Lexus IS250 car stereo budget build sub and amp install! Sundown LCS-12's
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- In this video I install an aftermarket amplifier and 2 12” sundown audio LCS 12's subwoofer’s with a skar audio RP-800 amplifier in my wife’s Lexus IS250 In an extreme budget build. Was trying to get the most bang possible for under $500. Mission accomplished. Kept it @ $450 for the build! may also be applicable to the IS350 and other Lexus vehicles but not verified.
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Bless you for this video. Finding info on audio systems for this car is a pain in the ass.
Not wrong. Full wiring diagram for 2009/2010 ML system is here, but appears to be likely same for Non ML as well: www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-2008-2014/942642-2010-mark-levinson-wiring-pin-outs-for-line-out-converter.html
Thank you!
Thank you for finally pointing out the actual connectors rather than all the forums stating "Hook up to green and brown wires"... There are fifteen green wires lol! Hooked up Kicker Hs10 with speaker sense and works fine... IS350, Navi, Non ML.
Thanks for the feedback
Yessss
absolutely beautiful, man. I really appreciate seeing "entry level" equipment getting proper love and people install. Seems like every kid nowadays needs the hugest, most inefficient drivers, etc This is really cool and looks like it sounds great
Thanks, much appreciated
@NextLevelCarAudio hey, so where did you run the wire from the battery?
Dude, running a remote wire and the LOC from the factory amp is genius! Saves so much time! Thanks man!
Glad it helped! Thanks
NextLevelHummer whats your cell
If you have any questions, start a new comment thread and I’ll be happy to help :)
You can buy an LOC that comes with a blue wire for remote power.
Def genius
Just installed my sub and couldn't have been any easier thanks to your video.
Running a single 10 inch Skar DS2 with their 800 watt amp and custom box. It hits super hard!!! Probably spent around 300 or less! Super happy to be bumpin again.
I come from the photobucket supported forum days and with most pictures removed from all the once helpful threads, your video was a huge help with my IS.
Awesome man! Thanks for the feedback
you need to do a video but about the regular speakers... how to change oem amp to aftermarket with same cable harness
Man that’s what I’m saying
My amp OEM amp got flooded in the back. Trying to figure out how to just bypass the OEM amp
Currently building my is250 build but I got a android Tesla head unit has rca putting in 5 channel recoil amp already have sky high 6.5 and super tweeters in the 2.75 spot running new speaker wire with 2 - 10’s seismic audio custom box will see how it turns out, 1/0 gauge ofc too
Bro that young jeezy album was meant to be heard with a nice car system installed in the whip. Good choice for the demo track lol
Excellent video young man. You know what you're doing. You remind me of what I was doing in the 80's car hifi wise. Excellent of you to actually do a sub install on the 2nd gen is250 and especially letting us know which wires do what. Good onya m8 👍👍👍
Thanks!
hey @sydsnott5042
what is your opinion if i may ask about a sedan build with no folding seats that has the frame of the vehicle goin into the back seat and trunk?
is it still worth having aftermarket subs back there. i do have a “ski hole” like the one in this video.
Thank you for this video. This method works for the Non-Navi system is250s as well.
Thank you for the feedback! much appreciated!
We miss your videos man you but you continue to help a lot of us bass heads out here thanks
This video is so simple, yet so in depth! Thank you so much!!
You bet :)
I did my wife's truck with the same amp skar 800 and 2 DC level 1 10 inch subs. Sounds great. You did a good job . Looks really nice
Thanks!
Great video for learning . Sent to my son so he could understand his install better
Amazing video, definitely the best audio install video i've ever seen, thank you for the tutorial!
That monster system is amazing!
a very helpful video. Thanks! Wondering why you even need to connect the remote turn-on cable; the mono amp supposed to turn on when it detects a signal from the factory speaker wires and automatically turn off when there is no more signal (i.e. when the head unit is shut down)
Thanks for feedback. My amp does not do that tho
This has got to be the best video I've seen yet you should work for lexis you could teach them something thanks
My 2007 was a pink wire for the remote off the factor amp
Thank you for the sub wire info! Saved me a ton of time!
BRO!!!!! This video is everything I need and more. I have the same car and I have been itching to add some more bass. The way you looped the RCA's in was gravy!! Also, that other set up in the Hummer is fucken nuts man great stuff!! #BringBackBass
Thanks for the feedback bro. Glad the video helped!
Quick question bro, are you able to control the bass through the touchscreen as you normally would with the stock sub?
Yes sir, you can adjust the bass on the touch screen to your taste. Just like the OEM.
i have the same exact car and i just wanted to get a better Audio sound for a Good budget ! Man i just stumbled on to your video this is exactly what i needed !! Much thankss
Kyran Liburd awesome! Only thing I really did not show was running the power wire from front to rear. That’s pretty simple but right in some spots. Ground wire can attach anywhere in trunk area that you can sand down to bare metal. Have fun with your project!
Hey I have 2008 here that I’m trying to keep the original look of and the wiring harness on the amp of it has different connectors
Love that flush mount box ! I myself have the Rp1500.1 with 2 D4 12s in the skar encloser tuned at 32hz. I have the subs facing the back seat with them down it definitely gets windy! I also have an alpine for the highs fsx65s in the doors 4 VX35 tweeters , m69c massive audio in the back deck plus sound deadener in the trunk lid, quarter panel & doors great but cheap stuff! Sound quality isn't in the price!
Christopher Vtec awesome man! Sounds like you got a nice setup there. I probably would have fired my subs into the cabin, but my rear seats don’t fold down. I’m happy with it tho. Thanks for watching!
Can you make a quick list of all the parts you used?
This helped me put a lot! Thank you got everything set (im pretty sure each model has a different amp cause i had the use the mythic orange wire lol)
Just wanted to come back and let you know. Aftermarket headunit installs on the Lexus was much more difficult than I would have liked.
You got to gut the main board out of the stock head unit, build a case for it, plug it all back in and tuck it away. Install your new headunit where the old cd player was, I then ran 4 channels of RCA wires and 1 speaker level to the back where the stock amp was.
Removed the stock amp completely, mad mounting brackets for a small 5 channel amp, wired up the door speakers in front and rear, Didn't use the center speaker(never liked it) or the stock sub.
Installed 2 10 inch subwoofers in the trunk.
So pretty much I am using none of the stock audio wires but had to gut the headunit so I could keep the hvac working otherwise without the factory headunit plugged in I didn't have mpg,fan, heat,ac.
If I had to do it all over again I honestly don't think I would. I would likely just do it the way you did. I still need to 3d print some trim to make the install look finished.
I would rather do aftermarket audio install in my infiniti 10 times over before doing it in the Lexus again
WOW!!!... you a better man than me bro! Lol. That’s crazy. Thanks for the feedback tho. Appreciate it
Thanks bro u got straight to the point and greatt!!! Detail
Hey awesome video i was wondering where you got the box from or what the diamentions are so i can get one myself. Thanks awesome set up 🔥🔥
I love this video thank you for sharing, I would like to buy the same subwoofer box you have for my 2005 is350 Lexus
Sorry man, your message was in spam so i am answering it delayed. You can find the box on ebay for like $150-200. very well made!!!! and i usually HATE prefab boxes. But fits like a glove
Sounds hella good i do think you shoulda have removed the top deck factory sub so when the arm rest is closed it acts as a port from the trunk and gives a lil deeper bass
Sounded perfectly good enough for me. People can totally remove it if they wish.
I love my is250 I got 2 8w7's in a 4th order and hybrid audio and zapco amps with a 16 channel dsp
Dang, that’s awesome!
You got a video link?
I came from a Alphard audio 5500 on 2 Dc xl 18s. Now i have a 2011 is350 running 2 sundown sa 10s in a 4th order on a skar sk1500
Heck yeah man! if your from the PNW let me know, id like to hear it! keep poundin'
Great video 👍🏼banging on a budget 😊 I love it,
bouta put in work with my Stimulus Build on my isF too! You made me want to get a Zv5
Henry Nguyen them ZV5’s no joke man. Search sound you tube. They the bomb. Good luck with your build man!
Will the stock sub still work after doing this
Inspiring me rn man
Thank GOD for playing Thug Motivation 😭
Nice build🔥🔥👌🏻👌🏻 but it would sound much better if you have the subs 2-3 inches away from the trunk . My friend has the same subs in a Honda Civic with a ported enclosure and his hits hard
xDDTG {911X}ツ I totally agree.... but the purpose of this car is a grocery getter for the wife. So need the trunk space. Give it time, and eventually I’ll be slipping in the 15” nightshades. Need to get her eased in first with some starter bass :P
NextLevelHummer I love the system in your hummer and oh I see 🔥👀
Great video Bro! So was the factory sub not being used anymore from seeing your wiring? Is that not an option to keep it and still pull a signal from it?
Also, I noticed the polarity was reversed when you verified your remote signal…that ended up being all good?
This is sick. Have you just tried to improve Mark Levinson ? Probably one of the best set-ups in car audio...
I have not. But yeah, they do sound decent
Just discovered your Chanel. Love your videos man. You don't mind putting the link for a the stuff used here on this video . So I can buy em
They don’t make the box anymore, got that on eBay I tried getting a link for someone but could not find it. Everything else I got from D4S!
I want to bypass my stock amp and connect my door speakers to a new amp, but have no idea where to start or how to do it
( on a budget ) lol
Also in the amp in the rear do you know where i could find a color code diagram for the speakers ?
Thanks and great video ! Very helpful 👌🏽
Pull the door speakers to verify wire colors, then match them up back at the factory amp. Use 9v battery test to ensure you got the right wires and polarity. Done
thx man, this video made it super easy!
Awesome!
Nicely well done build up very impressive build up hits hard pound's great to
PSE Mentalist thanks bro!
Yo bro awesome video , but quick question do I have to remove the factory subwoofer? Or can I leave it since I’ll be splicing up in the trunk .
Why pull the sun from the rear deck if your just unplugging it at the amp? No need even pulling the seat in that case or the rear deck.
Thanks for helping me out
This is awesome! Would the wiring be the same for a 2014 is250 fsprt? I’d love to do something like this
I’m not sure buddy.... different body style so they may have changed some things up.
thank you so much for this video, you're going to save me a lot of time. i have 1 question tho PLEASE, do i have to do the steps in 2:40? cant i just do what you did in 4:38 and skip the whole removing seats?
If you don’t want to remove the factory sub, no need to remove seats/rear deck
my factory amp in my is250 Is bad. Can i bypass the amp?
You can, but need to figure out what wires are the speaker inputs going into the amp. And utilize those. Unfortunately, that information I do not know :/ sorry
This is Mark Levinson sound system? I want to try this instruction, but in my IS220 mark levinson system...
No, not the Livingston system. Not sure if it’s the same wires for it...
I have an 09 is 250 and I have everything wired the way you showed in the video, cut wires to crimp on the high/low converter and connected all the right wires. Only difference is that I wired my remote through a switch and then to my cigarette lighter for power to have to option to shut off the aftermarket amp and sub. When the sub/amp is turned off, everything is normal with the sound system, but like 5-10 seconds after the amp powers on I lose audio from all speakers in the car. When I turn the amp back off I get sound from the other speakers again after Bluetooth reconnects from my FM transmitter. Was wondering if you had any idea as to what could be causing this. I did also tape off the wires going to the factory sub separately so nothing would short out. Everything checks out with multimeter except I don’t seem to be getting signal coming through the LOC to go to the amp. Not sure as to why. Thanks for reading
Great video! I just ran across this while looking to upgrade the sub in my own IS. Question, who made the box? It looks to be about 2 cubic ' internal? Thanks in advance!
Yeah, I actually snagged it on eBay. Was a prefab. Couple people tried finding but no longer an item for sale :(
So your only power wire going to 800rms amp is that tiny white wire?????? I have a 2014 es350 ML....i want to install my jls. I like the idea of using the white wire for the remote wire, and also tapping into the factory amp for the loc.
No sir.... I did not show the power/ground wire install. Sorry! I have a fused 0awg power wire and 0awg ground wire running to the amp. at 9:05 min into the video you can see the blue and red power ground wires ran into the amp.
Thank you very much for this video! I know I'm a year late, but I was thinking about running 2 sundown E 15s, a wavtech LOC, and a trauma audio 1000D. Do you think that is overkill for a lexus ls460 L ??? Thank you.
In don’t think so. Check out the newest videos of my Hummer build. Some think I’m crazy lol
Hell yeah man I appreciate this video so much! I was wondering why you didn’t tap into the wires to keep the stock sub also plugged in? I’m trying it that way but it’s proving to be a pain in the ass
Also I saw your in Lacey, I live in Bellingham, not too far off 🤙
awesome!
I did it that way because I ended up removing the stock sub to create a nice size open passage to the trunk which did make the bass louder and less muffled sounding.
@@NextLevelCarAudio hey i just got my 09 is250 about a month ago, and just came across your video/channel and am in the middle of my own amp/sub installation. Im going to be tapping into the sub wires as well. but i was wondering if i like t-tap style into them but instead of t-taping, actually solder the wires and still have my stock sub work as well as my after markets? id like to keep the stock hooked up, in case i choose to sell the car.. or just want to have my aftermarkets off for a quiet ride... Also where did you run your power wire through the firewall? in the stock grommet behind the battery?? thats where i fished mine through anyways thanks in advanced!!! P.S love the video and great build...looking at getting a box like yours but im up here in Canada and having a hard time finding one and the ones from the states are as much as the box for shipping!
@F-b Owen did you you end up getting tapped to the stock sub wires and still having both your aftermarket and stock sub working???? i have a 09 is250 and as we speak at this step ha!
Can you keep the factory sub installed? I really don’t wanna take my seats out and such haha
Absolutely! Won’t hurt a thing. I took mines out and made the bass a bit louder.
i need that same box made where can i go ill do the same set up also
i know this is 3 years ago but do you happen to have a link or remember where you got your box made?
Awesome 🙂👍 thats a nice box too
bass brothers thanks. Appreciate it!
Clean build bro.
Thanks!
Nice video super simple
Hello Sir, I have a 2009 Lexus ES350, but I’m not sure which wire harness I need to use from the Factory Amplifier located in the trunk right side. I’m trying to connect a “Line Output Converter Adjustable Amplifier”. Thank you.
It’s probably mentioned,
What year is your is250?
Love it sound great… do you know where I can order enclosure for 2022 Lexus IS 350 f sport… thank you
Might want to check eBay for a prefab made for your vehicle specific. I’d not, having a builder do a custom enclosure to contour the trunk would be best
@@NextLevelCarAudio thank you so much for your input
What information can you provide in replacing the head unit to something more modern since it controls HVAC? I’ve seen some custom installs that have a second unit underneath, replacing ONLY the CD player.
This is def what I needed too. I couldn’t find wires to connect for loc to work. But why did you cut wires off amp instead of just tapping into it?
Because I am no longer running my stock sub, with no intent to ever hook it back up. So don’t want to send signal to amp if not necessary. You can totally splice in if you want to run your stock sub with your new setup
@@NextLevelCarAudio ahhhhhh which I thought. Thanks bro. Def needed help with setting up my boys system. Lol. Thanks again mang
Anytime
Hey man where do I get the speakers and box. I have ah Lexus IS 250 2008. I want my system like your. Can you tell me everything to get. Please answer me. Thank u for your time
Speakers and amp from down4sound.com free shipping and no tax. Best prices. The sub enclosure I got from eBay. Just search Lexus is250 subwoofer enclosure. You’ll see them. And finally the LOC to convert your speaker wires into an amp RCA signal. Search LOC on amazon and buy any one you prefer. They are cheap. Then obviously you need an amp wiring kit. You can also find them @ down4sound.com if you want quality. Be careful of the cheap ones on amazon/eBay. I never skimp on my electrical/wiring. Hope that helped.
Great video. Thoughts on adding dynamat to the trunk to help with rattle?
Absolutely, definitely helps.
Nice budget setup
Thanks man
@@NextLevelCarAudio you bet
Are all the wires on the plugs the same on a non Mark levinston system without navigation?
Connor Johnson I wish I could tell you, but not sure. Sorry!
NextLevelHummer not a problem thanks for the awesome video
My converter has a pair of left wires, a pair of right, but it also has a pair of grounds that I’m not sure what to do with. It’s a truconnex am I still able to use it?
Yep. Just use 1 channel. Left or right. Usually you don’t need to ground it unless your getting noise on the channel.
@@NextLevelCarAudio I did like you expect I’m having a hard time finding a remote wire on the factory amp. My d connector is different and im waiting to get my hands on a voltmeter. Right now the volume on my radio isn’t working
Shoot. Sorry to hear that. Yeah. A good DMM will help
I ended up cutting the plug off the factory sub and wiring the loc to the 4 wires. My bass knob has 2 sets of rca as well how should I run these. I can’t seem to figure it out
One set is input the other set is output. Input comes from head unit. Output goes to amp RCA’s
Ty for this video
Do I need to do the wiring to factory subwoofer?? I’m trying to avoid that part lol
How do you run the wires for the power from the battery to the trunk
I have a question bro i just saw this video😁 so i got my subs put in, i went to my audio shop and he didnt disconnect the factory subwoofer i guess he just tap into the factory amp, is there any way that i can disconnect that by not taking off the whole back seat? Like popped the panel/ cover of the stock sub? Thank you
So do i have to remove the factory sub in order for it to work, or can i just tap into the factory amp and do it that way?
Do you have to unplug the factory sub? Or am I able to bypass having to do that and remove the back seats and all that?
It looks good man. I'm still using the stock head unit on mine and it has that bass roll off what did you do about that? On my ls 460 i just did a 2 gauge power wire from the battery through the firewall down the passenger side and through the trunk into the bact.What a flipping pain in the ass! I feel you on that one. Trust me when I say go underneath it next time Next time. Take all this panels loose underneath strap it something secure underneath good and cover it up real good underneath and run it in through one of those rubber grommets in the spare tire well that's the only way to fly it took me two damn nights to run just the power cord to the trunk. For the remote turn on I went to the left side of the truck and found that little fuse box in there and tapped into that for my 12 V switched. Those cars are sealed up really well to make them really quiet and yeah that is a royal pain in the ass
Lol, yeah not much to work with or space to route things. Not sure shoot the bass roll off! Situation. If mines has it, still sounds and works good for me
@@NextLevelCarAudio most stock-car head units these days have that built in so they don't blow up the cheap Factory speakers so I know mine definitely does cuz you crank it up it rolls off tremendously. I Know audio control make one that's correct that but I'm thinking about just going with the whole different head unit all together maybe that new Sony hi-res I don't know $1,500 is a lot for a single DIN
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks for getting back to me I've watched about all your videos good talking to you
Hey man nice info. Is it the same procedure with the ISF Lexus?
I wish i knew for sure man. I have never worked on the F. If the harness/ wire colors match i would say yes. If they are different in any way, i would do so me more research to make sure you tap into the right wires :)
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks
So if I was going to use the same set up for the lexus would I need that big of power wire?
DankMatter yes, I did not show in video, but you would need to run a fused power wire from battery to the trunk. Then a ground wire to amp which you can tap from somewhere in trunk area
I have a question. Why didn’t you leave the factory sub connected as well? Does it not have enough signal after you tap into the wires?
You could have left it.... but with the two 12’s in the truck it completely washes out the factory sub and don’t even hear it. I also tried leaving it, and bass was a tad louder with it removed. Like a passage for the bass so to speak. Armrest is blocked off by the enclosure, so opening and closing that does nothing.
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks also where did you ground your amp?
Sorry for late reply, where the factory amp is grounded at. I grinded down to bare metal and attached there.
Hay man o just had a question so I’m hooking up a sub with a LC2i how would I wire that
Do I have to unplug the factory sub or can I just leave it in and have both the stock sub and aftermarket sub? Also, I wanted to add another amp for mids and highs, or can I just wire then to the original speakers.
Who built the box?
Is that a zen enclosure? Looks like one and I've been looking at one for my car
I honestly don’t recall… been away from the channel. Sorry
I need your help with my is I need the same setup mane fr
Yea I did all this the same way and my amp turns on but speakers aren’t working
Hmmm. That is strange
Tapped into the white wire as you said. didnt turn on the amp. any suggestions?
Sorry man, your message was in spam so i am answering it delayed. How is your power and ground? if you got a loose ground that could be the problem. also, if your car does not have factory navigation or if it has the upgraded "premium" factory stereo option, this wire may not work. let me know if you get this figured out. thanks!
? my amps stop working, can i install an aftermarket amps and would it work?
I have the same vehicle and this is what I am exactly looking for. Is it possible I could get the same exact box you have made for your IS I can pay the fee and shipping.
I got this on eBay, but no longer see them for sale. Sorry…
Wonder if the wiring would be the same on my 2015 gs350 mark levinson.
Not sure man... sorry :/
You didn't plug those back into the factory amp did you? Sorry I'm late to the video
I did. Sorry if I did not show it :)
Nice looking to do something like this. Man my amp is out again. My vol knob not registering…u think any amp would work? Or what would u rec?
Not sure man about the knob. That sucks. Any amp will work as long as it wired and powered properly
well what was your eq and amp set up?
@nextlevelhummer, do you know which wires are the line level ins to the amp? I’d like to tap into the stereo out before it’s amplified.
That I do not know..... sorry :/
Did you ever find if there are line level sub inputs going into the amp to tap into?
Sorry man, that I dint know. I have always tapped from the speaker. Amplified or not. If you have a LOC with adjustable gain like the one in used it is not an issue as you can gain match it to the amps signal voltage. But it you do find out, let me know
Hi Lexus lovers, I'm having this issue "no sound from the stereo" I just replaced the nav and radio also check the amp and is good, but still no sound from the stereo. No fusse problems either.
I just realized that the radio has no power what could it be the problem??
Sorry to hear that. Not sure about that :/
nice. any suggestions for an RX 350 f sport? I would like one 15 inches. someone mentioned getting 5 eight inches. never heard of that before.
If you like low and deep bass. Go for the 15! Or a 12. But no smaller unless all you want is punchy type bass. Biggest thing is to get a custom enclosure. If you can’t find one get one made. Makes all the difference.
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks.
for some reason im not able to get any sound or base ..pls help
Does the car rattle??
why would you go through all that work when all you need to do is just tap into the factory amp under the driver seat?
Because this is the right way to do it. By Tapping into the amp that is getting the actual sub signal from the head unit. Which is the amp in the trunk