Piped in sound via the stereo

[BenK]

Didn't believe it the first time read that and thought just for 'that'
model and the targeted 'car' buyer...

But am reading it on this forum of 'truck' & 'tow vehicle' owners

Do they sound so 'off' that the OEM(s) are spending the money to ID
what it the desired sound. Record it through out the rev range and
throttle settings and loading

To then design a system that senses the throttle setting, RPM, MPH, etc
to process that sound through the stereo...even when the stereo is
turned off

If you pull the OEM stereo to replace with an after market stereo...does
this fake exhaust sound still work through the new stereo?

Amazing...

[wcjeep]

BurbMan wrote:
Are you guys serious? OEMs are piping engine sounds through the stereo? Seems like a lot of technology and expense that doesn't really add any value....

I think they are aiming for perceived value. When I test drive a new or used car the first thing I do is turn off the stereo while testing.

[BurbMan]

Are you guys serious? OEMs are piping engine sounds through the stereo? Seems like a lot of technology and expense that doesn't really add any value....

[jerem0621]

At least my Town Cars 4.6 V8 sound is Real....never mind my 215 ish Hp. LOL

[rjsd1]

The ecoboost Mustang pipes in fake sound.

[GWolfe]

I saw a TFL Truck video of them towing with the Ecoboost F150 and mentioned that the engine sound was piped in through the stereo.

I'll see if I can find it.

Found it, all though to my ears and crummy computer speakers I can't tell the difference.

[mkirsch]

Manufacturers have made some cars so tight and so soundproof you can't hear the engine running inside, and yes, there are some people who just can't stand it, and are willing to pay extra for fake engine noise.

On cars that have this feature you are not likely to be installing a custom stereo system.