Wow Jaguar....Stereo all fixed finally!!
#221
10-18-2017, 08:01 PM
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I'm going to dealer tomorrow for this update. Hopefully I won't have to argue/persuade them to just do it. The service advisor said on the phone he hadn't heard of this before. There's probably only a couple F-types registered in this whole region though, so it doesn't surprise me. I'm armed with a couple tracks that demonstrate it, and a tone generator on my phone which really demonstrates it, and the printout of the bulletin from topix in this thread.
I hope the update is as good as some say. The stereo in this car is "tragic" by my standards. Luckily the exhaust makes up for it.
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I hope the update is as good as some say. The stereo in this car is "tragic" by my standards. Luckily the exhaust makes up for it.
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#222
10-19-2017, 03:43 PM
The difference is night and day. To anyone with a coupe who has not had this update done: Do it. You are doing your ears a great disservice to not get it done. Outstanding! Many people are not aware that something is wrong with sound until they hear it when it's actually right. This is one of those cases where endless fidgeting with the controls never got it right. Now it's simple: Pick a track and play it, and it simply sounds right. I'm a *very* fussy listener, near-audiophile, been called a perfectionist about audio, so trust me on this. You might remember I described this system as "tragic" a couple days ago. Now it's truly excellent. This may be the *first* vehicle audio system that I do not upgrade.
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#223
10-20-2017, 06:23 AM
The difference is night and day. To anyone with a coupe who has not had this update done: Do it. You are doing your ears a great disservice to not get it done. Outstanding! Many people are not aware that something is wrong with sound until they hear it when it's actually right. This is one of those cases where endless fidgeting with the controls never got it right. Now it's simple: Pick a track and play it, and it simply sounds right. I'm a *very* fussy listener, near-audiophile, been called a perfectionist about audio, so trust me on this. You might remember I described this system as "tragic" a couple days ago. Now it's truly excellent. This may be the *first* vehicle audio system that I do not upgrade.
let the music play ok. Happy to hear this, “pun intended”.
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10-20-2017, 01:29 PM
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10-22-2017, 11:37 PM
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#227
10-23-2017, 02:26 PM
The issue was that the coupes had the wrong equalizer curve programmed. I agree the curve was a disaster. So the update only applies to coupes.
Response is nice all the way down to about 42Hz now. I'm debating on adding a small sub just to fill in below that.
The only thing stopping me from adding a sub just for fun (since I have everything I need already) is getting the damn car apart.
It's so good now that I'll probably just leave it alone.
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Response is nice all the way down to about 42Hz now. I'm debating on adding a small sub just to fill in below that.
The only thing stopping me from adding a sub just for fun (since I have everything I need already) is getting the damn car apart.
It's so good now that I'll probably just leave it alone.
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#228
10-23-2017, 04:15 PM
The only thing stopping me from adding a sub just for fun (since I have everything I need already) is getting the damn car apart.
It's so good now that I'll probably just leave it alone.
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My conclusion exactly!!! It sounds fantastic now and for a small cab, the update did the trick.
It's so good now that I'll probably just leave it alone.
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My conclusion exactly!!! It sounds fantastic now and for a small cab, the update did the trick.
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10-30-2017, 12:07 PM
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Just had mine done. Definitely an improvement and no more crackling and popping/ Cut out.
Ok forum brothers and sisters. I wanted you all to know that I just picked up my 2016 R Convertible. They re-flashed the software for me with the latest release. All I could say is "WOW"!!!!, and I mean "WOW"!
As most of you who know me realize, I have not been a happy camper either with my F-Type S 2015, and they dynomatted it and deadened the noise for me. It wasn't pretty, but wasn't bad also. I then traded it in for the "R", and got the higher end stereo. I was happy with it, but not overjoyed. Well now for the rest of the story.
I just picked it up tonight after the software reflash. I will say that the stero is "NIGHT AND DAY". Yes folks, from one of the hardest critics of the Jaguar F-Type Stereo's, this one is now in the league all of it's own. The result:
1. - Base and zero rattles. The Punch is so awesome that I had to turn the base down to 50%, sub to 50%, and left the treble high....and again, WOW!
2. - The base kicked with the volume at 40%, and it was pleasant playing rock n roll, with a hole lot of soul!!!
3. - The treble made the tweeters come to life beyond what I ever expected.
4. - The balance was 70 % to the front, and 30% to the rear, and was balanced perfectly.
There is no doubt that Jaguar redeemed itself in the stereo department making this car perfect for me. The stereo is now that of a luxury car, without question. Every fix, reason for the bum sounding stereo, that I read and saw posted was virtually wrong. A few folks said it was "Software relative", and those few were "SPOT ON"! They had it right, but the theories that we all had were not correct. It was truly the software that made the difference, only the software, and now the stereo pops.
In summary, bringing closure to the stereo issue is a pleasure for me. I now have two notes that are pleasing to the ears, the motor/muffler note, and each and every note that comes out of my speakers!!!
THANK YOU JAGUAR!!! Enjoy all, and make sure your dealers treat your car the way that Don from Madison Jaguar treated my Jaguar. He is a true professional, and knew exactly what to do with this car.
All fixed!!! :icon_bowrofl
As most of you who know me realize, I have not been a happy camper either with my F-Type S 2015, and they dynomatted it and deadened the noise for me. It wasn't pretty, but wasn't bad also. I then traded it in for the "R", and got the higher end stereo. I was happy with it, but not overjoyed. Well now for the rest of the story.
I just picked it up tonight after the software reflash. I will say that the stero is "NIGHT AND DAY". Yes folks, from one of the hardest critics of the Jaguar F-Type Stereo's, this one is now in the league all of it's own. The result:
1. - Base and zero rattles. The Punch is so awesome that I had to turn the base down to 50%, sub to 50%, and left the treble high....and again, WOW!
2. - The base kicked with the volume at 40%, and it was pleasant playing rock n roll, with a hole lot of soul!!!
3. - The treble made the tweeters come to life beyond what I ever expected.
4. - The balance was 70 % to the front, and 30% to the rear, and was balanced perfectly.
There is no doubt that Jaguar redeemed itself in the stereo department making this car perfect for me. The stereo is now that of a luxury car, without question. Every fix, reason for the bum sounding stereo, that I read and saw posted was virtually wrong. A few folks said it was "Software relative", and those few were "SPOT ON"! They had it right, but the theories that we all had were not correct. It was truly the software that made the difference, only the software, and now the stereo pops.
In summary, bringing closure to the stereo issue is a pleasure for me. I now have two notes that are pleasing to the ears, the motor/muffler note, and each and every note that comes out of my speakers!!!
THANK YOU JAGUAR!!! Enjoy all, and make sure your dealers treat your car the way that Don from Madison Jaguar treated my Jaguar. He is a true professional, and knew exactly what to do with this car.
All fixed!!! :icon_bowrofl
#230
11-04-2017, 07:48 AM
Glad you are happy, and next try changing the speakers, and you will be further impressed :-). Tease statement, but it is true. there are threads here on interchangeable parts from B&W or other high end Meridian Signature series that fit the mids and base slots from CAM. Worked well.
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11-28-2017, 07:39 PM
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I have only read the 1st 4 pages and the last two of this thread so may have missed it but is there build date and/or if software rev can help determine this is impacting my '17 with build date of 2/16? I guess this one sat on a lot somewhere for trhe past year and a half...lol
When I first picked this vehicle up the stereo seemed "off" as...in the DTS and Dolby modes the center sounds centered too far back but in Meridan mode is sounds too far forward. DTS & Dobly tweeters sound almost "tin-ny" rather than "true".
#1) Is there a way to tell if you already have the patch applied? There is a software version in the iControl system. Does that reference.
#2) Many on here stated that their sound was 'good" when playing CD's or direct audio but poor on other sources. If this patch resolved those other modes then it does not seem like it would be realted to an equalizer waveform change (patch) if it is design to correct ONLY the satellite and radio issues?
When I first picked this vehicle up the stereo seemed "off" as...in the DTS and Dolby modes the center sounds centered too far back but in Meridan mode is sounds too far forward. DTS & Dobly tweeters sound almost "tin-ny" rather than "true".
#1) Is there a way to tell if you already have the patch applied? There is a software version in the iControl system. Does that reference.
#2) Many on here stated that their sound was 'good" when playing CD's or direct audio but poor on other sources. If this patch resolved those other modes then it does not seem like it would be realted to an equalizer waveform change (patch) if it is design to correct ONLY the satellite and radio issues?
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11-28-2017, 09:20 PM
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Now.... how can we, the consumer, check our systems in advance of visiting a dealer?
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Imagine that you think that your computer runs like crap and others have said that "Windows 10 will fix that". You would then logically check to see if you are running something older than version 10. If you are already running version 10 you would not go into the dealership and ask then to load 10 because that would not be logical.
What version of the code includes this "fix"?
Where can I look in my iControl panel to define which version of code I have currently loaded?
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#236
11-29-2017, 07:31 PM
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This misses the point. How do you not know you you don't already have the update and potentially have other issues? I don't hear any "buzzing" in the tweeters but the audio could DEFINITELY be better. An equalizer map would correct things that are unrelated to any tweeter "buzzing".
Imagine that you think that your computer runs like crap and others have said that "Windows 10 will fix that". You would then logically check to see if you are running something older than version 10. If you are already running version 10 you would not go into the dealership and ask then to load 10 because that would not be logical.
What version of the code includes this "fix"?
Where can I look in my iControl panel to define which version of code I have currently loaded?
Imagine that you think that your computer runs like crap and others have said that "Windows 10 will fix that". You would then logically check to see if you are running something older than version 10. If you are already running version 10 you would not go into the dealership and ask then to load 10 because that would not be logical.
What version of the code includes this "fix"?
Where can I look in my iControl panel to define which version of code I have currently loaded?
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11-29-2017, 07:32 PM
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This misses the point. How do you not know you you don't already have the update and potentially have other issues? I don't hear any "buzzing" in the tweeters but the audio could DEFINITELY be better. An equalizer map would correct things that are unrelated to any tweeter "buzzing".
Imagine that you think that your computer runs like crap and others have said that "Windows 10 will fix that". You would then logically check to see if you are running something older than version 10. If you are already running version 10 you would not go into the dealership and ask then to load 10 because that would not be logical.
What version of the code includes this "fix"?
Where can I look in my iControl panel to define which version of code I have currently loaded?
Imagine that you think that your computer runs like crap and others have said that "Windows 10 will fix that". You would then logically check to see if you are running something older than version 10. If you are already running version 10 you would not go into the dealership and ask then to load 10 because that would not be logical.
What version of the code includes this "fix"?
Where can I look in my iControl panel to define which version of code I have currently loaded?
All indications to me are that my 770w system works perfectly without any of the reported problems, but nothing at all shows in tOPIX.
Surely there must be a way to check the sound system software version?
#238
11-29-2017, 07:49 PM
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So I had the update done at the dealership two weeks ago, and I'd say its better, but I would not describe it as night and day better. But I'm no stereo expert. I often listen to gangsta music, and with the sub woofer set at normal, I still have a buzzing sound behind the middle/passenger seat that I need to see if its the latch door or something. Other than that, I think the sound is better from the front tweeters, a bit clearer, but overall it still seems average. Fortunately, with my new VAP exhaust, I have other music to listen too...
#240
11-30-2017, 12:25 AM
That seems to be an unfounded generalization. we have heard that some dealers are pro-active and ensure that all cars are patched to latest code prior to delivery so it would be logical that a dealer may well have administered the patch in advance of delivery.
Now.... how can we, the consumer, check our systems in advance of visiting a dealer?
Now.... how can we, the consumer, check our systems in advance of visiting a dealer?
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