Upgrading Speakers in NX
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Has anyone considered/ pulled the trigger on upgrading the speakers in their NX?
I just ordered my NX and should take delivery in mid-Feb. While I was at the dealership I was comparing the "premium" 10 speaker to the base 8 speaker system and while the 10 speakers is a bit better and has some more base I was not blown away or super impressed. I found out that the speakers are exactly the same, all pioneer, and other than the addition of a center channel and sub (both pioneer) there is no real difference in the 2 systems.
I am thinking of keeping the HU and just upgrading the OEM speakers/sub and amplifiers with JBL& infinity products. I think that even with entry level aftermarkets it would be a big improvement.
(Given that all the speakers are in cm, I assume there will not be any direct replacements, only close fits...)
ANY THOUGHTS??
I just ordered my NX and should take delivery in mid-Feb. While I was at the dealership I was comparing the "premium" 10 speaker to the base 8 speaker system and while the 10 speakers is a bit better and has some more base I was not blown away or super impressed. I found out that the speakers are exactly the same, all pioneer, and other than the addition of a center channel and sub (both pioneer) there is no real difference in the 2 systems.
I am thinking of keeping the HU and just upgrading the OEM speakers/sub and amplifiers with JBL& infinity products. I think that even with entry level aftermarkets it would be a big improvement.
(Given that all the speakers are in cm, I assume there will not be any direct replacements, only close fits...)
ANY THOUGHTS??
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LOL. I dunno about adding straight pipes to a Lexus.
. I'm not looking to wake up the neighborhood just want to improve the quality. The sound reproduction just sounded a little flat.
. I'm not looking to wake up the neighborhood just want to improve the quality. The sound reproduction just sounded a little flat.
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Plus, no one wants to hear a 4 cylinder with straight pipes hahaha.
Sorry for an irrelevant post, but thought it was funny.
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Has anyone considered/ pulled the trigger on upgrading the speakers in their NX?
I just ordered my NX and should take delivery in mid-Feb. While I was at the dealership I was comparing the "premium" 10 speaker to the base 8 speaker system and while the 10 speakers is a bit better and has some more base I was not blown away or super impressed. I found out that the speakers are exactly the same, all pioneer, and other than the addition of a center channel and sub (both pioneer) there is no real difference in the 2 systems.
I am thinking of keeping the HU and just upgrading the OEM speakers/sub and amplifiers with JBL& infinity products. I think that even with entry level aftermarkets it would be a big improvement.
(Given that all the speakers are in cm, I assume there will not be any direct replacements, only close fits...)
ANY THOUGHTS??
I just ordered my NX and should take delivery in mid-Feb. While I was at the dealership I was comparing the "premium" 10 speaker to the base 8 speaker system and while the 10 speakers is a bit better and has some more base I was not blown away or super impressed. I found out that the speakers are exactly the same, all pioneer, and other than the addition of a center channel and sub (both pioneer) there is no real difference in the 2 systems.
I am thinking of keeping the HU and just upgrading the OEM speakers/sub and amplifiers with JBL& infinity products. I think that even with entry level aftermarkets it would be a big improvement.
(Given that all the speakers are in cm, I assume there will not be any direct replacements, only close fits...)
ANY THOUGHTS??
i want to change the speaker too,but i will go with PRS PIONEER speakers ( TSC series or Stage 4) or Audison (my last car was with Thesis Audison )
take a look at this post ,if can help
http://lexus-nx-club.ru/viewtopic.php?id=224&p=3
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hyb...ml#post9147997
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as i can say :
1) "opened" the NX 8 speaker system
surprise: it is a Fujitsuten Head Unit
2)all speakers are rated 4ohm and made in vietnam
but
front speakers are
-4" wideband pioneer speaker (very close to old TS m5 )
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-6" low band woofer speaker (very close to the woofer of the pioneer TSC 1653 kit , for sure , it is very similar :same woofer or a copy?
rear speakers are
-0.75 tweeter inverted dome in paper (no brand )
-6" woofer (no brand)
all rated for 4ohm but realy poor construction and quality
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First step :
-still with the stock HU (until the next hollydays i will repalce it with the DEXP pioneer)
-upgrading speakers and filters (only the front)
1xpair TSE 1076 (kevlar coaxial 4" pioneer)
custom filter
1xpair TSM 171 PRS Pioneer
and my litle dog listening "Francis Cabrel Hits"
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1) "opened" the NX 8 speaker system
surprise: it is a Fujitsuten Head Unit
2)all speakers are rated 4ohm and made in vietnam
but
front speakers are
-4" wideband pioneer speaker (very close to old TS m5 )
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Views: 9136
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-6" low band woofer speaker (very close to the woofer of the pioneer TSC 1653 kit , for sure , it is very similar :same woofer or a copy?
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rear speakers are
-0.75 tweeter inverted dome in paper (no brand )
-6" woofer (no brand)
all rated for 4ohm but realy poor construction and quality
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First step :
-still with the stock HU (until the next hollydays i will repalce it with the DEXP pioneer)
-upgrading speakers and filters (only the front)
1xpair TSE 1076 (kevlar coaxial 4" pioneer)
custom filter
1xpair TSM 171 PRS Pioneer
and my litle dog listening "Francis Cabrel Hits"
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for sure you have a decent 2 way in front and for some people it will be engouh but for an older iasca-man it is not enough for me
For the places you have in this car , you can get a very very good soundstage in the car with a center channel if you want a precise good balance and stereo .... bass must provide on the dash , and you mus hear only the sound playing on the dash not as our car where you can locate low frequency under the dash and high /mid on the dash etc.... the sound is not well focused ...
With the upgrade i did , i do not have a better spatial localisation , but now all frequency seem to play on the dash and this is what i want
this is only the first step ....
What is better :
-precise tweeter
-non colored voice range
-woofer low frequency is more detailled
-a litlle punch on attack !
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Even though Lexus is a premium brand, I wouldn't expect such nice speakers in a sub $50k vehicle. I guess that's why I never opt for features like Mark Levinson because they still sound like poo to me. Too bad I lost interest in car audio otherwise I would have threw away the stock system in my car.