2022 Lexus NX – Mark Levinson 17-speaker Sound System Review

The all-new Lexus NX is a home-run in many ways. The upgraded 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system is just as good as the rest of the car.

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Real-world highway fuel-economy test coming soon!

0:00 Infotainment, sound settings, speakers, inputs
5:43 Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
6:38 Lo-fi/Chill (ChillShop)
7:21 Classical (The Travelling Symphony)
9:02 Rock (Homeworld Collapse)
10:32 Bass (Redlips)
Electronic (Muffin)
Electronic (Aimless Lyrics)
Final thoughts

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Intro music and graphics by Skyler Benn.

This video was filmed with in-ear, binaural microphones, so if you listen with headphones, it will sound like you're sitting in the driver's seat!

WAV uncompressed audio tracks used:

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[georgeaidoo]

So happy you reviewed this system i watched your review of the old one and now i am happy and convinced this is the car for me as a millenial and a sound lover

[fadeawaymj]

Listening through headphones, the Mark Levinson sounds far better than the standard audio system. It is very unfortunate that Mark Levinson is not available as an option on the nx450h+ f sports.

[TheS.J]

That interior really looks great and this sounds fantastic.

[rightlanehog]

Charlie, Wasn't there a hotter location available for the NX press preview?

[tamascsirik]

Thx! Waiting on the base 10 speaker system test :) Happy you found it decent.

[アキュラ-pj]

Probably built like a tank too. I honestly think Mark Levinson in Lexus outperforms all the rest.

[lt.seantopperharley]

Really like this new design. Can't wait to hear the base sound system that they have in this.

[ulisesgarcia]

Oh my god that bass is clean and deep!!

[stevecox]

Ordered the 350h, 2 reasons, 17 speaker sound system is not available on the 450h+ in Europe(something to do with plugin charging space) and moonroof only comes in 350 ( something to do with torque limits). would be nice to include you track list(update) just seen on scrolling bar.

[peterchristensen]

Such a shame you cant get the ML system to the NX450H.... thats the model I want, but I cant live without the ML system....

[Lion-hjch]

I really love this nx, but in thinking if this nx is so good, imagine how good rx will be next year... And think of I'll wait for the rx

[wowhaha]

The new design looks amazing, in my opinion the screen is kind of looks like Tesla big screen. The speaker just just sounds super good.

[koji.m]

Well I think we can say Lexus has another money spinner. Will be interesting to see how this does in Europe.

[usmcilya]

I wonder how this system compares to the Toyota Venza JBL system.

[은하수Aiden]

I didn't notice it. The fuel efficiency is amazing!! OMG.

[BNM]

That was some good sounds brother. Lexus does a great job with sound deadening cause u were on some rough pavement.at times. Thanks for the demo.

[jessesmith]

Is this audio system better than the bang and oflusion in the Audi ?

[jackreza]

Hey man, I have the 17 speaker Mark Levinson NX 2022. Today I went in and I was listening to several tracks, hi-def through Bluetooth on the base 10 speaker pioneer plug in 450. The low's, the base on the Mark Levinson are leaps and bound better. The additional subwoofer, in the 17 speaker system is far superior. I would estimate about 60% better.

The overall sound quality is better, Fuller. From the highs to the mids.

In my estimation, if the mark Levinson is a grade, then the 10 speaker pioneer base system is C grade, NOT B grade, honestly.

At higher volumes, it's honestly a fairly significant difference. Especially if you are enjoying r&b, hip hop, and more modern upbeat music.

[basilakasheh]

Can you do the base IS not mark levenson ?

[TocyBlox]

But on Lexus website it said that Mark Levinson comes with a cd, dvd player 4:23