Premium sound system

wackpac · Jul 18th, 2017, 21:08

Hi guys
Just a quick question about the sound system in my volvo s60 2011
It has the premium system which I believe was the best option available and at a considerable cost.
I think its pretty poor, have to have the volume up around 3/4 to hear anything.
Is there suppose to be a sub with this option and anyone know where the amp is kept and why there are no speakers on the parcel shelf.
If this is their best i wouldnt want to know what the std system is like.

benr7310 · Jul 19th, 2017, 07:26

Might want to double check you definitely have premium (12 speaker) as I have high performance multimedia (8 speaker) in the v60 and get some pretty decent noise out of it!

I think sub was an option even on premium or the previous owner took it out and sold it separately for a bit of extra money.

NigelDay · Jul 19th, 2017, 09:36

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Originally Posted by benr7310

Might want to double check you definitely have premium (12 speaker) as I have high performance multimedia (8 speaker) in the v60 and get some pretty decent noise out of it!

I think sub was an option even on premium or the previous owner took it out and sold it separately for a bit of extra money.

Premium systems usually have a tiny logo on the dashboard speaker. My 2009 V50 had Dynaudio, my current XC60 has Harman-Kardon.

wackpac · Jul 19th, 2017, 13:45

It does say premium on the dash centre speaker and it say premium sound on the options list detailed from the VIN from volvo.
Not sure it has 14 speakers , it has the centre dash and then door speakers - no sub and nothing on the parcel shelf

benr7310 · Jul 19th, 2017, 14:52

Have you fiddled with the EQ and all that?

What are you using to play your music? Radio, cd, aux, usb?

Fursty Ferret · Jul 19th, 2017, 18:18

I have premium sound. It goes really loud, but it's not really worth the money because beyond about half-volume the distortion from the door speakers and rattling trim is unbearable.

wackpac · Jul 19th, 2017, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by benr7310

Have you fiddled with the EQ and all that?

What are you using to play your music? Radio, cd, aux, usb?

not really
play via usb

benr7310 · Jul 19th, 2017, 18:28

I get a very slight bit of distortion on heavy bass tracks (Dr p sweet shop was my test. Heaviest bass song I remember from my younger years) on 3/4 volume. I did this as a test when I got the car after I adjusted the EQ just right for my ear (I love bass). Didn't get any trim rattles and unless you're planning on being deaf in the next 2 years I wouldn't recommend that volume..

I did look in to buying 2 active underseat subs and installing them but then realised I need a promotion to be able to afford that! Haha

Jul 18th, 2017, 21:08	#1
wackpac Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: milton keynes	Premium sound system Hi guys Just a quick question about the sound system in my volvo s60 2011 It has the premium system which I believe was the best option available and at a considerable cost. I think its pretty poor, have to have the volume up around 3/4 to hear anything. Is there suppose to be a sub with this option and anyone know where the amp is kept and why there are no speakers on the parcel shelf. If this is their best i wouldnt want to know what the std system is like.

Jul 19th, 2017, 07:26	#2
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	Might want to double check you definitely have premium (12 speaker) as I have high performance multimedia (8 speaker) in the v60 and get some pretty decent noise out of it! I think sub was an option even on premium or the previous owner took it out and sold it separately for a bit of extra money. __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Jul 19th, 2017, 14:52	#5
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	Have you fiddled with the EQ and all that? What are you using to play your music? Radio, cd, aux, usb? __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Jul 19th, 2017, 18:28	#8
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	I get a very slight bit of distortion on heavy bass tracks (Dr p sweet shop was my test. Heaviest bass song I remember from my younger years) on 3/4 volume. I did this as a test when I got the car after I adjusted the EQ just right for my ear (I love bass). Didn't get any trim rattles and unless you're planning on being deaf in the next 2 years I wouldn't recommend that volume.. I did look in to buying 2 active underseat subs and installing them but then realised I need a promotion to be able to afford that! Haha __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Jul 19th, 2017, 13:45	#4
wackpac Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: milton keynes	It does say premium on the dash centre speaker and it say premium sound on the options list detailed from the VIN from volvo. Not sure it has 14 speakers , it has the centre dash and then door speakers - no sub and nothing on the parcel shelf

Jul 19th, 2017, 18:18	#6
Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	I have premium sound. It goes really loud, but it's not really worth the money because beyond about half-volume the distortion from the door speakers and rattling trim is unbearable.

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