Do you use "Immersive Sound?"

[Mako3]

How many people use the Immersive Sound setting? If so, which setting do you use and if not, why not?

 

[Stach]

I'm not a fan of simulated halls, using artificial reverb, for my music.

 

[silentcorp]

Immersive is really well done in this car, the dynamics they add don't color the music much at all.

 

[PoitNarf]

I keep it set to standard. The high setting is a bit much for me.

 

[garth_angst]

I keep it set to standard. The high setting is a bit much for me.

I don't notice a difference between standard and high. Maybe I need better music.

 

[PoitNarf]

I don't notice a difference between standard and high. Maybe I need better music.

When I’ve toggled between standard and high I definitely notice an increase in treble from the immersive speakers located in the pillars.

 

[garth_angst]

When I’ve toggled between standard and high I definitely notice an increase in treble from the immersive speakers located in the pillars.

I'll try from my USB. Maybe the radio and streaming have a low sound quality.

 

[Funkmobile]

I had it on Standard for a while then I switched to High for the last few weeks.

 

[PoitNarf]

I'll try from my USB. Maybe the radio and streaming have a low sound quality.

I primarily listen to Slacker and I can definitely hear a difference between the two immersive sound options when listening to it.

 

[travis1906]

Most definitely big difference. Not sure what folks are listening to. Must be listening to talk radio.

 

[garth_angst]

I primarily listen to Slacker and I can definitely hear a difference between the two immersive sound options when listening to it.

I just tried my USB, with high quality MP3 files. No difference, and I have a pretty good ear. I remember trying it with slacker and also did not notice a difference. I am sure that it's not accidentally disabled. I son't know if the SR+ shows it grayed out or the option doesn't show up at all. Maybe I became too old for those parts of my ears to work.
Do you think I should try classical or folk music, because I don't hear it in power pop, alternative, punk or Beatles. I won't even try easy listening or top 40 to test. I'd throw up.

 

[RayK]

Mine's been on Standard since getting the car. The High setting is a little too "artificial" for my taste.

 

[Triplett]

"High" isn't a setting, it's the car asking you a question....if you press it then the radio plays deeper cuts from the 70's....

 

[halfricanguy]

Yes, but mine has a habit of resetting itself back to Off every now and then for some reason...

 

[JBT66]

I’ve got mine set to high. I can tell a difference using Amazon streaming and Slacker.

 

[M109Rider]

I’ve never tried changing these settings before.
Now I’m curious if there’s a difference.
I love the sound right now, so it would have to be a pretty nice change for it to improve in my books.

 

[skrtskrt]

I keep it between High and Standard. Its hard to pin point the difference but you can for sure feel/hear it. Still not sure which setting I prefer

 

[zhu-]

I have immersive on. It makes about 5% of my music sound overly artificial but overall I think it sounds a bit better for the music I listen to. I also like the added benefit of it being more balanced front to rear. In standard or off the sound seems to mostly come from the front and if I drag the slider then some of the mid frequencies tend to get lost.

 

[garth_angst]

I have immersive on. It makes about 5% of my music sound overly artificial but overall I think it sounds a bit better for the music I listen to. I also like the added benefit of it being more balanced front to rear. In standard or off the sound seems to mostly come from the front and if I drag the slider then some of the mid frequencies tend to get lost.

Drag the slider? What slider? There is off, standard of high on my LR AWD. I don't have a slider.

 

[Mako3]

Good explanation of Immersive Sound starting at 14:20. The whole thing is worth watching ...