mcmahonbky

Just purchased my ES350. I absolutely love it except for one minor issue. I feel that the radio (basic model) is not loud enough. I have tried every position (driver, front. rear) and still I have to put it up to a volume level of 30 before I begin to hear it. Also the Aux-IPOD volume is even lower. Does anybody else have the same issue? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Robert_J

On your past vehicles, the audio system may have been set up to reach a good listening volume at 1/4 or 1/3 of max on the volume control. But at 1/2 or 2/3, that same radio would start to send a clipped signal to the amps. The Lexus audio team/guy may have set up these radios to go to max volume without distortion. Your source material (CD, radio, AUX) may not be recorded at 0 dB. How is your hearing?

The position of the volume **** is just a relative point. In the end, does it get loud enough for you while still sounding distortion free?

And yes, I have the base radio with the XM add-on.

-Robert

mcmahonbky

Thanks Robert,

I definitely see what you mean. The speakers probably would get distorted if the audio was louder. Unfortunately 10 year old Camry had better sound. I'm sorry I did not get the ML sound system. Otherwise the car is great.
Thanks for your insight.

Robert_J

The base sound system is my only "complaint" about the car. My wife is going to let me start upgrading as soon as the new wears off.

-Robert

mcmahonbky

I was out driving today and noticed that the sound from the CD player is much better than the radio.