Hi,

I bought a late 2012 TDV8 Westminster a few weeks back. Since having it I’ve been really unimpressed with the audio system.

Having tried Radio, DAB and MP3 files via USB, the system seems to really lack depth and bass in particular.

Just wanted to understand if this is a trait of the system or if elements are prone to becoming faulty on the system.

If it's a Westminster it should have the HD 1200w system.
In which case you should have plenty of depth and bass.

First thing - check the basics - if you press the bottom left music symbol, check your bass and sub is turned up.

Source does matter and whilst DAB's not too bad, you really want to check it with an iPod or CD source.
The USB I've been told is an analogue input whereas the iPod input is digital.

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Have checked all the settings and still no joy.

I guess next check will be the physical condition of the subwoofer.

CD or ipod input?

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Have tried CD, iPod and USB.

With my HD the speakers are like air pumps, one time the door speaker was making my jeans flap with the bass.

Maybe you have a problem with your amp. If you get an IID tool you can check for errors. They are well worth it for anything amiss.

Another thing that can happen is water ingress, the amp is in the back so get into the lower passenger compartment in the boot

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Turn the logic 7 surround off. I had same issue with mine till I did that. I only use it for films. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I don't listen to the radio but mine is much richer playing from a USB stick with Logic 7 enabled than when not.

I thought the sub had gone on mine but had it checked and it was 'ok'. No oomph at low to medium volume. Motorway noise drowns out the bass. Only solution is to wind up the volume, then it's fine  2012 5.0L S/C
Previous:
3.6 TDV8
4.4 HSE
P38 4.6 HSE
Classic 3.9
90 County
Series3 Lightweight

Thanks for all of the responses. Will take a look.

Car is also due at RR London for a fine tooth-comb checkover next month too!

You are more than welcome to try mine out if you in South West London anytime to compare Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

I did a little reading around the HK logic because I didn't think my sub was working.

One thread I read here on FF suggested using the front/rear fader to move the sound slightly to the rear. Then turn up the sub. I didnt think my sub worked at all and hence the research, but after this little test, I can say it definitely does. It isn't the kind of window shaking sub that you might get from a local ICE store, but it does work and is rather subtle, but I like that.

Ok, showing my age a little. Private Investigations and Telegraph Road both have a couple of nice moments where the bass drum kicks in quite hard. With the sound set slightly to the rear and some additional sub woofer +++ on my settings and it makes my hair stand on end now. Before it was lack lustre.

Hope you can find the same.
Mark

Last edited by uzp315 on 27th Mar 2019 10:33pm. Edited 1 time in total

We did exactly the same thing just this afternoon!

For weeks we thought our 2012 Westminster also lacked ‘punch’ through the Logic7 system. Like you we moved the fader about and found a big difference with a rear biase...it now sounds marvellous. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Baltic Blue, Jet interior
1997 P38 2.5 DSE auto & 1998 P38 2.5 DT Manual
1988 Vogue 3.5 EFI - Manual, gone.
2004 Volvo C70 2.0T convertible, had since new.
2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Roadster/Coupé, had since new.
2024 Mini Cooper S cabrio, JCW kit, 2.0, DCT auto

With the view of having an open mind, I shall experiment with my Logic 7 back on.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Did you experiment? How did you get on?

I’ve always been impress with my logic 7 but I may give a slightly rear bias a go. How much of a rear bias do people go? Regards

Daz

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2011 (61plate) 4.4 tdv8
sumatra black

previous cars

e46 m3
e53 x5