R5 Premium sound question
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R5 Premium sound question
Sorry if this has already been answered elsewhere but I couldn't find it. I have a 2019 R5 that I negotiated the deal to upgrade to premium sound before I bought it from their lot. The did the upgrade and added JL transom speakers with remote at transom, also added sub-woofer. As soon as I got it I felt that it was poorly under powered for sound. After checking for the amp to check gain adjustment, all I have found is a JL Audio MX280/4. I am no audiohead by any means but this not what I expected to find in a premium sound package. I have not found the amp to the sub but I can tell you that there is no "bump" unless you crank up the volume. Can anyone that has the premium in 19 R5 share what you have driving your sound??
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Re: R5 Premium sound question
You are missing an amp or two. Here is an R5 /w Tower Speakers and a Sub that was at a local boat show. M800/8 for the cabin M400/4 for the towers and transom and I think it was an M200/2 bridged for the Sub but I could be wrong. I can't remember if this was premium sound or not.
Regardless No JL MX series Amp should be in a cobalt they are all M amps from the factory. So you should start asking questions.
Regardless No JL MX series Amp should be in a cobalt they are all M amps from the factory. So you should start asking questions.
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Re: R5 Premium sound question
I am having the same issue in my new 2018 R3. The only help from my dealer was to bring it in, frustrated.
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Re: R5 Premium sound question
This has also been posted before that some of the settings under the secured cover can get tweaked for better thump and sound. I didn't search for the thread yet but it's in here.
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