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Cabin Noise & Radio/CD volume

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by BigFire, Apr 1, 2005.

  1. BigFire

    BigFire New Member

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    In my 4 weeks of driving (3 tanks of gas), I've notice a somewhat disconcerting trend. Nominally, for FM & CD, I set the volume at 20 for freeway drive (the ambient noise from the road demands). For AM radio, that might go to 25. However, when driving the non-freeway, the volume would feel way too loud, and I have to crank down to 15.

    Does everyone does this?
     
    #1 BigFire, Apr 1, 2005
  2. jeromep

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    Your ears must be much better than mine, which I'm pretty sure of that because of what I know about my ears right now, but I run my stereo at about 25 in town and 30 on the highway. Due to differences in recording line levels for CDs volume can vary greatly between 2 different CDs. The same can be said about radio, the strength of signal, along with the gain levels the broadcaster is using will cause there to be a significant difference in volume levels you will want to use between stations and even bands.
     
    #2 jeromep, Apr 1, 2005
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    Depending on what tunes are flowing out of the iPod I usually run between 45 and 55 - that way I don't have to worry about road noise :D
     
    #3 timmsumm, Apr 2, 2005
  4. jeromep

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    45-55? Wow that is pretty darn loud. My ears are a mess, however that is terribly loud.
     
    #4 jeromep, Apr 2, 2005
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I leave it at 20, sometimes as low as 15. This is city driving
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Apr 2, 2005
  6. priusenvy

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    I find the Prius quite noisy on the freeway due to tire noise, so yes, I do play the stereo louder on the freeway.

    I can cut down the tire noise noticeably by running at mfg. recommended tire pressures, but I have to compete with the other Prius drivers at work for mileage bragging rights, so I run a few pounds higher for the extra one mpg or two mpg.
     
    #6 priusenvy, Apr 2, 2005
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