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Old 04-07-2005, 03:01 PM
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What is your radio setting. Just wondering. I had it on tC but recently changed it to XB sounds way better!

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I tried the xA setting but couldn't stand it, sounded like it boosted the treble way too high. Changed back to tC.
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xB setting. The best of the three choices.
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Yeah i choose XB!
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For those of us that just took ownership of their car.... how does one change this setting?

I have not had the time to read the manual yet.
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Hold down your SSP button until it says the name of your car (tC) then press Vol+/Vol- until you find the one you want.
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Yeah thanks HA! i was going to tell him but i got stuck on the phone! he he...lemme tell you when i changed it WOW! dramatic difference. Then i went back to tC and it's so low.
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Mine is set to Lexus IS300. It's a hidden setting that not many know about.



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There goes that vivid imagination again.
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I will set mine to xB today at lunch. When I had my xB it sounded a lot better than it ever has in the tC.

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Is it just an additional equalizer setting? Or does it change max volume, etc. etc.
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Basically, the head unit takes into account vehicle speaker placement, volume levels, cabin space, and what not with each specific vehicle setting.

I'm still on tC. Tried going to the other two. xA had way too much treble, xB sounded like it was going to blow out my speakers.
SSP -> Hear, Bass +2, Treble 0. Could use a sub in the trunk, but its hits pretty good.
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It changes a lot of things. Dunno how to explain..but it's better trust me. I changed mine this morning and wow instant improvemant..wanna hear it, change to XB then change back to tC! you will know what i am talking about. And in the tC setting i used to have to turn it up high to hear the music like 25-30 now i cant go past like 20 in the XB setting..it's great!
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No one likes the XB setting?
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Xb sounds SOOO much better in my opinion.
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I have my bass at like -2 on feel on the Xb setting
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Default What a difference!

Originally set on tC.

Now on xB...bass on 2 treble on 5 ssp on feel.

Sounds much much better! Thanks for the post!

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I'm gonna have to check this out... I have to have mine up to 40 at times to hear it when I'm driving. Even at 50 it's not that loud.
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hmm... I'll have to check it out. I have mine on tC Feel right now, but when I'm driving with the moonroof open I've had it up to 60...
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what is everyone taking about? what is xb setting and tc setting???!?!!
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