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hot rod rooster · 01-11-2014, 01:05 PM

lately my stereo has sounded quite poor (in really cold weather Saskatoon Canada) it kinda sounds like loud ipad speakers. I have the premium boston acoustics multi media system. There is no fullness to the sound and sounds tinny. I took it to the dealer and told them that maybe one of the amps was not working properly they said it sounded fine. it is painfully obvious that it is not. has anyone had this happen or would you have an idea what could be wrong. the system sounded really good when it was working well.

PalmerGA · 01-11-2014, 01:38 PM

Extreme cold could be causing a lack of flexibility in the base range speakers. They produce their low decibel sound by way of vibration. Get it in a nice warm place, let the interior warm up fully, and see if that changes things.

jd10013 · 01-11-2014, 01:58 PM

I haven't had this problem, but mine started acting up yesterday. when I have the radio on every so often it will go to the next station up. also, when i have a cd in sometimes it will jump to the next track, then jump back to the previous one. luckily it's under the bumper to bumper warranty so guess I'll be getting a new one.

NJBourne23 · 01-11-2014, 02:18 PM

have you checked the tone settings? I think the system can hold up to 6 different configurations?!? Ive had mine switch on me once and i had to raise the base again, raise mids etc

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-11-2014, 04:02 PM

Hi hot rod rooster,

I am sorry to hear about this! We have a customer care team in Canada that would be happy to assist and work with your dealership towards a resolution. The phone number is 800-263-3777, and the hours of operation are 7:30am - 11:30pm, and Sat 7:30am - 6:00 EST. I hope the issue is resolved quickly for you!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Originally Posted by hot rod rooster

lately my stereo has sounded quite poor (in really cold weather Saskatoon Canada) it kinda sounds like loud ipad speakers. I have the premium boston acoustics multi media system. There is no fullness to the sound and sounds tinny. I took it to the dealer and told them that maybe one of the amps was not working properly they said it sounded fine. it is painfully obvious that it is not. has anyone had this happen or would you have an idea what could be wrong. the system sounded really good when it was working well.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-11-2014, 04:04 PM

Keep us posted on this, jd10013! Let us know if you would like assistance in contacting your local dealership.

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Originally Posted by jd10013

I haven't had this problem, but mine started acting up yesterday. when I have the radio on every so often it will go to the next station up. also, when i have a cd in sometimes it will jump to the next track, then jump back to the previous one. luckily it's under the bumper to bumper warranty so guess I'll be getting a new one.

Speed2acer · 01-12-2014, 04:23 PM

Were you listening to a Country station?

hot rod rooster · 01-14-2014, 03:54 PM

this problem seems to come and go. some days now it sounds better than others. I usually am listening to FM station or blue tooth music off my iphone. and yes it country music. but I listen to both kids of music, "country" and "western"

just seems that im missing the mid range sounds at times. Thank you very much Jessica I will call the customer service team and see what we can figure out.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-15-2014, 07:00 PM

You're welcome! Keep us posted.

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot rod rooster

this problem seems to come and go. some days now it sounds better than others. I usually am listening to FM station or blue tooth music off my iphone. and yes it country music. but I listen to both kids of music, "country" and "western"

just seems that im missing the mid range sounds at times. Thank you very much Jessica I will call the customer service team and see what we can figure out.

01-11-2014, 01:05 PM	#1
hot rod rooster Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saskatoon canada Posts: 7	stereo trouble lately my stereo has sounded quite poor (in really cold weather Saskatoon Canada) it kinda sounds like loud ipad speakers. I have the premium boston acoustics multi media system. There is no fullness to the sound and sounds tinny. I took it to the dealer and told them that maybe one of the amps was not working properly they said it sounded fine. it is painfully obvious that it is not. has anyone had this happen or would you have an idea what could be wrong. the system sounded really good when it was working well.

01-11-2014, 01:38 PM	#2
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Extreme cold could be causing a lack of flexibility in the base range speakers. They produce their low decibel sound by way of vibration. Get it in a nice warm place, let the interior warm up fully, and see if that changes things. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-11-2014, 02:18 PM	#4
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 692 View My Garage	have you checked the tone settings? I think the system can hold up to 6 different configurations?!? Ive had mine switch on me once and i had to raise the base again, raise mids etc __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

01-12-2014, 04:23 PM	#7
Speed2acer Drives: 2010 2RS/SS Summit White/Inferno Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildomar, Ca Posts: 155 View My Garage	Were you listening to a Country station? __________________

01-11-2014, 01:58 PM	#3
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	I haven't had this problem, but mine started acting up yesterday. when I have the radio on every so often it will go to the next station up. also, when i have a cd in sometimes it will jump to the next track, then jump back to the previous one. luckily it's under the bumper to bumper warranty so guess I'll be getting a new one.

01-14-2014, 03:54 PM	#8
hot rod rooster Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saskatoon canada Posts: 7	this problem seems to come and go. some days now it sounds better than others. I usually am listening to FM station or blue tooth music off my iphone. and yes it country music. but I listen to both kids of music, "country" and "western" just seems that im missing the mid range sounds at times. Thank you very much Jessica I will call the customer service team and see what we can figure out.