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Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!

I got the BSN to run to my NAD M51 DAC and everything sound like the treble has been turned up +10db. The bass is also weak. I use Qobuz and Tidal and both sound the exact same way. I can listen to cd’s  is my Oppo of the same music with no problem. 
 

what gives, is it really this bad?

last_lemming
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birdfan
175 posts
 

Check the sound settings. It may be that you’re on the “subwoofers” setting which high passes your speakers. I had this problem as well. If it’s on turn it off

itsjustme
683 posts
 

I have not heard such dramtic issues, whch suggests something else wrong. But its not good. I haveposted many times that the node << a $99 schiit modi 3 driven by FLAC+ USB PC.

 

and in context the Modi 3 is an excellent to outstanding entry level product, but 2-3 gradiations below what i use.

Mediocre. But solid mediocre....

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2psyop
1,830 posts
 

All these suggestions for buying something else and bluesound is not that good and the like have some merit, but I think you should get IT to help and see what the unit can sound like, when you have fixed or addressed the problem. I can tell you your Camero is not a very good sports car, you should get a Porsche but if the problem on your Camera is a flat tire, it would make sense to fix the tire and take it for another spin with 4 good tires before you invest in the Porsche. My two cents..

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oddiofyl
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Subwoofer setting was a good suggestion.   Bluesound is actually pretty good for the money in my experience.    You need to spend two or three times the amount to better it.

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