Distortion coming from Burmester system?
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Distortion coming from Burmester system?
Has anyone heard distortion in the midrange (I think) from their Burmester (non-3D) system? I have been using Apple CarPlay more frequently after almost 2 weeks of owning the car. The exhaust note is so great I was mostly driving without the radio. I can hear a fairly noticeable distortion in the mid to mid range of music at a comfortable volume level. I tested a few iPhones and different apps (streaming and downloaded songs set to max quality). It almost sounds like I have a blown speaker somewhere. I have changed the level settings on the radio and don't have an EQ running on the iPhones. I am going to do a bit more testing trying Bluetooth tomorrow.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Has anyone heard distortion in the midrange (I think) from their Burmester (non-3D) system? I have been using Apple CarPlay more frequently after almost 2 weeks of owning the car. The exhaust note is so great I was mostly driving without the radio. I can hear a fairly noticeable distortion in the mid to mid range of music at a comfortable volume level. I tested a few iPhones and different apps (streaming and downloaded songs set to max quality). It almost sounds like I have a blown speaker somewhere. I have changed the level settings on the radio and don't have an EQ running on the iPhones. I am going to do a bit more testing trying Bluetooth tomorrow.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Thank you for letting me know! I looked around some of the other forums and others mentioned that turning off the auto adjustment for volume based on the noise in the car (sorry I don't remember the exact name) took care of the problem. I turned it off last night and I think the problem is fixed. I am going to test it tonight.
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I have automatic volume adjustment off, the apple CarPlay has its own EQ/DSP settings (in a different menu then media, i don't remember which one). The distortion/static is very noticeable under the following conditions:
-Zack
- Use Apple car-play
- balance fader set to either the far front left or far front right
- Equalizer miss dialed all the way up and the bass and treble dialed all the way down
- Play "Kryptonite by 3 doors down" via the iPhone music app
-Zack
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