Beatsonic Sigma Amplifier for Premium Sound system (1 Viewer)

[munkeeboi]

Glad to hear more solid reviews

Wouldn’t you know, I can’t seem to replicate the thump for the Beatsonic techs

 

[munkeeboi]

Happened twice but haven’t heard it again in the dozen or so times that I’ve used the GX

 

[Sixgun95]

Installed yeserday, well worth it in my opinion. Huge difference in clarity, bass, etc. Do it!

 

[BryanM68]

A similar video walkthrough upgrading the speakers on the LC250

Dash Corner 3.65” Speaker Install Video

I dropped in my JL Audio 3.5” speakers in the dash corners this weekend. That is a 1 out of 5 difficulty project and can easily be done in under an hour. After I’d gotten one speaker in, I decided to pick up my phone and film the second speaker install with some commentary. Maybe this will be...

www.landcruiserforum.com

Did the OEM speakers you pulled out of your GX look as cheap as the ones in the video?

 

[munkeeboi]

Did the OEM speakers you pulled out of your GX look as cheap as the ones in the video?

You know it!

 

[Bluegill]

I watched the video on Beatsonics' website. I see you can add a powered sub via the outputs on the unit above, which would be great to get the added base this system lacks. Fitting a sub under the passenger seat like maringx550 mentioned would be ideal. What would it take to fit 2 or 4 more speakers in the truck? Another separate amp? I'd really like to have 2 more speakers in the middle of the rear doors where the ML system has speakers. I'd also like to have full-range speakers in the rear cargo area in or near the D-pillars if possible.

 

[BryanM68]

You know it!

Dang, those are some cheap looking speakers, lol

 

[GT3Tim]

I installed mine yesterday. I have a strange issue....

You know the piped in fake engine sound? Well, it seems exaggerated now, like WAY more, and it's sporadic. It sort of comes and goes and isn't related to engine rpm. It's so loud at times that I thought I had a mechanical issue....it was like tire hum, but really bad tire hum! Another example: You know when you have a tight ratchet strap start to vibrate/hum in the wind? Just like that...and its coming from the speakers/a speaker (I haven't isolated which speaker(s) yet).

I did some troubleshooting today and disconnected the BeatSonic amp and reconnected the factory amp. The sound vanished. I then reconnected the beats sonic amp and the sound is back. The sound comes on in any driving mode and with the radio on or off. I'm not sure if there's an error with the BeatSonic amp or some sort of interference. I'll reach out to the vendor tomorrow to see what they think.

On another note, is there a way to turn off the fake engine sound? If it's to one speaker, which one is it? I was thinking of disconnecting that speaker to narrow it down.

 

[GT3Tim]

How did you deactivate the fake exhaust tone @munkeeboi

 

[kscarrol]

Carista

Carista

Access detailed information and take full control of your Lexus GX 3rd gen (GX550) with a few clicks. Save time and money on costly workshop repairs.

carista.com

 

[GT3Tim]

Thanks @kscarrol ! It looks like a good tool. I ordered it and report back in a few days if that solves the problem. Hell, getting rid of that fake sound will be worth the price of admission regardless!

 

[Bluegill]

The dealer can also turn off the fake engine sound.

 

[Sixgun95]

Stock speakers are fairly impressive, by the way. Haven’t pushed them to the limit yet, but plenty of volume and very clear at 35. Have had some cars with fairly high end systems (e.g.,B&W) and this system is very comparable IMO with just the amp upgrade. Would still like a little more punch on the low end, by this thing really helps there too. Definitely going to put off getting a subwoofer for a bit while I play with the settings.

100% No complaints

 

[GT3Tim]

UPDATE:

I ordered the Carista dongle and turned off the noise canceling and fake engine noise and the humming noise vanished. I am fairly certain the issue was with noise cancelation, but will toggle on/off that and fake engine noise to figure it out, just for dorks sake.

Now I can finally enjoy the increase output of the amp. Sounds great! I'm super happy with the amp!

Now it's time to add a JL Audio sub box I have and see how that works out...

 

[Sixgun95]

Stock speakers are fairly impressive, by the way. Haven’t pushed them to the limit yet, but plenty of volume and very clear at 35. Have had some cars with fairly high end systems (e.g.,B&W) and this system is very comparable IMO with just the amp upgrade. Would still like a little more punch on the low end, by this thing really helps there too. Definitely going to put off getting a subwoofer for a bit while I play with the settings.

Did you have to readjust your bass, mid and tremble after installing the amp? How do you have yours set - mind posting a pic of your setting? I am awful at getting those set correctly, too many years flying helo's LOL.

 

[CFENSTY]

Mine is ordered and supposed to ship out next week.

 

[munkeeboi]

No. I added that in myself. You don’t need it, though

 

[Sixgun95]

Did the amp come with the foam padding w/adhesive for underneath?

No, it came with velcro, which you don't need. I zip tied mine under the seat, I bought some 24" zip ties, Really any size would work just daisy chaining them together to get the length needed.

 

[GT3Tim]

No, it came with velcro, which you don't need. I zip tied mine under the seat, I bought some 24" zip ties, Really any size would work just daisy chaining them together to get the length needed.

That's what I did too. I think the velcro option wouldn't hold up to rear seat passengers moving their feet and hitting it.

I also pulled the stock fabric over the amp to further protect it and the wiring from feet...

 

[Bluegill]

Beatsonic magic box arrived yesterday - will try to install tomorrow!