SFVideoGuy

I've got a C230K with the Bose system. I wanted to have both the speed-sensitive audio system and the Bose AudioPilot shut off. The folks at the dealer (RAB Motors--Marin) set the speed-sensitive setting to "off," but couldn't find anything for audio pilot. The system is definitely still adjusting the audio levels. I actually stood there while he had the laptop connected to my car, but he couldn't find it, and said he knew nothing about any feature that listened to cabin noise and adjusted audio levels. Can anyone give me a concise description of what to tell them? Thanks in advance!

Cullen

What is Bose Audiopilot? Also, is the amount that the speed sensitive volume adjusts volume adjustable? errr, that was an awkward sentence but basically it seems to quiet the volume just a BIT too much when I slow down.. probably not worth picking over.

columbus

I thought they were one and the same - AudioPilot = speed-sensitive volume control

columbus

In an earlier post (do a search, I'm lazy) it was pointed out that the sensitivity is adjusted in, what, 3 dB increments.

young

i thought so for a while but now, i'm convinced that they are 2 different systems. and yes, they are adjusted in 3dB increments. even cars w/out bose have the speed sensitive volume.

sfvideoguy, you may be stuck w/ it... when i contaced bose, they said it could be turned off but i'd have to contact merc to find out how (they don't know... )

SFVideoGuy

Actually I saw the DAS screen that said "speed-sensitive audio system"--and he set it to "off." It was the AudioPilot that he couldn't find. As I understand it, speed-sensitive audio is exactly that--it adjusts audio levels solely based on speed. Audio Pilot is supposed to actually listen to cabin noise (an open window, a screaming child...) and adjust audio levels so they stay constant. Do MBTech or Adam know???

nboyd

Yesterday I heard a static crackling noise from my standard stereo system. I turned the stereo off and on and have not heard since.

Has anyone else experienced this type of distortion. Obviously if it comes back I'll be taking it in but just interested if anyone knows of a problem there?

Thanks

Nathan

young

yeah, that's what i meant. even though i told my technician to turn off audio pilot, he found the speed sensitive volume setting instead. we couldn't find a "Bose AudioPilot" setting. as for what bose said, they may not even know what they're talking about...