Sound system controls - MY22 (Google AAOS) XC60

[cliffharris]

I installed Audiwagon and connected my I-Pod (tried both USB sockets) and it doesn't recognize it.

My I-Pod is connected to my Windows 10 pc for updates and new songs, playlists etc; so I believe it should be FAT32 formatted?

Looks like I need to wait for Apple Car Play - assuming its coming.
OR
I put my music onto a USB stick and compare performance of Bluetooth connection and via Audiwagon.

I was surprised to see in the Audiwagon App that there were some 'Equaliser' settings that I don't normally get on my basic Volvo system.

[LRS]

Originally Posted by Dohnut

long shot but... when in the Sound menu screen (pic 3) can you drag your finger across the seating image to adjust the fader? So up for forward bias and down for rear bias?

I mean there's no indication on screen to suggest this is how to adjust but I guess you'll try anything at the mo.

Sadly, not a sausage. (see image below)

I have now identified that my audio system is K502 High Performance Sound from the factory build sheet - this is the no extra cost standard fit audio version.

>> Is there anyone else out there with the 'Standard' audio system in their MY22 XC60, running the Google system??? <<

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[Fibrous]

Originally Posted by cliffharris

I installed Audiwagon and connected my I-Pod (tried both USB sockets) and it doesn't recognize it.

My I-Pod is connected to my Windows 10 pc for updates and new songs, playlists etc; so I believe it should be FAT32 formatted?

Looks like I need to wait for Apple Car Play - assuming its coming.
OR
I put my music onto a USB stick and compare performance of Bluetooth connection and via Audiwagon.

I was surprised to see in the Audiwagon App that there were some 'Equaliser' settings that I don't normally get on my basic Volvo system.

Its likely to be NTFS format. If you go for a USB stick (there are USB C stick drives available at low cost) ensure you format with FAT32. Then you can add your audio files, not just .mp3 but .flac files too for uncompressed higher quality audio.

[Fibrous]

Originally Posted by LRS

Sadly, not a sausage. (see image below)

I have now identified that my audio system is K502 High Performance Sound from the factory build sheet - this is the no extra cost standard fit audio version.

>> Is there anyone else out there with the 'Standard' audio system in their MY22 XC60, running the Google system??? <<

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It does seem as though with the standard audio equipment the software is limited on the AAOS. Its possible that could change in terms of Volvo adding balance and or a fader but with the function to defeat the front or rear individually already included that seems unlikely. As you know the Harmon Kardon upgrade has more software control and the Bowers & Wilkins even more. I guess when buying a vehicle its important to have a good delve into the system to know what is and isn't there, something we all have to get used to as we can't see the physical buttons so much anymore.

[LRS]

Originally Posted by Fibrous

It does seem as though with the standard audio equipment the software is limited on the AAOS. Its possible that could change in terms of Volvo adding balance and or a fader but with the function to defeat the front or rear individually already included that seems unlikely. As you know the Harmon Kardon upgrade has more software control and the Bowers & Wilkins even more. I guess when buying a vehicle its important to have a good delve into the system to know what is and isn't there, something we all have to get used to as we can't see the physical buttons so much anymore.

I agree with you in part, but £750 more just get L/R Balance and F/R Fader is paramount to being criminal.

I truly hope that the missing L/R Balance and F/R Fader controls is the consequence of a software bug issue.

I keep coming back to the fact that the ‘Sensus’ High Performance Sound version has the following adjustments:

• Tone – settings for bass, treble, equalizer, etc.
• Balance – balance between right/left loudspeakers and balance between front/rear loudspeakers.
• System Volumes – adjusts volume in the various systems of the car, e.g. Voice Control, Park Assistand Phone Ringtone.

So, it makes no commercial sense why Volvo would consciously decide to remove these adjustments on their ‘AAOS Google’ High Performance Sound version.

[Fibrous]

Originally Posted by LRS

I agree with you in part, but £750 more just get L/R Balance and F/R Fader is paramount to being criminal.

I truly hope that the missing L/R Balance and F/R Fader controls is the consequence of a software bug issue.

I keep coming back to the fact that the ‘Sensus’ High Performance Sound version has the following adjustments:

• Tone – settings for bass, treble, equalizer, etc.
• Balance – balance between right/left loudspeakers and balance between front/rear loudspeakers.
• System Volumes – adjusts volume in the various systems of the car, e.g. Voice Control, Park Assistand Phone Ringtone.

So, it makes no commercial sense why Volvo would consciously decide to remove these adjustments on their ‘AAOS Google’ High Performance Sound version.

I completely understand where you are coming from, Volvo could have easily added the balance and fader to the basic option. To be fair, the extra cost Volvo charge for the other audio systems is more than balance and fader controls. In addition to the added sound processing software there is additional hardware. I realise there is quite a huge premium to have these options but Volvo have left that up to the buyer to decide knowing full well we all have different wants. Bowers & Wilkins home hifi costs a fortune and the car audio no different though I should add its possibly one of the best car audio systems a car manufacturer has made available.

[cliffharris]

Originally Posted by LRS

Sadly, not a sausage. (see image below)

I have now identified that my audio system is K502 High Performance Sound from the factory build sheet - this is the no extra cost standard fit audio version.

>> Is there anyone else out there with the 'Standard' audio system in their MY22 XC60, running the Google system??? <<

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LRS - I have the same 'standard audio' system on my MY22 XC60 Momentum and all the screens and functions you describe are identical on mine also.

I previously had a MY18 XC60 with the same standard audio, but again as you describe, it had much more functionality with faders and the Equiliser etc.

[cliffharris]

Originally Posted by Fibrous

Its likely to be NTFS format. If you go for a USB stick (there are USB C stick drives available at low cost) ensure you format with FAT32. Then you can add your audio files, not just .mp3 but .flac files too for uncompressed higher quality audio.

Many thanks for the comments Fibrous; I will check my IPod Touch to see what formatting it has (I think I can that by plugging into PC and then checking disc properties?)

I have a very old IPod Classic (160GB) which I will try in the car, as checking it on my PC (as described above) shows it as having a FAT32 File system.
It will be interesting to see if that works, as I had problems with it working (kept locking up) when connected to my MY18 XC60 via the USB port. Volvo advised that it was a known problem as the old IPod Classics were analogue whereas the new Touch IPod was digital. In fairness I tried a Touch first and then bought one and no problems thereafter.
Still waiting for my USB adapter to arrive to test a USB stick and then the IPod Classic. I'll report back as soon as I can.

[Fibrous]

Originally Posted by cliffharris

Many thanks for the comments Fibrous; I will check my IPod Touch to see what formatting it has (I think I can that by plugging into PC and then checking disc properties?)

I have a very old IPod Classic (160GB) which I will try in the car, as checking it on my PC (as described above) shows it as having a FAT32 File system.
It will be interesting to see if that works, as I had problems with it working (kept locking up) when connected to my MY18 XC60 via the USB port. Volvo advised that it was a known problem as the old IPod Classics were analogue whereas the new Touch IPod was digital. In fairness I tried a Touch first and then bought one and no problems thereafter.
Still waiting for my USB adapter to arrive to test a USB stick and then the IPod Classic. I'll report back as soon as I can.

Good luck with the iPod working with the AudioWagon app, you may be the first person to ever try it!
USB C sticks work as do some USB drives - even some memory card adapters, but it will be interesting to know how you get on. Thanks. All the best.

[cliffharris]

Update.

Neither my old I-Pod Classic (6th generation 160GB) or my newer I-Pod touch will work with Audiowagon.
However using just a USB stick works very well. It does seem to improve the music quality compared with I-Pod connected over Bluetooth, maybe because Audiowagon has a simple sound enhancement / Equaliser as part of it.

Disappointed I-Pod doesn't work with Audiowagon, but I'm happy for now.
Maybe when Apple car play is available on MY22 then all will be perfect; maybe.