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Hi, and thanks for the useful post, and happy that your system is as you state. Your system is in a 16? or an earlier year? Is it the 380W or 770W? When was it made (by the vin code), in that I am trying to nail down if a fix at the factory was made. Again, happy you are happy and solved your sirius situation. Ahhhhh, the beauty of streaming, USB drives etc. Makes music such a joy when driving!!! Good Luck
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The F-Type experience is the first time I have been exposed to Meridian. Based on the the feedback, I was under the impression that they were a middle-of-the-road audio enterprise (similar to Sony, Pioneer) that had just missed the mark on this one. Researching their firm, I was shocked to find that they are trying to position themselves at the pinnacle of the market (even above, B&W, Dynaudio, Harman, Klipsch) with $20,000 CD players and speakers costing thousands of dollars. Laughable. Their inattention to the F-Type issue has already ruined their reputation, at least for me. I would never consider a Meridian sound system at any price. The fact that it comes with the F-Type is just another compromise that has to be made for me to acquire the F-Type. (Similar to forsaking the V8 in favor of the 6 speed)
The problem is largely the quality of Jaguar's implementation and build. As an example, one of my ratttles was traced to improperly fitted parts in the door due to misthreaded screws.
That's not down to Meridian.
I would have thought that the audio vendors are brought into the engineering process to ensure that the acoustics, components, and configuration are compatible with the interior design and materials of the vehicle.
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What could they do about shoddy build quality? That's what's behind many of the rattles. In my case it seems to have been assembly errors that caused some of the rattles. That is entirely on Jaguar, not Meridian.
I fully concur regarding the rattles. However, I believe the ineffectiveness of the speakers behind the seats is something that Meridian should have anticipated.
So far I do not believe we have not recorded a single negative post for the MY16 Meridian. The issues may well have been resolved. Here's hoping.
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The complaints have almost certainly gotten back to JLR even if they've been zip-lipped to those complaining directly to them about the issue. It would be incomprehensible if they hadn't made an effort to rectify the quality control issue on new builds.
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I don't understand how you could, unless you are pulled all the way up to your steering wheel. Try this.....put a speaker on, and cover it with a piece of paper or your hand. No doubt this would limit your listening experience. Are you sure your base is coming out of the rear 10" subs, and your seat is not all the way back. I find this to be an impossibility, and if your base is coming from the door speakers, and not rattling, good for you.
I don't doubt your statement or mean to be disrespectful, but this is so annoying that I am trying to get to the root of it. Thanks for posting!
I don't doubt your statement or mean to be disrespectful, but this is so annoying that I am trying to get to the root of it. Thanks for posting!
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Slojotaa,
With all the widespread dissatisfaction, there's no doubt in my mind that JLR corporate has heard it and worked the issue. I agree that the jury is still out on whether they actually fully resolved the issue in '16s, but I'm guessing they've tried.
Even though I'm satisfied, I applaud your and other efforts to resolve your dissatisfaction, and I don't doubt that there is a real issue on too many cars. You and Mawheele are doing a great job of pressing the issue in a constructive way.
Best, Clay
With all the widespread dissatisfaction, there's no doubt in my mind that JLR corporate has heard it and worked the issue. I agree that the jury is still out on whether they actually fully resolved the issue in '16s, but I'm guessing they've tried.
Even though I'm satisfied, I applaud your and other efforts to resolve your dissatisfaction, and I don't doubt that there is a real issue on too many cars. You and Mawheele are doing a great job of pressing the issue in a constructive way.
Best, Clay
Appreciate your words, an dhave a great week!
Joe
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Check out the comment from Tel. Coup R Model YR16.
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