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Satellite radio and AUX (iPod) much louder than AM/FM

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by JaymzB0nd, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. JaymzB0nd

    JaymzB0nd Junior Member

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    I've noticed that when I'm listening to AM/FM, I have the volume turned up to the mid 20s however when I switch to my iPod or XM radio, it's very loud and I keep the volume for those down to around 12 for comfortable listening. Anyone else experience something like this?
     
    #1 JaymzB0nd, Jul 4, 2010
  2. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    I have noticed that the SAT radio volume is louder than the FM radio for the same setting. I have not paid too much attention to what volume settings I adjust to but I do not think it is quite as much as you indicate.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Jul 4, 2010
  3. Jolly Paul

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    I see the exact opposite with my base audio package. For AUX I have to crank up the output of the iPod all the way and set the stereo volume at 25+. For FM I generally keep it around 15.
     
    #3 Jolly Paul, Jul 5, 2010
  4. eglmainz

    eglmainz New Member

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    I too have the Navi system (Prius V) and have the same thing happening. However, as I have never really listened to FM radio in this car, I hear the difference between the SAT and AM settings. I usually play the SAT around 20-22 volume, but must turn up the AM radio to at least 28-30 for the same audio sound level.


    When I turn it back to SAT it tends to be way too loud as I need to lower the volume back to the prior settings.
     
    #4 eglmainz, Jul 6, 2010
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