Blown away by stock speakers this morning...

[nuggstein]

So I downloaded Dave Matthews Band's new album in FLAC format, converted it to Apple Lossless format (ALAC), and stuck it on my iPod. I had my MDI volume set to minimum, I was able to push the unit to volume 28 with zero distortion and it sounded unreal. It's a shame Apple doesn't offer FLAC or ALAC from their iTunes store.

These speakers really are great, you just need 1400kbps audio files.

 

[NoRegrets78]

I know people complain about the audio in the GTI especially the non dynaudio, but those people never had a Honda. Worst stock speakers ever.


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[A_Bowers]

I haven't had an issue with my OEM non dynaudio speakers. Work plenty well for me.

 

[plac]

I know people complain about the audio in the GTI especially the non dynaudio, but those people never had a Honda. Worst stock speakers ever.

even worse than stock WRX speakers??

yup, its all about signal. i listen to SIRIUS 90% of the time, and it sounds like shit. Whenever I tap into my SD card MP3 collection (all are high bitrates) the quality quadruples and it sounds insane.

 

[nuggstein]

even worse than stock WRX speakers??

yup, its all about signal. i listen to SIRIUS 90% of the time, and it sounds like shit. Whenever I tap into my SD card MP3 collection (all are high bitrates) the quality quadruples and it sounds insane.

Try a lossless format.

Highest mp3 bitrate is 320kbps...lossless will exceed 1400kbps. The songs from Apple's iTunes store are 256kbps AAC format, but are comparable to 320kbps mp3s.

 

[plac]

Try a lossless format.

Highest mp3 bitrate is 320kbps...lossless will exceed 1400kbps. The songs from Apple's iTunes store are 256kbps AAC format, but are comparable to 320kbps mp3s.

ya i don't know anything about that stuff.. i just know that my 320kbps sound pretty good.

i do have itunes.. prob don't keep any music in it tho.. should i?

 

[nuggstein]

ya i don't know anything about that stuff.. i just know that my 320kbps sound pretty good.

i do have itunes.. prob don't keep any music in it tho.. should i?

Only if you want to use iTunes as a player, buy music through iTunes, or have an iPod.

 

[plac]

Only if you want to use iTunes as a player, buy music through iTunes, or have an iPod.

then how do you get those super incredible files playing on your car? oh... you bought that music thru itunes? then put it on a SD card or something?

 

[nuggstein]

then how do you get those super incredible files playing on your car? oh... you bought that music thru itunes? then put it on a SD card or something?

No, I downloaded the .flac format of the songs (not from iTunes). Then I used a conversion utility to convert it to Apple lossless format (so it works with iTunes and iPod).

 

[plac]

No, I downloaded the .flac format of the songs (not from iTunes). Then I used a conversation utility to convert it to Apple lossless format (so it works with iTunes and iPod).

damn.. you kids are so advanced these days.

 

[Vwfreak1]

No, I downloaded the .flac format of the songs (not from iTunes). Then I used a conversion utility to convert it to Apple lossless format (so it works with iTunes and iPod).

Can you put a .flac file on the SD card and have it played through the radio?

 

[nuggstein]

Can you put a .flac file on the SD card and have it played through the radio?

Most likely not. In fact, most media players on the computer don't support FLAC. You'd have to download VLC player or something similar to play them.

 

[Vwfreak1]

Most likely not. In fact, most media players on the computer don't support FLAC. You'd have to download VLC player or something similar to play them.

Thought it was too good to be true... I do have VLC player though, I'll try and find some .FLAC file this weekend and give it a try

 

[NoRegrets78]

even worse than stock WRX speakers??

yup, its all about signal. i listen to SIRIUS 90% of the time, and it sounds like shit. Whenever I tap into my SD card MP3 collection (all are high bitrates) the quality quadruples and it sounds insane.

Dunno, never heard the WRX personally but I don't hear good things about them either.

A simple speaker upgrade in Honda's makes a world of difference. Adding an amp isn't a bad idea either.

 

[nuggstein]

Thought it was too good to be true... I do have VLC player though, I'll try and find some .FLAC file this weekend and give it a try

You'll never want to use mp3s ever again.