[JK-KIAEV6]

Laws in UK might require you to create an account to prove your age. Or you could try using a proxy. In US does not require a login.

Tried a VPN and put me as being in the USA and it opened, your spot on

Crazy UK Rules.

 

[Jeffp13]

Hi all - I just got my EV6 GT line in Snow White Pearl last week and it is AWESOME !!! Love it in almost every way and have had no software issues so far.

However the sound system really is a disappointment. I came from a BMW 3 series with upgraded B&O speakers that were great.

I've read the post/comments and reviews already and I agree with most that the bass is weak and the mid-levels and vocals sound tinny. The sound is better when using the Kia's Media system and worse with CarPlay. There is a very limited equalizer adjustment so can't do much there.

I really do love hearing great sound from the speakers when listening to music when driving.

I am not a speaker/audio expert at all and was wondering if anyone on the forum might be and provide some advice on how to improve the sound system. Would simply buying a subwoofer help? Would it be better to replace all of the speakers? Which brands would you recommend?

Thank you for any guidance anyone can provide !!

In my opinion, the Meridian sound system sucks. Full stop. Even after doing the service update, it’s still tinny and lifeless regardless of how I tweak the controls. The silly surround modes and whatnot are just gimmicks and do nothing to improve the sound, they just give you another variety of bad sound. In fact, it’s the worst sound system I’ve had in a car in the last 15 years, and none of those cars had “premium” sound systems. I have to wonder if MeridIan actually had anything to do with the EV6 stereo or if they just provided the hardware. I cant imagine that they would be happy with the result if they actually listened to it.

 

[avh]

@avh Can you upload a picture of how you did the wiring maybe?

Also did you order it from prime?

I used the wiring diagram in the manual that came with the subwoofer. High level input on page 5.

 

[Anish88]

@avh do you think it would be easy to just tap the cigarette lighter behind the panel or behind the port, essentially making it a cleaner install?

 

[camo]

@avh do you think it would be easy to just tap the cigarette lighter behind the panel or behind the port, essentially making it a cleaner install?

Probably. I like the idea of just plugging it in . Sure it sticks out. But for me the EV6 would be my work vehicle. Right now it is my Sportage. I use the cigarette lighter plug in the trunk a ton with all kinds of tools. If I wired it directly to the plug , I could not unplug it anymore and would risk over heating or overloading the plug with my tool use.

 

[Anish88]

You are absolutely correct, the subwoofer fuse is15 A, I should of pay more attention, I ordered one of these that has a beefier cable Amazon.com: Carviya 12V 24V Heavy Duty 16 AWG 15A 20A Male Plug Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Supply Cord with 1 Meter 3.3 Feet Cable Wire For Car Inverter,Air Pump, Electric Cup : Automotive

What is the amp rating for the cigarette lighter port? I don't want to blow that fuse either 😬

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

What is the amp rating for the cigarette lighter port? I don't want to blow that fuse either 😬

Normally nothing over 15amps.

 

[avh]

Normally nothing over 15amps.

The port cap has a label that reads 180W which corresponds to 15 Amps I believe. I was using the subwoofer for a few days at high volume and the fuses are intact. In my case there are 3 fuses: car, cable and amplifier. All 15 Amps.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

The port cap has a label that reads 180W which corresponds to 15 Amps I believe. I was using the subwoofer for a few days at high volume and the fuses are intact. In my case there are 3 fuses: car, cable and amplifier. All 15 Amps.

 

[Anish88]

In anticipation of the Rockville woofer arriving soon.

I popped out the cigarette port and I'm just going to tuck the wire and power cord behind the panel.

What do you guys think?

 

[avh]

I left the cigarette port in case I need it to power anything else like the compressor if I get a flat tire. That short cable exposed does not bother me.

 

[Anish88]

I left the cigarette port in case I need it to power anything else like the compressor if I get a flat tire. That short cable exposed does not bother me.

Oh that's true.... Shoot.

Can you send me a pic of what it looks like.

@avh thanks for all the tips by the way. I can't wait to get this thing in.

 

[Anish88]

Just installed. What a difference. I turned the infotainment bass down to 3 and increased the volume of subwoofer. So much cleaner and such an improvement. I think I put the sub volume a little too high. We will see because I will continue to bring it down slowly. What setting do you have? Thanks for the tips and idea @avh

 

[avh]

You are welcome. I turned the infotainment bass down to 7 and the active subwoofer about half way as it came from the factory.
Enjoy your system, I find that I spend more time in my car after upgrading the subwoofer.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

Just installed. What a difference. I turned the infotainment bass down to 3 and increased the volume of subwoofer. So much cleaner and such an improvement. I think I put the sub volume a little too high. We will see because I will continue to bring it down slowly. What setting do you have? Thanks for the tips and idea @avh

Where's the photos?

 

[Anish88]

Where's the photos?

I'll definitely upload them. The piece of wood I used isn't as clean and nicely placed as @avh. But it looks like stock when you put the plastic cover back on.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

I'll definitely upload them. The piece of wood I used isn't as clean and nicely placed as @avh. But it looks like stock when you put the plastic cover back on.

 

[Anish88]

Not as clean as @avh's setup. I used some temporary cardboard to add some rattle dampening.

Also, this thing does get hot after a 30 minute drive.

 

[Neils EV6]

I just ordered a Rockville SS8P 400w 8" Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub. I'm planning on swapping the original speaker and it should fit in the same location. I will be using the trunk cigarette port which provides 15 Amps to power the active speaker. The port should be off when the car is off and prevent battery drain.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079PRCP9W/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It should arrive in a week, I will keep you posted.

I'm hoping not to cut any wires in case I want to put the original speaker back. Does anyone know the connector type for the original Meridian trunk speaker? It has 4 pins.

Did you get this all hooked up and does it drain the battery? Does it work ok?

 

[Neils EV6]

I recently installed a custom 8 inch fiberglass woofer taking up the bottom area where the oem stock sub did. It is a Dayton audio HO series 8 inch woofer with a 375w rms amp (skar audio 1200 something) and makes more than enough bass. That plus some eq touchups I did on the midrange really make the sound quite good (coming from an audio systems engineer background). Anyone interested in details message me. View attachment 4727

Looks great and can you tell me how it is working so far? Draining the battery? All ok??? Thanks