levinson lexus sound?

my folks each have a Lexus.....no big deal on sound, my Bose in the Envoy is not any better or worse. I dont think with even a huge investment you can ever really get great sound in a vehicle, yes some are alot better then others but with half your car being reflective, and the other half absorbing sound, plus all the odd angles sound bounces around why bother? Just enjoy music casually in the car and really enjoy at home.

I auditioned the Levinson systems in both Lexus' that I own and chose to save my money. In motion, I couldn't at all justify the difference in price between the Levinson and factory systems.

Not long ago, I test drove an Acura TL type S. The sales guy went along for the ride, all the while singing the praises of the 'killer' Bose gear on board. He did his best to try to impress me with it, but after I insisted he turn it off, we quietly moved on to more important aspects of the vehicle. I didn't buy it...

I can't comment on the Levinson Lexus, but the standard stereo in our Lexus RX330, beat the Bose in our Rainier. Prior to the Rainier we had an Envoy, with a standard stereo, and it was essentially unlistenable -- horrible midrange!

The big difference between the standard Envoy and Bose Rainier vs the standard Lexus, is a much better midrange in the Lexus.

Prior to the Lexus, I equated auto sound to background/elevator music -- I could take it or leave it. With the Lexus, at times, I find myself actually focusing on the sonics. That's a first for me, and over the years, we've had over thirty new vehicles.

amazing that most replies relate to SUVs.

In my LS430, the Levinson system kicks ass. Flat out tone controls and it sounds really nice. Everyone who has listened to it is very impressed.
I have not heard a system in an SUV that sounded better than the one in a sedan. If you're talking about SUV system, then you may be better off installing something nice if you are that concerned about it. I installed a system in my 4Runner that was pretty impressive. JL Audio speakers, Fosgate amp with an Alpine head unit.

On the other hand, Levinson and Nav in Lexus is one option. I don't think you can get one and not get the other.