One More Time - Upgrade Stock Lexus Stereo?
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One More Time - Upgrade Stock Lexus Stereo?
Okay, sorry to repeat this, but I never clearly received any solid answers on this. Yes, I am hugely dissappointed with the stock stereo system. No, I didn't listen too hard when I bought it, thinking it would be adequate. but the Cashmere red caught my eye and I ended up with no ML. Damn I wish I went white w/ ML :-(
Anyways, is there any simple yet effective way to help the stereo out:
1. Can I trade out speakers for better sound?
2. Would any amps help?
3. Anything else I might be missing?
I am just after better clarity. I hear very little nuances in music and voices, having to jack the sound way up to get anything decent. My FX35 Bose seemed way better than this.
I adore this car otherwise, but am sorely dissappointed in this aspect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thx
Anyways, is there any simple yet effective way to help the stereo out:
1. Can I trade out speakers for better sound?
2. Would any amps help?
3. Anything else I might be missing?
I am just after better clarity. I hear very little nuances in music and voices, having to jack the sound way up to get anything decent. My FX35 Bose seemed way better than this.
I adore this car otherwise, but am sorely dissappointed in this aspect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thx
Lead Lap
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I outlined all pieces needed to completely change your system, and keep your stock interface on your last post....
what more do you need... that covered DSP, speakers, amps, crossover, and capacitor... that would be your whole system, short of the dynamat installed and wiring to the battery.... and fuse...
...more importantly, I did the conversion, so this isn't a theoretical solution, it's in my car... and my SUV ( GS300 / RX300 )
what more do you need... that covered DSP, speakers, amps, crossover, and capacitor... that would be your whole system, short of the dynamat installed and wiring to the battery.... and fuse...
...more importantly, I did the conversion, so this isn't a theoretical solution, it's in my car... and my SUV ( GS300 / RX300 )
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I outlined all pieces needed to completely change your system, and keep your stock interface on your last post....
what more do you need... that covered DSP, speakers, amps, crossover, and capacitor... that would be your whole system, short of the dynamat installed and wiring to the battery.... and fuse...
...more importantly, I did the conversion, so this isn't a theoretical solution, it's in my car... and my SUV ( GS300 / RX300 )
what more do you need... that covered DSP, speakers, amps, crossover, and capacitor... that would be your whole system, short of the dynamat installed and wiring to the battery.... and fuse...
...more importantly, I did the conversion, so this isn't a theoretical solution, it's in my car... and my SUV ( GS300 / RX300 )
Lead Lap
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The volume **** is the controller of "blowing" your ears / windows out. The power factor will determine your quality of sound / clarity, and amount of deep, clear, accurate bass. Most people's misconsception is power = volume only,.. when the reality is, you can have a third of that power, the system be loud, and sound like *****...
The 500watt amp powers the interior speakers ( 125 watts per channel ), and the subs get 460 watts,... so no huge amounts of power to any one speaker, but enough for them to play crystal clearly, and for you to feel the bass if you chose to.
I'd suggest going and listening to a system of similar setup, at a moderate volume, before wasting money to get barely better than what you already have, .... and stock systems totally suck... every car I have ever had, regardless if it came with a Nakamichi, BOSE, Clarion, or Pioneer stock unit, got trashed and replaced...
...and adding a sub is not going to change the quality of your sound.. may give a different tone bass wise, but if you use the same amplifier, your power source didn't improve, and speakers play what is put into them...
The 500watt amp powers the interior speakers ( 125 watts per channel ), and the subs get 460 watts,... so no huge amounts of power to any one speaker, but enough for them to play crystal clearly, and for you to feel the bass if you chose to.
I'd suggest going and listening to a system of similar setup, at a moderate volume, before wasting money to get barely better than what you already have, .... and stock systems totally suck... every car I have ever had, regardless if it came with a Nakamichi, BOSE, Clarion, or Pioneer stock unit, got trashed and replaced...
...and adding a sub is not going to change the quality of your sound.. may give a different tone bass wise, but if you use the same amplifier, your power source didn't improve, and speakers play what is put into them...
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I used to be so into stereo systems. I have been very happy with the stock systems in my G35 and GS350. I remember having a 900 watt system in a Prelude. It was hardcore to have that kind of power in a 2 seater. when I would open the sun roof and kept the window up it sounded like you were in a helicopter secondary to the resonance through the sun roof. I used to feel kind of ghetto when I was at a light and people wouldnt even pull next to me but it was fun. I am a bit more conservative now then I was in college
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