Non-ML Rear Speakers Very Faint

[nartmot]

Hi, I have a 2025 OT with the standard audio system. My treble, mid, and bass settings are all in the default center position.

Today I observed that when I adjust the balance of my speakers all the way to the back, the volume is very low. For example, if I am listening to music at 30, and I adjust the balance from center to rear-biased as shown in the picture, the volume sounds like a 5. They are very faint. Am I missing something or is this a defect? I have never had an audio system behave like this before.

I haven't had more time to troubleshoot with the vehicle since I am traveling at the moment and hoping someone can enlighten me.

 

[BryanM68]

I have the same issue. I've spent a decent amount of time trying to get the sound stage a little more vehicle centered, but to no avail. I've turned surround on/off, but that didn't help. If you come up with a solution, I'd love to hear it.

 

[nartmot]

Thanks, @BryanM68 .

Can anyone else either confirm or deny this is an issue? I find it hard to believe Lexus would put all the sound in the front with such diminutive speakers in the back.

With all the Mark Levinson issues I am wondering if maybe us standard audio folks got a bad batch of something as well.