Hello -
Purchased a 2015 High Alt. Edition in August.
Already nearly 8000 miles - love the vehicle.
So the model we selected only came stock with the OEM Speakers/Stereo. I had my heart set on the Sun/Sound edition with the 9-speaker B.A. configuration, but alas we opted for other features instead.
About a month ago I did some research (primarily on this forum) to see what I could do to get some better sound, and as a first step I decided to upgrade all 4 speakers to the Rockford Fosgate R169X3 model.
This upgrade was a dramatic improvement in overall sound - crisper and clearer audio, with tighter bass frequencies. However, 1 major issue I experience with nearly all music is sibilance as well as general harshness in cymbal crashes. On some recordings if I turn the volume above 20-25 the cymbals and vocal sibilance can be incredibly unbearable... as you know, 20-25 isn't all that loud. I find that if I use the built in EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) adjustment and I knock the Treble between -7 and -9 it helps a lot... but unfortunately the music ends up sounding a lot muddier.
Anyone else with the OEM stereo setup and RF speakers experience this? Is there more I can do to improve my listening experience? I travel/commute A LOT and having good clear audio is important to me. Due to being on a budget I do not necessarily have all the resources available to throw hundreds or thousands of dollars into my system... but as long as I can get it to a point where the music sounds acceptable and the harshness/sibilance is minimal I will be happy. Anyone out there have any tips on how to get better sound through my R169X3's?
Thank you.
Purchased a 2015 High Alt. Edition in August.
Already nearly 8000 miles - love the vehicle.
So the model we selected only came stock with the OEM Speakers/Stereo. I had my heart set on the Sun/Sound edition with the 9-speaker B.A. configuration, but alas we opted for other features instead.
About a month ago I did some research (primarily on this forum) to see what I could do to get some better sound, and as a first step I decided to upgrade all 4 speakers to the Rockford Fosgate R169X3 model.
This upgrade was a dramatic improvement in overall sound - crisper and clearer audio, with tighter bass frequencies. However, 1 major issue I experience with nearly all music is sibilance as well as general harshness in cymbal crashes. On some recordings if I turn the volume above 20-25 the cymbals and vocal sibilance can be incredibly unbearable... as you know, 20-25 isn't all that loud. I find that if I use the built in EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) adjustment and I knock the Treble between -7 and -9 it helps a lot... but unfortunately the music ends up sounding a lot muddier.
Anyone else with the OEM stereo setup and RF speakers experience this? Is there more I can do to improve my listening experience? I travel/commute A LOT and having good clear audio is important to me. Due to being on a budget I do not necessarily have all the resources available to throw hundreds or thousands of dollars into my system... but as long as I can get it to a point where the music sounds acceptable and the harshness/sibilance is minimal I will be happy. Anyone out there have any tips on how to get better sound through my R169X3's?
Thank you.
