This system should be rated at a B at best. Savagegeese said it’s the worst ML they’ve tested and Sofyan said it didn’t live up to expectations and that even the system in the Jeep is better from McIntosh.
I would trust Daily Motor and Savagegeese opinion more than Sofyan , Sofyan though I like his reviews is not the biggest fan of Lexus or Toyota . In my own listening not an audiophile by any means I think the RX350 sounds better than the one in LX600 I drove in their Lexus street drive events and the BMW X7 with the Bowers and Wilkins sounds best among any car I have heard.
Charlie, All I hear is the sound of money. Is there a log book in the glove compartment where 'TH-camrs' can sign their name? I think this is the fifth channel to share the same LX 600.
I was definitely surprised that it was not s-tier. These systems are normally very good, but the has been a rework of the new entertainment system and it looks to have negatively impacted the sound quality a little.
No, they are not normally very good. In fact, I would say their great systems are the exception, rather than the rule. Note that I'm talking about their in-car systems. They supposedly make outstanding home systems, but then again I've never experienced them, so cannot comment on those. Now, the ones in the previous generation LX 570 and the current GX 460 are truly exceptional. The rest range from mediocre to downright subpar (ES 350). In fact, the JBL systems found in their less expensive TOYOTA counterparts, are vastly superior and sound outstanding. Go figure!
Do you think it's a break-in issue? I mean is it likely getting better with time and more listening? I've heard of the B&W in Volvos they are the BEST. But I'd rather take the LX than an XC90, or X7 (which also has B&W) for that sake.
I upgraded my LX570 to LX600 this year. I'm quite disappointed with the LX600 sound system. Even not comparable with my 2014 BMW Harman Kardon system. Due to the global supply shortage, they may put crap Toyota speakers in this car.
I will till you why because they change the tweeter speaker location so there is no balance like before the lixes 2020 to 2008 the tweeter was up not down forgive me for my bad English
The difference in the sound system and whether its inferior will only be felt by people who have lexus lx570,range rover autobiography or other suvs of this class. Otherwise any random will tell you this is the best system. Only an audiophile will notic e a difference.
I bought the Lexus LX500d. If volume goes over 46, bass completely dies out and mid range is screaming in your ears. Any assistance to fix this? Settings?
In the lexus lx 600 forum another person had the same issue. I think you should check out lexus lx 600 forums. You find atleast two people with the same issue you are having.
Update from myside - just taken delivery of a 2024 LX and unfortunately the stereo sucks as hell!. Mark Levinson really messed up on the new LX. So cheap sounding! Very disappointed.
I wonder if they were able to fix it because it seems from all you reviews lexus 2 hasn't gotten an s-tier in general since the LX 570 and GX460 even the es350 wasn't to good 🤔
This speaker system is good enough. If you play a song it will still sound stellar. If you want even more output then tune it to your own liking. Its a good system but the previous one was extraordinary.
You are being very generous in scoring this system. I would say it is just VERY MEDIOCRE. In fact, the newer Mark Levinson systems have been awful. This one is nowhere near as DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE, as the ones in the LS 500 and ES 350, but it's still not all that great. Mark Levinson is a terrible company, IMO. Their products are very hit or miss. The only 2 systems that were genuinely STELLAR, were the ones in the _PREVIOUS _*_LX 570_* and the current *GX 460* (the best one to date). The rest were all pretty trashy. Very "unbalanced" sound, and not tonally pleasing at all. You nailed it when you said, you need to turn it waaayy down, to not feel the "harshness" in the music! It is much worse in the LS 500, and especially the ES 350. In fact, I believe that the JBL systems in comparable TOYOTA versions are vastly superior! Yeah, I know, blasphemy! However, nothing, repeat nothing comes close to the NAKAMICHI systems in older Lexuses (Lexi?), especially the one in the 1998-2000 LS 400. That was the *pinnacle* of high-fidelity sound in a Lexus!
Everyone of those crappers installed in an IS are proven failures. Theres more content on TH-cam mmm Mark Levinson’s never ending Lexus failures than any of the any author automaker in the worldthat a. Love Lexus, but when a I buy a new one, a see a cheap looking, just adequate sounding underperforming, guaranteed failure with Mark Levinson name it will immediately leave & go the Audio. IS350F is an awesome, reliable car, but Mark Levinson is irrelevant, cheap, yet expensive crap. The Mark Levinson is synonymous with poor performance. Chevy Malibu’s come with far better audio.
I was not expecting this to get less score than previous generation. specially with new infotainment and much more power.
Exactly, wonder what's holding Lexus systems back.
we all know power != quality though. Sad to see Lexus drop the bar.
The old one in the LX 570 is light years better than this one!!
It's fairly common consensus that even 07-09 LS460 ML systems are better than a LOT of the current ones
I am an LX600 and come from a 2006 LX470. The sound system in my LX470 is vastly superior than the new one. This new version disappoints.
Lexus sort of needed to think in the ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ way. No body complained about the prev gen Lx sound system😕
This system should be rated at a B at best.
Savagegeese said it’s the worst ML they’ve tested and Sofyan said it didn’t live up to expectations and that even the system in the Jeep is better from McIntosh.
Glad to know I wasn’t crazy!
@@DailyMotor it’s funny because as soon as I saw their report I came of your channel for confirmation. Lol
I would trust Daily Motor and Savagegeese opinion more than Sofyan , Sofyan though I like his reviews is not the biggest fan of Lexus or Toyota . In my own listening not an audiophile by any means I think the RX350 sounds better than the one in LX600 I drove in their Lexus street drive events and the BMW X7 with the Bowers and Wilkins sounds best among any car I have heard.
@@mrTopherB13 what do you listen?
Which one is better, ELS 3D or Mark Levinson??
Charlie, All I hear is the sound of money. Is there a log book in the glove compartment where 'TH-camrs' can sign their name? I think this is the fifth channel to share the same LX 600.
Those to grills in the headliner at the rear aren’t speakers and is actually some sort of an air curtain if I remember correctly from what Lexus said
Great vid. When is the MDX type s sound system review?
I was definitely surprised that it was not s-tier. These systems are normally very good, but the has been a rework of the new entertainment system and it looks to have negatively impacted the sound quality a little.
No, they are not normally very good. In fact, I would say their great systems are the exception, rather than the rule. Note that I'm talking about their in-car systems. They supposedly make outstanding home systems, but then again I've never experienced them, so cannot comment on those.
Now, the ones in the previous generation LX 570 and the current GX 460 are truly exceptional. The rest range from mediocre to downright subpar (ES 350).
In fact, the JBL systems found in their less expensive TOYOTA counterparts, are vastly superior and sound outstanding. Go figure!
I agree@@747-pilot
Luxurious powerful SUV
Do you think it's a break-in issue? I mean is it likely getting better with time and more listening? I've heard of the B&W in Volvos they are the BEST. But I'd rather take the LX than an XC90, or X7 (which also has B&W) for that sake.
you kinda looked like Thom Yorke when you flipped the rearview mirror down.
You need to do Land Cruiser / JBL synthesis system .
I upgraded my LX570 to LX600 this year. I'm quite disappointed with the LX600 sound system. Even not comparable with my 2014 BMW Harman Kardon system. Due to the global supply shortage, they may put crap Toyota speakers in this car.
My 2022 RX350 ML also does not sound very well. I was also thinking they either cheaped out the amplifier or put crap speakers in the car.
I'm a big mark levinson fan have you tried the ct200 I've always wanted to try one
I will till you why because they change the tweeter speaker location so there is no balance like before the lixes 2020 to 2008 the tweeter was up not down forgive me for my bad English
oopsy, I think they went backward on LX6000 because of weight reduction on the car may be that impacted the sound system too
The difference in the sound system and whether its inferior will only be felt by people who have lexus lx570,range rover autobiography or other suvs of this class. Otherwise any random will tell you this is the best system. Only an audiophile will notic e a difference.
Great review Charlie! Do you think you'd be able to get your hands on the 2022 Toyota Landcruiser 300? Also, can't wait for the Audi A8 B&O😁
Thanks! It's unlikely as they're not selling it in the US :/ but we should be able to test an S8 at some point!
@@DailyMotor I would love a review for an S8 i want to buy one and i don't find any good review for that system =/
I bought the Lexus LX500d. If volume goes over 46, bass completely dies out and mid range is screaming in your ears. Any assistance to fix this? Settings?
In the lexus lx 600 forum another person had the same issue. I think you should check out lexus lx 600 forums. You find atleast two people with the same issue you are having.
Update from myside - just taken delivery of a 2024 LX and unfortunately the stereo sucks as hell!. Mark Levinson really messed up on the new LX. So cheap sounding! Very disappointed.
The tuning is such a disappointment. It’s even more of a bummer knowing what mark levinson is capable of creating
Kinda sad the LX doesnt offer blue anymore and, instead, offers that green.
Next video on range rover sport music system please bro 🙏 🙏🙏🙏
I wonder if they were able to fix it because it seems from all you reviews lexus 2 hasn't gotten an s-tier in general since the LX 570 and GX460 even the es350 wasn't to good 🤔
This speaker system is good enough. If you play a song it will still sound stellar. If you want even more output then tune it to your own liking. Its a good system but the previous one was extraordinary.
You are being very generous in scoring this system. I would say it is just VERY MEDIOCRE. In fact, the newer Mark Levinson systems have been awful. This one is nowhere near as DOWNRIGHT TERRIBLE, as the ones in the LS 500 and ES 350, but it's still not all that great.
Mark Levinson is a terrible company, IMO. Their products are very hit or miss. The only 2 systems that were genuinely STELLAR, were the ones in the _PREVIOUS _*_LX 570_* and the current *GX 460* (the best one to date). The rest were all pretty trashy. Very "unbalanced" sound, and not tonally pleasing at all.
You nailed it when you said, you need to turn it waaayy down, to not feel the "harshness" in the music! It is much worse in the LS 500, and especially the ES 350.
In fact, I believe that the JBL systems in comparable TOYOTA versions are vastly superior! Yeah, I know, blasphemy! However, nothing, repeat nothing comes close to the NAKAMICHI systems in older Lexuses (Lexi?), especially the one in the 1998-2000 LS 400. That was the *pinnacle* of high-fidelity sound in a Lexus!
Wow, very disappointing to hear Lexus quality is dropping
🙄🤣
Ok
👍👍👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘🚘🚘🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Rear part looks like Toyota Fortuner..
Or mitsubishi outlander
Sorry to move from Sound, but the rear view mirror view is so bad, was misted up.
bruh why so low views
haters prayin on my downfall
Everyone of those crappers installed in an IS are proven failures. Theres more content on TH-cam mmm Mark Levinson’s never ending Lexus failures than any of the any author automaker in the worldthat a. Love Lexus, but when a I buy a new one, a see a cheap looking, just adequate sounding underperforming, guaranteed failure with Mark Levinson name it will immediately leave & go the Audio. IS350F is an awesome, reliable car, but Mark Levinson is irrelevant, cheap, yet expensive crap. The Mark Levinson is synonymous with poor performance. Chevy Malibu’s come with far better audio.
I have it tested drive yesterday, sounds quality is way cheap, like 30-40k car. Model y is way superior than this