The 550 watt system is probably the best stock audio I have heard in anything I have tested. I am somewhat of an audiophile. For me , this would be the only reason to step up to the touring trim. Sport and xle systems are ok but there is a difference.
If you test it, take your time to play with the audio settings to get it to your liking.
I listened to some Earth Wind and Fire while testing. Sounded excellent!
I also did not find it very difficult to learn the infotainment system.
Just got my 2020 Elite today! Loving it.
I have had very limited time to play with Audio but looked like the only real options were treble, mid, and bass. And a subwoofer setting? I felt like treble needed to be all the way up and bass about 3/4 and subwoofer about middle. Anything else seemed to bassy.
I am curious as to what everyones audio setup preferences are? Where do u set treble, mid, bass, sub etc...?
Just got my 2020 Elite today! Loving it.
I have had very limited time to play with Audio but looked like the only real options were treble, mid, and bass. And a subwoofer setting? I felt like treble needed to be all the way up and bass about 3/4 and subwoofer about middle. Anything else seemed to bassy.
I am curious as to what everyones audio setup preferences are? Where do u set treble, mid, bass, sub etc...?
Hello Barley, I too was very impressed with the stock Touring/Elite stereo system...UNTIL I upgrade the front & rear door speakers and front and rear tweeters. If you want audiophile -caliber sounds, then this is a must, have a look ate my Touring/Elite Upgrade thread in the Audio forum..
As far as the exact audio settings, I think it is a matter of personal preference and the type of music you listen too, I find myself dialing the sub, bass, treble or mid-range up and down depending on the recording I'm listening too.
I'm running a completely stock Elite - yet feels it's sound is very acceptable.
For comparisons my home sound is driven by Carvers and original Polk 60 Monitors, all of (now forgotten) ancient age.
Noted exception: I very recently lost my left channel; I don't know if the failure is in the CT-17 preamp or the TFM-45 amp. Allowing that they're 30+ years old I accept that.
Since my home puter system And my TV system both have decent specs/ speakers I've not yet worried about fixing it.
Thanks all for the reply’s. I listen to everything from Grateful Dead to Bluegrass so I too find myself constantly messing with the settings! Glad its not just me. Was hoping to find that perfect setup so I could just drive, hahaha!