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

[Mr Marv]

OK guys I'm getting ready to start on this install and I will be documenting it as I go along. I think there are already threads showing headunit installation as well as door panel removal etc so I will focus mainly on routing wires, proper speaker installation including baffles/adapters and deadening, sub enclosure/amp rack installation etc. The system will consist of all JL components including a 13TW5 subwoofer and a Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 with backup camera. If there's anything specific you guys would like to see me document let me know so I can get pictures (I'll start posting pictures later this evening).

[Silver_Jim]

Hey Marv

Will you be documenting the install on an access or double cab?

Thanks,

Jim

[rick]

the title reads double cab

[Mr Marv]

Slight change in plans as we are upgrading to the HYBRID AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES SPEAKERS!

[Silver_Jim]

Originally Posted by rick

the title reads double cab

duh!

[Mr Marv]

Sorry guys but I didn't get it finished tonight and I'm a bit tired so pictures will be up tomorrow!

[lsocoee]

perfect timing. Looking forward to it Mr Marv.

[Ken Dawg]

[Mr Marv]

Originally Posted by Ken Dawg

You're funny! Well after working until 2:30 AM this morning I got back up at 8am to put the finishing touches on and give it some tuning. It took a LOT longer than anticipated however I also did more on this one than the last one. Here's a couple of shots of the finished product and after I take a nap today I'll get started on the tutorial.

[Casey05Taco]

looks awesome dude. is the a 13.5"?

[socalman22]

Damn thats a sweet setup Marv always good work and awesome custom boxes!

[Ken Dawg]

a home theater on wheels!!!!

[craigFLA]

Thats pretty wild Marv, coring the holes to allow access the child restraint hooks.

[Mr Marv]

OK guys I finally found time to organize the pictures but it's late now so I'll get it started tomorrow.

[Chickenmunga]

Bwarg I was going to ask about cable lengths. Since I'm doing nearly the same (probably following along with some of the stuff too ), I'll try to add anything that I discovered I wanted to know or trip ups.

Also I think there was a guy around asking how much deading material (sq. ft) you'd need, divided into floor, door, walls, etc.

[Mr Marv]

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find time to do this all in one shot so I'll do it in stages as quickly as I can and I'll start with the gear used;

Headunit chosen was Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 and a Boyo rear view camera:



The front and rear doors received HYBRID AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES CLARUS SERIES speakers.



The sub is a JL AUDIO 13TW5 THIN-LINE 13.5"








For amps we used a JL AUDIO 300/4v2 (75x4) for the door speakers and a JL AUDIO 500/1v2 (500x1) for the sub.



Wiring was all Rockford Fosgate with Stinger battery terminals, circuit breaker and distribution blocks. For this type of install you will need about 18 feet of power wire, 5 feet of ground, 12 ft RCA's (we used 16's because they were out of 12's) and 80-100 gt of 16awg speaker wire.





For deadening we used products from RAAMAUDIO and more details about that will come later.

That's all I have time for right now but I'll try to get back this evening with the next stage and if there are any questions on what I have posted so far let me know.

[atsaubrey]

How does the 13.5 sound? compared to say 2-10" IDQ's?

[craigFLA]

hey Marv,

Just want to say thanks, as we appreciate you taking the time start (and keep updating) this thread.

Many of us are either planning or making final preparations for our own installs, and I have no doubt the information you provide will help everyone.

Look forward to seeing more when you have the time.

[Mr Marv]

Originally Posted by atsaubrey

How does the 13.5 sound? compared to say 2-10" IDQ's?

Haven't compared them side by side so I can't say!

Originally Posted by craigFLA

hey Marv,

Just want to say thanks, as we appreciate you taking the time start (and keep updating) this thread.

Many of us are either planning or making final preparations for our own installs, and I have no doubt the information you provide will help everyone.

Look forward to seeing more when you have the time.

You're welcome!

[Mr Marv]

Let me start by saying that to me a "great sounding" mobile audio system is:

• one that you can "bob your head" to while tooling down the highway amidst a bunch of knuckle headed drivers that would normally annoy you yet you don't even notice them anymore!
• one that you can drive hours and hours listening to without having the desire to turn it down because your ears get fatigued
• one that doesn't leave you saying "I spent my hard earned dough just to listen to this".
• one that causes you to miss your exit because you were so into the music
• one that makes you skip your exit on purpose since you were so into the music!

That being said, everybody has different objectives and desires as well as different budgets so there is no "one size fits all" nor is there the "best" for everyone. In any case my personal feeling is that since speakers are what actually make the sound I always make them my first priority in any system I design or build. Next and just as or maybe more important than your speaker choice is PROPER installation of said speakers since a "good" speaker installed properly will sound better than a "great" speaker not installed properly.

Some of the things that make for "proper" speaker installation are:

• the proper baffle/adapter/mounting ring to mount the speaker solidly as well as seal the back wave from the front wave
• sound deadening to prevent panel resonance from degrading the sound
• higher frequency noise barriers such as Ensolite foam to reduce road/wind noise
• sufficient power within the thermal/mechanical limits of the speaker to play at the level desired without audible distortion
• proper levels between drivers
• proper crossover point/slope for the specific application
• proper acoustic polarity/phase between drivers
• speaker location/aiming as well as utilizing/taming reflections (this is usually first however in this case I will focus on stock locations as the vast majority I come in contact with do not wish to modify speaker locations)

Well that's all I have time for right now unfortunately and next up will be pictures and descriptions of proper speaker installation.