caddykeith Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I don't get very much bass response in my 2003 STS until I crank it up, then it is awesome. Is this common? Or do I have a subwoofer or amp issue? The sub is working, just at a low level compared to most systems. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Others will chime in, but I had the same issue on my 2001 STS. I actually had more bass in my 1997 STS, which was also a Bose system but without the sub. I found that certain cd's had great bass response, but most of my burned cd's sounded very weak. I basically found the factory system to be rich sounding on some material, but weak on most cd's at low volume. 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have a 1997 Eldorado with the Bose system. I keep my bass turned halfway down to avoid boominess in the FM and most CD's, particularly those like Moby's "Play" that use a strong bass rhythm undercurrent for some songs. I think that it may all be in the equalization for "gracious listening" or some such. Turn up the bass, it's just a knob. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeinthecaddy Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 My 98' STS always seemed to have "low bass" as well. My current 01' STS with the same system seems to have much more bass than 98' did. The system is definetly not tuned for huge "rap bass" and I am personally glad it's not. I agree....crank up the bass and crank it up. We should also remember that it is a BOSE system and the speakers are still paper cone and ruber coil to save cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 It seems to be common. I find that I get a little more base by turning the midrange off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddykeith Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 It seems to be common. I find that I get a little more base by turning the midrange off. Thanks everyone. Just wondering if I had missed some adjustment. Of course I have bass all the way up and it does get a little better reducing mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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