The sound system is the most important to me. I have tried many car sound systems. I had never been in any car that said JBL and sounded good, especially Toyotas.
When I used to put audio in cars, polk was WAY more accurate and more depth for less money. I have no idea if that is still true since putting after market amps and speakers is a pain now with the locked head unit. I never see cars with speakers I'd want and I'm not looking for expensive.
Hey man, love the channel and all the videos you make, I was wondering if you can test the new lexus Rx 450h 21 speakers Mark Levinson sound system, because I'm interested in possibly buying it and it would be cool to see your opinion on it!
You should really try some older cars with their audio systems to see how they stack up against these new models. You never know if you don't try. A couple of my suggestions are as follows: -2nd Gen (2000-2003) Toyota Avalon (XLS) trim w/8-speaker JBL audio system -7th Gen (1997-2003) Pontiac Grand Prix OR similar (Grand Am, Bonneville, etc.) w/Delco headunit with 7-band Graphic EQ and 8 speakers (no sub; rear deck speakers utilize trunk space for deep bass - 4 woofers, 4 tweeters, no sub). I believe these had the option for a bose system with a powerful window-rattling subwoofer, but the more common delco systems seem to excel most peoples' expectations. -Early 1st Gen Nissan Titan w/Rockford Fosgate system (2004-ish), 5-speaker system (4 midwoofers, 2 tweeters & 1 sub under the driver's seat) -1st Gen Chevy Venture 3-4(?)speaker base OEM Delco system (not sure if they sold these with a bose system, my grandma had a low end trim model for all I know) - x2 Co-axials in the front doors, and 1 or 2 on the trunk door. No sub. Interesting one: 1986-88 Pontiac Fiero with AC Delco headunit, 3(?)-speaker system with bottom-firing 5-¼" ported subwoofer under the passenger glove box - make sure to look for a fiero that has a slider adjustment on the overhead console that reads "Performance Sound" and you'll know it has the factory sub. These may be slightly uncommon so you may need to be a bit patient. Of course I would only recommend reviewing such examples that are all-original (no aftermarket headunit or aftermarket drivers) and properly functional, seeing as I am an OEM/OEM+ guy myself, all the way down to the original audio system.
Brand is meaningless as most car manufactorers will never spend more money on their speakers than a cheap brand's top offerings. The effort in tuning and incorporate audio engineering earlier in the design phase has way more impact than the selection of the brand.
JBL is absolute garbage. An audio company that could care less how the system sounds and has teamed up with a car company that could care less how the system sounds.
I have a 2023 Limited Crown. The JBL sound is just ok.
The sound system is the most important to me. I have tried many car sound systems. I had never been in any car that said JBL and sounded good, especially Toyotas.
This car deserves way better audio and interiors
@BrianEugeneLee193 we need a manual of this beauty!
When I used to put audio in cars, polk was WAY more accurate and more depth for less money. I have no idea if that is still true since putting after market amps and speakers is a pain now with the locked head unit. I never see cars with speakers I'd want and I'm not looking for expensive.
the tweeters in the back really help when people are sitting there
I remember testing a Crown out with this system and thinking it was decent. Nothing mind blowingly impressive, but not terrible either.
Hey man, love the channel and all the videos you make, I was wondering if you can test the new lexus Rx 450h 21 speakers Mark Levinson sound system, because I'm interested in possibly buying it and it would be cool to see your opinion on it!
You should really try some older cars with their audio systems to see how they stack up against these new models. You never know if you don't try. A couple of my suggestions are as follows:
-2nd Gen (2000-2003) Toyota Avalon (XLS) trim w/8-speaker JBL audio system
-7th Gen (1997-2003) Pontiac Grand Prix OR similar (Grand Am, Bonneville, etc.) w/Delco headunit with 7-band Graphic EQ and 8 speakers (no sub; rear deck speakers utilize trunk space for deep bass - 4 woofers, 4 tweeters, no sub). I believe these had the option for a bose system with a powerful window-rattling subwoofer, but the more common delco systems seem to excel most peoples' expectations.
-Early 1st Gen Nissan Titan w/Rockford Fosgate system (2004-ish), 5-speaker system (4 midwoofers, 2 tweeters & 1 sub under the driver's seat)
-1st Gen Chevy Venture 3-4(?)speaker base OEM Delco system (not sure if they sold these with a bose system, my grandma had a low end trim model for all I know) - x2 Co-axials in the front doors, and 1 or 2 on the trunk door. No sub.
Interesting one: 1986-88 Pontiac Fiero with AC Delco headunit, 3(?)-speaker system with bottom-firing 5-¼" ported subwoofer under the passenger glove box - make sure to look for a fiero that has a slider adjustment on the overhead console that reads "Performance Sound" and you'll know it has the factory sub. These may be slightly uncommon so you may need to be a bit patient.
Of course I would only recommend reviewing such examples that are all-original (no aftermarket headunit or aftermarket drivers) and properly functional, seeing as I am an OEM/OEM+ guy myself, all the way down to the original audio system.
Best OEM sound system is Skoda superb with their harman kardon 10 speaker sound system and 1000W subwoofer.
Toyota should've at least used harman kardon instead for their premium car
if you want premium car from toyota you can buy lexus, there use mark levinson
Brand is meaningless as most car manufactorers will never spend more money on their speakers than a cheap brand's top offerings.
The effort in tuning and incorporate audio engineering earlier in the design phase has way more impact than the selection of the brand.
Mark Levinson is still 🗑️@@hairusufiii
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Definitely needs more in the low ends, it sounds like a car with some very good mids
Great for audiobooks.
Toyota decided to give the two Crown models just a 800 watt clari-fi system, not a 1200 watt quantamlogic. Not sure why.
Will you be reviewing the JBL in the new 2025 Toyota Camry?
Definitely! Later this summer likely
hi, can you go try new E class w214 4D sound system ?
thanks.
The crown really needs a v6 and a better sound system.
I doesn't need a v6
JBL is absolute garbage. An audio company that could care less how the system sounds and has teamed up with a car company that could care less how the system sounds.
We have a JBL in our 2019 Avalon Hybrid and it sounds amazing.
@@hotboxdj The Avalon has a much higher power setup than this Crown. It also had power steering adjustment and a HUD.
Mark Levinson speakers are also 🚮