Factory stereo sound

sorcerio · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2007, 11:15 PM

I was wondering what you guys think of the sound of the Fit Sport's stereo sound quality as compared to other factory car stereos you may have heard. I have a 99 VW Jetta right now and the stereo is just about the only good thing about it. All stock. My wife's 03 Civic sounds good too. I heard the stereo on the base Fit I test drove and it really sounded like shit. Just muddy and boxy like too much 60 hz. Could have been a number of factors though. I didn't mess with the eq at all. I know that the Sport has a better stereo with 2 tweeters. I just hope I won't be disappointed when I get my Fit.

radareclipse · #2 (**permalink**) 04-30-2007, 12:26 AM

The best tonal quality is in the focal (I think it's called)setting. Since getting my Fit, it's mostly apart as I'm moddin' it.

Overall, it sucks either way. Do yourself a favor and replace the head and speakers with aftermarket like God intended. I wish there were radio delete options still instead of paying more for the shit I'm going to pull out right away.

sortanewinatl · #3 (**permalink**) 04-30-2007, 01:57 PM

it's much better than the stock AM mono radio that my '66 Beetle has... but that's about the best thing I can say about it.

sorcerio · #4 (**permalink**) 04-30-2007, 03:01 PM

So it's getting pretty good AM reception then? I haven't heard the old Beetle radios. anybody with any more modern comparisons?

sortanewinatl · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2007, 10:15 AM

I was beeing an @$$... it sounds pretty crapy. My previous car's (04 GTI) stereo sounded much better.