High End Stereo For My 99 Es300. Any Suggestions?

[rahul]

hi all, this is my first post as a loc member. i received a 99 es300 for christmas and i am eager to upgrade the sound system as my first modification. my question to all of you guys/gals is this: do you have any suggestions for a high end system for my new ride? i am planning on leaving the current deck as is, and just adding an amp or two, new speakers all around, and a 12" inch sub. i dont need to be ghetto fab or anything, i just want a system that will appeal to my ears. i know a lot of people suggest sony/alpine/pioneer/jbl, etc; but those systems dont sound too great to me. i have heard a jl audio system that sounded fabulous, as well as a very nice eclipse system. does anyone else have any other suggestions? thanks in advance and take care.

rahul

p.s. - i know i would have to have line level converters or something if i bypassed the cars current amp. could anyone tell me what exactly this means? i have searched the forums and cant really find anything that gives a detailed description of this procedure...

[SKperformance]

There are 2 kinds of line level adapters passive ( non powered) and active ( using 12vdc to run)

the passive ones are ok for bass but are still crap

the active ones take the speaker wires and convert them to rca plugs and clean up the signal while upping the voltage slightly to reduce loop noise.

I spent a sh** load on a pair of crystal lines for my ES until i changed the deck. no i have no need for them for now i might sell them for $250 as they cost me well over $400 when i first got them.

I also have a face plate if you are interested for a 99 and up ES to replace the headunit they cost about $250 to have one custom designed to hold a deck. Probably $150