Just wanna know how much better Audio 10 is.
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Just wanna know how much better Audio 10 is.
Hi,
Except more bass, how much better does Audio 10 sound in terms of treble and mid-range compared with the stock HU?
Except more bass, how much better does Audio 10 sound in terms of treble and mid-range compared with the stock HU?
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On the cassette radio I had to turn down treble to get some assemblence of bass. The audio 10 allows you to use the tone controls as intended and the music sounds more balanced. It's the radio that should have come on the car in the first place. My only complaint is the RDS makes changing stations slow so I turned that off unless I really want to know the artist that's playing or how to spell Avril Levign.
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Originally posted by MB-BOB
Anybody having problems in the US getting all their AM stations with the Audio 10? We need to know the bad with the good.
Come on... fess up...
Anybody having problems in the US getting all their AM stations with the Audio 10? We need to know the bad with the good.
Come on... fess up...
So, Bob, in your area, I used to get
820 on 819
1080 in 1080
These are the only 2 I used to listen to, but I know that I coudln't get 1310 - the separation from the center frequency was too great.
So, basically, it's pot luck.
I was more than happy to trade the improved sound quality and CD for the loss of some AM stations, while retaining the factory look and steering wheel controls.
BTW, I'm not conservative, but I like the traffic reports on 820 and 1080!
Important to mention is that the Audio 10 remembers the tone settings individually for the CD and each radio preset, so that one can tweak the tone for each station individaully and not have to change it when you go back to that station.
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Originally posted by MB-BOB
Anybody having problems in the US getting all their AM stations with the Audio 10? We need to know the bad with the good.
Come on... fess up...
Anybody having problems in the US getting all their AM stations with the Audio 10? We need to know the bad with the good.
Come on... fess up...
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
On the cassette radio I had to turn down treble to get some assemblence of bass. The audio 10 allows you to use the tone controls as intended and the music sounds more balanced. It's the radio that should have come on the car in the first place. My only complaint is the RDS makes changing stations slow so I turned that off unless I really want to know the artist that's playing or how to spell Avril Levign.
On the cassette radio I had to turn down treble to get some assemblence of bass. The audio 10 allows you to use the tone controls as intended and the music sounds more balanced. It's the radio that should have come on the car in the first place. My only complaint is the RDS makes changing stations slow so I turned that off unless I really want to know the artist that's playing or how to spell Avril Levign.
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Originally posted by young
is there a way to skip cd to cd for the changer?
is there a way to skip cd to cd for the changer?
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
In changer mode the arrow buttons on the left allow you to switch CD up and down (not directly like the cassette where you press 3 to go to CD # 3)
In changer mode the arrow buttons on the left allow you to switch CD up and down (not directly like the cassette where you press 3 to go to CD # 3)
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Originally posted by edvpt
So where do I go to get a new Audio 10 HU? Is Ebay-Germany the only source? Which model is preferred (Model #) for the c-coupe and why?
Thanks
So where do I go to get a new Audio 10 HU? Is Ebay-Germany the only source? Which model is preferred (Model #) for the c-coupe and why?
Thanks
It is the last item on the page. Note that the picture is incorrect. That is the Audio 10 for all MB's except the W203 C's and new E's.
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I'll have one to sell soon. It's in Germany being repaired. Once it's refurbed or exchanged they will warranttee it for 90 days. If anyone is interested let me know. Depending on the repair costs I will probably sell it for $350. Yes, more money than taking a risk on German e-bay but still almost half the price of a new one and with a warranttee.
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The Audio 10 came as stock on the coupe in Australia so can't really compare. It sounds pretty good to me, although I may change the speakers to a higher quality brand.
What i would like to know is how the Audio 10 compares to the sound you get from the command system? Can anyone make a comparison?
What i would like to know is how the Audio 10 compares to the sound you get from the command system? Can anyone make a comparison?
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Originally posted by JeT
What i would like to know is how the Audio 10 compares to the sound you get from the command system? Can anyone make a comparison?
What i would like to know is how the Audio 10 compares to the sound you get from the command system? Can anyone make a comparison?
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Wanna Hear Audio 10
Hey Buellwinkle,
I really would like to hear that Audio 10. I am bringing my car to the dealer for a wash on Saturday. Any possible way we could meet there so I could hear it??
Let me know. Earlier the better so we don't have to wait that long..
Thanks,
Laura
I really would like to hear that Audio 10. I am bringing my car to the dealer for a wash on Saturday. Any possible way we could meet there so I could hear it??
Let me know. Earlier the better so we don't have to wait that long..
Thanks,
Laura
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Re: Wanna Hear Audio 10
Originally posted by C230K4Laura
Hey Buellwinkle,
I really would like to hear that Audio 10. I am bringing my car to the dealer for a wash on Saturday. Any possible way we could meet there so I could hear it??
Let me know. Earlier the better so we don't have to wait that long..
Thanks,
Laura
Hey Buellwinkle,
I really would like to hear that Audio 10. I am bringing my car to the dealer for a wash on Saturday. Any possible way we could meet there so I could hear it??
Let me know. Earlier the better so we don't have to wait that long..
Thanks,
Laura
