Subwoofer Rattles unfixable :(

[billy smith]

nah looks okies just used 2 black scarfs so it blends in nicely lol

[Highdigi]

I have this problem too of rattles when playing certain tracks that have a deep base sound. Probably down to the quality build fixing of the subwoofer in the rear panel causing the rattle. Usually I adjust the amount of base on the head unit for certain tracks to help reduce the rattle.

Have noticed that the parcel shelf seems to rattle even without music.

[connor217]

change your setting to "classical" it cured my deep bass rattle plus dont have the bass turned up full, mid-way is plenty plus i find that the classical setting to be the best for all genre's of music

[Wickedredc2]

change your setting to "classical" it cured my deep bass rattle plus dont have the bass turned up full, mid-way is plenty plus i find that the classical setting to be the best for all genre's of music

especially if you like classical music

[Bigfeet]

The rattle is normally the trim panel bouncing off the subwoofer in the boot and a bit of foam will help there, but of course we don't know what you listen to when driving! Some music, Dub step, drum & bass and even some hardcore dance tunes generate a very low frequency (true bass is felt and not heard) which cause low pressure waves to 'attack' the trim fittings within the car. This is not a build quality issue with the stereo as you can get the trim to rattle in any car. We listen to all sorts of stuff in our DS3 but when Tinnie Temper's 'Pass Out' plays we get a buzz rattle when the intro starts, as it doesn't last long it doesn't bother us.

The only option you have is to go on a hunt to figure out which panels is being effected by your music, first place to start would be remove the trim surrounding the subwoofer and work from there.

[pat40]

The rattle is normally the trim panel bouncing off the subwoofer in the boot and a bit of foam will help there, but of course we don't know what you listen to when driving! Some music, Dub step, drum & bass and even some hardcore dance tunes generate a very low frequency (true bass is felt and not heard) which cause low pressure waves to 'attack' the trim fittings within the car. This is not a build quality issue with the stereo as you can get the trim to rattle in any car. We listen to all sorts of stuff in our DS3 but when Tinnie Temper's 'Pass Out' plays we get a buzz rattle when the intro starts, as it doesn't last long it doesn't bother us.

The only option you have is to go on a hunt to figure out which panels is being effected by your music, first place to start would be remove the trim surrounding the subwoofer and work from there.

I do tend to listen to quite "bassy" music. Let the hunt begin!

[Bigfeet]

I do tend to listen to quite "bassy" music. Let the hunt begin!

There's your problem then! Try listening to a nice bit of Mozart instead

[pat40]

There's your problem then! Try listening to a nice bit of Mozart instead

Probably will get me more fuel economy too

[Bigfeet]

Remember one night where me and my mate did the local 'cruise run' after he had a pro install fitted blasting classic FM which was playing some Opera music!! Got all the girls looking I tell you

[connor217]

Probably will get me more fuel economy too

yea i was hittin some awesome mpg figures until i put the foo fighters on and then it all went tits up !