I have noticed and others I've read have been complaining about the poor quality of the sound system with this high end unit. We purchased a new '08 Limited Mkx and the sound system isn't up to par. You have to turn the bass as high as possible to even notice it's there. The dealer acknowledged that Lincoln knows there is a problem but they don't have an answer at this time. I've heard that the DVD units have a different amp and you don't have this problem. I not looking for a thumper but I would like to get what I thought I was paying for. Anyone having this problem or heard of this? Other than that the MKX has been flawless and wonderful to drive.
I'm actually quite surprised to hear owners complaining about the performance of the sound system considering CNET had nothing but positive things to say about the THX audio system.
Here's some quotes from CNET praising the the sound system.
" Sirius Travel Link, Sync, and a hard-drive-based navigation system combine to make a killer cabin tech package in the 2009 Lincoln MKX, and the THX audio system is aural icing on the cake."
"The MKX also boasts an audio system designed by THX, the best available for the money."
"The Lincolns get the addition of that very impressive THX audio system. "
"The THX audio system produces excellent audio quality through 14 speakers, with a full 600 watts of power."
You catching my drift? There's more praise where that came from.
I'm not doubting you but are you sure you have the optional THX sound system?
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A. Ortiz
2000 Excursion 5.4 4X2
I'm quite sure that it is the THX. Not only the extensive research I did before I bought but the price sticker and the Big THX symbol that comes on every time the switch is cut on and the nice label on the dash speaker that you can't miss. I only asked the question because I'm not the only one having this issue because I've read about it on other forums. I was hoping that the gurus of Ford/Lincoln on this site would have an answer before I went any further at the dealership. If they tested a THX system with DVD it has a different amp system than a non DVD system. That is what I reading other places. I turned in a Mariner that would thump so bad it would rattle everything in the car on a country song. You couldn't even think about turning the bass more than half way because the rear seat passenger couldn't even hear you talk. I now have the THX turned with as much bass as possible and you'll do good to know if it has bass. I was hoping for a true feeling of surrond sound, but i've been sorely dissappointed. Nice car but the radio and sound system sucks!!!
I'm quite sure that it is the THX. Not only the extensive research I did before I bought but the price sticker and the Big THX symbol that comes on every time the switch is cut on and the nice label on the dash speaker that you can't miss. I only asked the question because I'm not the only one having this issue because I've read about it on other forums. I was hoping that the gurus of Ford/Lincoln on this site would have an answer before I went any further at the dealership. If they tested a THX system with DVD it has a different amp system than a non DVD system. That is what I reading other places. I turned in a Mariner that would thump so bad it would rattle everything in the car on a country song. You couldn't even think about turning the bass more than half way because the rear seat passenger couldn't even hear you talk. I now have the THX turned with as much bass as possible and you'll do good to know if it has bass. I was hoping for a true feeling of surrond sound, but i've been sorely dissappointed. Nice car but the radio and sound system sucks!!!
"I had A 2007 MKX that had A THX SoundSystem with A DVD player and the soundsystem was awsome. on Jan 3 2009 I leased another MKX 2008 with a THX soundsystem and no dvd player this time my wife picked it up on the fifth of Jan 2009 and she told me when I got home that the soundsystem did not sound the same as the 2007 MKX well that night I took it for A test drive after dinner and with in the first minute on the road and A good song I put the volume at half and found that their was no bass or very little and for the rest of the sound was horrible I was useing the usb port I then tryed the line in and found the same thing I was not happy I brought it back home and found this Web Site then played some more with the settings and it made no differance next moring I brought it back to the lincoln dealer and explaned to them that the 2008 did not sound the same as the 2007 and also said that I wa not happy with the soundsystem at all I left the MKX with them and later that day they called me back and said that they tryed other MKX`s on their lot and come up with the same sound they then pulled my 2007 in and tryed it and indeed they to found that their was a differance in sound and this is what they found. with the THX soundsystem and the DVD player it had the propper amp to power the speakers but if you have A THX system with NO REPEAT NO DVD player ford put A cheap under powered amp in so to solve my MADDENESS Just take A guest what they did oh they did fix it and now my THX system ROCKS. "
According to this guy, his dealership simply replaced the bad amp with the better amp so maybe you should just push your dealership to install the better amp.
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A. Ortiz
2000 Excursion 5.4 4X2
i worked at a lincoln dealership and i noticed that the low end THX sound systems didnt have that thump, the MKZ had by far the most bass in their system
the ones with the dvd player seemed to have better thump, but my biggest complaint is the MKS there is no bass in that
but back onto the subject, i would try to find out the difference in the amps and if at all possible just swap one out
even know your gunna be payin through the ass
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I have an 07 MKX with the THX and DVD. The sound quality is excellent, plenty of bass, and very well balanced. I am running all bass and treble controls flat (no boost) and have no complaints at all.
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I'm quite sure that it is the THX. Not only the extensive research I did before I bought but the price sticker and the Big THX symbol that comes on every time the switch is cut on and the nice label on the dash speaker that you can't miss. I only asked the question because I'm not the only one having this issue because I've read about it on other forums. I was hoping that the gurus of Ford/Lincoln on this site would have an answer before I went any further at the dealership. If they tested a THX system with DVD it has a different amp system than a non DVD system. That is what I reading other places. I turned in a Mariner that would thump so bad it would rattle everything in the car on a country song. You couldn't even think about turning the bass more than half way because the rear seat passenger couldn't even hear you talk. I now have the THX turned with as much bass as possible and you'll do good to know if it has bass. I was hoping for a true feeling of surrond sound, but i've been sorely dissappointed. Nice car but the radio and sound system sucks!!!
