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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Curious, is it possible to connect an automatic volume increase/decrease device like that of the Harley Davidson touring bikes. Throttle up, and so does the volume. With top off driving, custom exhaust and the hum of my tires, it is tough to hear my stock stereo, and I hate constantly adjusting the volume upon slowing down. Any suggestions, as I don't want to replace the stereo, however I'm not sure if such an aftermarket device does exist.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
Chevy cars and trucks have the auto volume adjustment too, pretty cool stuff.....
I didn't know that. After twenty-four years of wind noise etc.. I just thought of this after a family trip on old Rte 1. Slowing down while blasting my kids choice of Lady Ga Ga on Kiss 108 was not how I like to roll. Plus the MBRP exhaust with the top off now, is quite loud on these stubby 2DRs.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Yea I would love that option on my Jeep.
I have seen it in Chevy's and Mercedes and it would be excellent in my Jeep
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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My king ranch has it. Pissed me off at first. Couldn't figure out why it got so low when I stopped lol. Its adjustable also.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by arasco85
My king ranch has it. Pissed me off at first. Couldn't figure out why it got so low when I stopped lol. Its adjustable also.
haha we had f-150 king ranch that did this too. took me awhile to figure out it's adjustable.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by John_B
Yea I would love that option on my Jeep.
I have seen it in Chevy's and Mercedes and it would be excellent in my Jeep
This functionality is already in your Jeep if you got the Infinity stereo system.

The way that Chevy does this in their vehicles is all wrong. For this type of functionality to work properly you actually should NOT hear the changes while you are driving. The fact that you can actually hear these volume adjustments in a Chevy, tells me it's done wrong. At least the Chevy vehicles that I've heard this done in, sounds all wrong to me.

The idea behind this type of functionality, is that the adjustments made should be gradual enough to overcome the road and wind noise as your vehicle is moving, but should be gradual enough that the listener does not hear these changes...thus, it's not a good listening experience when it seems like someone is playing with your volume adjustment knob.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rednroll
This functionality is already in your Jeep if you got the Infinity stereo system.
Really? I have the Infinity and as far as I know there isn't an auto volume
Is there a secret?
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by John_B
Really? I have the Infinity and as far as I know there isn't an auto volume
Is there a secret?
ditto? interesting
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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My old 97 Tahoe 2-door had it. Believe it or not It truly is one of those nice things you never thought you would miss or care about. If memory serves me right you could set intensity and how agressive it took charge too.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by John_B
Really? I have the Infinity and as far as I know there isn't an auto volume
Is there a secret?
+1
I find myself adjusting the volume all the time when driving without the freedom top. Is it a special setting?
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