So I know I'm jumping the gun, but I'll most likely be purchasing a 2016 RX when it comes out.

I've been trying to do a lot of research on stereo speaker/sub replacements on the RX but have come up short in most cases.

I've sat in a car with the ML setup and I am not too fond of it.

Does anyone know if we could change the speakers in the RX as well as install or replace the sub/amp without any issues?


Let's say I got an RX with the Lexus Premium Sound with no factory sub/amp vs just sucking it up and buying the ML system so that all the wiring is done for the sub/amp so it's easier to replace.


I am usually in my car a lot, commuting, and I love a good stereo system setup with good rich quality sound.

 

Have you heard the ML in the new RX then? I doubt its going to remain 15 speakers and 300w. Itll most likely be a similiar system to the GS - 17 speaker 800w system. Probably best to wait and hear it first than jumping into conclusions

 

Had ML in my RX330 and have it in my 2012 IS F. Not impressed with it so did not order it in my 2016 RX350. Disclaimer: I have poor hearing.

 

There's is nothing wrong with the ML. To each his own I guess.

 

WHy not just buy the ML sound from the get. Cheaper and easier then buying it later. Side note there was a couple of posters who skipped the ML due to it being a lackluster upgrade. I would search the forums if I were u

 

for sure. this was an old post.

ended up getting the ML system.

just going to either swap out the 8 in sub with something better or get a seperate amp and sub box!

love the ml but it is lacking the low end frequencies!

 

The ML is supoised to be an Audiophile system I.e how the producer intended you to hear it. Therefore it doesn't have the low frequencies you get from say, a boom box

 

Exactly! I just had to drive a standard audio system equipped 4RX for a day (mine is ML) and I can definitely say the sound felt more… immersive and rich vs my ML audio. So I kinda understand folks who would say ML doesn't sound very good.
The problem is… the "standard" sound is what a lot of people got used to (lots of bass, lots of mid-range). When they do get to listen to actual monitor-type sound systems, these do sound very flat to them. But spend some time with these "monitor" systems and you'll understand that all the "standard" systems just sound kind of… mushy? Like sound is coming through a pillow. Great bass, very "comfy" sound. But far, far from the "transparency" of "monitor" systems, which is indeed how the music is supposed to sound.

Now, it's really probably about sound preferences. But before judging "monitor" level systems, just spend some time with them, let your hearing to readjust. And you might just be surprised how many nuances your music might get in a week or so of that readjusting. Think about "bland" Japanese cousine as an example
I went through that myself, and was suggested just the above after I complained about the sound of my new Harman Kardon sound sticks to my musician friend

 

im glad this is how it SHOULD sound. i wish it had some more like the harmon and kardon on my dads mercedes. haha

 

With time my ears will for sure get used to it.

 

Everytime I take my GS in for service i get a Lexus loaner with premium audio. After listening to premium audio from 2014 IS 2015 RX and a 2015 CT. I can see why people prefer the premium audio. Premium audio is over boost mids and lows and really deviates from what the music artist really intended. The boosted sound is what most people are use to an immediate say when they hear it that it sounds very good. But as soon as you crank the volume to very loud, the audio quality takes a dive and sounds very distorted and muddy.

The Mark Levinson is clear at all volumes including at very high volumes. The sound and sound space does not change but actually get better as you increase the volume. If you listen to mark levinson at low to moderate levels it may not impress most people but once you crank it up it sounds much better than premium audio. I do agree that ML has very low bass. But I rather have low bass than terrible sound at high volumes. With the ML All i need to do is install and amp and subwoofer box and I am in audiophile bliss.

 

haha. I agree completely. That is literally all we need. I wonder if we have an amp and sub box if it would still connect to the OEM head unit and how would that work.. This is why I take it to the stereo guys haha. I wonder if we could swap out the 8 inch sub for another one?

 

It also helps tremendously if you're listening to a high quality audio source. DVD audio will sound better than CD which will sound better than a standard MP3 etc. etc. etc.

 

Can the new RX play DVD Audios?

 

Not sure if it can play actuall DVD-A files but most concert DVDs also have a DTS track which it can play