Originally Posted by Glock47

$2k for the escort?! Is it also a flux capactior?!

Originally Posted by sessionstu

Sorry man. I forgot what forum I was in. I have a ES300h. Yeah, the factory amp for the 3rd gen. IS is in the trunk. The factory amp for the 2013+ ES is under the driver's seat. The pioneer amp and wiring diagram is identical for both cars. I was do my research in the IS forum because nobody in the ES forum is modifying their cars.

Originally Posted by shirosan

Well, if you were going to do about 50w RMS you shouldn't have to run new speaker wire. I'm thinking about amping the front doors, dash and rears at 50 RMS. I will probably used an amp like JL or Alpine that will push a true RMS out at any Ohm so I don't need to worry about ohm loads.

Though, I am curious if the non-ML systems already have wires going to the ML speaker locations.

It would be nice if Klipsch made some car audio speakers... I wouldn't mind putting two RF-7 II woofers in the rear

Originally Posted by No0dLeZ

Did you end up amping the speakers? How did it turn out?

Originally Posted by shirosan

Hahaha still planning. Honestly I haven't had a chance to complete it but I was just looking at speakers this week. I think I want to go with some Hertz speakers and I might see what they sound like with the stock amp if I match the Ohms. Personally, I'm looking for speakers that are very efficient and will require little power to produce quality and SPL. Usually that will cost more so Hertz is what I am looking at right now.

If I end up amping them it should be easy since I am going to look for the connectors to plug directly into the factor amplifier's output. That way I don't cut any of the wires on the factor harnesses..... but it will be difficult to do. Still researching here but when I go to make my move I hope to post more information too.. I would like to do a proper build thread if I can with pictures and results...

Originally Posted by No0dLeZ

Looking forward to it!
Do you happen to have the speaker specs as far as sizes, types, etc?

I've been searching all day and have only been able to find a break down of the wattage

Originally Posted by LexRuger

i agree. I had a brand new S-Class for the weekend with the Burmester speakers and I actually like the highs in the GS better, but the bass with the Burmester was 10 times better. The GS just needs bass IMO. And that's exactly what I've added.

But I would imagine the doors are 6.5". Dash is probably 3.5". Tweeters are 1" and sub is 8". I don't think there are speakers in the rear deck, just the sub.

Originally Posted by shirosan

Hahaha still planning. Honestly I haven't had a chance to complete it but I was just looking at speakers this week. I think I want to go with some Hertz speakers and I might see what they sound like with the stock amp if I match the Ohms. Personally, I'm looking for speakers that are very efficient and will require little power to produce quality and SPL. Usually that will cost more so Hertz is what I am looking at right now.

If I end up amping them it should be easy since I am going to look for the connectors to plug directly into the factor amplifier's output. That way I don't cut any of the wires on the factor harnesses..... but it will be difficult to do. Still researching here but when I go to make my move I hope to post more information too.. I would like to do a proper build thread if I can with pictures and results...

Originally Posted by No0dLeZ

any updates??

Originally Posted by shirosan

Hey guys,

I know we have another section on our forums going too called "Stereo input/Amp output wiring." I wanted to see if we have any new information to share? I'm searching around various forums to see what the best route is for increasing our system's potential. I'm told by my Lexus dealer that the stock speakers are made by Pioneer. So they may have more potential like Bass Mech had stated.

I'm wondering if we can install the ML amp on a premium system even if we don't have all the speakers of the ML system. This might be a better way to get a little more power to the premium setup without any major modifications. Then I'd like to add dual 10" or 12" subwoofers in a custom molded box painted to the color of the car.

I'm working with Dan at Integrity Concepts to build some custom boxes (they can use regular auto carpet or be custom painted) and they will use the dead space in the left/right corner of the trunk. I currently have these installed in my Scion FRS with a custom sound stage and 8-channel DSP/amp done by OEM Audio Plus. I'm hoping to take the information that everyone has supplied here for the Gen 3 IS350 and produce some other ideas.

Keep me posted and I'll keep you posted

Edit: As for the sub boxes, I told Dan that there may be people on the forum interested on these subwoofer boxes which could lead to a group buy or promotional discount during the developmental phase.