[currahee66]

AFter having 900 miles on the car, I've noticed an improvement on the sound system? I know for a fact that new speakers need to mature to actually provide the true sound. At first when I received the car, I did was not satisfied with the sound production especially with the absence of a subwoofer. Anyone experience this?

 

[fiehlsport]

I haven't used it enough yet in 800 miles, but that would be nice if they got a little more sensitive. Hard to hear the bass at lower volumes.

I'll probably upgrade them all at some point but am curious if break-in makes them any better.

 

[TPG]

AFter having 900 miles on the car, I've noticed an improvement on the sound system? I know for a fact that new speakers need to mature to actually provide the true sound. At first when I received the car, I did was not satisfied with the sound production especially with the absence of a subwoofer. Anyone experience this?

I noticed that too but have been quiet about it.

When I first got my car I thought the sound was absolutely horrible - restricted bandwidth, zero dynamics and very flat / one dimensional. I did notice an improvement after playing music for maybe 10 - 20 hours. Speaker suspensions and electronics do take time to break in, and I think that is a reasonable explanation for the improvements I heard. I still find the sound fairly mediocre, but it has more life to it than at first. I don't know how much more it will improve, and I still have only about 650 miles (~20-30 hours) on the car.

 

[currahee66]

I noticed that too but have been quiet about it.

When I first got my car I thought the sound was absolutely horrible - restricted bandwidth, zero dynamics and very flat / one dimensional. I did notice an improvement after playing music for maybe 10 - 20 hours. Speaker suspensions and electronics do take time to break in, and I think that is a reasonable explanation for the improvements I heard. I still find the sound fairly mediocre, but it has more life to it than at first. I don't know how much more it will improve, and I still have only about 650 miles (~20-30 hours) on the car.

I have an appointment for a quotation and a possible upgrade. I'll let you guys know how much it'll cost and what my decision will be. There is a thread here on the upgrade with Focal speakers but I don't want to take the plunge in taking apart a brand new car. Mt previous car was a Volvo XC 60 with Harmon Kardon speakers and I greatly enjoyed the sound quality given the location of the subwoofer just below the center windshield.

 

[TPG]

I have an appointment for a quotation and a possible upgrade. I'll let you guys know how much it'll cost and what my decision will be. There is a thread here on the upgrade with Focal speakers but I don't want to take the plunge in taking apart a brand new car. Mt previous car was a Volvo XC 60 with Harmon Kardon speakers and I greatly enjoyed the sound quality given the location of the subwoofer just below the center windshield.

I'd be interested in the quote you get.

I got a quote to instal Morel Ultra 602 separates in the front plus a JL Audio vx400/41 4ch DSP amp (4 x 75W) and all needed misc parts for $2800 before tax. That includes 8 hours of labor ($960), and it would leave the rear seat and dashboard center channel speakers as-is but turned down in volume.

 

[Erhard]

I noticed that too but have been quiet about it.

When I first got my car I thought the sound was absolutely horrible - restricted bandwidth, zero dynamics and very flat / one dimensional. I did notice an improvement after playing music for maybe 10 - 20 hours. Speaker suspensions and electronics do take time to break in, and I think that is a reasonable explanation for the improvements I heard. I still find the sound fairly mediocre, but it has more life to it than at first. I don't know how much more it will improve, and I still have only about 650 miles (~20-30 hours) on the car.

This maybe possible for small improvements but the system is so bad i almost do not want to listen to music.
I tried today to see if it is even in Stereo, it sounds like mono to me. Could it be they used the wrong polarity in the speakers. That word explain a lot of the phase is not correct. Can anyone please check if there is an actual good stereo coming out?

 

[TPG]

Yes, the stock sound of the ID.4 does not reproduce music well. I understand what you mean about its flat, cardboard-like sound.

That said, a number of people have found that you can improve the sound significantly by just replacing the speakers, as documented here: Upgrade VW ID.4 sound system

In my own experience, the ID.4 went from the worst music reproduction of any car I have owned to the best by simply replacing the speakers.

 

[Erhard]

Yes, the stock sound of the ID.4 does not reproduce music well. I understand what you mean about its flat, cardboard-like sound.

That said, a number of people have found that you can improve the sound significantly by just replacing the speakers, as documented here: Upgrade VW ID.4 sound system

In my own experience, the ID.4 went from the worst music reproduction of any car I have owned to the best by simply replacing the speakers.

Wow that sounds promising. Thanks

Yes, the stock sound of the ID.4 does not reproduce music well. I understand what you mean about its flat, cardboard-like sound.

That said, a number of people have found that you can improve the sound significantly by just replacing the speakers, as documented here: Upgrade VW ID.4 sound system

In my own experience, the ID.4 went from the worst music reproduction of any car I have owned to the best by simply replacing the speakers.

The nice thing is that the car is super quiet when windows are closed even at 75mph

 

[Erhard]

Yes, the stock sound of the ID.4 does not reproduce music well. I understand what you mean about its flat, cardboard-like sound.

That said, a number of people have found that you can improve the sound significantly by just replacing the speakers, as documented here: Upgrade VW ID.4 sound system

In my own experience, the ID.4 went from the worst music reproduction of any car I have owned to the best by simply replacing the speakers.

My understanding ist that this link also replaces the amplifier. U mentions only speakers.
With speakers only i estimate a shop would do it for about $500.
Is that about right

 

[TPG]

My understanding ist that this link also replaces the amplifier. U mentions only speakers.
With speakers only i estimate a shop would do it for about $500.
Is that about right

Both speakers only and a full system with speakers and amp are discussed at Upgrade VW ID.4 sound system. Please read the full discussion and reply there with any questions.