My 2007's ML speakers are blowing one by one, probably just due to age, I haven't been beating on them by any means, I mostly listen to frustrating talk radio...
In any case, when I looked at the cost of replacing the speakers with OEM, it was absolutely ridiculous, so I began researching my options considering the proprietary nature of the ML setup. I'm fortunate enough to have been a professional installer back in the heyday of car audio (the 90's) so I've got a good handle on what needs to be done and what equipment manufacturers to go to. My first thought was to look at PAC-audio who specializes in bypassing or integrating with OEM hardware. I was happy to find this:
And this:
***UPDATE*** The AP4-TY11 listed above DOES work with the ML stereo, but the APH-TY04 listed below does NOT fit the ML amplifier, only the base model's JBL system...
In any case, when I looked at the cost of replacing the speakers with OEM, it was absolutely ridiculous, so I began researching my options considering the proprietary nature of the ML setup. I'm fortunate enough to have been a professional installer back in the heyday of car audio (the 90's) so I've got a good handle on what needs to be done and what equipment manufacturers to go to. My first thought was to look at PAC-audio who specializes in bypassing or integrating with OEM hardware. I was happy to find this:
Toyota Advanced Amplifier Integration
For select 2002 - 2013 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with Amplified Sound Systems. Improve audio performance while keeping an original radio’s fit, finish and features.
catalog.pac-audio.com
And this:
***UPDATE*** The AP4-TY11 listed above DOES work with the ML stereo, but the APH-TY04 listed below does NOT fit the ML amplifier, only the base model's JBL system...
Speaker Connection Harness - PAC
Speaker Connection Harness for select 2006-2018 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with amplified systems
catalog.pac-audio.com
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