A way to improve Bose sound quality in W210 system free
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 143
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
A way to improve Bose sound quality in W210 system free
The W210 is one of my favorite Mercedes-Benz models. They are built well, a modern classic design, and very practical. One thing that I noticed after hearing the newer Harmon Kardon systems in some of the newer models (in particular a W209 CLK and my W221 S600) is that the W210 Bose system is really lacking in the low frequency range.
Accessing the COMAND through Star Diagnosis/DAS, there is a setting for DSP, which I assume is Digital Signal Processing. Every W210 I have checked this setting on is set to "Satz11." I am assuming since this CD-based COMAND was used in several different models of Mercedes vehicles, and Bose have always claimed to "tune" the system to the specific properties of the interior, including the distance the speakers are located from the listeners, etc. It only makes sense these other settings are configured for the interiors of other models, such as the W203, W163, etc. I have found that changing this setting from "Satz11" to "Satz1" dramatically increases the low-end response of the system, so much I have almost abandoned the idea of adding a supplemental subwoofer in the trunk to reproduce the low-end range in music. I am not looking for a boomy sound by any means - just a clean sound that is balanced well. This improvement made a significant difference in the listening pleasure of my factory Bose W210 COMAND-based system.
Accessing the COMAND through Star Diagnosis/DAS, there is a setting for DSP, which I assume is Digital Signal Processing. Every W210 I have checked this setting on is set to "Satz11." I am assuming since this CD-based COMAND was used in several different models of Mercedes vehicles, and Bose have always claimed to "tune" the system to the specific properties of the interior, including the distance the speakers are located from the listeners, etc. It only makes sense these other settings are configured for the interiors of other models, such as the W203, W163, etc. I have found that changing this setting from "Satz11" to "Satz1" dramatically increases the low-end response of the system, so much I have almost abandoned the idea of adding a supplemental subwoofer in the trunk to reproduce the low-end range in music. I am not looking for a boomy sound by any means - just a clean sound that is balanced well. This improvement made a significant difference in the listening pleasure of my factory Bose W210 COMAND-based system.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 143
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 143
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 724
Likes: 218
From: Brooklyn, NY
2007 S550 4Matic 2013 S550 Base
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,249
Likes: 257
From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
If you don't have unlimited data, you may not want to go this route.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,249
Likes: 257
From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,430
Likes: 187
From: USA
W140 Mercedes S350, W221 S550 sport
The W210 is one of my favorite Mercedes-Benz models. They are built well, a modern classic design, and very practical. One thing that I noticed after hearing the newer Harmon Kardon systems in some of the newer models (in particular a W209 CLK and my W221 S600) is that the W210 Bose system is really lacking in the low frequency range.
Accessing the COMAND through Star Diagnosis/DAS, there is a setting for DSP, which I assume is Digital Signal Processing. Every W210 I have checked this setting on is set to "Satz11." I am assuming since this CD-based COMAND was used in several different models of Mercedes vehicles, and Bose have always claimed to "tune" the system to the specific properties of the interior, including the distance the speakers are located from the listeners, etc. It only makes sense these other settings are configured for the interiors of other models, such as the W203, W163, etc. I have found that changing this setting from "Satz11" to "Satz1" dramatically increases the low-end response of the system, so much I have almost abandoned the idea of adding a supplemental subwoofer in the trunk to reproduce the low-end range in music. I am not looking for a boomy sound by any means - just a clean sound that is balanced well. This improvement made a significant difference in the listening pleasure of my factory Bose W210 COMAND-based system.
Accessing the COMAND through Star Diagnosis/DAS, there is a setting for DSP, which I assume is Digital Signal Processing. Every W210 I have checked this setting on is set to "Satz11." I am assuming since this CD-based COMAND was used in several different models of Mercedes vehicles, and Bose have always claimed to "tune" the system to the specific properties of the interior, including the distance the speakers are located from the listeners, etc. It only makes sense these other settings are configured for the interiors of other models, such as the W203, W163, etc. I have found that changing this setting from "Satz11" to "Satz1" dramatically increases the low-end response of the system, so much I have almost abandoned the idea of adding a supplemental subwoofer in the trunk to reproduce the low-end range in music. I am not looking for a boomy sound by any means - just a clean sound that is balanced well. This improvement made a significant difference in the listening pleasure of my factory Bose W210 COMAND-based system.
