Hi lexus owners,
I just got an 08 RX AWD with navi. I'm a little bit dissapointed at the audio system. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve it?
Thanks.

 

I think it sounds fantastic--adjust your audio settings

 

What is it that disappoints you? Have you played around with the EQ settings? It took a bit of trial & error, but I'm actually quite content with the setup.

 

I'm with Vroom, the standard system sounds fine to me. Have you read all the information in the manual? As to improving it, sure you can inprove it. How deep in your wallet do you want to dig?

 

Thats probably the best thing to do it replace the speakers first--

 

Do you have the based system or the ML. The based system is pretty bad for a Luxury SUV, the ML is just a little bit better.

 

You got that right, I have the base model Audio...it sucks...but I am cool about it.

 

I wouldn't call the base system great by any means, but it is one of the better OEM systems I've heard. To my ears it sounds significantly better than the Bose systems in my last two vehicles.

 

I went a little overboard on my upgraded audio and video system in my 05 RX330. I changed out everything and then some. I wanted to keep everything hidden and stealth, except for the headunit of course. The audio is fantastic, especially when using the 5.1 sound system for DVD's and music videos. Very tight bass from 4 8' subwoofers in a sealed enclosure.
But your options would be to replace the speakers and/ or upgrade the factory amplifier (located underneath the crossmember just behind the passenger rear seat, you will need to remove some panels to get to it) to a more powerful 4-channel amplifier.
I'm in the car audio business, so I did all of my own installing and fabricating. If you'd like to see what I did, you can check out my cardomain site, it shows a few of the steps I took, as well as some upgraded lighting options.

Link: www.cardomain.com/ride/2413004

 

Rich001 - that is an awesome installation...wow! Very nice work. Very elegant and I love how you maintained rear cargo space.

 

Looks like a dreamland to me! Great work! Dare I ask what the bill is?

 

My GS base stereo only has some 134 watts output... go figure. A Honda fit Sport has more stereo pump. Amp, sub, and speakers are among my next mods.

 

Watts is not everything. The Toyota JBL system has like 350 watts and it sounds like crap.

 

A...gree. But the point here is the base Lexus stereo does not sound good for the brand "LEXUS". My Highlander had the factory JBL and like you said, crap, although I wonder which model's JBL has 350 watts.

 

I think it is intentional to use base audio and offer upgrades....just the way to make more $$. But with Lexus, you would think base should be above normal.....and it is not.