Car audio - Head unit seems weak, how to resolve?

Do you think it would be advisable to put the software EQ above zero, or even to the max to compensate?

So you're saying an external amplifier would solve this issue to compensate?
After watching the video I think the radio is faulty. EQ changes were just a last ditch effort to see if anything would improve but I see it did not help.
An external amp will definitely help if the RCAs have an output of at least 2v ac. The integrated amplifier uses that same circuit as it's sound source, so there is a possibility that is the cause of your issue. Hence testing before purchasing any other gear.
 
Maybe take it back to whoever did the install and ask to make it sound right?
They told me an amplifier will definitely not help for my ears as it would only increase the volume, though I have the feeling actually it would at lower levels.

And they advised me to add rear speakers to balance out the sound and make the front in lower volume. They made a quick setup for me to see how it is, but I don't believe this would solve this issue. It might improve a bit, but that is not enough. The volume still needs to be way to high, if not even higher, to hear something and because of the low power, you hardly hear the sound of the rear speakers.
 
They told me an amplifier will definitely not help for my ears as it would only increase the volume, though I have the feeling actually it would at lower levels.
Do you know anyone who could bench test it for you? It seems that shop is not willing to pursue the matter so it would not change a thing if someone else worked on it.
Testing it in a bench will exonerate any of the car's wiring or hardware.
 
Do you know anyone who could bench test it for you? It seems that shop is not willing to pursue the matter so it would not change a thing if someone else worked on it.
Testing it in a bench will exonerate any of the car's wiring or hardware.
Yes, I'm thinking of asking another shop for help on this matter. But I want to do some good research beforehand, so that this time I am better prepared before any installations, etc.

I really hope to be able to solve this issue as I love good music in the car. Though I am not experienced enough myself and it seems to be quite a challenge. But I still believe there must be a solution for this as I was able to listen to a very similar type of radio (almost exactly the same) in a very similar type of previous car (also 107) without hurting my ears.
 
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But I still believe there must be a solution for this as I was able to listen to a very similar type of radio (almost exactly the same) in a very similar type of previous car (also 107) without hurting my ears.
Yes, Android radios are hit or miss. There are so many complaints about them that I myself have not bit the bullet to acquire one even though I ogle them.
If the radio turns out fine, I would rewire the speaker wires direct from the radio. If not fine, then the RCA test will tell you if you can amp it.
 
So I went to another Audio specialist. He unplugged the radio and sent me first to an electronics specialist who can actually open up the radio and might be able to fix some things inside of it.

And I also went to see the doctor. He gave me a medical treatment for my ears which should help.

Now it's mostly waiting for the results.
 
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