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Jibers
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Has anyone managed to pump up the volume on the hifi in a FE model yet?
Interested to hear if it’s good at higher volume settings.
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Hope to try it out this pm and let you know.
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Haven't listened to either system in the '40, but I've always found the standard system in other Volvo models to be more than adequate, certainly the equal of 'upgraded' systems from other manufacturers.

Incidentally, the Volvo website describes the standard set-up as 10-speakers and 300-watt, while the brochure says 8-speakers and 250w. Wonder which is true.
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Post by senwar »

I had a tinker around in the showroom and the sales guy ramped up the volume on the system when playing from a USB stick. Was definitely impressive but may sound different outdoors.
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I noticed there are two small speakers in the headlining just in front of the sun visors. I’m guessing these are tweeters and give a more over all sound.
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Jibers wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:16 pm I noticed there are two small speakers in the headlining just in front of the sun visors. I’m guessing these are tweeters and give a more over all sound.
Are they not the microphones for making calls?
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I don’t think so. There’s one above the passenger too. It’s the same on a Range Rover sport with their top Hifi.
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Post by Telboy »

Harman as a pose to Harmon,

Me thinks Sputnik may be right here, either that or they are mics for noise cancellation or something like that, defo not linked to the Harman system for output as far as I can see on you tube, might be wrong though??
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First impressions very positive. Only had a chance to try out a couple of things. I am no HiFi buff but I think the sound quality even at very high volume is exceptional, with an overall richness of tone and, like the advert video, pulsating speakers. Lots of controls as well via the central console including an equalizer which includes an individual/custom setting, and a very clever 4 way visual screen control for balance and fade.
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pjm007 wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:13 pm First impressions very positive. Only had a chance to try out a couple of things. I am no HiFi buff but I think the sound quality even at very high volume is exceptional, with an overall richness of tone and, like the advert video, pulsating speakers. Lots of controls as well via the central console including an equalizer which includes an individual/custom setting, and a very clever 4 way visual screen control for balance and fade.
This is the standard set-up you’re talking about, right?
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