options heads up display and mark levinson
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options heads up display and mark levinson
trying to decide if the heads up display and mark levinson audio system are worth getting.Anyone have the heads up display and feel it was worth it?Has anyone compared the regular audio system to the mark levinson system.Is there any big differences between the two?
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The Mark L really shines when using a good audio input. An iPod through USB jack is good. The difference starts decreasing with streaming your phone, HD radio, regular AM and FM, and lastly XM. Now with a DVD-AUDIO disc the system really shines. I have a Marvin Gaye DVD-A that I got from Amazon. It sounds amazing, just wish that kind of quality audio was available through my iPod.
#6
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I got the ML on my GS after being somewhat disappointed in the base audio system in my IS. My RX has ML and it is decent (not nearly as good as the GS ML). I would buy it again.
As for HUD, there were no F Sports in my region with HUD when I bought my GS. If it had been available, I would have opted to pay for it, as I think it would be a nice feature to have, but I was okay getting one without HUD.
As for HUD, there were no F Sports in my region with HUD when I bought my GS. If it had been available, I would have opted to pay for it, as I think it would be a nice feature to have, but I was okay getting one without HUD.
#7
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I bought used so I didn't get to "choose" my options, per se. I was and still am pleasantly surprised with the quality of the base audio. That said, if I had found a well-priced used car with ML and/or HUD, I would have gone for it. I'd always prefer the upgraded audio. And I once had a Pontiac Grand Prix with a (much more basic) HUD, and it was awesome. So nice to not have to glance away from the road to see speed, radio channel, etc.
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I bought used so I didn't get to "choose" my options, per se. I was and still am pleasantly surprised with the quality of the base audio. That said, if I had found a well-priced used car with ML and/or HUD, I would have gone for it. I'd always prefer the upgraded audio. And I once had a Pontiac Grand Prix with a (much more basic) HUD, and it was awesome. So nice to not have to glance away from the road to see speed, radio channel, etc.
#10
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I haven't seen how the HUD looks on the GS but its such a rare feature that in my searches i've only ever seen one GS in my area that had it and the car had every option possible.
To the OP: If you can get it, you'll be the only one on the block with a GS with that option thats for sure
#11
Lexus Test Driver
I love the HUD and want it on my next car for sure. Also enjoy the ML audio. I rip vinyl records to DVD and play them in the car and they sound phenomenal. That was a joy to finally figure out since apparently a high end head unit won't play FLAC, ALAC, or other hi-def formats. It's picky about DVD-A discs also. But I got it whipped and it's no big deal to record hi-def audio, convert to flac, then burn a DVD and throw it in the car.
Also, the rear wheel steering is nice too, shaves like 4 to 6 inches off the turning radius when you're parking and supposedly digs in during high speed cornering which I don't really notice.
Also, the rear wheel steering is nice too, shaves like 4 to 6 inches off the turning radius when you're parking and supposedly digs in during high speed cornering which I don't really notice.
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2013 F-Sport here with both options. Definitely get ML since there's a noticeable difference and worth the money. HUD is up to you. I enjoy it but could live without it.
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