hisstojay

How can I know if a 2007-2009 RX350 is equipped with Mark Levinson Audio, what are the indicators to depict? Please can anyone inform me.

Garyc170

My 2008 RX400h has "Mark Levinson Premium Sound System" printed on the face of the radio just above the CD slot.

hisstojay

Thanks. From several posts I don't thing the ML system is that worth it? I can get an aftermarket JBL speakers to replace the factory fitted speakers

guyrat7

I have a 2004 rx330. the ML system was awful. I changed the head unit to an alpine, replaced the speakers with Focals and bypassed the amp on to an aftermarket Hertz amp.

I hear instruments on songs I have never heard before. Best investment I have done.

Front speakers are 6x9 and rear 6.5. you will need aftermarket spacers.
I replaced the 6x9s with 6.5s.

Its hard work, re wiring the speakers but its worth it.

hisstojay

Yeah, I think you must have done quite a heap of stress replacing all that on your RX; I am replacing the speakers: front doors with JBL GX962 and the rear speakers with Rockford Fosgate R1525X2. I will get all the speakers with free accessories from Crutchfield.

guyrat7

quite straight forward if you plan to use the stock amp and wiring. The aftermarket amp meant i had to rewire the front, not wanting to use stock wiring because I read that stock wiring goes through connectors that might add noise.
Apart from the noise, I couldn't find where the splits were located for the components.
I am going to use stock for the rear though. While i am at it, i thought i would apply dynamat and a MLV layer to the doors. Waiting for them to come.

hisstojay

Yes, I am gonna use the stock wiring. I never meant to get a new AMP but rather the factory installed wiring and amp but new front and rear doors speakers