It’s cool watching you go through all those settings

@carstereochick

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed watching!

Have this radio ordered already and then went to check out a review video to see what it can do, thank you for having a good video with actual knowledge and detail. Can’t believe this thing can push out that much pre-out voltage and get that close to its max volume without distorting!! My subs are gonna love this thing. I’m still gonna use my DD-1 to tune it once I get it, but getting to see what it can do on your scope was very cool and a big relief lol. Keep up the great content! Subbed.

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and thank you very much for your feedback! I'm so glad you found it helpful :) I am a huge fan of the voltage that I see out of Kenwood decks. With some other brands, you really have to have everything maxed - volume and sub level - in order to get 4 volts. I love how Kenwood gives you the ability to get that voltage at lower volumes as long as you know what your safety cut off point is. Good luck with your system!

@phenomfacemob1011

3 ай бұрын

​@carstereochick is there a video on what all the sittings mean?

@derekgardin1512

2 ай бұрын

I have a DD1 as well and was pleasantly surprised it was clean all the way to 34/35 on the volume. Even 35 is barely clipping at all so technically could get away with it. Hardly ever get above 27 most of the time unless I'm demo-ing for someone.

We just got on for my sons 1987 4runner, paired with a Kicker pt250 sub/amp. Ect. It sounds amazing. Everyone is very impressed.

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Nice!

Always enjoy these videos. Anything with an Oscope and I'm there!

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks so much for letting me know : ) More to come!

Great review! Have you compared this one to the excelon Kmm-x705? I was trying to decide between these two. Its odd that on this one different input sources had different output levels...I wonder if the x705 also does that. At this point do you think there's anything better in the x305/x705 price range? Mostly playing from phone Bluetooth....90's car so just a single din.

Thank you for the test of KDC 305. Long long time ago, i would have been called a stereo nerd. I just have one clarification for you. It appears that no one knows what the Loudness button does. Original the Loudness Button was only found on high end home stereos. When one is playing there stereo at lower volumes the bass will drop out. The Loudness button slightly boost the bass at lower volumes to make the music sound fuller The loudness button has no effect on med to high volume settings. I hope this information is helpful. I will be upgrading my current Kenwood to the KDC 305 soon. Thank you the pre-amp clipping test.

@carstereochick

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad someone else knows what loudness is for! This is something I've mentioned in other videos where it boosts the frequencies that are harder to hear at lower volumes. I guess it doesn't really boost 40 Hz much though. Thanks so much for watching!!!

You have a pleasant voice. You'd be an awesome narrator for audio books 💪🥰👌

@carstereochick

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness!!

🎉🎉I run the 705 Kenwood great 👍

How about testint the Sony DSX-GS80. It is a high power unit I am intereted in so I would like to know how clean it is. Love your videos

I have one of these I was being cheap but it sounded so good I upgraded to newest version of excelon dvd thought it be better sounding but tbth I couldn’t adjust EQ to even come close to sound of the 305 here it’s has easy adjustments I love bass & treble adjustments point removed high dollar kenwood excelon and they are , lol I’m very happy with my 305 cause sound is most important to me I also run with a 150 rms alpine old school amp, there is one thing I miss backup camera !! Love your videos I’ve watched a ton learning from you I love when you sad 80 hpf & 80 lpf that was moment I started saving money on tweeters Thxs again audio chick 👍

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the content, I really appreciate the encouragement and support :) I have a question though because someone was just asking me about this the other day and I have not had a chance to do a side by side between this and say like a DMX908s or the DMX958XR. Which eXcelon DVD player did you try? Was it the DDX9907XR? I would love to know!

Good information, I have the KMM-BT732HD . They are awesome head units . I have mine running a 10k watt system.

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Totally agree, I personally don't see myself ever running anything else for my own systems unless one of the other brands seriously steps up their game. Only single DIN I think probably sounded better was the Sony RSX-GS9, but 1) it's 10 times the price and it's not 10 times better and 2) horrible user interface and very flaky app.

@derekgardin1512

2 ай бұрын

​@carstereochick I agree, I see that alot, things that are 5x the price but clearly not 5x better. T I looked at that Sony as well but didn't like the price. I should have held on to that BNIB 80PRS I had but some dude offered me $750 (CAD, so $600USD) for it so it wasn't a hard decision. Picked up an X304 which is quite similar to the one in video for $80 and that was BNIB as well. It was pretty new then so not sure why the guy sold it so cheap but no complaints from me

Awesome video. Do you guys plan to review the Sony XAV9000es? I think it was supposed to release already but I haven't heard anything

@carstereochick

9 ай бұрын

Maybe??? I'm looking at becoming a Sony Mobile ES dealer, but there are buy-in requirements. We are considering it though. I have a set of Sony Mobile ES speakers I'll be doing my next video on shortly ;)

Love your content, keep em coming please! What did you do to your wrist?

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend! I TRULY appreciate the encouragement, it helps keep me motivated to make more :) Thanks for asking about my hand. It's part of the reason I haven't posted as often this summer! I got hit by a car while I was cycling with John about 8 weeks ago. Distracted driver totally didn't see me when I was literally right in front of him and he pulled out right into me. I'm extremely lucky I didn't break anything. I had a lot of bruises, road rash, tweaked my knee and sprained my thumb.

@Saetun.

10 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick ouch!!! Well you couldn’t tell that you’d been through a thing save for the glove. You’re a trooper. Hope it heals quickly and thanks for the videos. I’m a noob planning my first upgrade and I soak it up. Subbed.

@derekgardin1512

2 ай бұрын

​@@carstereochickcrazy! Glad it wasn't worse. I'd get some money out of that for sure. People learn faster when it costs them a bunch of money.

@carstereochick would you know if the KMM-X705 also clip until 34? I dont need the cd player that's why im not buying the KDC-x305.

im from uk london and i really enjoyed this review

@carstereochick

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

what about stereo for a 88 c4 corvette to replace stock bose system and 4 speakers to fit in bose oem enclosures?as there are alot of C4corvette owners looking for stereo but bose delco recievers were the weird 1.5 din size and most are 1 din and larger display receivers.

I can’t figure out what changes with the sound quality when you change subwoofer size from 8-10-12-15+

Did you connect your iphone through usb or by Bluetooth?

I'm running the kmm-x705. Love it. I compete and double din didn't work in my application because I had to modify a custom spot because I wasn't paying $4-500 for a dash kit. Biggest complaint is scrolling through usb files. While using the phone it's a non issue but scrolling through hundreds of tracks on a USB stick isn't fun

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Exactly! Sometimes that double din money is better spent elsewhere in your audio system :) and I agree, it can be a PITA scrolling through files.

@derekgardin1512

2 ай бұрын

USBs are cheap. I made one with all songs I use for demos, favorite songs, then other ones with full albums etc. I don't typically have any more than 100 tracks on a USB stick for that reason. On a 2DIN it's lots easier to scroll, I agree there.

@stephenwhite5444

2 ай бұрын

I'm looking at the KMM-705....does it have any issues with Bluetooth phone connection? My old Kenwood would have issues with both Android and iOS where sometimes it didn't reconnect well and id spend 5 min trying to get connected. I pretty much always play through the phone, my own music and Spotify on the phone so stable Bluetooth experience is important. Do you have it powering speakers directly or through an amp? I'm hoping it will be able to push some upgraded components pretty hard until I get ready to buy a 4 channel amp.

@dustinnewell6422

2 ай бұрын

@stephenwhite5444 only issue is when my son connects then disconnects his pixel ill have to go into my samsung settings and connect it manually. It's like it's too stupid to reconnect itself. But that's only at shows when I'm out walking around and he's sitting there.

@stephenwhite5444

2 ай бұрын

@@dustinnewell6422 that's not too bad....what speakers are you using with it? Just pushing factory speakers or something better? I was wondering how a set of the budget Focal RSE-130 would sound, but I really think they would still need an amp to sound their best.

I am a car audio competitor and I am still using a dinosaur Kenwood Excellon KDC X998 because I really like the DSP built into it but it is 6 years old and I'm starting to have issues with it. How does the DSP in this radio compare to the older Excellon decks?

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

I feel like Kenwood has not waivered from their signature eXcelon sound, but they're definitely putting their more premium components in their higher end touch screen reference series. When I compared decks in 2012 between Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, Alpine etc. hands down, the KDC-X996 won out and I feel like they still have that same audio profile and control when you do a modern day comparison. If you had room for a double din, I do think the DMX958XR would be superior over the KDC-X998 or KDC-X305. But it's a slight difference, kind of like the difference with and without Supreme. Also no CD player on that one. If you want CD you could get a DDX9907XR. That's also part of their more premium eXcelon products, eXcelon Reference.

I was thinking of purchasing the infinity alpha 100. Would you recommend this Kenwood over the infinity?

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

I didn't know Infinity got into the head unit market! We don't have that here in the US so I couldn't tell you how it would compare. From what I can see, the Alpha 100 is a really basic single DIN bluetooth radio with only 1 set of RCA preouts so it's not something you'd want if you plan on building a full audio system with aftermarket amplifiers.

Any suggestions for a doubke din with android auto and a volume knob. I have a kenwood dmx4707 and the touch screen volume controls have to go

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Big bucks, but the DMX1037s or DMX1057XR come to mind. Alpine has their newest version Halo knob that is compatible with the iLX-507, 509 and 511, but I found it a bit quirky that you have to press the knob every time you start the car to connect it to the radio.

Awesome! Thank you. I have a Question. I went to Kenwoods website and this model isn't listed now. They have KDC-BT782HD model which is only 4 volt pre-outs? also a marine KMR-D382BT that looks the same? I want to mount this cb style with separate speakers from my factory system. Basically it's for the CD'S! I hate these new trucks. There is no mention of DAC's in this video. My old 7905 Alpine had dual 24 bit DAC convertors ? It doesn't look from Alpines website that they even make a single din cd player anymore? Thanks again! Bring CD's back! lol

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching! The KDC-X305 is listed under Kenwood's eXcelon series which is a separate section on their website. What are you driving? You may be able to get a USB based CD player that could operate with your existing stereo system. And you are correct, Alpine no longer makes a single DIN CD player!

@calgreco8607

7 ай бұрын

I have a new 2023 Tacoma but I am going to do a separate system and leave stock alone. Going to put HU in glove box any fancy electrical unit slides that will pop out of glove box would be cool!? Going to put rear fill and two 8"s on back wall with seats down. And in front a 2 way and a full range, so 10 speakers total no subwoofer. I listen to classic rock. Cab is small! It is my understanding that I will have to ad something to the dash speakers so the stock system work without front door speakers installed. Just using stock HU for google maps. I like this idea for an install as i will be able to take out easier when I sell vehicle and reuse parts?? Your the pro tell me what you think. Thank you Cal PS: I just heard back from Kenwood the rear subwoofer pre-outs are left and right channel full range frequencies which is great for me as I would rather have to 8" woofers instead of subwoofers.

do you carry the excelon basic media players like the dpx395mbt? could we see that tested? also what is the tweeter option in the crossover menu and how does it work?

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

I do! I bet we would see similar results and I can definitely add that to the list of models to test/videos to make. The tweeter option I think is a neat concept, but I can also see it only being used in real specific applications. You can basically turn off the rear speakers (select "none" on the rear speaker size menu) and use your front speaker outputs to run your tweeters and your rear speaker outputs to run your front mids. I could see this working nicely if you want front sound stage only and you want to put all of the head unit power (or audio control) towards the front speakers and if you have a set up with more of a middler on the dash like a 2.5" or 3.5". Kind of like one of Kenwood's middlers like the KFC-X2C or 3c. I wouldn't use this feature in place of an external crossover network that came with a set of premium component speakers. Only reason I say that is if you don't match the filtering exactly the same way as the manufacturer does with their included crossover you can either damage the tweeter or you can actually end up making it sound harsh without trying to. John made that mistake once with his Morel Hybrid's using his Helix V Eight DSP which is an 8-channel so he was using the crossover in the DSP for each speaker. He ended up reading through the Morel manual to make sure he entered it exactly as recommended for active crossover. The tweeter crossover on the deck doesn't have the level of detail you'd get in a DSP but it does have frequency selections of 1 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz.

@edwinhoward6530

10 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick Thank you for the explanation on that function. I reached out to Kenwood and they couldn't answer this question. this is just what i been looking to do. front stage tweeter, midrange active and subwoofer with my Kenwood x801-5 amplifier. love my Kenwood and your videos and again thank you.

carstereochick i have a question.. i have a nissan kicks 2021 sr whats a good touch screen for it? what interface do i need to keep my steering wheel controls? /wiring harness/install thing where io put the radio to fit into the car aka dash kit? will i loose my 360 camera view? and other cam views if i install a new radio also siriusxm do i need another module for that if so what do i have to get? i have siriusxm now do i call them and tell them the new number to switch it over? will my car have issues with the heating controls they are digital i have the sr model.. thanks sorry for all the questions

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

This is one of those cars I'd have you come by the shop with so I could see it in person. I can't tell by pics if the Metra 95-7636B or 99-7636B would be applicable because they don't differentiate in their application guide between the factory 7" touch screen and 8" touch screen. It might be the same, hard to tell. So I don't know if the mounting kit is the same, but I can tell you the iDatalink Maestro RR does support retaining the 360 camera, steering wheel controls, stock amp if equipped, plus parking sensors, but I do not see anything about retaining access to vehicle settings or climate control display. From what I can see in Google image search, it looks like the electronic climate control has its own separate display. I'm not sure if any of that shows up on the radio screen. iDatalink does show it retains basic vehicle info, but I don't see anything about vehicle settings. I recommend reaching out to them to verify. They may need pics of these settings. I ran into this once with a 2019 VW Jetta where I got lucky and it turned out it was an error on their website and it did support retaining vehicle settings. Definitely check with Metra on the dash kit fitment and reach out to iDatalink support on coverage to see if maybe they missed it or they can confirm that perhaps it only retains the basics and not access to vehicle settings. And you would need an iDatalink Maestro compatible radio, the ADS-MRR, HRN-HRR-NI2 plus optional head unit harness like an ACC-HU-KEN1 for example if you went with a Kenwood DMX958XR and probably a Metra 40-NI12 antenna adapter.

I purchased the Kenwood BT 732HD single din for my 1997 GMC 1500 4X4. There are so many settings that i have no idea what to set them to. Im running a 750 watt amp to 2 10inch subs. I listen to alot of classic rock. What would be the best audio settings for me to use? Thanks!

@carstereochick

6 ай бұрын

So hard for me to say without sitting in your truck and listening to your set up! Assuming you’re powering the speakers off the head unit you’ll want to use the built in HPF crossovers. Try 80 Hz HPF and see how that sounds assuming you crossed over your subs at 80 Hz too. And then just remember less is more with EQ. I like to leave off all the various options available and focus on using the EQ to correct for any brightness or tinniness and just use it to smooth things out.

Subscribed! The KDC-X305 and X705 are not available over here where Iblive in Germany - can you recommend another 1U or 2U head unit for reasonable price with decent audio quality and eventually DAB?

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I was looking at the Kenwood Europe page and was surprised to see they don't offer eXcelon there, I had no idea! They do have a lot of single din models to choose from, but the KDC-BT960DAB seems to be the closest to the eXcelon series we have here with the 5 volt pre-amp, 13 band EQ, DTA and other various audio adjustments. Is that a model available to you in Germany?

@Academicidiot

6 ай бұрын

I picked up the 720 version. It's a real shame we don't have the American kit. Does the lower voltage matter?

@torstenkenning

6 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick Yes, it is, but I found out I will need a model with short depth size, I need no CD. I need a rear camera solution anyways, which would be somewhat Autovox/Boscam for approx $100 USD or I connect a generic cheap to one of the DMX. Now I am torn between 3 models, all have same runtime correction and are current 2022/23 models: KDC-BT508DAB (2 pairs cinch only, 2.5V, tests claim 2.8V) DMX-7722DABS (3 pairs of cinch 2.5V, tests claim 2.7V, has Carplay/Android Auto wireless, ) DMX-8021DABS (3 pairs of cinch 5V, tests claim 4.5V, has Carplay/Android Auto wireless) Do you see any relevant benefits for 7722 over 8021 or wise versa? I have replaced the OEM speaker with some budget Hertz HSK165, but may upgrade with amplifier and/or sub later, not sure if I need the 5V. Thank you very much and have a nice christmas vacation time!

@easyrider76

Ай бұрын

@@carstereochick I was also looking at this exact KDC-BT960DAB model, because it is similar to the eXcelon KDC-X305 and can be bought on the German Amazon for only 174 Euros. Through the search, I somehow came to the conclusion that this Kenwood KDC-BT960DAB is the best choice for such a 1-DIN head unit model because it has great pre out power and somehow those with 2Volts pre out are out of the question. I even had in mind the possibility of buying a 2-DIN 7" head unit, but what is good costs so much more, because the cheaper one is not worth the money. Of course, it is very important to me that the head unit has a rotary KNOB for the volume and the LCD itself the head unit screen isn't even important, it's important to have a good sound from the head unit and that I can adjust the volume with the rotary knob, but I could also get some kind of Wireless Android auto with a built-in dash camera and then I have everything.

I have a Kenwood Excelon X304 that I bought from a guy brand new in the box for $80. It's like a budget 80PRS. The 80PRS is still a better deck overall but A) you can't buy them new anymore and B) who wants to pay $400 for a used deck? I think for under $200 the X304 is hard to beat. 5 volt preouts, they are clean up to volume 34 (35 is max) has 13 band EQ, time alignment, CD, USB, Bluetooth, AUX in, bunch of crossover and audio settings etc. I was able to dial kn the sound in my vehicle just as good as when I had the Pioneer 80PRS years ago. I'm not sure what the difference between the X304 and 305 is but I'm sure they must be almost identical

What is the name of ur olliscope ur using im needing to find out the same on my new radio

@carstereochick

28 күн бұрын

I'm using an older Fluke 123 B that I bought used off eBay. That tool is pricey if you buy it brand new!!!

Hello. I have the KDC-X705. I too have similar results. I have a max unclipped @24 with speaker output, max unclipped @33 with the RCA output. However when I adjust my amp gains, Sony XM-4ES, I can only get max unclipped @27. If I try to past that, the signal on the scope starts to get a little wonky. Not clipped, but it looks like interference at the tip of the scope. I am using a 1k 0db wave tone.

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

Hi - just for clarification to make sure I'm following you correctly. You got the same results at the head unit pre-amp outputs, max unclipped at 33. So I'm assuming you then set that as your "max volume" and then with the scope you checked the speaker level outputs at the amp and found the signal looks wonky at that level. And you're saying that's the case regardless of the gain level on the amp? Lowering the gain doesn't effect it, but lowering to 27 cleans it up?

@71camarors

7 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick Yes. Setting the max unclipped at 33 and checking the gain at the speakers of the amp results in interference with the wave pattern. Even if I turn down the gain to an unclipped pattern, it still shows a little squiggly at the peak. If I turn the volume down to 27 and look, the pattern is clean at the peak and am able to adjust to an unclipped pattern.

@71camarors

7 ай бұрын

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@71camarors

7 ай бұрын

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@71camarors

7 ай бұрын

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And yet no big brands that deliver a headunit with optical out so sad

in chicago the cold weather the touch screens dont work and not cuz gloves are on

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

True, touch screens do not like extreme cold!

Personally I dont care much for touch screens anyways. All i need is a volume knob and a ton of audio adjustment so i can fine tune the setup. After that its just the volume knob that gets used.

How well will this unit handle a 3 ohm load? Will it make much of a difference?

@carstereochick

2 ай бұрын

Oh that's a great question. Kenwood units DO NOT like anything below 4 ohms. I once had a VW Jetta with stock 2 ohm speakers and all the client did was a head unit upgrade. We ended up having to wire the front and rear speakers in series eliminating fader control just so it wouldn't go into protect mode.

@martinfrost3932

2 ай бұрын

What head unit would you recommend to pair with the 3ohm Infinity Kappa 6x9's and 5.25's ?

Hey wondering what are your thoughts of the Kenwood dpx795bh ?

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

That's a great head unit! Basically the double din version of this model plus HD radio.

@jtome84-91

7 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick thanks ! Any thoughts on the Kenwood 1801p ?

@jtome84-91

7 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick do you think you lose a lot of sound quality running the dpx795bh over the dmx908s ?

@carstereochick

7 ай бұрын

I am a fan of the 1801p speakers. I'm not positive, but for some reason I assume the DMX908s probably has a more premium DAC in it, but that's just a complete assumption, I could totally be wrong on that. I do think it's much easier to make audio adjustments on the touch screen display.

@jtome84-91

7 ай бұрын

Great thank you for the information

Oof i love audio 🫶🏽

What is the best stereo in terms of music? It doesn't matter the cost

@carstereochick

9 ай бұрын

It really depends on the application and vehicle honestly. If you have a newer car where we can get a digital output from the stock head unit, I'm using a pre-amp adapter to go digital out from the factory radio into a high end DSP amp from Helix for example. That would be cleaner/more detailed than any traditional aftermarket head unit DAC. I guess along the same lines, if you went with the Stinger HEIGH10, same thing - you can go digital out to a high end DSP amp. If we're strictly talking traditional aftermarket head unit running analog RCA pre-amp connections? I am a fan of the Kenwood eXcelon DMX958XR or DMX1057XR or the Sony Mobile ES head units like the XAV-9500ES or RSX-GS9. Alpine has their new F1 status product too which I'm sure is killer. But half the battle is quality of equipment and then the other half is execution - proper installation, set up and tuning.

@khalilwm7750

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I wish you success

Wonder why my excelon double din goes up to 40 volume and these go to 35?

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

I don't know why they use 40 as max volume on the double din touch screens, but only 35 the single dins. Just another reason why I always like to test head units with the oscilloscope!

@cristovalmontoya5222

10 ай бұрын

Ok I have the excelon 908s and run just amps but I decided to get. Some 3.5s and a set of tweeters to put on my a pillars so to run off the internal amps. You think the highest volume I should turn it up in hu woukd be 29? Since it’s clean up to there. And I’m going to put the 3.5s on front and tweeters on rear. Do the hu crossover setup work with internal amp or just preoutputs or both?

@Davesworld7

9 ай бұрын

My amp only goes to 11.

4.4v at vol 34 with 0 sub or speaker level vs 4.9v at 30 with +10 sub or speaker level. I'd say set gains at vol 30 with sub and speaker level maxed out cuz u get almost a full 5v of signal that way vs 4.4v with everything flat at vol 34

@carstereochick

6 ай бұрын

That’s exactly why I like to do these tests. In my own car I never go past 30 (out of 40 on my DMX7704s) and I have a ridiculous amount of bass at lower levels if/when I want it.

@Merge820

6 ай бұрын

@@carstereochickwill it be the same with different subs?

For some reason my offset level won't go up, only down

@carstereochick

2 ай бұрын

Huh. On USB? The only thing I can think of is maybe you can't go up with it on the FM/AM source as the manual states: "Presets the initial volume level of each source by comparing to the FM volume level". Normally we only ever use this feature to dial it down if it's being installed in a car with a stock speaker level amp and we need to level match between the stock amp and the head unit amp.

Man i got excited lol thought 40hz of odb ( ol dirty bastard ) zero db didnt even cross my mind 😅

@carstereochick

2 ай бұрын

lol

Oh Honey

I can’t get over 2 volts out of my headunit with everything set to flat 😏 it’s driving me crazy

@carstereochick

6 ай бұрын

Check your app settings on whatever device you're using. So far I have found in Apple Music you want Sound Check turned off. In Android you want to turn off Absolute Volume. And then each app like Spotify, Amazon HD, etc. have their own versions too where they are level matching all your tracks so the output level is the same. They all call it something different. The issue is if you have an older recording with very little output, it drops everything in your library to the same level. The feature is a good idea for headphones, but bad for car stereo. It's a measurable difference in output.

Could we see the x705 too

@carstereochick

10 ай бұрын

Since the only difference I'm aware of between the 305 and 705 is HD radio I probably won't delve into testing the 705 anytime soon. I'm almost positive we'd see the same results : |

@brianbelcon8723

10 ай бұрын

@@carstereochick ok

What fluke is that? Great video as alway🤙🏽

@carstereochick

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! That is an older Fluke 123 purchased used off eBay ;)

QT!

PLEASE DO THE X705, I JUST BOUGHT IT

@onesikm3

8 ай бұрын

Same settings and interface as the video you just watched. Your 705 and 305 are identical radios besides for the 705 having HD radio. I too have the 705

@PNW_Tech

8 ай бұрын

@onesikm3 any idea why I can barely find anything on the 705? Is it just too new? Or too similar to other models to warrent its own video

@carstereochick

8 ай бұрын

@onesikm3 is right, they're identical chassis and performance. I don't know why there isn't a lot of info out there about the 705. I think single DIN is a category that is just fading fast. I would say about 90% of our clients want larger tablet style screens in their dash. Personally I appreciate older, simpler cars that are easier to maintain yourself rather than electronically controlled everything that we see in modern cars, but I digress.

@onesikm3

6 ай бұрын

@@carstereochickI didnt see a need to check my outputs since you kindly did it for me here but I’m very frustrated now. I’m testing my front rca outputs with a 1khz 0db test tone and I can’t get over 2volts ac power on the rca I’m really annoyed. I’ll have to try downloading the file into thumb drive and see if it’s phone related😟

I'd buy it but that massive phone and text bubble button looks horrible, pass