happy1977

They don't tell coz its some cheap *** speakers. Here are mine.



Can't even tell what brand, it just says 'made in china'.





They're definitely NOT pioneer.

cookie123

Agree, the sound system is not impressive (even with 12 speakers). I've Acura and it does better.

RXSF

lol. I think the 12 speaker is fine, though I dont exactly have a ear for sophisticated systems. The fact is that the airy cabin of the RX and the lack of speakers in the rear of the car severely inhibit the sound quality anyway, regardless of brand.

Hvarsov

this is like saying the car has an engine.....whats in the "engine"
power, wattage, what drives the power?????

jtrue28

Didn't Toyota used to use Fujitsu/Eclipse? Not sure if Lexus ever used that company, but I know Toyota did.

cookie123

Well, I think when every luxury car manufacturer tells their speaker system, Lexus ought to tell what brand it is using. Why does it just mention about ML only. What about majority of us who did not select ML? Alteast we got to know what is in the car!

This is not a comment on the quality of the car. This is just about knowing the brand name.

mdv

What defferents does it make! If you do not like the speaker replace it.

RXSF

I dont think Mercedes, bmw, or audi tells you who makes their stock sound system, at least not openly on their website. Everyone only lists their premium sound maker

kitlz

Looks alone, those speakers are definitely an improvement over the 2nd gen. Can you say paper?

I'm probably going to dynamat different areas like MEP did because even ML isn't perfect. That's definitely cheaper and easier than changing the speakers out.

cookie123

That's a good idea I think. Since it is two days old, I wouldn't touch yet. But definitely sometime soon

MEP7557

I have a 2005 Tacoma as well as the RX. I went to change the speakers on the Tacoma, OMG. I am surprised sound comes out of them. The ML speakers on the RX aren't bad.

happy1977

^The ML isn't maximized to it's potential with the factory radio. It's a good speaker system.

sweetboy02

Me too, i need to go to the doctor to check my ears. The sound is awesome to me already. Sometimes i have to lower the Bass.

happy1977

There's a difference in sound clarity and flatness when listening to mid/high range. 12 speakers of mediocre sound doesn't improve sound.

If you guys want to be able to learn how to listen to sound quality, get a good headphones (No, not those Beats by Dre, just my opinion), upload an mp3 file @ 128kbps, 192kbps, 320kbps, and a direct rips from CD wav file of the same song.
If the songs are upload from itunes, have the EQ preset to rock then on your ipod, turn EQ off.

You'll notice a difference if you listen from 128kbps to CD quality.
If you have a home theater with good calibrated sound system, playing an mp3 vs a CD of the same song, can make you notice the difference in sound depth and clarity.

tigerbait

The sound system in my sisters Hyuandai sonata is better.