So, I was wondering my Lexus 350 came with the standard factory stereo installed with an aux component inside the arm rest area. I bought and aux cable to connect my ipod so i wouldn't have to deal with the whole CD senerio but the quality is just not the same. I've been wathcing a few videos on Youtube and saw a few people buy an aftermarket connection that connect with the stereo it's self. Is the quality the same as the AUX? I wish mine came with the Mark Levinson edition but fortunately it didn't, Lol. Also if i was to just convert the whole stereo itself would the steering wheel options still be in effect? That's the main reason why i don't want to convert.

Thanks Guys,
Appreciate the Info.

 

Here's the aftermarket attachment at Sewell.com:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/5400.html

You can buy modules that allow you to use your steering wheel controls with a aftermarket radio install here's one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PAC-SWI-RC-UN...#ht_1790wt_689

 

I transferred my music to a USB stick and the quality of the music is very good on the standard 2011 system.

 

Our model only has a aux in, no USB.

 

You can also check out this thread on a aftermarket install:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...-es-350-a.html

 

Sweet !!! Thanks Man
It's progress in the making.... Pictures comming Soon!

 

I documented my replacement in this thread - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-a-2007-a.html

 

Here is another idea. http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2008/3136.html iPod connection that goes in he dash.

 

Doesn't look like its compatible with iPhone, that sucks!