Active Sound Generators in cars
Discussion
When I picked up my Abarth 695 Competizione with it's 180bhp, big turbo charged 1.4 4 cylinder engine and gasping air filter, oh and the Monza exhaust with 4 pipes there was an electric Abarth just leaving.
It has a speaker under the boot that blasts out the fake sounds of the 1.4 petrol.
It's as daft as vegetarian bacon.
Once I'm forced into an EV, there is no way I want pretend noise.
It has a speaker under the boot that blasts out the fake sounds of the 1.4 petrol.
It's as daft as vegetarian bacon.
Once I'm forced into an EV, there is no way I want pretend noise.
s94wht said:
1) How is a louder exhaust in any way comparable to this?
2) Range Rovers already do use noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling has been around for a long time - the first production example being the 1992 Nissan Bluebird (though how well that worked...) and it's been a standard thing on toppy barges since the 2000s. 2) Range Rovers already do use noise cancelling
Anyway, my only experience of piped noise is in my GR86 and I can't say it's awful; I'd like to disconnect it just to hear the difference but the associated connector block, while easily accessible on LHD cars, is pig to access with RHD...
I've got an Active Sound Generator currently.
Sometimes its brilliant and really adds to the sense of occasion on an otherwise dull drive, wouldn't be without it.
Other times is just too random, or the volume's too high, or it's just plain distracting - it can be a bit annoying I admit.
On a spirited drive it does makes lots of weird noises though that often aren't in keeping with the fun.
The interface is a bit contrary - sometimes it just won't stop, other times you have to guess why it won't turn on and try lots of different voice tones and gestures to get any type of response.
In general though the programming is sound, even if it will occasionally just go on the frizz for no logical reason. There's nothing you can do though, its just part of the design so you just let it find its way back to factory settings on its own.
I've read that it's possible to upgrade it to a later model if you wish, it costs a bloody fortune though, some report losing their houses during the transaction.
Finally it's portable, so replicates the same experience no matter what car I happen to be in. Even follows me into the house!
I'm here all week folks, try the veal.
Sometimes its brilliant and really adds to the sense of occasion on an otherwise dull drive, wouldn't be without it.
Other times is just too random, or the volume's too high, or it's just plain distracting - it can be a bit annoying I admit.
On a spirited drive it does makes lots of weird noises though that often aren't in keeping with the fun.
The interface is a bit contrary - sometimes it just won't stop, other times you have to guess why it won't turn on and try lots of different voice tones and gestures to get any type of response.
In general though the programming is sound, even if it will occasionally just go on the frizz for no logical reason. There's nothing you can do though, its just part of the design so you just let it find its way back to factory settings on its own.
I've read that it's possible to upgrade it to a later model if you wish, it costs a bloody fortune though, some report losing their houses during the transaction.
Finally it's portable, so replicates the same experience no matter what car I happen to be in. Even follows me into the house!
I'm here all week folks, try the veal.
Terminator X said:
Fake noise is worse than no noise. Some cars have piped engine noise through to the cabin so not fake as such.
Blame the Noise Regs, no one asked for it.
TX.
Blame the idiots who take the piss, pop bang remaps, stupid pipes, fat beardy Harley cretins - you reap what you sow. Blame the Noise Regs, no one asked for it.
TX.
hidetheelephants said:
Hoofy said:
CraigyMc said:
Hoofy said:
clip clop.
Figures.walk on. WALK ON. f
kING WALK. (minor heel squeeze). *GALLOP MODE ENGAGED*. whoa, whoa there. woooa. wo.
Exactly. Gallop mode when doing over 20mph. And a neighing if you brake hard. 
And when you're just pulling away in the morning and driving through your housing estate, perhaps the theme tune to Star Trek: Voyager?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtVXAugaSm0
Dog Star said:
Terminator X said:
Fake noise is worse than no noise. Some cars have piped engine noise through to the cabin so not fake as such.
Blame the Noise Regs, no one asked for it.
TX.
Blame the idiots who take the piss, pop bang remaps, stupid pipes, fat beardy Harley cretins - you reap what you sow. Blame the Noise Regs, no one asked for it.
TX.
Because it is more stuff cars do not need, more stuff to go wrong, etc.
My car has one, do I care that the V6 diesel can sound like an American V8 crossed with a V6 diesel, nope it sounds crap either way but you can't turn it off fully.
Just shows car manufacturers have lost the plot and marketers rule the roost.
My car has one, do I care that the V6 diesel can sound like an American V8 crossed with a V6 diesel, nope it sounds crap either way but you can't turn it off fully.
Just shows car manufacturers have lost the plot and marketers rule the roost.
Gigamoons said:
I've got an Active Sound Generator currently.
Sometimes its brilliant and really adds to the sense of occasion on an otherwise dull drive, wouldn't be without it.
Other times is just too random, or the volume's too high, or it's just plain distracting - it can be a bit annoying I admit.
On a spirited drive it does makes lots of weird noises though that often aren't in keeping with the fun.
The interface is a bit contrary - sometimes it just won't stop, other times you have to guess why it won't turn on and try lots of different voice tones and gestures to get any type of response.
In general though the programming is sound, even if it will occasionally just go on the frizz for no logical reason. There's nothing you can do though, its just part of the design so you just let it find its way back to factory settings on its own.
I've read that it's possible to upgrade it to a later model if you wish, it costs a bloody fortune though, some report losing their houses during the transaction.
Finally it's portable, so replicates the same experience no matter what car I happen to be in. Even follows me into the house!
I'm here all week folks, try the veal.
Sometimes its brilliant and really adds to the sense of occasion on an otherwise dull drive, wouldn't be without it.
Other times is just too random, or the volume's too high, or it's just plain distracting - it can be a bit annoying I admit.
On a spirited drive it does makes lots of weird noises though that often aren't in keeping with the fun.
The interface is a bit contrary - sometimes it just won't stop, other times you have to guess why it won't turn on and try lots of different voice tones and gestures to get any type of response.
In general though the programming is sound, even if it will occasionally just go on the frizz for no logical reason. There's nothing you can do though, its just part of the design so you just let it find its way back to factory settings on its own.
I've read that it's possible to upgrade it to a later model if you wish, it costs a bloody fortune though, some report losing their houses during the transaction.
Finally it's portable, so replicates the same experience no matter what car I happen to be in. Even follows me into the house!
I'm here all week folks, try the veal.
Edited by Olivergt on Thursday 28th March 23:06
Edited by Olivergt on Thursday 28th March 23:07
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