Lexus ISF Drama: Mark Levinson Subwoofer Upgrade How to & Review

[@seanclarke4061]

Okay this video needs to be viral!!! So many of us with the 2is ML system have blown subs. Thanks for making this!!! Definitely gonna use it to change my sub in my 06 350😁👍🏼

[@ronaldberko86]

How did your 350 sub exchange turnout ? I just bought a 07 lexus ES350 and think the sub took a crap.

[@sdlausen1]

I was about to X this video out and not watch the full thing. Then... 0:42 happened. I'm in.

[@randyrawdingii5135]

I'm about to build a similar box in my '06. As a drummer, gotta have that tight bass. Thank God for good friends and men who've gone before. Thank you for this video!

[@squidwerd1981]

good production quality for just 40 subscribers. SUBSCRIBED!

[@killthescene1266]

Thanks bud!! I'd love more car lovers to see it, just can't get the damn hits!!

[@CheaperEngineer]

Informative and entertaining. Thank you for putting this together!

[@CheaperEngineer]

Adjusting balance to the rear a few increments and turning off ASL does wonders to de-emphasize the front center channel and engage the subwoofer. Great advice.

[@killthescene1266]

@@CheaperEngineer Right?? Once your ears adapt after a few seconds it's a totally noticeable improvement. There's a guy on the clublexus forums who recommended pinpointing the "target" directly over your head via adjusting F/B & L/R. I tried it and wasn't crazy about it but it's possible this is the proper way to use it...

[@hd-yb9hw]

Thanks allot for taking the time to make this video it was a big help, u guys are funny af

[@-Will.]

This is an extremely good video, I'm really surprised there aren’t more views

[@killthescene1266]

Thank you.

[@artobjects2105]

The soundtrack to this video rocks, can't get it out of my head.

[@DarrinTorrey1]

Great production value. Great info on removing the seat and panels. From an installation standpoint, the only suggestion I have is that you should have painted or covered the box to make it look stock. Otherwise, great job! Oh yeah, I love Roberto's attitude.

[@julioacevedo172]

Nah bro this dude needs his own show😂😂😂😂

[@PacedFast]

I would of watched this if it was on TV!

[@beardmanisfv8]

17:38 is pure gold 🤣

[@killthescene1266]

hahahahaha thanks dude! I knew someone out there would appreciate the little snippets of my whackjob sense of humor. lol...

[@beardmanisfv8]

@@killthescene1266 The thing is, I do this all the time to my wife, she hates it 🤣🤣

[@mobettaspice]

I immediately hit the like button @14:28😂😆😅

[@killthescene1266]

I can never live down my nicknames!

[@meabook]

Music in the video is dope!

[@devan.isfn.living]

Looks good!! Great vid. I am going to save this for when I need to do the sub on my ISF. Straight criminal not painting that wood black to match more with the interior

[@NoRemorseMedia]

Awesome vid my man! I have a 2013 isf that I’m going to upgrade the sub in! Cheers!

[@Toyota4Life]

ISF for the win 🔥🔥🔥 High performance lexus sick car bro.

[@killthescene1266]

Thanks brother! I'll never sell it and it STILL puts a smile on my face when I walk to it.

[@bc8Sooners]

Nice, I would paint, carpet or vinyl wrap the box even though it's hidden, just OCD..

[@MelBee128]

Dig the music, man.

[@TheFlyingHernie]

I already have a 12in and box with amp in my trunk. The people that put it in never deleted the old sub. If i were to do your initial thought and cut up the metal in the back, do you think i could fit in a shallow mount 8in sub in its place?

[@marekblanar1308]

Very nice video indeed. How would I know that my sub in F is blown?

[@Russell132]

I built something very similar in my 06 is350 with the same subwoofer but it doesn’t sound nearly loud enough. I’m curious if you know what wattage your amp is in the video? I might have to find something higher wattage than my current one

[@navaho5430]

The difference between mp3 cd or radio and a DVD 5.1 is like a different system you get full surround sound but i love the engine sound more cheers from OZ and CL, PS there not welds that's body sealant nice video. PPS where,s a video on how it sounds ??

[@killthescene1266]

See, I still haven't found a solid audio-only 5.1+ mix that I can appreciate, the majority of what I like that's multichannel comes in video format. I have the DVD bypass so I can run DVDs whilst driving, but I find it distracting. Steely, Rammstein, The Doors, etc. all have audio-only multichannel CDs but I always go back to stereo. The Who - Kids Are Alright 7.1 is phenomenal however, and worth displaying the video for. That's a really quality re-mix/master.

[@alexcastillo986]

Is the ML amp able to support the 400w sub well, I want to replicate what you did with my 07 is 350 but I don’t know if I should go with 400w or 300w

[@jeremiahwright8854]

Great video man. Curious if you still feel positive about the sound. I noticed that the RMS of the Subwoofer is much higher than the wattage output of the ML amplifier; no issues so far?

[@stangotisan9297]

Funny and good information!

[@pkpopkpo]

Terrific video and narration, that Skar sound will drive the bitches crazy.

[@killthescene1266]

Thanks man!!! It's KILLER for this system

[@mobettaspice]

Can you keep the same 0-60?

[@abdelrahmangamal2770]

cheers man, does it work properly with the OEM ML amplifier? or you had to add the Skar Amp too? looking to do the same for my RCF

[@killthescene1266]

Yep! All buttoned up with the stock amp & works great!

[@PacedFast]

Nice car!

[@chrisriley557]

Is the 2is ML system very similar to the 3GS ML system? I'm looking at replacing the sub in my 08 GS and this looks like a great option

[@killthescene1266]

Unfortunately I can't speak to that regarding exact specs but I have a feeling if you've got the same armrest in the back, it can be done.

[@chrisriley557]

@@killthescene1266 my first choice would be to see if the sub fits in the stock location, the wiring hopefully is the same

[@killthescene1266]

@@chrisriley557 As long as your system is Levinson, the wiring should be identical (barring any color differences). Stock location is probably a very slim chance. I love your car, whatever you end up doing, let us know & would love a pic.

[@AnthonyCardenas423]

What does it look like from the trunk? Did you carpet it so it matches the rest of the space?

[@killthescene1266]

I haven't done anything with it since the video, revisiting in the Spring. Going to paint the box USB on the front and possibly carpet to match the back.

[@jenniferrendon7380]

I love this! What does it look like from the trunk?

[@mobettaspice]

Beautiful build but you should of painted the front the box black.

[@killthescene1266]

I hear ya - I was kinda digging the wood grain at first. I'm going to try painting it Lexus USB & see how that looks. Match the calipers & badges. Thanks for the comments on the build, it was my first ever. Skar makes great stuff man, I'm very happy with this setup.

[@mobettaspice]

@@killthescene1266 your welcome. how does it sound ? You didn’t give a demo of the finished product.

[@killthescene1266]

@@mobettaspice It's EXACTLY how I wanted it. I'm ecstatic with the results! I should've included a final test!

[@maxsteinbach5924]

Soooooo good

[@NoelVQ]

Does the sub work if the armrest is up? Or do I always have to put it down?

[@killthescene1266]

Works great both ways!

[@NoelVQ]

@@killthescene1266 does it sound muffled at all?

[@killthescene1266]

@@NoelVQ Not to me - it's all good. Of course, a more hardcore car audio guy might think otherwise. But personally, just for that kick drum bump, it's killer.

[@albertrodriguez8751]

How did you attach the ski door to the box?

[@killthescene1266]

Just a handful of screws directly through the ski door. Could've been done with a little more grace, but at 23:21 we were still a bit hungover & I think Roberto had had enough of the project.

[@davpart7723]

Do you feel that the sound difference has improved considerably?

[@killthescene1266]

I wouldn't say considerably - I'd say more like 1-2 steps above the Levinson amp. It's a tighter sound with a more succinct punch.

[@davpart7723]

@@killthescene1266 right on, thank you. That’s next on my list.

[@killthescene1266]

@@davpart7723 You got it. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade that really maintains the harmony of the existing system. That was the most important thing to me - cohesive balance. The SKAR totally fit the bill.

[@japjoem4077]

Don't want to put it where the arm rest goes, continues to mount it in the arm rest,lol

[@killthescene1266]

"I WANNA KEEP IT AS STOCK AS POSSIBLE." LOL Yep, sure thing Patrick.

[@zacharylopez8917]

You would’ve been better off with JL audio since you said you want a good quality subwoofer Skar audio is trash might get loud but they sound like shit