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Immersive Sound on New MCU?
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GatorGuy
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Makes sense that MCU1 Audio was ruined if MCU2 has a different DAC and a different sound processor, but they applied the same software to both MCUs. This must be a really noob fail from the media software team. Wonder how they let this pass.
Jean Loyens
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Hi all, I just watched the video of DAErik and then I looked up what "Immersive Sound" is and I found it HERE. I was really positively surprised, as I am waiting for my end September coming very first Tesla (Model S). You can truly say that it's the successor of Dolby. Unfortunately for people who have the Dolby version in their Tesla, this is not upgradable with software, as it is a new type of amplifier. I'm not a technician, so please forgive me if I'm wrong and you may correct me on this.
Tech_Guy
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Ive seen no reports that a new amplifier is installed, Immersive Sound is related to the new MCU (the center screen)
Jean Loyens
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Thank you for adding this information. True, I've read as well that it was added to the new MCU, so it may well be that there is no hardware change in the amplifier nor the speakers, but as I understand it will sound better.
mknox
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My March 2018-build Model X with the new MCU has "Immersive Sound". To my ear, it doesn't sound as good as the Dolby Premium Sound system in my 2013 Model S did, but that could easily be a function of the different cabin dimensions and speaker placement.
Jean Loyens
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I learned that indeed there is a difference in sound between the Model X and S, so the only good comparison would be between two model X-cars or two S-models, so one with and the other without the system. Maybe you can try that, that is, of course, if you care to compare them. I was enthusiastic when I saw the video of Erik Strait, so I hope that it indeed will be a difference for the better. Still... if there is no new hardware at all (amplifier/speakers), the difference will not be that enormous...
markn455
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I have the old MCU in my March 2018 100D. I received version 2018.48.12.1 d6999f5 about a week ago. This morning I noticed there was something different about the sound but could not exactly identify. When I went into the equalizer settings I noticed a new button called "Options" in there I found Immersive sound settings of Off, Normal and High. Oddly, I can't tell any difference between the three settings. My guess is the controls are there but the settings don't seem to be doing anything.
Well I have the mother of old MCU's a 2012 M/S Signature VIN number 162. And for a time I had the immersive sound option on my screen but it didn't do anything much like you said and it wound up getting replaced with the Dolby surround option (which doesn't really change much either) again in another update.
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markn455
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What version do you have now that has the Dolby Surround option?
Also, I was able to mess with it some on the way home from work today. The Equalizer now goes to 12 again...It was limited to 8 on the last several builds. The settings do seem to make a little difference but it's slightly delayed before "kicking" in. The Jury is still out but I think it sound pretty nice. Different than the dolby but not half bad.
markn455
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Okay, thanks. That is the same version that I have... Perhaps there is more difference with the cars than just the MCU. My daughter and son in-law have a 2014. He is gong to check his and let me know what he has.
markn455
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My daughter and son in-law have a 2014 with the same software we have. They still have the Dolby..if I recall their vin is something like 47xxx.
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JSFiddle
If so, you must have missed MCU2 lby days.
I have a March 2018 MS 100D with MCU2.
My build started March 12, ended March 14
markn455
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Are you sure you have the old MCU in a March 2018?
Have you tested it?
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JSFiddle
If so, you must have missed MCU2 lby days.
I have a March 2018 MS 100D with MCU2.
My build started March 12, ended March 14
Yes, I tested and its the MCU1...You are correct. My car missed it by days. I am wondering if their records are off and that is the reason they put the control on the screen. I have messed with it more and the best I can tell...it does nothing.
I have a 2014 s and I just saw that I got the immersive sound thing!! Instead of Dolby digital
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