Alpine, and harmon. 8.4, and 12"

[skatz5000]

I’ve had satellite on 5 vehicles before this one, years ranging from 08-16 and haven’t had a sound level discrepancy like this before

 

[Flot]

Unfortunately agreed on the Harmon system volume. I’m
happy with sound quality overall but was literally driving the truck home from the dealer and was “comfortably” listening to xm radio with the volume knob at 100%.

I did not try other audio sources.

I did disable surround sound, it was even quieter with surround enabled.

I have a 2011 with the alpine system and I don’t think I’ve ever turned it to max volume, certainly it reaches levels that are uncomfortable inside with the windows up.

This IS unusual, I can’t remember owning any other vehicles where I would find myself turning the volume all the way to max.

Edit: I tried the USB input from my iphone, and max volume was considerably louder than XM.

 

[fish mojo]

HELLO @RamCares

Where are you on this one????

 

[alacombe]

HELLO @RamCares

Where are you on this one????

Lol if we keep calling them out they are certain to disappear

 

[Ram19Va]

For the '19 Rebel I see there is an optional 9-speaker sound system with subwoofer. Is that Harmon Kardon, or Alpine? Strangely the "details" does not list the manufacturer.
I would keep the factory radio and just use a splitter type module for RCA's and a pair of subs. In my experience through car audio over the years in some vehicles replacing the factory radio can lead to more troubles than its worth.

 

[202snowman]

For the '19 Rebel I see there is an optional 9-speaker sound system with subwoofer. Is that Harmon Kardon, or Alpine? Strangely the "details" does not list the manufacturer.
I would keep the factory radio and just use a splitter type module for RCA's and a pair of subs. In my experience through car audio over the years in some vehicles replacing the factory radio can lead to more troubles than its worth.

I believe it's an Alpine...the on Harman system I know of is the 19 speaker.

 

[firecadet613]

I'm very happy with the Alpine system. After hearing all this about the HK system - I'm glad I wasn't a fan of the 12" display and opted against it!

 

[alwi228]

I would doubt you would find much different in the systems other than fancy speaker covers. If its not a super easy/cheap upgrade for your particular deal, dont waste your money.

 

[MartinXx]

Alpine would be a good choice. I am using it since long and never got any issue. Thanks to https://speakershunter.com/ they helped me with the suggestion of Alpine and I'm quite happy with it.

 

[Buz]

Alpine did sound good when I was test driving. Ended up with HK.
Not picking favorites, but let’s get one thing clear about audio. Loud does not always mean good. Clarity is much more the result of a ‘good’ system. Loudness comes after that.
The ability to shake your mirrors and rattle your license plate doesn’t necessarily mean you have a ‘good’ system.
When you are listening and suddenly hear instruments you’ve never heard in a familiar song, and you can actually differentiate between all the instruments individually, that’s when you know you’re listening to a ‘good’ system.

 

[MartinXx]

Alpine did sound good when I was test driving. Ended up with HK.
Not picking favorites, but let’s get one thing clear about audio. Loud does not always mean good. Clarity is much more the result of a ‘good’ system. Loudness comes after that.
The ability to shake your mirrors and rattle your license plate doesn’t necessarily mean you have a ‘good’ system.
When you are listening and suddenly hear instruments you’ve never heard in a familiar song, and you can actually differentiate between all the instruments individually, that’s when you know you’re listening to a ‘good’ system.

Well said!!

 

[Buz]

Well said!!

Thanks. I’m sure someone will take issue with it though. A quality source can make a even a mediocre system sound ‘good’.