So, there are a million threads on this topic but I'm thinking you probably just didn't end up using the right keywords. I've been building a list of threads and resources in a onenote since I am in the same boat as you, so I'll just paste what I have here so far and let you investigate.
In no particular order, here's my list. It may or may not apply to you, since I gathered this info for a 2001 LX 470.
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Notes:
- Amp passes power to headunit on ML system (so if you remove the amp, then what?). Seems like the amp and the headunit share a common ground + ACC, at least on nakamichi system, so would need to find a ground for the HU.
- All speaker grounds are tied together and passed to the amp. They are not separate. You have to run new speaker wires from the headunit to the replacement amp.
- Use spade connectors for everything, so when you screw it up it's an easy fix
- sounds like my car has single voice coil sub setup
Sony headunit $350 -
Sony XAV-AX100
RF component 6.6"s front $70 -
Rockford Fosgate R165-S
Alpine component 6.5"s front $110 -
Alpine SPS-610C
RF 6.5" rear $40 -
Rockford Fosgate R165X3
Alpine 5 channel amp $350 -
5-channel Amplifiers at Crutchfield.com
JBL mono amp $99 -
JBL GTX500
RF powered sub
Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-10
THIS IS YOUR MASTER THREAD:
Is there a way to replace 2001 LX470 Mark Levinson stereo system?
1. Remove old system
2. Fit the TYTO-01 wiring harness (which has instructions with it)
3. Connect the TYTO-01 to the head unit
4. Fit the head unit in along with the filler plate
Antenna splitter:
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-UV4...&qid=1534773787&sr=8-1&keywords=METRA+40-UV43
And you need this too (is this what i already have?)
https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Mda-B-Micro-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B00009UHRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534876803&sr=8-1&keywords=Scosche+Mda-B+Micro/Delco+Antenna+Adapter
ebay dash kit:
LEXUS LX470 1998-2002 Radio Dash Kit Standard 2DIN SATIN BLACK KT-LX004B | eBay
nicer looking ebay dash kit (possibly?):
1998 - 2002 Lexus LX470 Black 6.1'' Double Din Radio Dash Installation Kit | eBay
Amazon dash kit:
https://www.amazon.com/DKMUS-Double...qid=1534775615&sr=8-1&keywords=lx470+dash+kit
Good info on wiring from TLCFAQ which outlines what wires to tie together underneath the seat when bypassing the amp (since the HU gets power from the amp):
Stereo Wiring: Land Cruiser / LX 470 (1998-02)
This video isn't an ML system, but has lots of good bypass info and seat removal info.
98' LX470 After Market Head Unit (Stereo) Replacement
Good video from the above thread - this is a Levinson system, 6.5" speakers:
LX470 Wiring Diagram for Aftermarket Headunit
LX video showing wiring under seat amp including which ones to jump for the ground/acc power. On his he says they are 5.25" speakers but his amp didn't have ML on it, so maybe he had the JBL system?
2001 LX470 Radio Wiring Diagram
Anyone installed the Sony XAV-AX100 (CarPlay) into LC/LX 100-Series?
sony headunit
Reviews and things:
The Best Car Stereos With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 - Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and Alpine Review - Car Stereo Reviews & News + Tuning, Wiring, How to Guide's
METRA Ltd 40-UV43 Motorola Antenna Y-adapter
Antenna splitter thing, gotta buy it
Do I have to get this?
http://www.beatsonicusa.com/stereo/.../landcruiser-lx-470/beat-sonic-sla-100fb.html
Stereo info
http://tlcfaq.com/main/2012/05/land-cruiser-lx-470-stereo-wiring/
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-stereo-upgrade-so-far-in-2001-lx-470.988488/
2001 LX:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/pi...s-someone-in-the-future.996460/#post-11132938
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/stereo-wiring-harness.1081367/#post-11837292
You don't mention year, or LC/LX. From what I understand, aftermarket harnesses for (at least some of) the LX are either unavailable (or very hard to find), while the LC harnesses are readily available.
On our 2000 TLC, we found we could use:
One of these these three, if we were going to try and keep the OEM amplifier:
Metra 70-8113 Amp Integration
DNF 70-8113 Amp Integration
BEST KITS BHA8113 Amp Integration
One of these if we were planning on bypassing the OEM amplifier and using speaker outputs from the head unit:
Metra 70-8116 Amplifier Bypass
These to adapt aftermarket speakers to OEM harness:
Metra 72-8104
We found these available on Crutchfield/Amazon/eBay
Speaker replacement threads:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/re...00-write-up-including-sub-replacement.821896/
2003 100 with lots of pics - very concise, use this thread.
post 34 - "On a 2001 you can follow these instructions for pretty much the entire install except for the rear speakers. When using the Infnity speakers the adapters wont fit properly on the rear speaker housing. However you can use a longer screw to drill the speakers into the housing."
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-new-98.819647/
Post #2 shows some speaker replacements
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Subwoofer related threads and info:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/06-lc-subwoofer-replacement.1057565/#post-11654043
"The stock amp is dual channels for the subwoofer meaning it pushes out separately for L and R. That's why I am using a Dual Voice Coil subwoofer (2 sets of wires)."
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-replacing-oem-subwoofer-in-3rd-row.282462/
Replaced stock sub with aftermarket sub in stock enclosure
Confirmed fit: Pyle PLPW6D
post 34 - "just measured it, i don't think it will fit anything deeper than 3".Thanks for the great instructions, in case if anyone who has a LX470 with Mark Levinson package, I took out the woofer and seems like there is only one pair of wires on the speaker and the harness. So now I am not sure whether I need a DVC or single voice coil speaker. I will get a multimeter to measure the ohms later..."
post 49 - "Update for mid 2012. The bazooka and other speakers that are 8 ohm and this shallow to fit in the Mark Levinson box have been discontinued and simply don't exisit any longer to fit in this tight spot. I tried the JL Audio 6W3v3-8 and it is too deep as well. It was the the only 8 ohm 6 inch speaker I could even find that was close."
post 61 - "Here are a couple of pictures showing the Mark Levinson Sub taken out and the Ohm rating of ~13. The replacement Audiopipe speaker as previously mentioned after some resistors getting added to it gets around 12 Ohms before being put back.This was put into a 2001 LX470." (note, this is the second pic i've seen of the ML sub, it's single voice coil)
post 76 - "This jives perfectly with my previous post. The DC resistance of the coil being 13.1 means that the rated impedance is about 16 Ohms. That's one coil. If you wire the two coils of that speaker in parallel, that makes 8 Ohms. If the enclosure has a sticker that says 7.5 Ohms/25 Watts, then that tells you the coils are indeed wired in parallel, and the amp is almost certainly mono with two sets of leads. The difference between the sticker at 7.5 or the estimated impedance of 8 is relatively insignificant."
post 133 - Last summer I swapped all OEM speakers for the following: Front doors: Infiniti 6030CS , Rear doors: Infiniti 6032CF, Rear sub: Pyle PLPW6D
I was not happy with the Pyle sub, it sounded like s***. So I want to add an amp and better sub....but not sure how to handle it.
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AMP RELATED:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/max-amp-size-under-pass-seat.784454/#post-8914090
size of amp under seat
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/re...-what-do-i-need-to-know.892592/#post-10039287
