2023 Lexus IS350 rear tweeter install
#1
Driver
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2023 Lexus IS350 rear tweeter install
I am not sure if 2021+ is350 owners with the base audio system notice, but I have noticed that the soundstage is more up front since that is where all the tweeters are. No matter if I turn off or on the surround effect on the screen, or if I shift the sound more to the back, it just doesn't sound centered.
So I took on the project of adding tweeters to the rear doors. I like oem-like finish and look and something that can be reversed.
I ordered pioneer tweeters since our base audio system on non-ml equipped vehicles are from pioneer as well, trying to keep it all same brand.
Also ordered the door handle assembly for both sides for ML-equipped cars since they come with the holes already there for their own tweeters. I will just have to adjust the bracket that came with my pioneer tweeters so they can seat on those new pieces.
What i have done so far is i bought 2 oem rear speaker connectors from a toyota camry, cause it is the same as our rear speaker connectors, and i bought the metra harness. Did this so I can create a "T" connection. I will absolutely not splice or cut into anything on my car.
I insulated the cables with some foam so there isn't any rattles anywhere when installed. Waiting on the door handles to come in and proceed with the project.
Here is what I have so far. I hope this project works and brings back that true surround sound.
So I took on the project of adding tweeters to the rear doors. I like oem-like finish and look and something that can be reversed.
I ordered pioneer tweeters since our base audio system on non-ml equipped vehicles are from pioneer as well, trying to keep it all same brand.
Also ordered the door handle assembly for both sides for ML-equipped cars since they come with the holes already there for their own tweeters. I will just have to adjust the bracket that came with my pioneer tweeters so they can seat on those new pieces.
What i have done so far is i bought 2 oem rear speaker connectors from a toyota camry, cause it is the same as our rear speaker connectors, and i bought the metra harness. Did this so I can create a "T" connection. I will absolutely not splice or cut into anything on my car.
I insulated the cables with some foam so there isn't any rattles anywhere when installed. Waiting on the door handles to come in and proceed with the project.
Here is what I have so far. I hope this project works and brings back that true surround sound.
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I am not sure if 2021+ is350 owners with the base audio system notice, but I have noticed that the soundstage is more up front since that is where all the tweeters are. No matter if I turn off or on the surround effect on the screen, or if I shift the sound more to the back, it just doesn't sound centered.
So I took on the project of adding tweeters to the rear doors. I like oem-like finish and look and something that can be reversed.
I ordered pioneer tweeters since our base audio system on non-ml equipped vehicles are from pioneer as well, trying to keep it all same brand.
Also ordered the door handle assembly for both sides for ML-equipped cars since they come with the holes already there for their own tweeters. I will just have to adjust the bracket that came with my pioneer tweeters so they can seat on those new pieces.
What i have done so far is i bought 2 oem rear speaker connectors from a toyota camry, cause it is the same as our rear speaker connectors, and i bought the metra harness. Did this so I can create a "T" connection. I will absolutely not splice or cut into anything on my car.
I insulated the cables with some foam so there isn't any rattles anywhere when installed. Waiting on the door handles to come in and proceed with the project.
Here is what I have so far. I hope this project works and brings back that true surround sound.
So I took on the project of adding tweeters to the rear doors. I like oem-like finish and look and something that can be reversed.
I ordered pioneer tweeters since our base audio system on non-ml equipped vehicles are from pioneer as well, trying to keep it all same brand.
Also ordered the door handle assembly for both sides for ML-equipped cars since they come with the holes already there for their own tweeters. I will just have to adjust the bracket that came with my pioneer tweeters so they can seat on those new pieces.
What i have done so far is i bought 2 oem rear speaker connectors from a toyota camry, cause it is the same as our rear speaker connectors, and i bought the metra harness. Did this so I can create a "T" connection. I will absolutely not splice or cut into anything on my car.
I insulated the cables with some foam so there isn't any rattles anywhere when installed. Waiting on the door handles to come in and proceed with the project.
Here is what I have so far. I hope this project works and brings back that true surround sound.
#3
Driver
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The part numbers for the door handles with the hole provisions for the tweeters are :
6927053120C0
6928053120C0
Metra 72-8104 harness kit
The speaker connectors i do not know the part numbers but they are 2 wire connectors found on most 2006 up toyotas. Junkyard works best to cut them off of.
6927053120C0
6928053120C0
Metra 72-8104 harness kit
The speaker connectors i do not know the part numbers but they are 2 wire connectors found on most 2006 up toyotas. Junkyard works best to cut them off of.
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1slowes250 (09-27-23)
#5
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Hey, definitely looking to do this. Would you have a few close-up pics of the Toyota plugs? Trying to make sure I get the right ones. Interested in seeing the final results on your set up too
#6
I just finished upgrade my rear left and right passenger door with ML OEM Tweeter. I just source the wire harness and Tweeter then plug and play
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#8
Just ordered the Tweeter door handle, can't wait to see and hear this. Hope it will make a big difference. I agree it was lacking the tweeter in the back. Looks like they had it figured out with the ml system.
#9
Driver
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Show us when you get them in ! I am still waiting on my handles.
#10
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#14
I took the OEM route, which consist of
2 - OEM ML Tweeter (source eBay)
2 - Left/Right rear OEM door wire harness from a ML IS350 (source eBay)
2 - left/Right rear OEM door handle with ML Tweeter ( source eBay )
Last edited by CloudN32; 10-10-23 at 04:48 PM.
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