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MKT THX Audio System

Started by akakooper, February 08, 2016, 12:45:35 PM

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akakooper

I could just be me but I'm not all that thrilled with the sound quality from the audio system in my MKT.  With all the speakers and power running the system I expected more.  I listen to mostly music from my ipod and HD radio.  Don't really have CD's anymore.  Just feels like the base is too heavy in the door speakers and very limited from the 10" sub in the rear.  The whole thing sounds muddy most of the time.  Is there something I'm missing?
2011 Black Lincoln MKT Ecoboost.  R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, H&R Springs, 22x9 Verde Parallax Wheels, 265/35r22 pirelli scorpion asimmetrico, painted calipers.  Gone are the 24s!! 

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6l on 22"s

ZSHO

#1
I could not find anything related to the MKT in particular but found some distortion issues with the MKX,think its more of a wide spread issue than it appears,here's the link.  Z           http://www.carcomplaints.com/Lincoln/MKX/2011/accessories-interior/sound_system_distortion.shtml


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

akakooper

Quote from: ZSHO on February 08, 2016, 01:46:37 PM
I could not find anything related to the MKT in particular but found some distortion issues with the MKX,think its more of a wide spread issue than it appears,here's the link.  Z           http://www.carcomplaints.com/Lincoln/MKX/2011/accessories-interior/sound_system_distortion.shtml

thanks for looking!  I will check tonight to see if the sub is actually functioning.  14 speakers with a decent amount of power and a 10" sub should not sound like this.  If feels like the different frequencies are not being directed correctly.  I may have to dig out a cd to determine if this sounds any better. 
2011 Black Lincoln MKT Ecoboost.  R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, H&R Springs, 22x9 Verde Parallax Wheels, 265/35r22 pirelli scorpion asimmetrico, painted calipers.  Gone are the 24s!! 

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6l on 22"s

makoskey

Go into audio settings and turn off surround mode. I assume it is the same system in the SHO with the audio upgrade? But turning off the surround mode made mine sound much better.
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akakooper

Quote from: makoskey on February 08, 2016, 02:13:19 PM
Go into audio settings and turn off surround mode. I assume it is the same system in the SHO with the audio upgrade? But turning off the surround mode made mine sound much better.

I did mess around with that.  Will give it another try and play a variety of tracks
2011 Black Lincoln MKT Ecoboost.  R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, H&R Springs, 22x9 Verde Parallax Wheels, 265/35r22 pirelli scorpion asimmetrico, painted calipers.  Gone are the 24s!! 

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6l on 22"s

ZSHO

#5
I found this great article on the best settings to inquire the best sound,hope this helps any.  Z              http://suvs.about.com/od/lincoln/a/THXin2010LincolnMKT.htm                     http://suvs.about.com/od/lincoln/a/THXin2010LincolnMKT_2.htm


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

akakooper

Quote from: ZSHO on February 08, 2016, 04:20:30 PM
I found this great article on the best settings to inquire the best sound,hope this helps any.  Z              http://suvs.about.com/od/lincoln/a/THXin2010LincolnMKT.htm                     http://suvs.about.com/od/lincoln/a/THXin2010LincolnMKT_2.htm
good find!!  thank you for this.  read the article.  I know my Hyundai requires both the usb and the 3.5mm to be connected to the ipod.  They sell a special cable for this.  I will mess around with things more.  thanks again for the input from everyone!!

2011 Black Lincoln MKT Ecoboost.  R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, H&R Springs, 22x9 Verde Parallax Wheels, 265/35r22 pirelli scorpion asimmetrico, painted calipers.  Gone are the 24s!! 

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6l on 22"s

akakooper

Quote from: makoskey on February 08, 2016, 02:13:19 PM
Go into audio settings and turn off surround mode. I assume it is the same system in the SHO with the audio upgrade? But turning off the surround mode made mine sound much better.

So I played around with this more.  I turned off the surround mode.  Some songs it sounds better while others not so much.  The sub in the rear is in fact working. 
2011 Black Lincoln MKT Ecoboost.  R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, H&R Springs, 22x9 Verde Parallax Wheels, 265/35r22 pirelli scorpion asimmetrico, painted calipers.  Gone are the 24s!! 

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6l on 22"s