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2014 Acura RLX To Feature Krell Audio System
Acura and Krell have partnered together to design a high-end sound system for the 2014 Acura RLX. Although the Krell name badge is on the side of the speaker grilles and the amp contains some parts used in Krell's home theater amps, it remains unclear how much of this system is actually designed by the high-end audio manufacturer. We fear this may just be another attempt to slap a name on the system, read on to see why we have some reservations.
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Audioholic Chief
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Based on the link above (the last one) Kenwood might make some Zylon drivers.
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Audioholic Overlord
AcuDefTechGuy should be listened to
Well, it's better than what Acura was using before- Bose.
But probably not as good as what Lexus is using - Mark Levinson.
Maybe not even as good as what Toyota is using - JBL.
I heard some Krell towers before. They were the worse speakers I auditioned that day.They were in the same Dallas dealer that had Martin Logan and DALI.
REVEL SALON2 . B&W 802D2 . KEF 201/2 (6) . LINKWITZ ORION3 . TAD 2201 . DYNAUDIO X32 . FOCAL 826V . ATC SCM7 . PHILHARMONIC 3 . FUNK 18.0 (2) . RBH SX-1010N (2) . VELODYNE SC600 (4) . PIONEER MM301 (8) . DENON AVP-A1HD/AVR-5308/AVR-3312/DVD-3800BD . ATI 3005/3002/2004/6012 . BENQ W6000 . ADCOM GFS-600 . APPLE TV . KIMBER KABLE 8PR
My System Photo . My System Video
Seriously, I have no life.
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I received a survey from Marantz America a while back, since I have my receivers registered, regarding what would be my opinion of Marantz branded gear in an automotive setting.
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System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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Supreme Audioholics Overlord
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Acura has been using an ELS / Panasonic DVD-A system since 2004 in all their cars. Incidentally the Panasonic system has a very similar driver compliment (3" center and 8" sub) and it also decodes DVD-A and DTS.Originally Posted by AcuDefTechGuy
Well, it's better than what Acura was using before- Bose.
But probably not as good as what Lexus is using - Mark Levinson.
Maybe not even as good as what Toyota is using - JBL.
I heard some Krell towers before. They were the worse speakers I auditioned that day.
Overall the older Acura system is good (I own an 07 TLtypeS) but the bass and center channel is a little weak. Hopefully the Krell version is a significant upgrade.
Audioholic Warlord
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Worked for Toyota, Lexus, and now Acura. I'll let you know how it sounds when I get some at my Dealer.
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Audioholic Chief
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Oh snap, we got one on the inside!
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Receiver: Marantz SR6004
Speakers: Philharmonic 2; Pioneer BS-22
Sub:W15GTI MKII (boxless for now..)
Mr. Treehorn treats objects like women, man.
Audioholic General
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We have a Lexus (s) with the Mark Levinson system. It sounds ok for car audio,but after market if done right would have an upper edge. We even had our floors and doors treated with Dynamat which really reduced the road and engine noise to the interior which helped improve the sound.
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Audioholic Overlord
AcuDefTechGuy should be listened to
Oh, man, I haven't kept up with car audio at all. I am soooooooo behind.
REVEL SALON2 . B&W 802D2 . KEF 201/2 (6) . LINKWITZ ORION3 . TAD 2201 . DYNAUDIO X32 . FOCAL 826V . ATC SCM7 . PHILHARMONIC 3 . FUNK 18.0 (2) . RBH SX-1010N (2) . VELODYNE SC600 (4) . PIONEER MM301 (8) . DENON AVP-A1HD/AVR-5308/AVR-3312/DVD-3800BD . ATI 3005/3002/2004/6012 . BENQ W6000 . ADCOM GFS-600 . APPLE TV . KIMBER KABLE 8PR
My System Photo . My System Video
Audioholic General
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Yup. I've spent some time in the Lexus with Levison.
Certainly impressive for a factory stock stereo. But my sourcing and installing Kenwood and Pioneer and Rockford Fosgate components in my car beat it easily for quality and just killed it in max output. Probably $700 in components and several hours of labor for me to install it, but on the next level as compared to the Lexus. In all fairness, more like 2 notches above the ML Lexus system.
I really think this new trend in car audio is to get something a little better for the average consumer that doesn't realize how much better an aftermarket car system can be (and I'm sure it would cost less than the markup for the stock system). Add to that, many cars today come with the integrated navigation / system status head unit. Those things are nice, but it makes it a royal pain to swap to an aftermarket unit. If you can't swap it, then you better have something decent from the factory.
Last edited by slipperybidness; 12-02-2012 at 01:33 PM.
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