Auto EQ sounds terrible

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I am not getting very good results with the auto eq feature on my 3400bh head unit. The sound is very flat, with a lot of mid range. I am mounting the speaker on my headrest facing forward.

 

With auto eq off it does not sound bad (a lot better than when its on). I figure the problem is something with my system, like something is not wired properly, but not even sure where to start looking..

 

My setup:

 

Pioneer AVH-3400BH

Alpine PDX-F4 amp

Focal components in the front

Focal coax in the rear

 

any tips or help greatly appreciated, thanks!