Adding subwoofer to non ML stereo
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Driver
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Adding subwoofer to non ML stereo
Anyone have experience with adding a trunk mounted sub to a non ML stereo in a 2011 LS? Is the stock sub accessible for connection to speaker level inputs on a sub amp? On the fence about doing this and would like advice. Almost happy with factory system but would like more bass. LS is recent purchase CPO and would not want to void warranty. Thanks for your input.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
I had a shop do it I used the the rockford fosgate 360, but a shop can get you in the right direction, I tried on my own but was unable to get it to work. maybe someone else will chime in.
#3
Lexus Champion
if u have the non ML system theres no need for anything so extravagant as the rockford 360.3.. any l.o.c. (line out convertor) will do.. but yes if you dont have the skills to do it yourself then definitely goto a car audio shop.. they can gain access to the sub leads from the oem sub or the amp on the pass side of the trunk.. removing the oem sub requires removing the rear seat and rear deck lid.. then its a simple matter of choosing products that suit your musical tastes..
good luck
good luck
#4
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Thanks. I do have the skills, but was wondering about getting access to the sub output of the amp. I agree that the 360 is not needed; I have a MS-8 that was in the previous car, but the imaging of the stock system is just fine for me.
If I do anything I will only add a truck box type sub in the trunk under the package shelf, using the speaker level inputs of the sub amp and perhaps a remote sub level control. Removal and replacement of the stock sub is a little more than I care to do.
I really am pleased with the stock system, but there are times when I wish the sub had a little more power.
If I do anything I will only add a truck box type sub in the trunk under the package shelf, using the speaker level inputs of the sub amp and perhaps a remote sub level control. Removal and replacement of the stock sub is a little more than I care to do.
I really am pleased with the stock system, but there are times when I wish the sub had a little more power.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
if u have the non ML system theres no need for anything so extravagant as the rockford 360.3.. any l.o.c. (line out convertor) will do.. but yes if you dont have the skills to do it yourself then definitely goto a car audio shop.. they can gain access to the sub leads from the oem sub or the amp on the pass side of the trunk.. removing the oem sub requires removing the rear seat and rear deck lid.. then its a simple matter of choosing products that suit your musical tastes..
good luck
good luck
only reason i went that route was because i had one laying around, or that would be overkill.
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Anyone have experience with adding a trunk mounted sub to a non ML stereo in a 2011 LS? Is the stock sub accessible for connection to speaker level inputs on a sub amp? On the fence about doing this and would like advice. Almost happy with factory system but would like more bass. LS is recent purchase CPO and would not want to void warranty. Thanks for your input.
#7
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I, too, am beyond making major mods. With age and arthritis, crawling around in a car interior is not as easy as before
I think I will wait until we take a short road trip to see how luggage, etc., packs in the LS to decide if I can sacrifice the trunk space. Trade-in was a Town Car, which had about 3-4 cu ft more trunk space than the Lexus. (Yeah, I know, going from the Lincoln to the Lexus was quite a trip!!)
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