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#16
You can buy and have added high low coverters to a factory sound system, in order to incorporate RCA inputs for amplifiers. If you just want to add a sub to your stock system etc., you don't HAVE to change your OEM head unit, but to optimize the best sound quality it's recommended. More frequency controls and high volt outputs with digital processors for better sound quality are some of the benefits of aftermarket head units.
It looks like he's running an 8 gauge power kit, so probably just a sub amp and not a 4 channel too.
It looks like he's running an 8 gauge power kit, so probably just a sub amp and not a 4 channel too.
#17
Driver
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I'm not sure exactly what parts are needed as I went to my cousins shop and he did it for me........everything cost under $500 and its a pre-fab box as i did not want him to spend the time building a custom box......but ill ask him and get the exact parts but im also sure theres an audiophile person here that can answer with more details.......i may go with a custom trunk system in the future and have the box cutout in the shape of the back section of the trunk so it looks like a flat wall
I do not have the Mark Levinson and i did not change out the factory head unit as I did not want to mess with the center console since i'm sure there is no kit available for an aftermarket headunit and would prob mess with the electronics
I have a 12" Kicker Punch P2......just wanted to hit and the factory highs are good enough
But if i do get bored and have extra funds i might change out the factory highs or add an amp to the factory highs but the next thing i'm loooking for is either an exhaust, rims, or waiting for a cheap replica lip kit because i cant justify spending $2,500 before paint for a lip kit
Also Lexus is made very durable and my sub kicks really hard and i have little to no rattle......the rattle actually comes from the license plate trim on the back trunk but i doesnt rattle much
I do not have the Mark Levinson and i did not change out the factory head unit as I did not want to mess with the center console since i'm sure there is no kit available for an aftermarket headunit and would prob mess with the electronics
I have a 12" Kicker Punch P2......just wanted to hit and the factory highs are good enough
But if i do get bored and have extra funds i might change out the factory highs or add an amp to the factory highs but the next thing i'm loooking for is either an exhaust, rims, or waiting for a cheap replica lip kit because i cant justify spending $2,500 before paint for a lip kit
Also Lexus is made very durable and my sub kicks really hard and i have little to no rattle......the rattle actually comes from the license plate trim on the back trunk but i doesnt rattle much
Last edited by dychang174; 07-18-16 at 07:22 AM.
#18
I'm not sure exactly what parts are needed as I went to my cousins shop and he did it for me........everything cost under $500 and its a pre-fab box as i did not want him to spend the time building a custom box......but ill ask him and get the exact parts but im also sure theres an audiophile person here that can answer with more details.......i may go with a custom trunk system in the future and have the box cutout in the shape of the back section of the trunk so it looks like a flat wall
I do not have the Mark Levinson and i did not change out the factory head unit as I did not want to mess with the center console since i'm sure there is no kit available for an aftermarket headunit and would prob mess with the electronics
I have a 12" Kicker Punch P2......just wanted to hit and the factory highs are good enough
But if i do get bored and have extra funds i might change out the factory highs or add an amp to the factory highs but the next thing i'm loooking for is either an exhaust, rims, or waiting for a cheap replica lip kit because i cant justify spending $2,500 before paint for a lip kit
Also Lexus is made very durable and my sub kicks really hard and i have little to no rattle......the rattle actually comes from the license plate trim on the back trunk but i doesnt rattle much
I do not have the Mark Levinson and i did not change out the factory head unit as I did not want to mess with the center console since i'm sure there is no kit available for an aftermarket headunit and would prob mess with the electronics
I have a 12" Kicker Punch P2......just wanted to hit and the factory highs are good enough
But if i do get bored and have extra funds i might change out the factory highs or add an amp to the factory highs but the next thing i'm loooking for is either an exhaust, rims, or waiting for a cheap replica lip kit because i cant justify spending $2,500 before paint for a lip kit
Also Lexus is made very durable and my sub kicks really hard and i have little to no rattle......the rattle actually comes from the license plate trim on the back trunk but i doesnt rattle much
Awesome, please do let me know. I guess you needed an amp for that sub...where did you mount it? Yea I would get something prefabricated as well. A 10" most probably.
#20
Told you bro, high low converter. Any car audio shop can and does it. Best buy even. It's common for people who don't want to change out their factory head units.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/271558403520
Scosche is a good brand in the industry.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/271558403520
Scosche is a good brand in the industry.
#21
Driver
Thread Starter
nah you're good but the amp is mounted onto the back seat......wires are all tucked inside the car somewhere but yes all you need is the above converter, amp, sub, box, wire kit
#22
Driver
Thread Starter
also if you look at the 3rd picture i posted with the steering wheel......next to the shifter(P / R / D) on the black carpet part you can sort of see the bass control ****......its right where the beige leather and the black carpet meet......decided to mount it there to hide
#23
also if you look at the 3rd picture i posted with the steering wheel......next to the shifter(P / R / D) on the black carpet part you can sort of see the bass control ****......its right where the beige leather and the black carpet meet......decided to mount it there to hide
#24
also if you look at the 3rd picture i posted with the steering wheel......next to the shifter(P / R / D) on the black carpet part you can sort of see the bass control ****......its right where the beige leather and the black carpet meet......decided to mount it there to hide
#27
Driver
Thread Starter
Still have the car, but because of holiday season I haven't been able to put any money into it. But next on the list is Vossen Rims / Ark Exhaust / Lip Kit.......not sure which order to buy it in but definitely want those then I'll be pretty happy with the car.
There is not much space between the strut and the engine cover......i don't think my whole finger can fit under the space......but i like how the engine cover looks so ill keep it on for now......also its easy to pop it off its just lke 3 bolts and you can pop one side off and lift the bar up to get to the engine if you have to
There is not much space between the strut and the engine cover......i don't think my whole finger can fit under the space......but i like how the engine cover looks so ill keep it on for now......also its easy to pop it off its just lke 3 bolts and you can pop one side off and lift the bar up to get to the engine if you have to
#29
Driver School Candidate
The wheels are what I didn't like ...each to there own I suppose.....