Audiophiles: LS 98 - 00 Audio System Question
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Audiophiles: LS 98 - 00 Audio System Question
Can someone here with some experience speak to the merits of the standard (Pioneer?) audio system vs. the Nakamichi.. i think it's a fair enough conclusion that the Nakamichi is "better," but in what respect, and to what extent?
and subsequently, compare the standard '98-00 audio to the standard / ML audio of the of the LS430?
I'm just curious how the system stacks up, as I haven't heard the others yet.
and subsequently, compare the standard '98-00 audio to the standard / ML audio of the of the LS430?
I'm just curious how the system stacks up, as I haven't heard the others yet.
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thanks for the response, Pure.
What you said is quite interesting to note, as the Nakamichi option added some $4k or so to the MSRP. hopefully that means I'm not missing out on much..
Considering the difference may not be immediately noticeable (at least, to a layperson), i wonder how effectively it could have been marketed
What you said is quite interesting to note, as the Nakamichi option added some $4k or so to the MSRP. hopefully that means I'm not missing out on much..
Considering the difference may not be immediately noticeable (at least, to a layperson), i wonder how effectively it could have been marketed
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I noticed a huge difference between the pioneer vs. nak in the first gens. I've owned a 91, 95, and 98 with nak... and a 93 with pioneer. All of the naks sounded similar and very good.
Personally, if I was driving a car with the pioneer system, I would probably upgrade the speakers. I'm very satisfied with the nak system, it hits all frequencies very well.
Personally, if I was driving a car with the pioneer system, I would probably upgrade the speakers. I'm very satisfied with the nak system, it hits all frequencies very well.
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can anyone confirm whether or not the '98-00 LSs that came equipped with the factory navigation have the standard pioneer audio, or if it's in any way different?...
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My 99 Ls400 standard system sounded awsome, very, very nice. My 'new' 04 LS430 standard system sounds like utter garbage, Chevy Suburban system is better, and that's not saying much. ML systems sound nice, but from the posts I've read, blow out their sub speakers. Plus Mark Levinson had nothing to do with the Lexus system, his name is a trademark of another Co. Kind of misleading.
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