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I'm not hearing good things about the sound quality in the new LX. I had an 2015 LX570 and it was excellent. I'm curious what new owners say about it.
Mark Levinson 25 speaker sound quality
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In for the info as well. I haven't read much about them yet.
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I can’t comment on the 25 LX but my wife has a ML system in her 24 RX500h and the sound quality is severely lacking. Additionally I found that the 24 LX600 is also severely lacking. I think it’s safe to assume the 25 systems will be the same.
Our observations after spending a fair amount of time tweaking the levels:
The system sounds very hollow/tinny
It lacks warmth and depth
I’m fairly certain the problem is not the components but the crossover points. I’m now wondering if that is something that a knowledge Lexus tech can change. Hmmmm
Our observations after spending a fair amount of time tweaking the levels:
The system sounds very hollow/tinny
It lacks warmth and depth
I’m fairly certain the problem is not the components but the crossover points. I’m now wondering if that is something that a knowledge Lexus tech can change. Hmmmm
- Oct 11, 2024
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There is a thread on the GX 550 site about the Levinson in it... it might offer you some insight: https://www.lexusgxforum.com/thread...dio-sounds-terrible-on-the-gx-550-luxury.463/
- Jan 18, 2025
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So, Its not super great, and what happened with mine was, i got a faulty amp, so mine kept cutting out, not great after having the car for about 2 days. Back at dealership getting new amp installed.
- Feb 10, 2025
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Good point about a break in period. I noticed that with a new pair of Klipsch home speakers I bought.
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At least they were able to figure it out relatively fast, it sounds?
- Jan 30, 2025
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I found that after about 10-15 hours of use the sound opened up and was much richer and balanced with a cleaner low end. I think the speakers need a break in period to sound best.
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I've recently read that sound systems/speakers like this might need a break in period. I didn't even know that was a thing... Guess it really is. Found some good discussion on it here:
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Yeah it was just a faulty amp. But it’s so new they are waiting on it to come from Japan. Haha.
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I listen mainly to podcasts so I don’t really care about the speakers. They just need to work. But the speakers weren’t the problem it was the amp.
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A lot of my friends listen to podcasts at like 1.2x or 1.5x speeds... seems a bit weird to me. I guess it's kind of common.
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Well, my LX700h came in and the sound system is WEAK. My factory 2010 GX460 had better bass. Same with fading to the rear, the new LX is just as weak with a tin-can sound and no volume. I can't find the 25 speakers - I can only verify 19 speakers either visually or by sound.
3 in front doors+roof (6 TOTAL)
3 front dash speakers
2 in 2nd doors and roof (4 TOTAL) (The lower 2nd row door speakers don't appear to have any sound or are not there)
2 each in back hatch door
1 mini-sub (can't be bigger than 6") passenger side 3rd row
Total- 16
Only the front door lower speakers have any bass, and it's not very low. The rear sub is not that low, but works.
Maybe my 2nd row lower door speakers are not working. If they did, it would make a big difference.
The speaker break-in can't fix these issues, but will help with how the music sounds and maybe increase the sound levels.
Anyone find the missing 9 speakers?
3 in front doors+roof (6 TOTAL)
3 front dash speakers
2 in 2nd doors and roof (4 TOTAL) (The lower 2nd row door speakers don't appear to have any sound or are not there)
2 each in back hatch door
1 mini-sub (can't be bigger than 6") passenger side 3rd row
Total- 16
Only the front door lower speakers have any bass, and it's not very low. The rear sub is not that low, but works.
Maybe my 2nd row lower door speakers are not working. If they did, it would make a big difference.
The speaker break-in can't fix these issues, but will help with how the music sounds and maybe increase the sound levels.
Anyone find the missing 9 speakers?
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