Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
#12
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
I recently purchased an RX 400 H and would like to install -
1 XM Radio
2 iPod Connectivity
I have seen a number of posts here - but has anyone actually done 1 and 2 above and can you provide your thoughts and advice and feedback? Thank-you!
1 XM Radio
2 iPod Connectivity
I have seen a number of posts here - but has anyone actually done 1 and 2 above and can you provide your thoughts and advice and feedback? Thank-you!
#13
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
nightmare.. Tweeter totaly screwed my 400h. the factory stereo causes BIG problems for aftermarket amps.. the factory head unit is tri amped. internaly.. so the only way to tap into it for the aftermarket amp is to take the 3 speaker level outs... tweet mid and bass and use a SUMMING device... sucks...
then on top of that my installer told me that the factory head is turning down the bass and teble at high levels to protect the factory speakers from blowing.. well they are long gone but there is no way to tell the factory head unit to just put out a full signal...
my lexus is so messed up now.. i want to go trade it in.... Tweeter has filed bankrupcy so i am screwed..
dont mess with the factory stereo... i am pretty sure you will regret it I do..
anyone want a 400h cheap?
then on top of that my installer told me that the factory head is turning down the bass and teble at high levels to protect the factory speakers from blowing.. well they are long gone but there is no way to tell the factory head unit to just put out a full signal...
my lexus is so messed up now.. i want to go trade it in.... Tweeter has filed bankrupcy so i am screwed..
dont mess with the factory stereo... i am pretty sure you will regret it I do..
anyone want a 400h cheap?
#14
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
ok some good news.. i was able to put xm in via the AM button.. yes thats right..
there is an adapter that lets you hit AM 2 times and change the input to xm.. it even displays on the factory head...
there is an adapter that lets you hit AM 2 times and change the input to xm.. it even displays on the factory head...
#15
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
I went with the iPod adapter, but I can only imagine that the XM adapter would offer a similar experience. Check with your local specialty car stereo installer store; mine knew all about the SoundLinQ and where the best place to install it was, etc etc.
#16
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
I was really disappointed to find that there was no XM radio available in the RX400. Then I found out that XM is no longer free of advertising, so I don't miss it that much. I wonder if anyone has done a direct connect of an Apple iPod to the system. The wireless systems are NO GOOD.
Out kit keeps the iPod charged for you as well. It plugs into the input port on the back of the radio. Where our kit is a direct digital input you can run the iPod cable int the glovebox or center consol area so that your iPod is out of the way completely.
No need to tune into a radio station any more, or have a cable hanging from your tape player.
The kit also has an 1/8 audio input for any other audio device that you want to use in the car like a portable XM or Sirius Satellite radio, other portable MP3 players, or if you have a DVD video system installed you can run the audio directly into the audio system.
The kit is $159.99. If you are interested or have anyother questions please let me know.
#17
Re: Aftermarket stereo system in a Lexus RX400H
nightmare.. Tweeter totaly screwed my 400h. the factory stereo causes BIG problems for aftermarket amps.. the factory head unit is tri amped. internaly.. so the only way to tap into it for the aftermarket amp is to take the 3 speaker level outs... tweet mid and bass and use a SUMMING device... sucks...
then on top of that my installer told me that the factory head is turning down the bass and teble at high levels to protect the factory speakers from blowing.. well they are long gone but there is no way to tell the factory head unit to just put out a full signal...
my lexus is so messed up now.. i want to go trade it in.... Tweeter has filed bankrupcy so i am screwed..
dont mess with the factory stereo... i am pretty sure you will regret it I do..
anyone want a 400h cheap?
then on top of that my installer told me that the factory head is turning down the bass and teble at high levels to protect the factory speakers from blowing.. well they are long gone but there is no way to tell the factory head unit to just put out a full signal...
my lexus is so messed up now.. i want to go trade it in.... Tweeter has filed bankrupcy so i am screwed..
dont mess with the factory stereo... i am pretty sure you will regret it I do..
anyone want a 400h cheap?
where is the factory amp located? and why is it tri-amped? did u use a summing device?
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