Has anyone added a sub to the ML system?
09-10-17, 04:40 PM
#16
Lexus Champion
I was planning on doing so. Wait a little for the factory sub to break in. It gets a lot better. The lows and mids are there now.
I have a JL sub sitting in my house because I am happy with the factory ML set up now.
But you would need a mono amp, sub, enclosure and a 2 channel line out converter.
I have a JL sub sitting in my house because I am happy with the factory ML set up now.
But you would need a mono amp, sub, enclosure and a 2 channel line out converter.
09-10-17, 06:19 PM
#17
The amp is underneath the back cover in a compartment next to the spare tire. My sub is 14x14x8 and Doesn't take much space and I carry alot of crap for work. I wish you could hear my setup, as I think 1k watts is overkill. I had a 1.2k watt vacuum tube mono amp in one of my cars years ago, pushing an 8W7AE. I honestly can't tell the difference in my current setup. Some tracks to sample: Revolution by Diplo - My sub hits the 20 hz "brown note" that the ML sub can't even touch. Royal by Lorde - absolutely tight, jaw dropping lows. Shotgun by Yellow Claw - can feel the bass hit in your chest.
What I love about my setup is that the bass is not only excellent, but not one rattle anywhere..... My Son has some ridiculous setup in his Kia Soul (which sounds pretty good) and he's jealous at how good my system sounds.
What I love about my setup is that the bass is not only excellent, but not one rattle anywhere..... My Son has some ridiculous setup in his Kia Soul (which sounds pretty good) and he's jealous at how good my system sounds.
09-10-17, 06:21 PM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
The amp is underneath the back cover in a compartment next to the spare tire. My sub is 14x14x8 and Doesn't take much space and I carry alot of crap for work. I wish you could hear my setup, as I think 1k watts is overkill. I had a 1.2k watt vacuum tube mono amp in one of my cars years ago, pushing an 8W7AE. I honestly can't tell the difference in my current setup. Some tracks to sample: Revolution by Diplo - My sub hits the 20 hz "brown note" that the ML sub can't even touch. Royal by Lorde - absolutely tight, jaw dropping lows. Shotgun by Yellow Claw - can feel the bass hit in your chest.
What I love about my setup is that the bass is not only excellent, but not one rattle anywhere..... My Son has some ridiculous setup in his Kia Soul (which sounds pretty good) and he's jealous at how good my system sounds.
What I love about my setup is that the bass is not only excellent, but not one rattle anywhere..... My Son has some ridiculous setup in his Kia Soul (which sounds pretty good) and he's jealous at how good my system sounds.
09-11-17, 06:47 AM
#19
I did dynamat the front and rear doors. Did help a bit with the bass response of the stock speakers and super easy to do. The sub is free in the cargo area, really doesn't take up much room at all....
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09-11-17, 07:35 AM
#20
I have to completely disagree with the above post....
I added the JL Audio ProWedge TW3 powered by a JL 300 watt amp to the ML system and the result is nothing short of amazing. Tight, accurate bass that does not overpower the system, but rather compliments the current speakers. I had it professionally installed, and the installer gave me the option to unplug the existing sub. What I did instead, is left the existing sub plugged in, but turned the bass down on the system and up on the JL. This gives excellent bass response without the rattle that usually accompanies stock subwoofers. I would not bother replacing the existing stock woofer, as it won't make a difference in the sound profile. The space is too tight for good air movement and it will likely be a pain in the *** to get to everything.
Finally, I thought the same thing in #3 above and swapped out the front door speakers with Hertz Hi-Energy 6 1/2" coaxials (excellent speakers by the way). The result was disappointing. The issue is that the 6 1/2" woofer does not move as much air as the current 6x9 stock ML speakers. There was a significant loss in mid bass punch. The sound was slightly more transparent than the stock speakers, but the loss in bass was significant. I took them out and put the stock ML's back in and have been happy with the whole system.
My advice is to install the JL sub with a dedicated amp. This setup is by far, one of the best I've had in any vehicle I've owned. Very neutral in the highs and nice punchy mids.
I added the JL Audio ProWedge TW3 powered by a JL 300 watt amp to the ML system and the result is nothing short of amazing. Tight, accurate bass that does not overpower the system, but rather compliments the current speakers. I had it professionally installed, and the installer gave me the option to unplug the existing sub. What I did instead, is left the existing sub plugged in, but turned the bass down on the system and up on the JL. This gives excellent bass response without the rattle that usually accompanies stock subwoofers. I would not bother replacing the existing stock woofer, as it won't make a difference in the sound profile. The space is too tight for good air movement and it will likely be a pain in the *** to get to everything.
Finally, I thought the same thing in #3 above and swapped out the front door speakers with Hertz Hi-Energy 6 1/2" coaxials (excellent speakers by the way). The result was disappointing. The issue is that the 6 1/2" woofer does not move as much air as the current 6x9 stock ML speakers. There was a significant loss in mid bass punch. The sound was slightly more transparent than the stock speakers, but the loss in bass was significant. I took them out and put the stock ML's back in and have been happy with the whole system.
My advice is to install the JL sub with a dedicated amp. This setup is by far, one of the best I've had in any vehicle I've owned. Very neutral in the highs and nice punchy mids.
09-11-17, 09:36 AM
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09-11-17, 12:03 PM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Thank you!
09-13-17, 09:25 AM
#23
i do have a rockford fosgate 360 line driver, however, I don't think its really needed with that JL amp. Installer just used it as i took everything out of my NX to put in the RX. Everything else is stock.... Installer just tapped the speaker wires to the existing subwoofer...
09-13-17, 09:49 AM
#24
Lexus Test Driver
i do have a rockford fosgate 360 line driver, however, I don't think its really needed with that JL amp. Installer just used it as i took everything out of my NX to put in the RX. Everything else is stock.... Installer just tapped the speaker wires to the existing subwoofer...
09-18-17, 06:05 PM
#25
Driver School Candidate
My system was stock, not a ML system.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...installed.html
The sub made everything come alive. I am an audio snob, and I am almost completely happy with my system now. I had another audio guy ride with me 20 hours to go to a concert, and he was blown away by the system.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...installed.html
The sub made everything come alive. I am an audio snob, and I am almost completely happy with my system now. I had another audio guy ride with me 20 hours to go to a concert, and he was blown away by the system.
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