2015 Mustang EcoBoost "Fake" Sound Myth Busted!

Jump to 8:50 for the direct back-to-back sound comparison. In this video I illustrate just how fake this "fake" sound is in the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost. Many people have discounted the engine sound of this car because Ford added a "Sound Symposer" to enchance the sound. As you can hear in the video, it does very little and the difference is hardly noticeable.
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[@nobodyspecial313]

God, all these people bitching about how many cylinders the car has. Nobody's complained about it being slow, but I guess that's because it makes more power and torque than all of the Ford GTs built up to 2004. Look around at what people are calling sports cars now a days. They're all FWD sedans and hatchbacks with 180 to 250 HP. If you want to break 300 HP, they'll make you break the bank too. The EcoBoost makes more than 300 HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. That's more than every Ford GT built up to 2004. And it's not like some motorcycle engine that doesn't make any power until 3000 RPM, it makes peak torque around 2000 RPM and holds it to redline. Even more amazing - this engine is available in the base model. Most "sports cars" don't even offer this kind of power, let alone make it standard. In the spirit of every Mustang before it, the EcoBoost Mustang brings high dollar performance at an affordable price. So if you ask me, this is one of the best Mustangs to date.

[@hisham5128]

+Andy J How sad is your life really?

[@liive4todayy]

But it's not slow. It's faster then the 6cyl

[@vincnet11]

Shit this sound like crap ecoboost sucks my accord sports 6 speed had more growl sound haha

[@stormvorm]

+vincnet11 Well, your accord is also slower and front-wheel drive so sometimes there's a bit of give and take, isn't there.

[@heinzletzte.6385]

if it had 5 liters I wouldnt mind if it was an inline-4

[@somekindofmonst3r]

For an easier comparison of acceleration sounds: Fuse pulled out - 4:22 Fuse put back in - 7:02

[@ZeldaACFan17]

The sound with the fuse out is the pure engine sound. With the fuse in, some bassy sound is pumped through to the car speakers, which is kind of misleading.

[@mtd610]

Thanks.. you the real mvp..

[@solace4114]

Does the 2015 ecoboost automatic have this sound ?

[@lolcow_president]

@@solace4114 Yep

[@zacharybishop6595]

@@ZeldaACFan17 I think it sounds better with the fuse out

[@sliwka621]

Sounds somewhat different (better) with the fuse back in. So it *is* a fake sound.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

sliwka621 Either trolling or you have superhuman hearing for it to be "totally" different. There's barely a difference.

[@88supra719]

I think it sounds a little meaner with it back in

[@lusitanovalente]

subaruwrxfan especially through a pc. I truly am envious of his hearing powers. You have now inspired me to take out the gt500 from storage to make some noise. Nice ride by the way

[@sliwka621]

subaruwrxfan​ The only one here who seems to be trolling is you with this misleading title. The sound is fake and you didn't "myth bust" anything. You even acknowledge it yourself in the video. So why this *fake* title? I know that it's your car and you want to boost you ego by stating that the sound is 100% real, but that doesn't mean you get to call everyone who disagrees with you a "troll". Enjoy your car instead of making a PR campaign for Ford.

[@sliwka621]

utopia vanished Correction, "Through a phone."

[@thaghost1988]

I get blown away when ppl hate on others awesome cars they must drive really crappy cars and live a depressing life

[@DandSCreations]

It's an obviously different sound.. would be funny to hack it and make your buddies mustang sound shittier lol.

[@aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Engine sounds do not come from speakers. Engine sounds come from an engine. Engine sound coming from engine = real engine sounds. Engine sounds coming from speakers = fake engine sounds

[@yeloazn]

I dont see how people are confused with this. If it's being changed/tweaked from the speakers then it's not 100% real engine noise.

[@vaughnfontenot4535]

A lot of manufacturers put these noise maker things in their *sport* cars.. you can KZbin them all day and watch people remove then or adjust their volumes with computers

[@EliteGeeks]

IT IS TOTALLY FAKE - FFS, he needs to stop Nut Hugging the idea it is not fake... - if you think you hear it now, get an Amp and a Sub and that shit will also Amplify and it the dumbest thing Ford did with the car. It didn't put shit to rest, IMO he proved himself wrong. and if he doesn't think so then he is a moron... the fake sound is pumped in by a mic that is sitting in the header area... it takes the " real sound " and mods it... what is called " Refined " we ( normal people) call fake... even the GT has it, I had to yank it out of my Wife Ecoboost and My GT

[@bodhifyer]

It sounds much nicer with the fuse in. Without it it sounds like a regular 4 banger, but with the fuse it sounds much beefer and deeper.

[@ThePower1037]

It's supposed to, it is supposed to fool you.

[@MrRetinops9]

@@ThePower1037 who's fooling who? It’s a sound of your own engine, if you want a V8 sound you should go for V8 then, don’t expect an engine with the half of cylinders to make the same sound lol

[@ThePower1037]

@@MrRetinops9 You are absolutely correct, I will say however, if someone wants a great 4, they probably aren't buying a mustang. So to reach their target demographic, Ford just decided that it is easier to "fool" the buyer into a more appealing sound. I personally don't have a 4cyl, but it amuses me that Ford is doing this, and that there is a high chance that someone out there really believes the sound is cool.

[@jhonybravo1318]

The people who want SOUND should buy the GT . Stop blaming the 4 cylinder for not giving you the V8 sound

[@bjaxfl]

jhony bravo is THANK YOU and this is coming from an ecoboost owner

[@thederpycrafter]

People actually do that?

[@jpogigtxcr1778]

Not to mention it is further muffled by the turbo

[@ItsOT]

I'm 19 insurance will kill me

[@MrAnxious]

@@thederpycrafter yes!

[@anothersiguy]

You can definitely hear that the Sound Symposer adds a bit of Boxer-like rumble, but most of the sound is real. Thanks for the comparison, I was wondering what it would sound like without it.

[@epsilonpegasi2]

The engine tone is great without the sound symposer to begin with. one of the best sounding 4 cylinder turbo engine. People are just getting their panties in a bunch over nothing. Guess they need something to complain about. And yes, i dont mind having the engine note boosted, as is the case here, if its done in a way that sounds good. Kudos to ford engineers for making a 4 cyl sound so good. With a tune and better looks than the upcoming Camaro, this is the one to buy.

[@l9ikjam]

sounds a lot different. with the fuse it's a lot deeper sound.

[@munesh23]

Not much difference imho, but the with the fuse i could hear a little more induction sound.

[@MrSlowestD16]

That was my conclusion as well.

[@thindonut8879]

Fun fact Camaro has fake supercharger noises oops I told a little secret

[@Johnmarston1228]

I appreciate having some alternative journalism, for lack of a better word, for the auto industry. Every auto publication I read seems so elitist and does nothing but trash cars that are less than a hundred thousand dollars. This annoys me particularly because 99% of automotive journalists wouldn't be driving those cars if they weren't supplied for review. So thank you for giving your honest opinion on all the cars you review, and keep doing what you do.

[@olgoogis4158]

They call it "Active Noise Control". It projects sound waves through the stereo to cancel out unwanted sound waves from the engine. It's exactly what a muffler does but in this case the cab is a muffler for the passengers with better control over the sound (which is smart). People change their mufflers all the time to get different sounds. If you consider this faking then you have to consider all vehicles have a "fake" sound via mufflers (wise up people). It's just another way to control noise (similar to a muffler).

[@242HP]

Actually, there are two systems at work to control the interior noise in the Mustang: Active Noise Cancellation (which is designed to reduce/remove unwanted noise from the cabin) and Active Noise Control, which is designed to enhance/amplify the noise of the engine and funnel it into the cabin through the stereo's speakers.

[@olgoogis4158]

It's just another way to improve the sound. Which again is similar to the idea of a muffler. It shouldn't be called "fake" because anything (vehicle shape/material, asphalt/dirt ground, exhaust length, no exhaust, etc.) can change the sound. I'd call it fake when it's an electric car with V8 sounds played over the stereo.

[@jefflucas_life]

Without you hear engine roar from resonator in the cabin, back in the amplifier cancels out the engine noise by adding opposite wave sound lengths, simple smoothing out the sound wave. Works like the Boss noise reducer headset to keep out loud noise. Nice video..

[@Subaruwrxhiv]

cobb tuning showed us the sound symposer, it has a sound symposer

[@alexandersekora716]

The sound is actually completely fake. A company called Cobb tuning actually managed to isolate the part of the ECU making the sound. With the engine at idle they tricked the Ecu into thinking the engine was running at various RPMs and wouldn't you know it sounded like a horribly synthesized V8. That's what Ford did with the Eco-Boosts. It doesn't cancel out the actual engine sound, but it does cover it up with the sound of a V8 so that it's driver's feel better about themselves. Here's the name of their KZbin video. COBB Tuning - 2015 Mustang Ecoboost: Sound Symposer

[@zamora3D]

How is it busted, when it is clear, there's a difference in sound when the fuse is unplugged... From the video, say it's confirmed. There's a fake sound coming from the speakers.

[@LastHumansGarage]

Much like testing I did on the "soundaktor" in the Volkswagen GTI. I made a switch on the console in which I can turn the soundaktor on and off depending on my mood. I made a video showing clearly the fake sound vs real sound.

[@Chadmorris90baby]

Fake is Fake! If all of the sound isn't coming from the engine and it's enhance then it's fake! Period!

[@jamesspiller4698]

Chad Lebre stop complaining. If you don't like it, don't watch the video.

[@SS8styles]

This is that exclusive content right here! Haha nice vid man! Thanks for taking the time to do the comparison. The difference in sound has definitely been highly exaggerated. I'd like to see these guys who claim it's a significant difference actually differentiate which is which in an audio test. Maybe that's another video idea if you're short on vids: Mix some engine notes with and w/o the fuse, labeled A, B, C, etc.. Then have people comment (or answer a google survey to prevent bias) which sound they prefer/is fake or not, and then a week later you reveal the actual sources. Just a thought! I saw that on a guitar comparison video once and I actually ended up preferring the sound of the cheaper guitar, even though I was convinced the other one was definitely better lol...

[@BCJDM]

I think you should change your name to FordEcoBoost Fan!

[@pdid44569]

It's quite hard to change a name that someone recognizes. It's like MotorTrend changing their name to EngineCourse or something like that.

[@pdid44569]

Exactly

[@nezerac]

BECAUSE JDM!!!

[@kc7159]

Lol he just changed it to his name

[@modernvisionscc]

I don't think this is a fake sound but a form of noise cancellation being used to alter the sound inside the car. Question is does your radio work as normal with the fuse pulled?

[@devn3813]

It sounds better naturally.

[@LostPilotage]

Are they just using active noise cancellation to cancel out the "harsher" higher frequencies of the 4 cylinder to isolate the better sounding low-tones that would be heard from a v8? From the sounds of things, that is all they are doing. Which is also why it sounds quieter under certain conditions like idle.

[@greg9541]

This car has the right amount of power to put a smile on your face. It is not a v8 but you can still have some fun with it.

[@lambohayden]

Pretty huge difference imo. I used Dr. Dre Beats headphones and I know it's not the same as being there, but I think there was a very significant change when the fuse was taken out as opposed to put in. Definitely much, much deeper and throatier with the fuse in.

[@ARmYofSixxTH]

Your warranty is now voided

[@RBTURBINA1]

When u pulled the fuse did ur radio sound system still work I believe it's the radio amplifier fuse u pulled. The engine noise amplifier is a tube in the engine bay that connects to the firewall like the GT that's why the GT aftermarket intake has a deleat option u just cap the hose.

[@mykullee]

I think the Amplifiers do a difference. Not a major one that'll shake a grandma up from a Sunday morning, but it's a nice one to have for an I-4.

[@jackdoane4957]

I really just sounds more growly, if anything i think it does what its called an “amplifier” it’s making the exsaust note louder to the driver by amplifying the sound of it in the cabin. it’s still YOUR engine making the sounds your car is just making it seem louder than it is, but she’s still got some growl with the fuse pulled

[@bbsmyname]

Yup that's proof of a fake sound. Did not stop me from buying it!

[@ramtrucks721]

Ur an idiot

[@quattro4468]

Youre part of the problem.

[@nezerac]

Wow so you picked up the Ecoboost!? WELL DONE SIR!!! Pretty sure David let you in on how awesome it was after a bit of tuning. lol.

[@Trades46]

Might be because my speakers aren't that great, but I can barely tell the difference. Still, if I the car was mine, I'd just keep the fuse pulled out (as long as it doesn't throw codes) because I really can't stand fake exhaust sounds, synthesized or artificial.

[@maddog7999]

i never knew they existed til now, and still cant believe it.

[@erwinmulder1338]

+Trades46 Unfortunate side effect of pulling the fuse is that (some parts of) your stereo system also no longer work.

[@Youno954]

I think "fake" is a wrong word to use because the manufacturer can play with the sound of the car. For example, the ecoboost that ford make for Europe is really soft (due to the European restrictions and rules) comparing to the United States, however they both have the same engine.

[@ImSpruic]

Haha I love how you black out the speedo

[@GuitarsRule08]

Hey man I noticed you're having an issue I have with my 2015 GT. Sometimes, it's only happened twice, the famous mustang/ford chime sounds different. It sounds like it's coming from your steering wheel and you're not getting the premium Jay Leno "mensware third floor " sound it normally makes. The second time you started your car, when you plugged the fuse in it went back to normal. I don't think it's the fuse because it's happened to me twice and went back to normal and I never messed with amp. Any ideas about this? I'm so glad you caught it in your video. Listen to both the start up sounds in the before and after sections of this video.

[@Krispy95]

Hahah you blocked out the speed

[@661tony661]

What's funny is he still showed he was going at least 15-20 over the posted speed limit.lol

[@OobliHD]

I saw that to. Lol

[@dom3489]

So there is no evidence of speeding

[@daixso]

He should have done like top gear and made it say he was doing 45 the whole time. Even though you can hear the car accelerating. (They did it in their episode in the USA driving muscle cars)

[@B3MeccaOG]

wow some get a full FBI investigation he was doing 90 what's that like Mach 1

[@fusionvic]

The fake engine sound is a fact, part of the ACM on many Ford's. If you disable active noise cancelling it also disables the fake engine sound. On the Fusion Sport disabling the active noise makes it sound like any other drab dull EcoBoost powered vehicles. Lariat level F150s also have it.

[@dodoz44]

"Just take a listen..." ... *cricket noises*

[@shofan70]

I'm here after watching regularcar reviews.

[@ErikIversenNU]

hey-o

[@RH20CoCoBrO]

What's with blacking out the speedometer. Are you going over the speed limit!?!? ;D

[@lanesalbacka1821]

Cobb has found the sound synthesizer and can activate it so it can be heard aside from the revving engine.

[@IbanezPlayer124]

Anyone noticed how the start up chime was different when the fuse was out and in?

[@JesseJehan]

really good observation there was a lot more bass in the "fuse in" startup chime. That makes me wonder, a 30amp fuse would not be necessary for a "sound symposer" amp. That must be the fuse for the sound system amp because you're looking at 450watts+ for a 30amp fuse. So maybe the "fuse out" run still had the sound symposer working but not fully due to pulled amp fuse. Id really like to see this done again with a mic right next to the door speaker.

[@RennieAsh]

Jesse Jehan Hook a line in from the speaker wires ;p Record that to see if there is any signal while radio is off.

[@brawnymystic2745]

IbanezPlayer124 I noticed it a little bit

[@DWisensHub]

Where exactly is the "fake" sound coming from? The stereo? If so wouldn't it be easy to tell that its coming from inside of the the car as opposed from the outside?

[@Loothansa]

Am I the only one who thinks the EcoBoost Mustang sounds terrible??? I dont mind it not being a V8, but its got one of the most boring 4 cylinder sounds ive heard... I mean thats what a VW Golf sounds like

[@fhstitans]

I can understand why people say it's fake sound for the fact that it sounds different than without the amplifier, but the way I look at it is if you have a honda civic with extensive mods, coilovers, aftermarket wheels, exhaust etc. , it is still a Honda Civic just enhanced.

[@MasterGGG]

If your going to buy a Mustang, do yourself a favor and get a GT.

[@flyhighpizzapie]

Can't in the UK yet ;)

[@romero1337]

honestly it sounds more refined with the fuse in and i like that. Rather than sounding like a rough 4 cylinder, it sounds much more refined

[@ak2112]

Artificiality enhanced or not, the ecoboost does not sound good.

[@boltar2003]

Why does the camera make it look like the car is moving around while parked at the start? I've never seen that effect before.

[@LawrenceTimme]

good job you have that black spot over the speedo :P

[@ZeldaACFan17]

Why does he do thar??

[@ldodom]

From what I've heard, fuse #27 is for the noise canceling amplifier; similar to the Bose noise canceling used in the new GM trucks as well as the new F150 Ecoboost. I believe Honda was the first to employ noise canceling technology in their Odyssey Touring and Elite models. Noise suppression is accomplished by playing back the exact opposite sound waves through the stereo speakers and has little to nothing to do with so-called fake sounds, only noise cancelation. So in that regard you are totally correct in your assertion.

[@eschenn1]

I definitely heard a difference with the fuse in, It was beefier and more aggressive sounding. It's not night and day but it was more of a difference than you are letting on. I would really like to see less bias on this channel, most notably in your car reviews, I know you have to appease dealerships because they give you the cars to review but it's all sunshine and rainbows. I want to see more critical reviews rather than saying every car looks nice and aggressive and every car handles well for what it is; that's just not good reviewing.

[@glennmiller394]

I like the feature that makes the speedo black out when exceeding the speed limit. Wish my car had it. As to the point of the video, enhanced sound is a major selling point in Jaguar ads.

[@dslr8947]

***** *FACEPALM* that was the joke...

[@ashtonmurch2142]

I feel like you have more raw sound without the fuse in.

[@pedrof830]

Did the radio work when you took out the amplifier fuse?

[@illitero]

Perhaps Ford was afraid of it sounding "too much" like the powerplant that's in it. With the fuse out, it sounded like an old Focus of mine. Not to be insulting, they just use the same type of engine. Ford evidently didn't want that type of association to be made with the model. While the sound made w/fuse in is slightly more appealing and less harsh, it is still fake in the sense that it is not what the engine sounds like. Hearing the engine inside the car does not sound the same as hearing it outside. To me that's kind of insulting in a way, because the people that get this model know what they're getting. They're not some meathead v8 enthusiast buying the car to complain about how "faggy" it sounds day in and day out. So it's disingenuous and ultimately unnecessary, not to mention occupying a sound system that is better left alone for music. It's novel, and some may appreciate it, sure. But regardless of what word you choose, it is still a direct lie in the fact that it is an altered sound than what you would be hearing on the other side of that firewall.

[@android01978]

I tend to agree. You put a decent sound system in a car and then abuse it by using it to make engine noises. Better to leave the engine to make engine noises (even if it doesn't have the throaty v8 rumble) and the sound system to make music.

[@riccanator]

The ST focus/fiesta and the mustang are all four cylinder but there are several ''ecoboost'' variants. Both Inline four and V6. Now even a 3 cylinder eco. 3.5L, 3.7L, 2.0L, 2.3L, 1.5L, and the new 3 cylinder 1.0L.

[@onegaisti]

But what kind of aftermarket exhaust would you put on that? A fartpipe?

[@SpikeSlayer]

I want a ecoboost mustang so bad

[@hyypersonic]

Same man, same

[@atryan360]

+Spike Slayer I would love one as well. Im graduating college in a week so hopefully i can get some money to put in a down payment LOL 2016 Ford Ecoboost Premium ALL THE WAYYYY

[@SuperCharloux]

I will have mine in 15 days... Can't wait anymore ! Triple yellow with MBRP race :D

[@madfrenchie]

There is actually an option in the Car's computer to enable / disable this Enhanced Sound Feature. Find yourself the right programming software and you can see it clear as day. Disable it, and you hear the same change as if you were pulling the fuse.

[@MrGovenator1]

I would technically call it fake. The volume might be real, but the tone it makes is fake. I don't see why every one cares though. Regardless it still sounds good. I would prefer it to be fake in this car, and get that deeper note, than it being real and not sounding as good.

[@MrGovenator1]

And even after listening at the end with the back to back comparison. Its only slightly different.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

Didnt get no difference between on and off

[@thatguysdead2331]

Hey im in the process of getting an ecoboost myself. Im stuck with deciding on auto or manual. Ive always driven stick but i test drove an auto & it was really nice. Wat would u think?

[@MrJohnjake]

i really like the driving angle

[@dude9237]

Can you make a video driving around with 1 camera angle on the clutch, break, gas, and the other camera of you driving? Like another how to drive manual video?

[@Koolkid736]

lol at bluring the spedometer

[@johnnyvt9]

It is really funny that he left the tach showing. All you have to do is find a video or car the same model and look at the speed for the rpm of the gear you are in. Bam you know his speed. Do they actually look to give people tickets that make videos these days?

[@sgtjeremyh]

Not completely true. Depends on the final gear ratio. This car has a few dif options for rear ratio that make a difference

[@MoellerGarage]

I like it when people take the time to document a test on their own, well done.

[@EvilSnowYeti]

was it really necessary to cover up your speed when you did the pull up the hill. im sure no one cares that you were over the speed limit. every one that is into cars does it.

[@zazuch]

He did it to avoid any issues with cops. I assume with no clear evidence of his speed they have nothing to go on.

[@dramabeatz33]

zazuch they cant give u a ticket unless they actually catch u

[@banddude121]

dramabeatz33 *cough* Afroduck *cough* They can get you if you have a video of yourself doing it. Why do you think Alex Roy waited years to tell anyone about his run? Statue of limitations does exist.

[@zazuch]

dramabeatz33 If they have video evidence of you speeding you bet your ass they can give you tickets. Why do you think all these videos of street racing and going high speeds on freeways always say "filmed in mexico" and or blur faces/license plates because Its a CYA to attempt avoid tickets and criminal charges. IF you are so sure then film yourself going over 100 mph on the freeway with your face and location clearly known. Send it to the police for that has jurisdiction of where you did this at. And let me know how that goes.

[@MrSlowestD16]

dramabeatz33 It depends on the local jurisdiction there. In many places they can. Typically they won't though because they have bigger fish to fry.

[@daviddominguez5890]

I got a question subaruwrxfan? Since your youtube account is subaruwrxfan why did u get a mustang instead of a subaru wrx sti?

[@mar7909]

I have owned 3 different MR2's and have no problem with a proper 4 cylinder engine in the right car, but this is ridiculous. A mustang should have a V-8. Yeah its still available but every time an ecoboost gets purchased its a vote against the V-8. One day the mustang might be all electric. Just kill me now.....

[@Andrizza]

That is completely the wrong way of looking at it. Every person who buys a I4 would probably not have bought the V8 anyway, they'd have gone for the V6... And it's all very well saying that for the US, but Ford wants this car to be sold in the world market. And in the UK, where i'm from, it's $6 a gallon. If you wanted a Mustang and the V8 was the only option, it would sell very poorly. However giving people a powerful large bore 4 cyl, means it's exponentially increase the interest in the car. If you get a V8 stang in the UK, you have to accept that top gauge taxing and huge fuel bills.

[@mar7909]

Fluragon Ok fair enough I get your point but then don't buy a mustang, There are plenty of great cars out there with good 4-cyl engines that are a LOT more fun to drive than a mustang with out a V-8

[@Dvrth.Cygnus]

I can't find the problem with this. One day every car will be electric.

[@OozyDoozy]

there have been some stories going around that ford stated that by 2017 they will end v8 production.... that is very sad specially for the mustang... I just hope that GM keeps making v8s.... the day the corvette won't have a v8 is the day american muscle loses my interest...

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Right, a Mustang should only have a V8 if you ignore the entire heritage and history of the car, going back to the very first one that rolled off the line -- with a 6-cylinder. The Mustang has always been a personal coupe first and foremost, with a V8 performance option. If someone wants to buy a Mustang without a V8, that's their business. The volume sales of the non-V8 versions makes it easier for Ford to make a business case for a V8 Mustang. If nobody bought the non-V8 Mustangs, the Mustang would probably cease to exist.

[@wavehogger]

My link shows that they are using different frequencies at specific rpm's to alter the sounds the engine is making. It does sounds a bit deeper with it active. With such a slight difference not even sure why they bothered. Who is really going to complain about the sound without it.

[@SAWEET68]

Car sounds the same to me, it's not a fake sound lol.. And buying a 2.3 twin turbo 4cyl that is in the 9s already is pretty impressive. Take a blast in the last SVO mustang was a 2.3 turbo, now you know where it comes from. For all the haters do research before making a comment.

[@helloworldinthenet]

+Joshua Kenick lol its not twin turbo and does like 14s in the 1/4.......

[@frustratedmillennialz]

The highest recorded ecoboost currently runs 11.6+ secs...go look on mustang6g forums. 9s?? The S550 GT just now got 9.08 secs with a supercharger, bolt ons, tune, drag tires, etc. Ha, a 9s eco that's great joke. Maybeee one day...but not 1 year into its' life.

[@tombrochard6854]

If the fuse says "amplifier" that means it's attached to a speaker somewhere in the car. I'm assuming it's a small subwoofer of some sort. I can hear a difference with the fuse in/out even on my little iPad, but I'm guessing on a full range stereo system for playback you'd hear more of a difference. Ford has either installed a microphone of sorts in the car's exhaust or has completely synthesized the sound of the exhaust and is using a microprocessor to simulate the RPM's and low bass rumble. I understand it's probably a marketing thing but it's also pretty cheesy too. I wish they could have designed an exhaust that would have a little bit of deep rumble to it rather than resorting to electronic trickery. By the way, I'm equally certain fuse in or out the exhaust sounds exactly the same outside.

[@BudleyBailey]

Lets be honest it sound the same as a hyundai, it doesnt sound good

[@TheSTRedline]

It's the same sound symposer used "fake sound" in the Focus ST and also used in the V8 mustang. It's not fake sound! It's just redirecting the engine notes it into the cabin. People that don't like it can buy a $20-25 symposer delete kit. It's a great option for people who keep the car mostly stock. If/when you upgrade the exhaust then you delete the "Fake sound" and you have a more natural sounding car. Great video btw subaruwrxfan !

[@jasonsong86]

Sounds about the same to me.

[@jamesspiller4698]

Everything Goes I noticed a difference.

[@indiextronic]

If you listen to 3:17 and 5:50 several times over, going from one, to the other, back to the other... It's very hard to distinguish the difference. There appears to be a very slight throaty induction noise amplification, but other than that it sounds the same. I wouldn't even use 'refined', just simply an amplification. I almost prefer it without the fuse put in.

[@CIASpook71]

You blocked out your speed? No one cares. Not like you went very fast or were racing.

[@jamesspiller4698]

Christopher Hartman I didn't notice what you were talking about at first, but I see it now.

[@austinbellah9432]

Christopher Hartman so he doesn't get a ticket

[@tiberius8390]

Hey, can you actually disable the fake sound, without disabling your stereo?

[@M1k3for3v3r]

Matt your vids are slacking lately lol

[@FideTheProducer]

Yep. The amplifier simply adds some more bass to it. Sounds much better with the fuse in. That bass makes a difference.

[@123buttnut]

i dont know why anyone would buy an american muscle car with a wimpy little 4 banger

[@Aborolus]

+SunnysideUp All companies are making versatile alternatives to these vehicles. Not everyone can afford a 5.0, Z28, or SRT-8. Maybe he wanted a decent amount of power, but wanted to maintain some fuel economy? You gotta think outside of the box instead of just jumping to the asshole conclusion.

[@davidtonnfishin]

+Aborolus I agree, have you driven this car? , I bet not, I just road tested one and I will say it is faster than my 88 5.0 that has an intake, head and cam swap, throw in a cobb tuner on this ecoboost and hold on , not to mention the cost factor for the v8 is thousands more, higher insurance and more fuel consumed, factory 310/320 is not wimpy, what is wimpy is your asshole comment, just my 2 cents from a true car lover.

[@Aborolus]

There you go! And yes I have driven this car, they're badass.

[@thrasherriccio5726]

Cus a lot of people don't wanna pay $60 a week in gas

[@hotwater80]

In modern world you can't run over 160 due to traffic unless you are living outside city with 200miles highway. Personally I'm getting this because it's beautiful beast but I'm living in big city with bad traffic congestion, so 4 cylinder is fair enough for me.

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

It absolutely has fake sound. Look on the ceiling above the rear seats, there is a little microphone there. It both acts as noise cancelling via the speakers. And also adds a subtle pseudo-v8 rumble. Covering it up with something or pulling the fuse removes the sound.

[@aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Still a fake sound. Any car that makes engine noise with the speakers is cheesy ....not to mention buying a 4cyl Mustang. If you buy a Mustang, you buy a V8. V6 Mustangs are for chicks, and the 4cyl should not even be made.

[@EstebanCamacho]

aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot The turbo 4-cylinder has more horsepower and torque than the V6. So at this point, I would say the V6 shouldn't be made anymore.

[@Bensaves]

***** The V6 is also N/A, so keep in mind it has a lot more headroom to make power

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot now anyway it have rear indeopendant suspension its full of electronic and way to fucking big and fat....a 67 with a big block can go to 2700lbs ...now those fag boxes are almost 4000 and everything is in aluminium...what a bunch of garbage to swindle people with. at that size it should be a cougar or a torino not a mustang....but nowadays no one know the difference between personnal cars and pony cars

[@EstebanCamacho]

Ragimund VonWallat​ A mustang is definitely a pony car. Keep in mind that a mustang has always been the definition of "grand torino/touring." It has ALWAYS BEEN that way. The mustang is a grand touring vehicle first, race car second.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

you totally misunderstood what i said...also torino i spoke of was a model,second you have no idea what a pony car is ,bye bye

[@12voltshocker79]

Just finished up installing aftermarket sub and amp, and yes it DOES affect the volume of the effect... BUT IN A VERY irritating way !... Looking at ways to disable it, Pulling the fuse actually shuts down the audio entirely but the display still works so its not a solution that works for me...

[@MrMASTERPLB5]

Any V-4 sounds like a Ricer Car Period..... Some V-6's sound better & a little bit like a V-8 But the V-8 & Higher is the ultimate sound No duplication Its Not slighty diff.. Its Diff. Period But hey Not everyone can afford a V-8

[@0Camus0]

There is no v4, most 4 cylinders are Inline 4...

[@MrMASTERPLB5]

***** True But just about everyone refers to them as a v4 globally, just like people around the world say U.S. Muscle to describe everything coming out of the U.S. - iTS WHAT PEOPLE OF THE MASSES recongize, Not whatalways having to be right Americans thnk it should be

[@mattdaniel777]

V4 lul what is that

[@6amamoeba677]

the only v4s ever made are in motorcycles and the ones that saab and ford briefly used in the 60s-70s... there hasnt been a v4 car in 40+ years. SMH (i swear some people dont think before they talk)

[@LoveSportsCars]

Boxer 4s sound good too

[@cbc1978]

All ecoboost cars (maybe the Fiesta ST exception) have a Ford Sound Symposer. It's indoor only, not sure if it goes through the speaker/amplifier system, but there is a system in place, in which does make the interior sound more like a "GT". Learn about the symposer, and well, it's not a fuse, it's a system going from the intake to the firewall.

[@knifeknut0414]

No offense man, I love your videos, but it sounds like shit either way. A muscle car needs a V8 lol

[@ricardoornelas1892]

knifeknut0414 what about a sportcar?

[@thomascarter2922]

Ford calls all 3 of the Mustangs a sport car. Not a muscle car!

[@dadoofusbeats]

Honestly never wanted a mustang till i saw this 4 cylinder turbo, now want one for a gas saver and it looks awesome so im happy

[@Jesxi]

The fuze gives it that deeper mean sound that muscle cars are known for. Its an eco car how loud do you expect it to actually be?

[@luedriver]

here is a thought, what about some kind of a mic attached directly on the exhaust pipe, maybe similar to those used for recording flutes, and have that "played" live inside the car, in order to have isolation from the elements but still be able to hear the exhaust note when driving, not fake, but not real either... I think bmw did something like this

[@davidmartin2231]

It does sound a bit better with the fuse back in (imo). But u have to agree with you, it's more of an enhanced tone. Sound is there though, no matter what.

[@giantenemycrabX]

you're right, the sound difference is minimal. what was up with the guy said it made the car silent?

[@adamwest3637]

I’m here because I just learned about this. The Active Noise Control system amplifies the sound from the engine into the cab

[@SirKittyMcMittens]

Honestly, to me with the fuse in the engine noise sounds more "digital" and slightly louder, but it's not at all noticeable unless it's compared side by side with the fuse out.

[@bradmann85]

the difference i hear is the first run without the fuse has more of just a regular 4cylinder car sound. with the fuse in place. i just hear a bit of a deeper tone.

[@nyansugoi]

4:40 You're (openly) doing 60 in a 40 zone. Why would you remove your blur there?

[@joshuab1707]

I think you are right about the tone difference. It sounds more bassy but same volume

[@frankhart8288]

if your aftermarket speakers / subs are picking up engine noise from the car, disconnect the mic in the rear top headliner there should be a clip that you can stick your hand in and unplug it may take some time its a tricky clip you may need to just cut the wire but this will remove "Fake Engine Noise" from getting picked up on the sound system. ( "Your Welcome ;)" )