2011 XKR base Supercharged
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2011 XKR base Supercharged
I have noted since I purchased this vehicle that the two rear speakers are not very loud. It has the Meridian sound system but seems all the sound is up front. Has anyone else had this problem, and a possible solution? Dealer says this is "normal", but I am thinking there is something wrong with the amp?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Thanks in advance for any input.
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First, if you have a 2011 XKR, you have a Bowers and Wilkins audio system.
That being said, it has its flaws but like any high end audio system, it is designed to create a soundstage. When listening you should be able to imagine that the band is playing in front of you. You can even localize the musicians; vocalist in center, rhythm guitar to the left, lead guitar to the right for example.
Your source material is recorded in 2 channel stereo, so any attempts to create a surround effect with rear speakers will actually detract from the realism.
That being said, it has its flaws but like any high end audio system, it is designed to create a soundstage. When listening you should be able to imagine that the band is playing in front of you. You can even localize the musicians; vocalist in center, rhythm guitar to the left, lead guitar to the right for example.
Your source material is recorded in 2 channel stereo, so any attempts to create a surround effect with rear speakers will actually detract from the realism.
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First, if you have a 2011 XKR, you have a Bowers and Wilkins audio system.
That being said, it has its flaws but like any high end audio system, it is designed to create a soundstage. When listening you should be able to imagine that the band is playing in front of you. You can even localize the musicians; vocalist in center, rhythm guitar to the left, lead guitar to the right for example.
Your source material is recorded in 2 channel stereo, so any attempts to create a surround effect with rear speakers will actually detract from the realism.
That being said, it has its flaws but like any high end audio system, it is designed to create a soundstage. When listening you should be able to imagine that the band is playing in front of you. You can even localize the musicians; vocalist in center, rhythm guitar to the left, lead guitar to the right for example.
Your source material is recorded in 2 channel stereo, so any attempts to create a surround effect with rear speakers will actually detract from the realism.
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My understanding is that the third channel (center speaker) blends the left and right channels to enhance the soundstage.
The center speaker is mostly filtered to the vocal range so 3 channel processing is especially effective at placing vocals in the center of the soundstage while allowing other instruments (hi-hat cymbals for example) to be further off to the side. It also greatly enhances the soundstage for the passenger seat when a system has been optimized for the driver’s seat.
Pro logic processing also does this, but I believe that it takes it a step further and sends certain frequencies to the rear speakers to simulate surround sound.
The center speaker is mostly filtered to the vocal range so 3 channel processing is especially effective at placing vocals in the center of the soundstage while allowing other instruments (hi-hat cymbals for example) to be further off to the side. It also greatly enhances the soundstage for the passenger seat when a system has been optimized for the driver’s seat.
Pro logic processing also does this, but I believe that it takes it a step further and sends certain frequencies to the rear speakers to simulate surround sound.
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