Craig B

I agree, the ML system in the GX isn't great. My 2009 BMW X5 with premium audio sounded better. The ML in my LS 460 sounds much better than the GX 460.

akfd

I think clarity is the main selling point of the ML system in the GX; the highs/mids/lows are very clear, but lacks the "punch" that audio enthusiasts like.

gxgonz

I agree it is clear music but does not "thump" or "boom". The JBL in my old tundra was much louder and had more "punch". Guess the ML is not geared toward young guys like me who like it loud. Turning it up all the way to 63 or whatever it goes to would not be suitable for a tailgating event like my old Tundra with the JBL.

Koz

You must use the surround setting and add at least two notches above the middle setting for base! I found 40 to be my volume setting of choice. The CD is the best sound format.

Koz

SaniDel

What is your source? We subscribe to XM and prefer the "50's on Five" which plays early rock with a heavy bass line. The speakers in the doors deliver quite a wallop ... so much so that if we rest our knees against the door handles we feel it in our legs. We have the surround settings at neutral and the speaker placement centered in both directions.
Regards,

SaniDel

Koz

Yes the LS/LX ML is probably the best sounding OEM system made. Other than those, I would rate the GX460 next in sound quality. I've heard just about every other OEM system out there and they just don't have that full range of clarity. There is more to a quality system then just thumping base and sheer volume. I wish DVD audio would have become popular; it is the highest quality format in vehicle systems.

Koz

Craig B

Yeah, I haven't heard the speakers in the LX, but my LS 460 sounds much better than my GX 460. The GX sounds okay, but not great in my opinion...

gportiz

Does anybody know the size of the ML Subwoofer? I'm seriously considering replacing it and adding a mono amplifier.

Thanks,

Gil

jaleels

The GX ML system is ok. I tried many different sources and the sound did not improve. I even tried adjusting the settings and the sound was not spectacular. The ML system in the LS is labeled reference surround and the GX is labeled surround system. The LS has more power and more speakers.

JessePS

I am actually surprised that I didn't notice before or think of asking. It seems like it is not a 6-cd changer? (From what I can tell from the Lexus website and the owners manual). Also is there anyway to put music onto the hard drive?

update: The first part of my question I figured out about the 6-cd changer. Now all I need to know about the HDD. Is the HDD only dedicated to the NAV or can I put music on it?

TripleL

I'm sure an owner will chime in but I did ask the HDD question when I test drove a GX and was told for 2011 its dedicated to the NAV only.

Doc H

There would also likely be a problem accessing songs while you access your Nav, at least as far as sharing time with the processor. Or - you could load a couple of hundred CDs on a 16G iPod and plug it into your available USB port....

JessePS

Thats what I am going to end up doing, loading up CDs with mp3 files.

Thanks for the help

deusex

Just use USB flash drive.

Doc H

Flash drive doesn't give you the menu options or organization of an iPod, but you can play songs with it. You also need a very compact flash drive to be able to close your console cover over it, or use a USB extension...