Prior TSX owners...Is the IS base audio system better than the one in the TSX?
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Prior TSX owners...Is the IS base audio system better than the one in the TSX?
I currently have a TSX and happen to be satified with the sound system. I even like it better, overall, than the Bose I had in the G35 Coupe. Any current IS owners who previously owned a TSX, have an opinion on this one? I know the IS has like 5 more speakers, but, I am interested in a comparison between the two systems.
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Can't help you too much here despite the fact that I had a g35 coupe with the blose abd my g/f has a TSX. I agree with you that the stereo in the TSX is better than the blose though. I have the ML now and I never listened to the base system.
Without Nav, the ML is a ~$900 option. I would seriously consider at least listening to it before making a decision on it or the base system. The sound quality and surround processing is awesome.
Without Nav, the ML is a ~$900 option. I would seriously consider at least listening to it before making a decision on it or the base system. The sound quality and surround processing is awesome.
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Thanks anyway, al503. Do you by any chance know if it is rare or is it common to find the ML as a stand alone option?
I am not sure if I am seeing them in South Florida. I suppose I can order it that way with the base or premium package (IS350), I don't know. I probably will not even get an IS until early next year anyway. Maybe there will be more ML's on the lots by then.
I am not sure if I am seeing them in South Florida. I suppose I can order it that way with the base or premium package (IS350), I don't know. I probably will not even get an IS until early next year anyway. Maybe there will be more ML's on the lots by then.
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I think Lexus IS base sound system outperforms over TSX's sound system.
IS base system is Pioneer and I believe TSX has Alpine system.
Alpine and Pioneer are both good mid-range sound system, can't really say one is better than the another, however IS base system has lot more number of speakers over TSX.
IS base system is Pioneer and I believe TSX has Alpine system.
Alpine and Pioneer are both good mid-range sound system, can't really say one is better than the another, however IS base system has lot more number of speakers over TSX.
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Originally Posted by heasyrider
Thanks anyway, al503. Do you by any chance know if it is rare or is it common to find the ML as a stand alone option?
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I've heard both systems, and would say that the non-ML system in the Lexus sounds better than the system in the TSX. However, it could be the fact that the IS has more speakers. I actually was so satisfied with the sound of the base sound system, that I was going to pass on the ML system, but to close the deal, the salesperson threw the ML in for free, so I took it.
The Acura system in the TSX is made by Panasonic not Alpine.
The Acura system in the TSX is made by Panasonic not Alpine.
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I testdrove the TSX before buying the IS. The sound system in the IS is probably 2-3 times better. There are a few reasons for this, though:
1. The TSX has a LOT more road noise which affects the sound, obviously
2. The TSX has fewer speakers
3. The TSX has lesser-quality speakers
4. The placement of the speakers in the TSX isn't as intelligent as the IS
1. The TSX has a LOT more road noise which affects the sound, obviously
2. The TSX has fewer speakers
3. The TSX has lesser-quality speakers
4. The placement of the speakers in the TSX isn't as intelligent as the IS
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