Mark Levinson audio
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It would be interesting to know Lexus's cost of the ML system (understand it will never happen). I guess for most what matters is; can it be adjusted to my liking? Was also taken aback by the pricing of their stereo products (Crutchfield), after working a career in Aviation I'm not sure my ears would appreciate them.
https://us.marklevinson.com/in-lexus...lc-convertible
https://us.marklevinson.com/in-lexus...lc-convertible
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My wife first reaction on LC music player was “why it is so bad?” compare to her 2003 GS300 with nakamichi system.
i tried to make it better but still some music sounds ok some very flat. But when I cruse low speed top down enjoying good weather and my wife company everything becomes pretty much ok
i tried to make it better but still some music sounds ok some very flat. But when I cruse low speed top down enjoying good weather and my wife company everything becomes pretty much ok
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I honestly wasn't impressed by the ML system in my LC. It really wasn't much better than the ML in my 2013 LS460..I was really expecting a more crisp sound and richer base, but it doesn't matter much because the engine sounds better than any music I would play anyway 😁
I have a MKV Supra that I modified the main speaker enclosure etc as per an excellent forum thread & it transformed the sound, easily superior to the LC
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Last edited by LS460SC430; Jan 12, 2025 at 09:23 AM.
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I do wish it had a better sound that matched the look and cost. Even my 2013 had soft closing doors which are missing on the LC. Actually, there are many features lacking on the LC, but I guess if it had everything it would be cost prohibitive for me and I would be dreaming of an LC instead of owning and driving one.
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I blame it on the active spoiler lol. I think the motor in the active spoiler is what made the auto trunk not possible.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time. True story.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time.
True story.
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I blame it on the active spoiler lol. I think the motor in the active spoiler is what made the auto trunk not possible.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time. True story.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time.
True story.Last edited by LS460SC430; Jan 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM.
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I blame it on the active spoiler lol. I think the motor in the active spoiler is what made the auto trunk not possible.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time. True story.
The most embarrassing thing is when you have to slam the trunk then try to take off but only get the ding that you haven’t fully close your trunk so you have to get out and slam it harder a second time.
True story.
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Most of the survey questions were about how much interest you had in paying for additional things. Craziest was if I would pay additional for rear seat entertainment. While I know some here do put children in the backseat, it seems most kids nowadays utilize independent peripherals. Once long ago, we had a vehicle with a single screen DVD player roof mounted. Wasn't worth listening to the kids fight about what to watch. A remote sound-proof cabin separator (like Limo's), now that's something I would pay extra for (not for the LC, for the LC it would be nice to have the windscreen be motorized).
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Agree, very lucky with my hearing also. Things are very different nowadays, I remember during Military firearm training exercises (including grenades) there were no discussions about hearing protection. Same thing early in Aviation, it was discussed but not enforced (like fall protection). But that was the same for most PPE items, it was more important to get the job done. With the LC, while I love driving with the top down I usually have the windows up because of noise, mostly from vehicles next to me. I also find the LC very quiet with the top up even at highway speeds, maybe the noise cancellation really does work.
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Semper Fi, Marines also 81-85. That's originally how I got down south; MCAS Beaufort that started a 40yr aviation career. No hearing tests until working in Commercial aviation.
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Same here, 1st hearing test was when I started working for the airlines. Also how I got to Atlanta...lol.
Semper Fi
Last edited by Timado404; Jan 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM.
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