2007 Advanced Audio Balance problem

To all out there, I recently purchased a 2007 Saturn Vue with the advanced
audio cd/mp3/xm radio system. I am finding that the sound is not centered
in the vehicle. I have to fade the speakers forward about halfway from
center to front as well as balance the speakers from center half way to the
left. The right channel is slightly louder than the left. I did not have
to do this in my 2003 Vue. (Granted the upgraded sound systems are not the
same in both vehicles.)

I know some will say that it depends on what side you are sitting on.
Believe me. If you sit in the driver's seat, the right speakers are louder
than the left when balanced at the center mark. If you sit in the passenger
seat, you really don't even notice sound coming from the left speakers. I
also tried the radio, xm and all different cd's and had the same issue to
varying degrees.

I brought this to the attention of the dealership. The service manager sat
with me and he could hear what I have explained. We sat in another Vue with
the same stereo setup and it sounded the same way. They offered no solution
but it seems to be the way the stereo functions.

It seems like there is something wrong with the head unit to not be centered
properly. I have owned several vehicles and two of them were Saturns prior
to the 2007. I have never had an issue with the sound system like I am with
this.

Can anyone offer suggestions or have you experienced this as well?

I am writing my satisfaction survey to Saturn and I am making a point to
describe this issue and insist that someone contact me about it. They get a
'VERY DISAPPOINTED' check for satisfaction with the vehicle. I could see
choosing a basic stereo and having some issues with sound, but this is
supposed to be the 'top of the line' sound system for the vechicle and it is
proving to be less than adequate.



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