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Old 10-11-11, 11:40 AM
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Default HELP-Mark Levinson (ML) Stereo Component Question

Does anyone know whether the subwoofer for the ML stereo system is made by Panasonic?
I'm getting that from a local dealer...not sure if I'm getting snowed or not. HELP!

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Old 10-11-11, 12:15 PM
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I don't believe so. Mark Levinson is part of Harman Specialty Group so I highly doubt Panasonic is involved.

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What dealer is doing this? My car is also in for a subwoofer replacement at jim falk in BH but they havent told me what brand theyre replacing my sub with. hmmmm I guess I should specify that I want a ML sub and nothing less
Old 10-11-11, 04:09 PM
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At minimum make sure its a free air sub... but i don't think the ML sub is panasonic
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I removed mine after installing a larger one some time ago. I just looked at the sub I removed and nowhere on it does it say Panasonic.
Old 10-12-11, 04:55 AM
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ML components are Harman. The base stereo is Panasonic.
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Base stereo is not made by Panasonic, It's Pioneer.
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ML or nothing, you are getting screwed.
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And that's why never to trust a dealer!
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I would hope that it should be an OEM part since it's still under warrantee, otherwise wouldn't it be a big offense?
Anyway, I brought it back to the dealership as it's covered without cost within the warrantee, but I was concerned that I wasn't getting a genuine ML part.
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Here is the Center Subwoofer part number for the Rear Deck... This is w/ Mark Levinson Audio

Part# 861600WD80

As long as thats on your warranty repair, then you are good to go...

~ Joe Z

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Here is the Center Subwoofer part number for the Rear Deck... This is w/ Mark Levinson Audio

Part# 861600WD80

As long as thats on your warranty repair, then you are good to go...

~ Joe Z
Thanks for everyone's reply.

Joe Z - also thanks for that part # too. How'd you get that may I ask? Mind if I PM you?

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Toyo-DIY is a great site for finding part numbers.
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Joe,

Are you positive that's the correct part number? Are you going based off the price on toyo diy or how are you certain thats the correct part #? I just got my sub replaced yesterday @ jim falk and the repair totaled to be somewhere in the low $400s but free for me because im still covered under warranty. However, the website lists the speaker alone @ $572.73. I will go grab my work invoice to see the part number replacement.

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Here is the Center Subwoofer part number for the Rear Deck... This is w/ Mark Levinson Audio

Part# 861600WD80

As long as thats on your warranty repair, then you are good to go...

~ Joe Z
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Toyo DIY has the retail list price. Dealers are free to set their own prices. Most of the Internet Lexus sellers have it for $378. A couple of them have it for less than $300. Toyo DIY is a good source for PART NUMBERS, not pricing.


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