Notices
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

Ls400 audio setup thread (The Mother thread)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 19, 2012 | 06:26 PM
  #286  
PureDrifter's Avatar
PureDrifter
BahHumBug
CL Folding 100,000
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 23,920
Likes: 114
From: California
Default

if you have a non-nak car you'll lose your CD changer i believe. also the factory amp in the non-nak cars powers BOTH the speakers AND the sub.
Reply
Old May 20, 2012 | 08:51 AM
  #287  
Dubbayoo's Avatar
Dubbayoo
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 341
Likes: 10
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by VIPLexy650
92 ls?
first find out what rattles in my case it was the 3rd brake light/sub cover that rattled you can dynamat the inside of that cover right on the plastic and t will help some...i deleted it personally
You talked me into sitting back there and listening to it. It really is the sub that's making the racket. It needs to go I guess.
Reply
Old May 21, 2012 | 08:12 AM
  #288  
VIPLexy650's Avatar
VIPLexy650
Driver
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
From: ca
Default

They bottom out easily if you turn the bass up too high at a high volume
Reply
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:33 PM
  #289  
Dubbayoo's Avatar
Dubbayoo
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 341
Likes: 10
From: GA
Default

I was listening to Drake at a volume you could have a conversation in the car; I'm too old for car rattling bass.
Reply
Old May 26, 2012 | 11:46 AM
  #290  
VIPLexy650's Avatar
VIPLexy650
Driver
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
From: ca
Default

Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
I was listening to Drake at a volume you could have a conversation in the car; I'm too old for car rattling bass.
then idk man. mine rattled the stock sub after abut 3/4 of the way in the vlume **** and bass all the way. so ur sunb may be going out
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:22 AM
  #291  
silos5's Avatar
silos5
Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 149
Likes: 1
From: Tallinn
Default

this is how we do it here
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 09:10 AM
  #292  
ocr's Avatar
ocr
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 367
Likes: 1
From: KS
Default

Originally Posted by PureDrifter
if you have a non-nak car you'll lose your CD changer i believe. also the factory amp in the non-nak cars powers BOTH the speakers AND the sub.
So, does that mean that since I have a Non-nak car I won't loose my sub when I change out my radio?
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:43 AM
  #293  
1ciscokid's Avatar
1ciscokid
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: ny
Default subs

what amp are you running to the subs? i have the 15'' type r subs for the low low!!
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

 Brett Foote
story-4

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

 Brett Foote
story-7

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:52 PM
  #294  
VIPLexy650's Avatar
VIPLexy650
Driver
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
From: ca
Default

just did my buddies ls well here it is we used the equipment he already had but he will be upgrading it i was only in charge of the custom enclosure (2.0 cubes net after all displacements tuned to 34 hz) and all the beauty paneling and amp rack

Name:  B8B2CBB5-orig.jpg
Views: 3034
Size:  147.1 KB
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:15 PM
  #295  
filthyLS4's Avatar
filthyLS4
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by VIPLexy650
just did my buddies ls well here it is we used the equipment he already had but he will be upgrading it i was only in charge of the custom enclosure (2.0 cubes net after all displacements tuned to 34 hz) and all the beauty paneling and amp rack

lol I was just about to post a pic of my trunk on here but you beat me to it lol
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 01:25 PM
  #296  
VIPLexy650's Avatar
VIPLexy650
Driver
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
From: ca
Default

Originally Posted by filthyLS4
lol I was just about to post a pic of my trunk on here but you beat me to it lol
lolz ur too slow mayne!
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2012 | 06:41 PM
  #297  
ocr's Avatar
ocr
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 367
Likes: 1
From: KS
Default

How do you do the math to build a tuned box?
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:06 AM
  #298  
Schnitz's Avatar
Schnitz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 5
From: ON, Canada
Default

http://www.linearteam.dk/default.aspx?pageid=winisd
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:15 PM
  #299  
VIPLexy650's Avatar
VIPLexy650
Driver
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 136
Likes: 1
From: ca
Default

Theres a couple programs I use 3 different ones and a lot of knowloedge through experience of what works and what doesn't
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2012 | 12:25 PM
  #300  
Kalaries's Avatar
Kalaries
Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 112
Likes: 1
From: WA
Default

Originally Posted by VIPLexy650
just did my buddies ls well here it is we used the equipment he already had but he will be upgrading it i was only in charge of the custom enclosure (2.0 cubes net after all displacements tuned to 34 hz) and all the beauty paneling and amp rack

damn, that looks good!
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:12 PM.

story-0
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-3
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-5
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)

Slideshow: reviewing the 2026 Lexus TX 550h+ Luxury plug-in hybrid crossover SUV!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-05 19:04:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus and Toyota model of the 1990s ranked.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-04 12:35:11


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models

Slideshow: 10 Toyotas that could have been Lexus models.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 11:44:33


VIEW MORE