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Originally Posted by Nasdaqer2300
I just installed a Sony XAV-AX3000 in my son's 2008 Limited. Actually, I should say we had it installed. Although we have done other installs, this one seemed more complicated. Truck has the JBL NAV.
Since we had the stereo installed, it sounds like the sound quality is actually worse 
Is it possible the installer missed something? I mean its not a train wreck, but its definitely more "muddy" or something, if that makes sense. Has anyone ever dealt with this before? Is this Sony unit just not great? Would it make sense that the sound quality with the stock head unit is better?
Would love to hear any input.
Thx! |
So depending on how it is wired, there can be serious issues when converting from the JBL amp. A good install should use the low-power RCA outputs to feed the JBL AMP, which would allow the JBL amp to still power the speakers exactly as it did from the factory unit. You can try playing with the bass/treble settings. On my 3rd Gen Limited I put in Pioneer unit with HPF set at 50hz. It just knocks out the deepest bass, but you still get the full sound without the muddiness. The stock headunit cuts off around 35hz I believe.
