Wierd signal levels from CD Player

GeoGeek · 03-13-2006, 10:49 AM

I just installed an amplifier in my '06 Package 4 (no NAV, no JBL) and I'm
noticing a strange phenomena with the signal levels coming from the CD
source. Some CD's seem to put out the same level of output as the other sources (i.e. FM/AM) but other CD's (store bought not self-burned) seem to have much
lower output levels. I did not notice this when listening to the same CD's on other stereo systems, so I think it's got something to do with the CD output section of the factory head unit.

Another strange phenomena....the apparent bass output seems to drop off when you exceed certain volume levels (e.g. 40 or more)...this seems to be tied somehow to the "ASP" function of the factory head unit, because, when I turned ASP off, it seemed to lessen (but not eliminate) the effect.

Does this sound familiar to any of you out there?
If so, is there a remedy?

03-13-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
GeoGeek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 240 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 4,294,967,295 Times in 4,294,967,295 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 0	I just installed an amplifier in my '06 Package 4 (no NAV, no JBL) and I'm noticing a strange phenomena with the signal levels coming from the CD source. Some CD's seem to put out the same level of output as the other sources (i.e. FM/AM) but other CD's (store bought not self-burned) seem to have much lower output levels. I did not notice this when listening to the same CD's on other stereo systems, so I think it's got something to do with the CD output section of the factory head unit. Another strange phenomena....the apparent bass output seems to drop off when you exceed certain volume levels (e.g. 40 or more)...this seems to be tied somehow to the "ASP" function of the factory head unit, because, when I turned ASP off, it seemed to lessen (but not eliminate) the effect. Does this sound familiar to any of you out there? If so, is there a remedy? __________________ 2006 Seaside Pearl, Pkg. 4, "Poindexter" Integrated Sirius Satellite Radio Xtant 3300c Amplifier Sony XM502 Amplifier Audio Control Three.1 Diamond Audio M5 12" Subwoofer Diamond Audio D6 5.25" Components Diamond Audio M6 6.5" Components

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