audio

Hey all! We are clearing out our first versions of our Tubthumper for the R1T. Our new design recesses the subwoofer into the box to limit the chance of the seats hitting the sub. These older designs do not recess the subs. (Most Rivians don't have that issue but about 5-10% do. ) Here are the...

Hey all, Been seeing a lot of frustration with the Gen 2 sound system, particularly after the last update, 2025.34.30. Since I haven't been able to coordinate with a Gen 2 owner to measure system performance and make recommendations, I thought I'd offer a way to improve your sound yourself...

Here is the scenario: I'm driving along and enjoying the silence. The audio source is Sirius XM or Spotify, maybe others, but those are the two I use most often. I've turned them off in order to commune with my thoughts or talk with a passenger. My phone rings, I answer it, have a conversation...

I’m looking to install two 10 inch subs in the gear tunnel, would that be a good way of getting some decent bass into the cabin? Has anyone else done the same? I truly don’t know much about audio and anything along that line. I’m just looking to actually feel the bass, I don’t want anything crazy.

Before I explain, I have done a soft and hard reset and I have also contacted customer support with no immediate fix. I was sitting in traffic doing nothing but listening to music when all of a sudden the left button on the steering wheel changed from skipping to the next song to fast...

Back in Februrary 2024, I posted my first audio system calibration of my Gen 1 R1S Elevation. This forum responded hugely and requested Meridian measurements and recommendations. I didn’t have a Meridian vehicle, so @RivianBowerbird stepped up and donated several hours and his Gen 1 R1T Meridian...

I picked up my Gen2 R1t last week with Rivian Premium Audio. Am I missing something here? My speakers seem to work only 50% of the time. Half of the time, when I play music through Spotify, the radio, or my phone's Bluetooth, it displays that it is playing, but no sound comes out. It works some...

This is the fourth in a series of posts about how to improve how your Rivian’s audio system sounds. Find the other three here: Gen 1 R1S Elevation 2024.27.01 and 35.00 Gen 1 R1S Elevation Pre-2024.27.01 Gen 1 R1T Meridian Pre-2024.27.01 ? If this or any of my other posts improves your sound...

Sound quality has always been a top priority for me when car shopping, and my latest addition—the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2—is no exception. Naturally, I didn’t hesitate to add the $1,750 “Premium Audio” option. However, as I mentioned in my previous article, the quality falls short compared to...

In response to my thread about how OTA 2024.27.01 significantly improved my Gen 1 R1S Elevation's sound system—and includes recommendations for improving it further—I got many questions/comments about the update worsening their sound. Since so many different system configurations exist now, I...

New measurements, analysis, and recommendations for OTA 2024.27.01, which dramatically changed the Gen R1S's Elevation sound system. How to Improve a Gen 1 Rivian R1S’s Elevation Sound System After Update 2024.27.01 With Simple EQ Changes This is a sister post to How to Improve a Rivian R1T's...

So I have been on a multi week trek of figuring out the bass in the R1S. It started with the usual threads here. I did an NVX amp and speaker level converter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NGTM4X7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1...

My R1S is super! I love it. It really is a car I love and will get so much out of it in the coming years. But I see some areas where they could make meaningful improvements with software updates: 1. More interesting driver digital screen use. More elegant speed gauges that look “traditional”...

I just took delivery of my new R1S on Friday and already have an issue with Bluetooth. I have my iPhone paired and audio streaming (Apple Music, Spotify, etc.) works fine but there is no audio when I try to make and receive phone calls. I have tried paring multiple devices with the same issue...

Selling a brand new, factory sealed Samsung T7 Shield 1TB SSD (Gen 2 - newest version). This model is IP65 rated (for water and water resistance). Drive is plug & play for the built-in Dash Cam feature & includes the USB-C cable in the box. Here's a link to the exact item from Best Buy if you...

I noticed that the rivian woofer which is underneath the back seat has this plastic saying “dealer must remove protective cover” . Should this be removed for better audio?