After market audio system vs stock
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After market audio system vs stock
Even with the 11 speakers from Lexus RX don't satisfy my thirsty for warm, clear, clean sounds. Yesterday i replaced all of the factory speakers with a pair of Focal components in front, pair of Focal coxial in rear and a box of 2 jl 10w6, 1000rms Memphis amp, 75x4 rms MTX amp and Audio Control Lc6i , arc 1 to control the bass. I just wonder who else is out there does the same thing? or just me being too extreme? Here are some pics of what i have done.
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Looks good, dapimpee. You have to let us know how it sounds compared to the OE system. The most I've seen done so far is adding subwoofers. I've considered it to add a little more punch but am leary of going down that road like I did on the 330. It won't stop with installing just one thing Getting ML was my way to help stiffle the urge. While not perfect, it's enough for me. My installer thinks otherwise. He has all these ideas on how to improve it. But the wallet and RXh are staying intact.
It's not too much as long as you're happy. Enjoy your new system.
It's not too much as long as you're happy. Enjoy your new system.
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Looks good, dapimpee. You have to let us know how it sounds compared to the OE system. The most I've seen done so far is adding subwoofers. I've considered it to add a little more punch but am leary of going down that road like I did on the 330. It won't stop with installing just one thing Getting ML was my way to help stiffle the urge. While not perfect, it's enough for me. My installer thinks otherwise. He has all these ideas on how to improve it. But the wallet and RXh are staying intact.
It's not too much as long as you're happy. Enjoy your new system.
It's not too much as long as you're happy. Enjoy your new system.
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Does it sounds more like theather or hi def surround sound? I dont like how the stock audio sound but hopefully I will get after market soon when I can affort. Thanks and where is the best place to go for after market audio?
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I get most of my stuffs from Crutchfield ,craigslist, and talk to the local shops . Yes it sounds very clean, clear and nice hard solid bass.
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Find a good installer. They can help configure a system for you. But fair warning, it can add up quickly.
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Yes a good installer is a must, and make sure he knows what he 's doing. High end system are not cheap but you can search local cl and get a big discount. Took me almost 6 months to collect all the components and please stick with good names such as jl audio, boston accoustic, focal, alpine, mtx, kicker, infinity..etc...
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I pick up the used Focals from CL for like 300 bucks, brand new is around 1200 at Crutchfield, they are rate at 100rms per speaker. Alpine used to make good head units and were expensive but now you can get Alpine almost every where for cheap and i am for sure the quality is not like they used to be when every Alpine was made in Japan.
Last edited by dapimpee; 06-08-13 at 05:23 PM.
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Isn't the front speaker 6x9?
What size did you get for the front door?
I would liked to add a pair of focal component speaker to the front,
A subwoofer system and 4 channel amp to powered them all,
Then again staying with the factory head unit will limited the sound quality
Verse an aftermarket.
What size did you get for the front door?
I would liked to add a pair of focal component speaker to the front,
A subwoofer system and 4 channel amp to powered them all,
Then again staying with the factory head unit will limited the sound quality
Verse an aftermarket.
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Isn't the front speaker 6x9?
What size did you get for the front door?
I would liked to add a pair of focal component speaker to the front,
A subwoofer system and 4 channel amp to powered them all,
Then again staying with the factory head unit will limited the sound quality
Verse an aftermarket.
What size did you get for the front door?
I would liked to add a pair of focal component speaker to the front,
A subwoofer system and 4 channel amp to powered them all,
Then again staying with the factory head unit will limited the sound quality
Verse an aftermarket.
Last edited by dapimpee; 06-10-13 at 10:48 AM.
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What did the original speakers look like? Were they poor quality speakers?
And did you notice a big difference after changing the component speakers only, without having changed the amp for them?
And did you notice a big difference after changing the component speakers only, without having changed the amp for them?
Last edited by ericsan13; 06-10-13 at 08:06 AM. Reason: Clarification