boss112

I have a 2002 lexus sc430 and the mark levenstion speakers are starting to go bad. Would i be able to put aftermarket speakers instead of mark levenstion if i keep the head unit. Or do i have to put mark levenstion speakers in?

VVTiBob

Sure can....just have to find ones with the proper ohm rating (otherwise you will burn out the ML amp) and the proper depth (otherwise you could break the glass when you put the window down).
There are lots of thread on speaker solutions for the ML speaker problem. Some include a $40 speaker repair kit, or for a few more bucks they'll do it for you.

bacardi

Yes you can. I use the DC Gold 8 ohm 6x9 N69R sounds real nice.

Pnuge88

iTrader: (1)

I used to have the DC gold.. overpriced honestly.. one of them actually blew on me. The cone came apart.. so I fixed my old factory ML 6x9 and regret spending money where its not needed. your best bet is fixing them and save the $$$.. also After using multiple speakers to try out.. the ML speakers sound the BEST with the ML system.

bacardi

mIStaSC
I've used them for 2 years now and have had no problems with them. You had a problem you should have sent them back under warranty. Warranty is for 3 years. No other give 3 years. Like I said no problems with them at all. I have not heard of anyone else having problems. Sometimes you can get a bad speaker.Thats why they give a 3 year warranty. They work for me.

JPBJR

Can a person like me who never does anything mechanical actually fix a speaker or do you have to take the car to a shop?Thanks

bacardi

Changing the speakers is not that hard. I did mine. You can find many threads on how to do it or fix your old ones.

VVTiBob

That's a question only you could answer. But before you answer it here's something to consider : A SPEAKER REPAIR KIT FOR LEXUS 6x9 DOOR WOOFERS If you follow the link, make sure you watch the video on their site (link is on the left side of the page).

Or let them do it: http://www.simplyspeakers.com/toyota...er-repair.html

I have no interest with this company other than I have used their service in the past and was satisfied.

pleiter

[QUOTE=VVTiBob;7067926]That's a question only you could answer. But before you answer it here's something to consider : A SPEAKER REPAIR KIT FOR LEXUS 6x9 DOOR WOOFERS If you follow the link, make sure you watch the video on their site (link is on the left side of the page).

Maannnn,,, I wish I had know this last week. Just ordered and received new speakers. However all is not lost, at least I know can save the old speakers and repair them. Good to know and they might come in handy. Great info, Thanks

bacardi

pleiter
what speakers did you get?

rocketfish

Can we use the dc golds for the bucket seat side speakers? are they all the same 6x9 speaker?

VVTiBob

They are a viable substitute but not OEM.

bacardi

yes you can use them i have them in mine for over 2 years. i find them to be a great speaker and they sound great.

pleiter

Bacardi, I got Mark Levinsons. Went to Best Buy and spoke to one of the geek squad who told me to go to www.parts.com. They arrived in 3 days and were in original, unopened Toyota boxes with the original part numbers on them. They sound great.