Lexus IS250 car stereo budget build sub and amp install! Sundown LCS-12's
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- In this video I install an aftermarket amplifier and 2 12” sundown audio LCS 12's subwoofer’s with a skar audio RP-800 amplifier in my wife’s Lexus IS250 In an extreme budget build. Was trying to get the most bang possible for under $500. Mission accomplished. Kept it @ $450 for the build! may also be applicable to the IS350 and other Lexus vehicles but not verified.
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Thank you for finally pointing out the actual connectors rather than all the forums stating "Hook up to green and brown wires"... There are fifteen green wires lol! Hooked up Kicker Hs10 with speaker sense and works fine... IS350, Navi, Non ML.
Thanks for the feedback
Yessss
Bless you for this video. Finding info on audio systems for this car is a pain in the ass.
Not wrong. Full wiring diagram for 2009/2010 ML system is here, but appears to be likely same for Non ML as well: www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-2008-2014/942642-2010-mark-levinson-wiring-pin-outs-for-line-out-converter.html
Thank you!
absolutely beautiful, man. I really appreciate seeing "entry level" equipment getting proper love and people install. Seems like every kid nowadays needs the hugest, most inefficient drivers, etc This is really cool and looks like it sounds great
Thanks, much appreciated
@NextLevelCarAudio hey, so where did you run the wire from the battery?
Just installed my sub and couldn't have been any easier thanks to your video.
Running a single 10 inch Skar DS2 with their 800 watt amp and custom box. It hits super hard!!! Probably spent around 300 or less! Super happy to be bumpin again.
I come from the photobucket supported forum days and with most pictures removed from all the once helpful threads, your video was a huge help with my IS.
Awesome man! Thanks for the feedback
I did my wife's truck with the same amp skar 800 and 2 DC level 1 10 inch subs. Sounds great. You did a good job . Looks really nice
Thanks!
Thank you for this video. This method works for the Non-Navi system is250s as well.
Thank you for the feedback! much appreciated!
i have the same exact car and i just wanted to get a better Audio sound for a Good budget ! Man i just stumbled on to your video this is exactly what i needed !! Much thankss
Kyran Liburd awesome! Only thing I really did not show was running the power wire from front to rear. That’s pretty simple but right in some spots. Ground wire can attach anywhere in trunk area that you can sand down to bare metal. Have fun with your project!
This video is so simple, yet so in depth! Thank you so much!!
You bet :)
Amazing video, definitely the best audio install video i've ever seen, thank you for the tutorial!
Excellent video young man. You know what you're doing. You remind me of what I was doing in the 80's car hifi wise. Excellent of you to actually do a sub install on the 2nd gen is250 and especially letting us know which wires do what. Good onya m8 👍👍👍
Thanks!
hey @sydsnott5042
what is your opinion if i may ask about a sedan build with no folding seats that has the frame of the vehicle goin into the back seat and trunk?
is it still worth having aftermarket subs back there. i do have a “ski hole” like the one in this video.
Bro that young jeezy album was meant to be heard with a nice car system installed in the whip. Good choice for the demo track lol
We miss your videos man you but you continue to help a lot of us bass heads out here thanks
Thank you for the sub wire info! Saved me a ton of time!
Dude, running a remote wire and the LOC from the factory amp is genius! Saves so much time! Thanks man!
Glad it helped! Thanks
NextLevelHummer whats your cell
If you have any questions, start a new comment thread and I’ll be happy to help :)
You can buy an LOC that comes with a blue wire for remote power.
Def genius
That monster system is amazing!
Love that flush mount box ! I myself have the Rp1500.1 with 2 D4 12s in the skar encloser tuned at 32hz. I have the subs facing the back seat with them down it definitely gets windy! I also have an alpine for the highs fsx65s in the doors 4 VX35 tweeters , m69c massive audio in the back deck plus sound deadener in the trunk lid, quarter panel & doors great but cheap stuff! Sound quality isn't in the price!
Christopher Vtec awesome man! Sounds like you got a nice setup there. I probably would have fired my subs into the cabin, but my rear seats don’t fold down. I’m happy with it tho. Thanks for watching!
Thanks bro u got straight to the point and greatt!!! Detail
BRO!!!!! This video is everything I need and more. I have the same car and I have been itching to add some more bass. The way you looped the RCA's in was gravy!! Also, that other set up in the Hummer is fucken nuts man great stuff!! #BringBackBass
Thanks for the feedback bro. Glad the video helped!
Quick question bro, are you able to control the bass through the touchscreen as you normally would with the stock sub?
Yes sir, you can adjust the bass on the touch screen to your taste. Just like the OEM.
Great video for learning . Sent to my son so he could understand his install better
bouta put in work with my Stimulus Build on my isF too! You made me want to get a Zv5
Henry Nguyen them ZV5’s no joke man. Search sound you tube. They the bomb. Good luck with your build man!
This helped me put a lot! Thank you got everything set (im pretty sure each model has a different amp cause i had the use the mythic orange wire lol)
Nicely well done build up very impressive build up hits hard pound's great to
PSE Mentalist thanks bro!
Great video 👍🏼banging on a budget 😊 I love it,
I love my is250 I got 2 8w7's in a 4th order and hybrid audio and zapco amps with a 16 channel dsp
Dang, that’s awesome!
You got a video link?
Inspiring me rn man
thx man, this video made it super easy!
Awesome!
My 2007 was a pink wire for the remote off the factor amp
This has got to be the best video I've seen yet you should work for lexis you could teach them something thanks
I came from a Alphard audio 5500 on 2 Dc xl 18s. Now i have a 2011 is350 running 2 sundown sa 10s in a 4th order on a skar sk1500
Heck yeah man! if your from the PNW let me know, id like to hear it! keep poundin'
a very helpful video. Thanks! Wondering why you even need to connect the remote turn-on cable; the mono amp supposed to turn on when it detects a signal from the factory speaker wires and automatically turn off when there is no more signal (i.e. when the head unit is shut down)
Thanks for feedback. My amp does not do that tho
I love this video thank you for sharing, I would like to buy the same subwoofer box you have for my 2005 is350 Lexus
Sorry man, your message was in spam so i am answering it delayed. You can find the box on ebay for like $150-200. very well made!!!! and i usually HATE prefab boxes. But fits like a glove
you need to do a video but about the regular speakers... how to change oem amp to aftermarket with same cable harness
Man that’s what I’m saying
My amp OEM amp got flooded in the back. Trying to figure out how to just bypass the OEM amp
Currently building my is250 build but I got a android Tesla head unit has rca putting in 5 channel recoil amp already have sky high 6.5 and super tweeters in the 2.75 spot running new speaker wire with 2 - 10’s seismic audio custom box will see how it turns out, 1/0 gauge ofc too
Thanks for helping me out
Clean build bro.
Thanks!
Awesome 🙂👍 thats a nice box too
bass brothers thanks. Appreciate it!
Can you make a quick list of all the parts you used?
Yo bro awesome video , but quick question do I have to remove the factory subwoofer? Or can I leave it since I’ll be splicing up in the trunk .
Sounds hella good i do think you shoulda have removed the top deck factory sub so when the arm rest is closed it acts as a port from the trunk and gives a lil deeper bass
Sounded perfectly good enough for me. People can totally remove it if they wish.
Nice video super simple
I have an 09 is 250 and I have everything wired the way you showed in the video, cut wires to crimp on the high/low converter and connected all the right wires. Only difference is that I wired my remote through a switch and then to my cigarette lighter for power to have to option to shut off the aftermarket amp and sub. When the sub/amp is turned off, everything is normal with the sound system, but like 5-10 seconds after the amp powers on I lose audio from all speakers in the car. When I turn the amp back off I get sound from the other speakers again after Bluetooth reconnects from my FM transmitter. Was wondering if you had any idea as to what could be causing this. I did also tape off the wires going to the factory sub separately so nothing would short out. Everything checks out with multimeter except I don’t seem to be getting signal coming through the LOC to go to the amp. Not sure as to why. Thanks for reading
Do I have to unplug the factory sub or can I just leave it in and have both the stock sub and aftermarket sub? Also, I wanted to add another amp for mids and highs, or can I just wire then to the original speakers.
Great video Bro! So was the factory sub not being used anymore from seeing your wiring? Is that not an option to keep it and still pull a signal from it?
Also, I noticed the polarity was reversed when you verified your remote signal…that ended up being all good?
What information can you provide in replacing the head unit to something more modern since it controls HVAC? I’ve seen some custom installs that have a second unit underneath, replacing ONLY the CD player.
thank you so much for this video, you're going to save me a lot of time. i have 1 question tho PLEASE, do i have to do the steps in 2:40? cant i just do what you did in 4:38 and skip the whole removing seats?
If you don’t want to remove the factory sub, no need to remove seats/rear deck
Ty for this video
Great video. Thoughts on adding dynamat to the trunk to help with rattle?
Absolutely, definitely helps.
This is awesome! Would the wiring be the same for a 2014 is250 fsprt? I’d love to do something like this
I’m not sure buddy.... different body style so they may have changed some things up.
Do you have to unplug the factory sub? Or am I able to bypass having to do that and remove the back seats and all that?
Nice budget setup
Thanks man
@@NextLevelCarAudio you bet
Thank you very much for this video! I know I'm a year late, but I was thinking about running 2 sundown E 15s, a wavtech LOC, and a trauma audio 1000D. Do you think that is overkill for a lexus ls460 L ??? Thank you.
In don’t think so. Check out the newest videos of my Hummer build. Some think I’m crazy lol
Hello Sir, I have a 2009 Lexus ES350, but I’m not sure which wire harness I need to use from the Factory Amplifier located in the trunk right side. I’m trying to connect a “Line Output Converter Adjustable Amplifier”. Thank you.
Nice build🔥🔥👌🏻👌🏻 but it would sound much better if you have the subs 2-3 inches away from the trunk . My friend has the same subs in a Honda Civic with a ported enclosure and his hits hard
xDDTG {911X}ツ I totally agree.... but the purpose of this car is a grocery getter for the wife. So need the trunk space. Give it time, and eventually I’ll be slipping in the 15” nightshades. Need to get her eased in first with some starter bass :P
NextLevelHummer I love the system in your hummer and oh I see 🔥👀
i know this is 3 years ago but do you happen to have a link or remember where you got your box made?
How do you run the wires for the power from the battery to the trunk
I want to bypass my stock amp and connect my door speakers to a new amp, but have no idea where to start or how to do it
( on a budget ) lol
Also in the amp in the rear do you know where i could find a color code diagram for the speakers ?
Thanks and great video ! Very helpful 👌🏽
Pull the door speakers to verify wire colors, then match them up back at the factory amp. Use 9v battery test to ensure you got the right wires and polarity. Done
I have a question bro i just saw this video😁 so i got my subs put in, i went to my audio shop and he didnt disconnect the factory subwoofer i guess he just tap into the factory amp, is there any way that i can disconnect that by not taking off the whole back seat? Like popped the panel/ cover of the stock sub? Thank you
Great video! I just ran across this while looking to upgrade the sub in my own IS. Question, who made the box? It looks to be about 2 cubic ' internal? Thanks in advance!
Yeah, I actually snagged it on eBay. Was a prefab. Couple people tried finding but no longer an item for sale :(
Just discovered your Chanel. Love your videos man. You don't mind putting the link for a the stuff used here on this video . So I can buy em
They don’t make the box anymore, got that on eBay I tried getting a link for someone but could not find it. Everything else I got from D4S!
Hay man o just had a question so I’m hooking up a sub with a LC2i how would I wire that
So do i have to remove the factory sub in order for it to work, or can i just tap into the factory amp and do it that way?
It’s probably mentioned,
What year is your is250?
Do I need to do the wiring to factory subwoofer?? I’m trying to avoid that part lol
i need that same box made where can i go ill do the same set up also
for some reason im not able to get any sound or base ..pls help
Any recommendations on replacing all 13 speakers on the 06 is250? Thinking about replacing all of them with something better, also what amp would you recommend for them?
Dang man.... honestly I never done that. Yet. Ic was actually considering doing a full rebuild of the entire sound system tho. So stay tuned!
? my amps stop working, can i install an aftermarket amps and would it work?
well what was your eq and amp set up?
Dedonde agarraste tu tiera para el ampli
Once the wires are tapped in, do you reconnect them into the factory amplifier or are they left unplugged? Apologies if that is a dumb question. Thanks in advance!
Once you tap into them, disconnect them from the factory amp. Otherwise you are going to get a messed up signal
Will the stock sub still work after doing this
So your only power wire going to 800rms amp is that tiny white wire?????? I have a 2014 es350 ML....i want to install my jls. I like the idea of using the white wire for the remote wire, and also tapping into the factory amp for the loc.
No sir.... I did not show the power/ground wire install. Sorry! I have a fused 0awg power wire and 0awg ground wire running to the amp. at 9:05 min into the video you can see the blue and red power ground wires ran into the amp.
Wonder if the wiring would be the same on my 2015 gs350 mark levinson.
Not sure man... sorry :/
How much room is left behind the box for the amp? I was thinking of mounting my hifonics amp to the box so the logo would shine through the pass through when down.
Totally could! That’s where my amp is!
This is sick. Have you just tried to improve Mark Levinson ? Probably one of the best set-ups in car audio...
I have not. But yeah, they do sound decent
So if I was going to use the same set up for the lexus would I need that big of power wire?
DankMatter yes, I did not show in video, but you would need to run a fused power wire from battery to the trunk. Then a ground wire to amp which you can tap from somewhere in trunk area
I have 2 EVL 12’s what size enclosure do you recommend for a 2014 ISF ( I don’t mind loosing trunk space )
If you want low deep bass, then The biggest you can fit on the top end of manufacturer specs. Vented with lots of port area tuned low. That will make those EVL’s happy ;)
Yea I did all this the same way and my amp turns on but speakers aren’t working
Hmmm. That is strange
Nice looking to do something like this. Man my amp is out again. My vol knob not registering…u think any amp would work? Or what would u rec?
Not sure man about the knob. That sucks. Any amp will work as long as it wired and powered properly
Tapped into the white wire as you said. didnt turn on the amp. any suggestions?
Sorry man, your message was in spam so i am answering it delayed. How is your power and ground? if you got a loose ground that could be the problem. also, if your car does not have factory navigation or if it has the upgraded "premium" factory stereo option, this wire may not work. let me know if you get this figured out. thanks!
How did you remove the little door behind the sub box that gives access to the middle seat, do I have to remove the seat to take that off or can I unbolt it from the trunk?
I honestly don’t remember. It’s been a while man. Sorry :/
Have you had to replace any door speakers if so what did you go with?
Not yet, still pretty happy with them.... for now. 😆
Does the car rattle??
Hi Lexus lovers, I'm having this issue "no sound from the stereo" I just replaced the nav and radio also check the amp and is good, but still no sound from the stereo. No fusse problems either.
I just realized that the radio has no power what could it be the problem??
Sorry to hear that. Not sure about that :/
This is Mark Levinson sound system? I want to try this instruction, but in my IS220 mark levinson system...
No, not the Livingston system. Not sure if it’s the same wires for it...
do the seats not fold down
Love it sound great… do you know where I can order enclosure for 2022 Lexus IS 350 f sport… thank you
Might want to check eBay for a prefab made for your vehicle specific. I’d not, having a builder do a custom enclosure to contour the trunk would be best
@@NextLevelCarAudio thank you so much for your input
Did you disconnect the factory rear subs? And what LOC Is that?
LOC 2SL scosche. Yes I disconnected and removed the old sub
I just purchased a 10inch SA xv2. Any amp recommendations under $400 or even lower?
Check out skar rp line. Put out rated power at good price
Wats good I have a gs 350 was wondering wat should I get I need all doors speakers a box
I honestly have not done my door speakers yet. But i run crescendo in my main rig. they get loud and are extremely clear and effecient. here is a video of the doors here:
czcams.com/video/Clm7HLmnb9A/video.html
Is
This a
Pioneer amp? I have a 2008 and the plugs are a little different. Please help. Thanks
Aftermarket amp is skar. Factory amp is Lexus. No Pioneer in there
Hey man where do I get the speakers and box. I have ah Lexus IS 250 2008. I want my system like your. Can you tell me everything to get. Please answer me. Thank u for your time
Speakers and amp from down4sound.com free shipping and no tax. Best prices. The sub enclosure I got from eBay. Just search Lexus is250 subwoofer enclosure. You’ll see them. And finally the LOC to convert your speaker wires into an amp RCA signal. Search LOC on amazon and buy any one you prefer. They are cheap. Then obviously you need an amp wiring kit. You can also find them @ down4sound.com if you want quality. Be careful of the cheap ones on amazon/eBay. I never skimp on my electrical/wiring. Hope that helped.
my factory amp in my is250 Is bad. Can i bypass the amp?
You can, but need to figure out what wires are the speaker inputs going into the amp. And utilize those. Unfortunately, that information I do not know :/ sorry
@nextlevelhummer, do you know which wires are the line level ins to the amp? I’d like to tap into the stereo out before it’s amplified.
That I do not know..... sorry :/
Did you ever find if there are line level sub inputs going into the amp to tap into?
Sorry man, that I dint know. I have always tapped from the speaker. Amplified or not. If you have a LOC with adjustable gain like the one in used it is not an issue as you can gain match it to the amps signal voltage. But it you do find out, let me know
Where did you get that box from? I want something similar for my LS460
On eBay. I just searched for my make/model and it popped up
Where’d you mount the ground wire
Sorry man, your message was in spam so i am answering it delayed. It was not an optimal spot as i did not want to drill through the body of the car to the chassis. So i mounted it using the luggage hook bolt on the passenger side at the 2 o-clock position of the rear tire. voltage ready good and tucked perfectly under everything
This is def what I needed too. I couldn’t find wires to connect for loc to work. But why did you cut wires off amp instead of just tapping into it?
Because I am no longer running my stock sub, with no intent to ever hook it back up. So don’t want to send signal to amp if not necessary. You can totally splice in if you want to run your stock sub with your new setup
@@NextLevelCarAudio ahhhhhh which I thought. Thanks bro. Def needed help with setting up my boys system. Lol. Thanks again mang
Anytime
What length power cable did you use?
17ft. trimmed it down just a bit tho
Will this still work if I have the mode without the navigation screen?
It should. But honestly I’m not sure man. Sorry
Where can I get that sub box I have a custom one but I have no trunk space ?
Can’t find it for sale anymore. Was on eBay. I V searched Lexus is250 subwoofer enclosure. That’s how I found this one
Who built the box?