Lexus 8 Speaker 240W Premium Sound System

[RYX]

First of all HI 2 u all.

I've had my spanking new IS200 SE for about 6 weeks now. Just so pleased with it. Went from an Omega Elite (didn't mean 2 swear, honest) to this baby, and boy what a dream.

I've been flicking through the forums and came across mention of "Lexus 8 Speaker 240 W Premium Sound System". I've noticed that all ads relating to the IS200, including the spec. on the web site refers to an "eight" speaker system. Why has mine only got 6 speakers?

Can anyone enlighten me as to the subject matter. The standard system sounds pretty good. Does it cost much to make it sound a LOT better?

Many thanks...

[Zee007]

HI there RYX - Welcome to the club... :tumble:

I believe the 8 speaker refers to the four at the front and they class the rear 6X9's as two...

Am I right guys?

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Welcome RYX, as Zee states Lexus class the 6x9's as two speakers.

[Leexus]

Yep! Rear speakers = two way speakers ===> 4 speakers in the back

;)

[Edited on 14-6-2002 by Leexus]

[RYX]

Thanks guys, guess that's what I expected really.

So is the "240W Premium Sound System" standard on the SE and Sport or is there a factory upgrade option? I never saw a brochure.

[Zee007]

Should be standard...

[Leexus]

I think it depends...in Austria they sell it as an option. Don't know in other countries...

[vic]

Earlier IS models didnt have quite as good a system but it is standard on all models 2001 onwards I think, there isnt a lot in it...

[L3X JG]

no no no the sound system was better in the mrk 1 is200 than the mrk2.

the 6x9 speakers in the rear have two seperate inputs one for the mid and one for the bass:bounce: if you would like to put a sub in the car then then i would suggest you take out the 6x9 replace then with some two way 6x9 sony kenwood alpine etc conect them to the mid range side of standard speaker and then put a speaker to line out converter on the bass that you can then run an amp on a sub this is the best way to do this if you want to change the sound.

u2u me if you need any more info