base sound system better than lexicon

[Mark_888]

Chances are the speaker drivers themselves are JBL or Infinity.

Sort of, but there are no company boundaries any more in Harman. They are not separate companies any more. Harman has various manufacturing plants around the world, but they are not identified with any one Harman brand in most cases.

 

[Genentec]

its pretty torturous to have to hear how processed and filtered the so called lexicon system sounds.

 

[jonjon72]

theres only one base trim for the 2015 genesis.

also the 5.0 is a base trim. so im gjessing it has the 14 speaker lexicon

Canadians with the 5.0 like myself only get the Ultimate trim, with the 17 speaker Lexicon and of course AWD.

 

[Nikgen]

its pretty torturous to have to hear how processed and filtered the so called lexicon system sounds.

Sorry - have to disagree. I find it sounds great for a car audio system.

 

[jonjon72]

Most of the 2015's car reviews that talk about the audio seem pretty impressed.

Here is a comparison done on some high end model cars that happens to include the Hyundai Genesis. Not bad company to be in and pretty much a consistent test with the same music source and vehicles stationary.

http://www.autos.ca/auto-tech/comparison-test-high-end-car-audio/?all=1

Personally I have zero issues with the system, my friends with higher end vehicles have stated how great it sounds compared to their systems. But then again, we don't crank up our systems volume and bass. No one wants to see a 40+ old driver with their system cranked cruising around.

 

[Genentec]

I would suggest to go and listen to a oem non upgraded lexus sound system or like some have said here a sonata system.

the lexicon system sounds very processed and vocals sound nasally, oh and to add it has very bad stereo separation.

yes this is a matter of opinion so its best to do a comparison yourself.

yes the system gets loud but thats about it

 

[Nikgen]

I would suggest to go and listen to a oem non upgraded lexus sound system or like some have said here a sonata system.

the lexicon system sounds very processed and vocals sound nasally, oh and to add it has very bad stereo separation.

yes this is a matter of opinion so its best to do a comparison yourself.

yes the system gets loud but thats about it

No idea what you're talking about. My ultimate sounds awesome and way better than the boomy bass I've noticed in the 2015 Sonata loaners I've had recently. The vocals are clear and the stereo separation is excellent. I have friends with Lexus and other high end brands and I don't find their systems sound any better. The only area where I'd say the Lexicon is a little lacking is bass output at lower volume levels (less than 10).

 

[jonjon72]

Everyone has a different experience when hearing things. You say "processed and nasally" while the review says "encompassing and extremely accurate audio landscape".

Who's right? The person that owns the car is all that really matters. This conversation can go on til we're blue in the face but really, what's the point?

 

[Nikgen]

Everyone has a different experience when hearing things. You say "processed and nasally" while the review says "encompassing and extremely accurate audio landscape".

Who's right? The person that owns the car is all that really matters. This conversation can go on til we're blue in the face but really, what's the point?

Agreed!

 

[canuckv8u]

Agreed!

Ditto. The system sounds pretty damn good to me.

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[jimb100]

I would suggest to go and listen to a oem non upgraded lexus sound system or like some have said here a sonata system.

the lexicon system sounds very processed and vocals sound nasally, oh and to add it has very bad stereo separation.

yes this is a matter of opinion so its best to do a comparison yourself.

yes the system gets loud but thats about it

My wife has had her current Lexus for two years and she had an ES for 5 years before this one.

Neither is even close to the Lexicon 17 speaker system. The Genesis system is clearer, crisper and better defined than the Lexus.

 

[xsolara]

Everyone has a different experience when hearing things. You say "processed and nasally" while the review says "encompassing and extremely accurate audio landscape".

Who's right? The person that owns the car is all that really matters. This conversation can go on til we're blue in the face but really, what's the point?

Boy you nailed it............. I have over 30 years experience either selling or manufacturing audio products. What you hear is very subjective.
My hearing over the years has diminished but I can still determine what sound bad and what sounds great and the Genny system is very close to great for an OEM system

 

[Genentec]

i think the differences were really obvious. it sounds like it has two frequency ranges and nothing in between.

I can run a spectrum analyzer and do a comparo vs my old lexus with levinson system.

 

[UmALum1990]

I had a chance to compare a 14 speaker Lexicon system versus my 17 speaker Lexicon system and I thought the 17 sounded much better. I haven't had a chance to hear the base system.

The 17 speaker system sounds better than any system I've had, including the ELS system in my last Acura. If you can get a hold of a DVD-Audio disc the 17 speaker system will blow you away.

Agreed, the 17 Speaker system is much better. I had a 2012 4.6 Genny with the 17 speaker, now I have a 2015 with the 14 speaker, and to my ears, it is night and day. And yes, pop in a DVD-A disc, and it will blow you away. Steely Dan Gaucho and Elton John;s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,in particular, were amazing on DVD-A.

Considering that Lexicon is a high end audiophile grade product (for the home) I am shocked that they would put out something that does not sound that great. Don't get me wrong, it does not sound bad, but it can sound much better. IMO, they should just have a base system and then the 17 speaker system.

 

[craigt]

No one wants to see a 40+ old driver with their system cranked cruising around.

Then no one has to look. I personally crank the sound system up, bass and all, windows down, roof open. Bliss.

Until winter comes.

 

[PaFromFL]

I've been upgrading my home/office sound systems lately (Bower&Wilkins, PSB) so my ears have gotten some practice evaluating music playback performance. While I don't normally listen to music in vehicles, this thread piqued my curiosity. To my ears, the simulated surround sound processor tries to simulate hall acoustics, but actually just muddies up mp3 playback. With the processor off, the sound is quite good for a car, providing better imaging and separation of instruments/singers.