vingert88

Hello Everybody, I just purchased a 2003 Lexus LS430, and the sound quality doesn't seem to be right. The rear sub-woofer releases the boom, but doesn't release any sound. I'm not sure if that is how it's supposed to be, or if something is wrong with the speaker. If anybody has an answer, please let me know.

svlexus

Are you saying it only makes boom sounds, no voices or instruments> Its supposed to be that way.

Milan

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Do you have the Mark Levinson system? Does it sound like the speaker is rattling rather then producing bass?

vingert88

It only makes the bass boom sound, but no voice or instrument noise... I think its the Mark Levinson system.

thinkin

It's a subwoofer. Working as intended.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subwoofer

vingert88

Thank you guys for the help. It just seemed to me that it wasn't giving enough sound in the car, compared to my brothers 1999 Lexus LS400. Maybe the sound systems are different.

svlexus

take it to an audio shop and let them listen and advise- dont let them touch it until you get back here and let us know what they say. I think you have 18 other speakers that should make lots of sound LOL. I think I heard someone say the sub sounded weak because the trunk is so well insulated? I dunno because my car has the base stereo.

fergo308

The factory sub will put out enough bass for most people at normal volumes. If you're a boomer who is used to having twin 15's in your car,you're going to be drastically underwhelmed,but coming from a normal 4 or 6 speaker factory setup in another car,I'm sure you'd be more than happy.

Check the audio settings on the head unit. It's possible that the rear speakers have been faded right out.


Justin...

vingert88

how do you check the audio settings on the head unit?

fergo308

Look for a fader control. if that's adjusted all the way to the front,that would explain why there's no full range sound coming from the rear,and all you can hear is bass.


Justin...

2004TOYO

^^^^^^^What he said...

IS300SS

if you cant figure it out there should be a manual for the radio. read through that and it will tell you where to find the settings. it should be fairly simple.

lol i have a feeling ur not used to hearing bass

play with the settings and get it how you like.

good luck