. Have not compared it to the non-premium though.
How is Premium Audio performed?
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I got my CT last Friday, the premier audio is very good when listening CD or USB audio. (compare with ML audio in ES, GS, and GX), the treble and bass are both reasonable clarity and strong, overall feeling is over my expectation.
AM, FM is so so, but not bad, XM is kind of disappointed. (very low)
I recommend this audio to everyone.
AM, FM is so so, but not bad, XM is kind of disappointed. (very low)
I recommend this audio to everyone.
Did it come with the LED's? If so, what's your take on those?
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Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
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Jimmyc13- Go to a true audiophile's site //http.www.audioholics.com and see what comments they have about Bose
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
Link doesn't work. I did go to the site and did a search for Bose, but sorry, nothing is jumping out at me.
By the way, the post you quoted is from the day after I picked up the car. I had only used the XM Sat. radio that night when I picked it up and yes, the sound quality with the XM radio is HORRENDOUS. I have since learned that the FM, CD and USB sound quality is much better, though the bass is still lacking a bunch compared to the Bose system I had in my Infiniti G35 sedan.
I too had originally wanted the ML sound package in the CT, but quickly changed my mind after hearing how much they wanted in the end to add that to the car!
PS - I'm not an audioholic.
Link doesn't work. I did go to the site and did a search for Bose, but sorry, nothing is jumping out at me.
By the way, the post you quoted is from the day after I picked up the car. I had only used the XM Sat. radio that night when I picked it up and yes, the sound quality with the XM radio is HORRENDOUS. I have since learned that the FM, CD and USB sound quality is much better, though the bass is still lacking a bunch compared to the Bose system I had in my Infiniti G35 sedan.
I too had originally wanted the ML sound package in the CT, but quickly changed my mind after hearing how much they wanted in the end to add that to the car!
PS - I'm not an audioholic.
By the way, the post you quoted is from the day after I picked up the car. I had only used the XM Sat. radio that night when I picked it up and yes, the sound quality with the XM radio is HORRENDOUS. I have since learned that the FM, CD and USB sound quality is much better, though the bass is still lacking a bunch compared to the Bose system I had in my Infiniti G35 sedan.
I too had originally wanted the ML sound package in the CT, but quickly changed my mind after hearing how much they wanted in the end to add that to the car!
PS - I'm not an audioholic.
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Jimmyc13- Go to a true audiophile's site //http.www.audioholics.com and see what comments they have about Bose
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
I find the BOSE system for cars very enjoyable.I cant stand there home audio stuff,though.
The CT Premium audio isn't bad.It's smooth. The tweeters I find a touch harsh for my taste,but not bad.I also find the bass lacking,but it is being used how bass should be used.Bass is not meant to over power ones system,it's used as fill.
Maybe I'm not turning the volume up enough?
I find this to be a better forum to read or learn.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
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Back in March when I was pricing out options, I was told it was an option, but required the Nav package to go with the ML package, and it added over $4K to the price. Then again, the dealer could have been wrong, so not really sure.
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Premium Audio - which one?
Hi.
When you go to "build your Lexus" and you select the packages, there are 3 codes for the audio selection:
AM
AN
AO
Does anyone know the difference between the three codes and the resulting radio that is installed?
When you go to "build your Lexus" and you select the packages, there are 3 codes for the audio selection:
AM
AN
AO
Does anyone know the difference between the three codes and the resulting radio that is installed?
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which included Premium Audio. I am a major audiophile though and used to the absolute highest quality soundsystems, so premium might be enough for many.
This week the stock components are coming out, to be replaced by a Zapco 7 channel amplifier, CDT audio 3-way separates up front, and a JL Audio 10w6 subwoofer.
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Here's what I found:
AM: Premium Audio Package Includes: 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System, in-dash 6-Disc CD changer, auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror w/ compass and Lexus homelink.
AN:Premium audio package includes the following: audio system + in-dash 6-Disc CD changer & auto dimming electrochromic rearview mirror w/ Lexus homelink.
AO:Premium Audio Package w/ backup camera includes: 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System w/ in-dash 6-Disc CD changer and backup camera mounted on auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror with compass w/ Lexus Homelink,
AM: Premium Audio Package Includes: 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System, in-dash 6-Disc CD changer, auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror w/ compass and Lexus homelink.
AN:Premium audio package includes the following: audio system + in-dash 6-Disc CD changer & auto dimming electrochromic rearview mirror w/ Lexus homelink.
AO:Premium Audio Package w/ backup camera includes: 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System w/ in-dash 6-Disc CD changer and backup camera mounted on auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror with compass w/ Lexus Homelink,
According to the 2011 Lexus Product Handbook:
AM = Audo/Moonroof Package: 10 speaker premium audio system + 6 disc CD changer, moonroof, HomeLink Tranceiver, auto-dimming mirror with compass
AN = Audio/Moonroof WITH navigation system:
The above except for the auto-dimming mirror WITH compass; this package has the same mirror, but DOES NOT include compass. Also includes HDD navigation system with rear backup camera, Remote Touch, and compass.
AO = Audio/Moonroof Package with REAR BACKUP CAMERA
All the options from the AM package with the rear backup camera with rearview mirror display.
AM = Audo/Moonroof Package: 10 speaker premium audio system + 6 disc CD changer, moonroof, HomeLink Tranceiver, auto-dimming mirror with compass
AN = Audio/Moonroof WITH navigation system:
The above except for the auto-dimming mirror WITH compass; this package has the same mirror, but DOES NOT include compass. Also includes HDD navigation system with rear backup camera, Remote Touch, and compass.
AO = Audio/Moonroof Package with REAR BACKUP CAMERA
All the options from the AM package with the rear backup camera with rearview mirror display.
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Jimmyc13- Go to a true audiophile's site //http.www.audioholics.com and see what comments they have about Bose
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
Lexus just doesn't put bad audio in their cars and the premium Audio in the CT sounds very good. I would have loved to have the Mark Levison in the USA. Its not quite up to my home System with Marantz, Defintive Technology and SVS along with Pioneer Elite PRO-151FD but never-the-less very good and several steps above Bose.
Pay particular attention to the type of audio setup in the Mazdaspeed 3: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/the-t...50>1=22009#1
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They're saying it will even be a challenge to get decent sound quality with that factory unit, as they have no clean full-range signal to work with.
But I'm thinking if we use separate high-low converters on each stage, we can get good enough quality out of it.
I'm running a 7 channel amp, so this just might work. One high to low for the tweets, one for the mid-range, one for the midbass, and one for the sub channel.
I should know in under a week how it turns out! =]