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Old 03-19-16 | 05:40 AM
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How can I know if a 2007-2009 RX350 is equipped with Mark Levinson Audio, what are the indicators to depict? Please can anyone inform me.
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My 2008 RX400h has "Mark Levinson Premium Sound System" printed on the face of the radio just above the CD slot.
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Thanks. From several posts I don't thing the ML system is that worth it? I can get an aftermarket JBL speakers to replace the factory fitted speakers
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Thanks. From several posts I don't thing the ML system is that worth it? I can get an aftermarket JBL speakers to replace the factory fitted speakers
I have a 2004 rx330. the ML system was awful. I changed the head unit to an alpine, replaced the speakers with Focals and bypassed the amp on to an aftermarket Hertz amp.

I hear instruments on songs I have never heard before. Best investment I have done.

Front speakers are 6x9 and rear 6.5. you will need aftermarket spacers.
I replaced the 6x9s with 6.5s.

Its hard work, re wiring the speakers but its worth it.
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Originally Posted by guyrat7
I have a 2004 rx330. the ML system was awful. I changed the head unit to an alpine, replaced the speakers with Focals and bypassed the amp on to an aftermarket Hertz amp.

I hear instruments on songs I have never heard before. Best investment I have done.

Front speakers are 6x9 and rear 6.5. you will need aftermarket spacers.
I replaced the 6x9s with 6.5s.

Its hard work, re wiring the speakers but its worth it.
Yeah, I think you must have done quite a heap of stress replacing all that on your RX; I am replacing the speakers: front doors with JBL GX962 and the rear speakers with Rockford Fosgate R1525X2. I will get all the speakers with free accessories from Crutchfield.
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Originally Posted by hisstojay
Yeah, I think you must have done quite a heap of stress replacing all that on your RX; I am replacing the speakers: front doors with JBL GX962 and the rear speakers with Rockford Fosgate R1525X2. I will get all the speakers with free accessories from Crutchfield.
quite straight forward if you plan to use the stock amp and wiring. The aftermarket amp meant i had to rewire the front, not wanting to use stock wiring because I read that stock wiring goes through connectors that might add noise.
Apart from the noise, I couldn't find where the splits were located for the components.
I am going to use stock for the rear though. While i am at it, i thought i would apply dynamat and a MLV layer to the doors. Waiting for them to come.
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Yes, I am gonna use the stock wiring. I never meant to get a new AMP but rather the factory installed wiring and amp but new front and rear doors speakers
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