The sound quality is tinny and generally poor compared with the Pioneer unit in my 2015 Scion FR-S. Today I think I found the problem.
The 2020 unit has tone controls which appear to do almost nothing. If I set +5 on Bass and -5 on mid-range and treble, it still has very little effect and not much bass or musical resonance. The 2015 unit has quite a bit of equalization control and the three positions for Natural, Hear, Feel have a significant impact.
So I decided to listen to my local classical music station today on the 2020. As usual, the sound was tinny. I stopped the car, opened the drivers side door and put ear next to the door speaker. Guess what? NOTHING!. No sound at all coming out of door speakers. The rear speakers and the mid/tweeter in the dash work, but the "woofers" in the door are inop.
Wiring issue, head unit? The Pioneer had an amp under the rear seat. Is that an issue? I only have 350 miles on the 2020 so I will have the dealer look into this at the first service.
Doug
PS I am a professional musician with 60 years experience playing low brass, so I consider my "ear" pretty educated...
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That would explain a lot. Definitely missing bass.
- I suspect the AMP.
- I had cranked up the 'limited equalizer' to 5 also. Sure wish they had an 11.
- Hopefully we can push for an update.
BTW I have a 2020 Hakone as well. Under 300 miles for me (so far).