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After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
So, if it is much more difficult with the ML you would like this as a starting point to mod rather than the standard system? Guess having the existing sub would be a perk.
Thanks!
It's not worth trying to keep the ML amp and head unit if you want to upgrade the whole system. I'm by no means an expert but a qualified shop can use the existing wiring.
I have an odd issue that started recently where the physical volume control and audio control buttons in the center console would not respond right after I get in and start the GX. All the controls on the steering wheel still works. After several minutes, it starts working again. This is a '13 with ML system. Anyone else experience this?
Have you tried a system reset? Pull the negative on the battery for a few min, reconnect. Searching for similar issues in other Lexus vehicles have mentioned this restored functionality.
Has anyone replaced the ML subwoofer and used the existing enclosure? My sub has popped and I don’t think it can be saved so I was hoping some people have swapped them out with a JVC, JL, Kicker, whatever brand with good results.
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
05-27-20 | 08:21 PM
Mark Levinson Info
