[Pzl1nz00]

Originally Posted by DryBark

Maybe they made some changes for the LCI. My pre-LCI chart looks nothing like yours after following your settings and I have virtually no bass?

Are you saying you did same series of sweeps to test and your curve looks very different and has no bass?

[Pzl1nz00]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

Are you saying you did same series of sweeps to test and your curve looks very different and has no bass?

Please try something for me…

Try playing Massive Attack - Angel

This is a very good song for testing bass. Track is recorded very well and puts a system to the test! A lot of professional evaluators use this as one of their tracks.

On our cars, please turn up the volume to a fairly decent level and play song with my EQ settings vs moving the bass slider up 1 or 2 or try even.

I think you will agree that a -4, pushing it a bit with a -3 seems to yield best results, but curious with your findings on your car. If we have volume down pretty low where we can have a normal conversation, bass slider up 1 or 2 notches is reasonable.

[3er]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

Are you saying you did same series of sweeps to test and your curve looks very different and has no bass?

I have a pre-LCI and think your settings are spot on. I didn't pull out my UMIK-1 and REW to run a sweep b/c I'm already pleased with what I'm hearing. My guess regarding bass is that, when you get used to boosted levels and immediately drop them down to flat (or close to), there is definitely a perception that you're missing bass. If folks give themselves a day or two to acclimate, I think they'll realize that it's a more pleasant and well-rounded experience. And worst case, bump the bass knob up a couple of clicks if you ultimately prefer it that way.

I'm baffled that so many folks find the B&W system subpar. What are they comparing it to? It's miles better than any OEM system I've heard from the likes of HK (incl. Bavsound upgrades), Bose, etc - which aren't particularly high bars, IMO. For context, my reference system at home is comprised of GoldenEar Triton 1s, SVS SB16 Ultras, a NAD pre, a McIntosh amp, and GIK Acoustics room treatment - so I have a reasonable reference point for what good audio sounds like. The reality is that cars will never sound like a well tuned home system (too much glass, for one), so there are always compromises - esp. in an OEM system. That aside, color me impressed with this system. Short of going custom, I haven't come across something more impressive in this range.

Edit: And as you state, volume is an important factor. If folks listen to their music quietly, there will be a perception that the bass is of lower amplitude vs. those that listen to the same settings at louder volumes. Hence why many audio products have a "loudness" option.

[DryBark]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

Please try something for me…

Try playing Massive Attack - Angel

This is a very good song for testing bass. Track is recorded very well and puts a system to the test! A lot of professional evaluators use this as one of their tracks.

On our cars, please turn up the volume to a fairly decent level and play song with my EQ settings vs moving the bass slider up 1 or 2 or try even.

I think you will agree that a -4, pushing it a bit with a -3 seems to yield best results, but curious with your findings on your car. If we have volume down pretty low where we can have a normal conversation, bass slider up 1 or 2 notches is reasonable.

Let me try this. I did have bass cranked before so maybe not used to what it should sound like. I also suck with audio 😂

[DryBark]

Originally Posted by Pzl1nz00

Please try something for me…

Try playing Massive Attack - Angel

This is a very good song for testing bass. Track is recorded very well and puts a system to the test! A lot of professional evaluators use this as one of their tracks.

On our cars, please turn up the volume to a fairly decent level and play song with my EQ settings vs moving the bass slider up 1 or 2 or try even.

I think you will agree that a -4, pushing it a bit with a -3 seems to yield best results, but curious with your findings on your car. If we have volume down pretty low where we can have a normal conversation, bass slider up 1 or 2 notches is reasonable.

Yup, I had the bass turned down on the main settings screen, which I assume was affecting it. It sounds great!

Question - generally do you have the bass and treble neutral on the main screen?

[3er]

Originally Posted by DryBark

Yup, I had the bass turned down on the main settings screen, which I assume was affecting it. It sounds great!

Question - generally do you have the bass and treble neutral on the main screen?

From what I gathered, overall bass @ -3, treble @ 0

[m4h2o]

Originally Posted by 3er

From what I gathered, overall bass @ -3, treble @ 0

Bass is set at -4 and treble +2.
I went with -3 on bass just to get a little extra. I'm really enjoying the sound that's coming through the speakers now. Cant thank OP enough.

[Pzl1nz00]

Originally Posted by m4h2o

Bass is set at -4 and treble +2.
I went with -3 on bass just to get a little extra. I'm really enjoying the sound that's coming through the speakers now. Cant thank OP enough.

Most welcome all!

It is truly one of the best available systems! Happy to be able to help everyone enjoy to highest performing level!