2005+ Tacoma Double Cab Complete Audio Install Tutorial

Chickenmunga · 11-02-2008, 10:15 PM

Yes, I need to call. Been sick with a pounding headache, and today I'm working - don't think you want a call right now

So I'm going to squeak you in tomorrow between an 8 hour meeting and a 4 hour accounting class :P

Mr Marv · 11-20-2008, 07:06 PM

Hey guys..sorry for taking so long getting this done! I've had a lot going on lately but I will try to finish it up this weekend and then another member will be adding to it from the novices perspective.

Rippin101 · 12-01-2008, 05:24 PM

I want to see the Kenwood HU install! I'll be getting one shortly!

Blayz77 · 12-09-2008, 05:57 PM

hey marv, its me charles, the owner of the truck you installed all this on. so far it sounds really good, like someone else posted said its a home audio setup on wheels lol. ive watched a bunch of movies on it and played a ton of music on it and its still going strong and sounds great.

Mr Marv · 12-19-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayz77

hey marv, its me charles, the owner of the truck you installed all this on. so far it sounds really good, like someone else posted said its a home audio setup on wheels lol. ive watched a bunch of movies on it and played a ton of music on it and its still going strong and sounds great.

Looks like I missed your posting Charles! Glad it's still sounding great and that you guys are enjoying it!

OK guys, I finally found where I stored the last part on my computer

so I'll really post it up this weekend after editing it one more time!

I also wanted to mention that I am having a group buy on the Hybrid Audio Speakers I used in this truck.
HYBRID AUDIO GROUP BUY

Almost forgot, the great guys at Tacoma World have given me my own forum and I'll be updating it soon with all kinds of stuff!

MR MARV FORUM (custom built enclosures/amp racks/baffles etc or just help building your own!)

DJ@LLX · 12-19-2008, 12:20 PM

Looking good, can't way to see the finish product, good Job

mzototaco · 01-08-2009, 01:06 PM

Hey Marv,

Do you think you could be so kind as to send blueprints to this box?---==\>

Mr Marv · 01-08-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzototaco

Hey Marv,

Do you think you could be so kind as to send blueprints to this box?---==\>

Please give me a call at the number below as there are some conditions to me providing blueprints for my designs!

mzototaco · 01-08-2009, 05:34 PM

Hey Marv, thanks for fielding my call and offering the blueprints. My cousin and I have chosen to design our own enclosure more specific to my subwoofer. Have a good'n! Thanks again

blacksandtaco · 02-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Ditto on the Kenwood install. I'm getting ready to purchase the DNX 8120 and am concerned that wiring may be a nightmare. Any pics would be greatly useful

Mr Marv · 02-23-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksandtaco

Ditto on the Kenwood install. I'm getting ready to purchase the DNX 8120 and am concerned that wiring may be a nightmare. Any pics would be greatly useful

Unfortunately I did not get pics of the headunit install however I can tell you there are a LOT of wires and it is a bit tricky getting them all in there!

itsmyturn · 03-02-2009, 06:25 AM

hey marv, nice install. i'm interested in what size of power and ground wire did you use.

Chickenmunga · 03-02-2009, 08:24 AM

It looks like he used 8AWG, but it's dependent on the amps you are using.

EDIT: I had linked a chart, but apparently it's not entirely accurate, so I removed it.

Keason1* · 03-02-2009, 03:29 PM

question. How does the tweeter stay in place once you put it in the baffle? I ordered the ID's from taco tunes and they also come with some round'ish looking back piece things, what are those for?

Mr Marv · 03-03-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmyturn

hey marv, nice install. i'm interested in what size of power and ground wire did you use.

Thanks.

I used 4awg power and ground for this particular application but don't forget wire size is determined by the specific amps/other gear you have connected to it.

timofthehill · 03-09-2009, 10:01 PM

Hey Marv, I see in your display pic there is a box with 2 subs and an amp... I am looking for a setup like that for my '06 double cab.... It would cost to much to get one made and sent up to canada by you. Just wondering if you could get me some idea on how you made that box, if its for a tacoma..

xbl4d3r · 03-14-2009, 05:03 PM

Hey all,

First post here. I'm in the process of making a custom box for a JL12w6 (05 access cab), while the measurements are roughly within range 1-1.5 cubic feet, I was wondering if it is necessary to add dampening inside the box, like polyfill or something...Oh awesome work btw Marv!

Thx in advance.

Mr Marv · 03-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbl4d3r

Hey all,

First post here. I'm in the process of making a custom box for a JL12w6 (05 access cab), while the measurements are roughly within range 1-1.5 cubic feet, I was wondering if it is necessary to add dampening inside the box, like polyfill or something...Oh awesome work btw Marv!

Thx in advance.

Thanks for the compliment.

Roughly 1-1.5 cubic is a pretty wiiiiiiiide

range so it would be hard to say and my feeling is to try without it first to see what it sounds like. If that is a 12w6"v2" (one of my favorites

) the bass should be "effortless" and it should get down real low with ease. If it doesn't you may want to experiment with some polyfill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by timofthehill

Hey Marv, I see in your display pic there is a box with 2 subs and an amp... I am looking for a setup like that for my '06 double cab.... It would cost to much to get one made and sent up to canada by you. Just wondering if you could get me some idea on how you made that box, if its for a tacoma..

Yes that is a double cab Tacoma and not sure if you received my message but if you contact me at the number below I'll help you build your own!

skierpunk · 03-27-2009, 08:07 PM

Is is possible to install subs or amps in the rear under seat storage on a double cab? I'm wondering how three 8'' subs would sound tucked under there.

harmonius15 · 03-29-2009, 12:23 PM

Quick Question. Do the seats still fold back so you can have people in the back? Also if the seats do fold up, can u have the sub going with the seat folded back? Thanks for the help, Im completely new to all of this.

11-20-2008, 07:06 PM	#42
Mr Marv Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1009 Location: Monterey Bay California Posts: 575	Hey guys..sorry for taking so long getting this done! I've had a lot going on lately but I will try to finish it up this weekend and then another member will be adding to it from the novices perspective. __________________ MrMarv.com for custom built sub enclosures/amp racks/baffles etc or just advice on making your own! 1-831-383-0308 7AM-8PM PST Mon-Sat and hit or miss on Sunday! Pics of Tacoma items here http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/MrMarv/?

12-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#43
Rippin101 Jag/Nole Fanatic! Joined: Jun 2008, #7412 Location: Jax, FL Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 689 06 PreRunner SR5! 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Flowmasters, Bilstein 5100s, 285/75/16 BFG AT, BHLM, AAL + TSB, 16" Rockcrawlers, Kenwood DDX712, 20% tint, Skid	I want to see the Kenwood HU install! I'll be getting one shortly! __________________ My Build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...01s-build.html

03-02-2009, 08:24 AM	#53
Chickenmunga Sounds like WHOOP tone Name: Mike Joined: Apr 2008, #5877 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 852 08 TRD Offroad DC 4x4 w/ susp TSB 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Alpine iDA-X100, Hardwired Garmin GPS	It looks like he used 8AWG, but it's dependent on the amps you are using. EDIT: I had linked a chart, but apparently it's not entirely accurate, so I removed it. __________________ Installed: RAAMmat/Ensolite on front doors and rear wall Memphis 16-MCA3004 Memphis 16-MCD1000 JL Audio 10w3v2-D4 in a Mr Marv box Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" working on a build thread! Want to hardwire your GPS? Need to take apart your center console? Read here There's something to be said for doing it yourself, but it usually involves lots of cursing.

03-02-2009, 03:29 PM	#54
Keason1* time travel exists Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,758 07 PreRunner-Driver Mod 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2.0 Fox Coilovers, 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K/N CAI. 4X Hella 500's, 6K HID's, Pioneer HU, Image dynamics, rear 5100's, painted engine cover. aux reverse lights, Blacked out tails, LED cupholder mod, flowmaster 50, custom bed bar.	question. How does the tweeter stay in place once you put it in the baffle? I ordered the ID's from taco tunes and they also come with some round'ish looking back piece things, what are those for? __________________ http://zombiedefense.org/main/index.html

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11-02-2008, 10:15 PM	#41
Chickenmunga Sounds like WHOOP tone Name: Mike Joined: Apr 2008, #5877 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 852 08 TRD Offroad DC 4x4 w/ susp TSB 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Alpine iDA-X100, Hardwired Garmin GPS	Yes, I need to call. Been sick with a pounding headache, and today I'm working - don't think you want a call right now So I'm going to squeak you in tomorrow between an 8 hour meeting and a 4 hour accounting class :P

12-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#44
Blayz77 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11425 Gender: Male Posts: 6 2008 Double Cab 4x4 Debadged 2008 Double Cab Automatic Debadged, URD MKII SC, APR X-1, Doug Throley Long Tube Headers, URD 3" Catback, Tinted Tail Lights, Grillcraft Upper And Lower Grill , 21" Antenna, Redline Hood Struts, HID 6000k Headlights and Fogs, Optima Yellow Top Battery with Custom Mount, Homelink Auto Dim Rearview Mirror, Kenwood Excelon 8120 Head Unit, 2 JL Audio Amps, JL Audio TW5 13" Sub, 4 6.5" Image Dynamic , Mr Marv Enclosure/Bevels etc, Wet Okole Seat Covers Front/Back/Center Console	hey marv, its me charles, the owner of the truck you installed all this on. so far it sounds really good, like someone else posted said its a home audio setup on wheels lol. ive watched a bunch of movies on it and played a ton of music on it and its still going strong and sounds great.

12-19-2008, 12:20 PM	#46
DJ@LLX Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11740 Location: Reston, VA Gender: Male Posts: 44 09 DC TRD SPort 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Looking good, can't way to see the finish product, good Job

01-08-2009, 01:06 PM	#47
mzototaco Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11395 Location: Sacramento Gender: Male Posts: 11 08 Prerunner sr5 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Hey Marv, Do you think you could be so kind as to send blueprints to this box?---==\>

01-08-2009, 05:34 PM	#49
mzototaco Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11395 Location: Sacramento Gender: Male Posts: 11 08 Prerunner sr5 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Hey Marv, thanks for fielding my call and offering the blueprints. My cousin and I have chosen to design our own enclosure more specific to my subwoofer. Have a good'n! Thanks again

02-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#50
blacksandtaco Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13895 Location: Kansas Gender: Guy Posts: 127 07 Access TRD Sport 4X4 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 Viper Remote Start/Alarm	Ditto on the Kenwood install. I'm getting ready to purchase the DNX 8120 and am concerned that wiring may be a nightmare. Any pics would be greatly useful

03-02-2009, 06:25 AM	#52
itsmyturn Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5502 Location: victorville, ca Gender: Male Posts: 302 08 dbl cab TRD sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 afe Pro-Dry S dropin, Readylift leveling kit, TRD skid plate, Vais-Tech ipod adapter, 6K D2S HID	hey marv, nice install. i'm interested in what size of power and ground wire did you use.

03-09-2009, 10:01 PM	#56
timofthehill Timmy Name: Timmy Joined: Feb 2009, #13300 Location: Caledon Ontario Gender: Male Posts: 71 06 Prerunner SR5 TRD Debadged 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L 7" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, 33's on 17's, K&N Intake, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust	Hey Marv, I see in your display pic there is a box with 2 subs and an amp... I am looking for a setup like that for my '06 double cab.... It would cost to much to get one made and sent up to canada by you. Just wondering if you could get me some idea on how you made that box, if its for a tacoma..

03-14-2009, 05:03 PM	#57
xbl4d3r Junior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #14712 Location: SF Bay Area Gender: Male Posts: 4 05 Tacoma Access Cab Manual	Hey all, First post here. I'm in the process of making a custom box for a JL12w6 (05 access cab), while the measurements are roughly within range 1-1.5 cubic feet, I was wondering if it is necessary to add dampening inside the box, like polyfill or something...Oh awesome work btw Marv! Thx in advance.

03-27-2009, 08:07 PM	#59
skierpunk Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3885 Location: Oregon Gender: Male Posts: 88 08 DC Off Road. 2008 Double Cab Automatic TRD mats and seat covers, smoked tail lights, smoked turn signal corners, Revtek lift, Access LE tonnaeu, HIDs, grillcraft mesh grill, TRD CAI, custom bike racks, Alpine system.	Is is possible to install subs or amps in the rear under seat storage on a double cab? I'm wondering how three 8'' subs would sound tucked under there.

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**2005+ Tacoma Double Cab Complete Audio Install Tutorial**

2005+ Tacoma Double Cab Complete Audio Install Tutorial