DNX7100 Install + 2 10" JL W3

avanasch · 10-29-2007, 07:07 PM

I have just finished removing my stock 6 disc JBL sound system (including amp and subwoofer) and installing a Kenwood DNX 7100 along with two 10" JL W3's. I just wanted to let everyone know so that I could answer any questions that may arise. I am not a pro but this is probably the 12th stereo system that I have completed and had fully functional on the first attempt. I would be happy to post any pictures or answer any questions since there is a major lack in Double Din Installs on the tacoma world forum. By the way, I Love The System, but I would rather have two 12"s (just didn't have room for mounting depth).

PatheticJoe · 10-29-2007, 08:15 PM

Definately post some pics, especially if you have an access cab. Always love to see some JL subs.

Joe

TrippinEx · 10-29-2007, 08:38 PM

Where did you mount the GPS antenna?

jhodge83 · 10-29-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatheticJoe

Definately post some pics, especially if you have an access cab. Always love to see some JL subs.

Joe

i think that the stock jbl system w/ amp and sub only comes in the double cab

avanasch · 10-30-2007, 08:08 PM

It is definitely the double cab. I will get the pics up tomorrow (hopefully).

I looked at several different places to mount the GPS antenna but all of them required major removal of many interior parts. So, I contacted Car Toys to ask them what they do with the GPS antenna. They told me that since it is a Garmin system, the reception is so good that the antenna can be located inside the dash as long as there is no metal objects above it. So, i just tucked it back into the dash as far as I could without exposing it to hot air from the defroster. Reception is great and on the DNX7100 I can view all Garmin satellites in the sky, their respective signal and which one is closest to me. I live in Portland, OR and at any given moment I have about 14 satellites above me and atleast 9 of them are getting a full signal. I think it would be difficult to mount it in a "bad" place.

Hope that helps.

RockinP · 10-30-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avanasch

I have just finished removing my stock 6 disc JBL sound system (including amp and subwoofer) and installing a Kenwood DNX 7100 along with two 10" JL W3's. I just wanted to let everyone know so that I could answer any questions that may arise. I am not a pro but this is probably the 12th stereo system that I have completed and had fully functional on the first attempt. I would be happy to post any pictures or answer any questions since there is a major lack in Double Din Installs on the tacoma world forum. By the way, I Love The System, but I would rather have two 12"s (just didn't have room for mounting depth).

What are you doing with the sub you took out??

avanasch · 10-31-2007, 09:33 AM

I plan on selling it for whatever I can get for it. Hopefully a little more than the shipping will cost me.

jhodge83 · 10-31-2007, 12:29 PM

well where are u located?

avanasch · 10-31-2007, 03:18 PM

Portland, Oregon

avanasch · 10-31-2007, 07:50 PM

Here is the finished product. I did it myself so no insults about the install quality. I thought I did a pretty good job anyway. It's for function not for show!

PatheticJoe · 10-31-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avanasch

Here is the finished product. I did it myself so no insults about the install quality. I thought I did a pretty good job anyway. It's for function not for show!

Nice and clean. Always the right choice w/ JL Audio. So did you upgrade the door speakers as well or leave them stock?

Joe

06tacoma · 10-31-2007, 08:09 PM

Man that looks nice i hope you dont mind me asking what was about the cost you paid for your speakers and amp and what size amp are you using

Skullz · 10-31-2007, 08:21 PM

where did u get your box dude?? I'm looking for the same thing

avanasch · 10-31-2007, 10:45 PM

I bought the box from supercrewsound.com, it was a perfect fit. It cost me $139.00. I bought the two 10" JL W3 off of ebay for $190.00 for the both of them. The amp is a Directed 600D which I have had for about 7 years now. I wouldn't trade it for anything. One of the best amps I have ever owned. I have ran two DVC 15" HX2 off of this amp and at another time three alpine type R 12"s. This amp is indestructible and will hammer any subs you run to it. The kenwood DNX cost me $1300 plus a two hundred dollar warranty that is good for 5 years.

I have not upgraded the JBL stock speakers but in the near future I am going to install a set of Focal 165V2's and a set of Focal 165CV2's for the rear. I am going to push them with an alpine 150X4 amplifier.

06tacoma · 11-01-2007, 07:14 AM

Wow thats not bad at all i was trying to get an idea for a price because i pretty much want to do the same thing Thanks for the info

bledsoe3 · 11-01-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avanasch

I bought the box from supercrewsound.com, it was a perfect fit. It cost me $139.00. I bought the two 10" JL W3 off of ebay for $190.00 for the both of them. The amp is a Directed 600D which I have had for about 7 years now. I wouldn't trade it for anything. One of the best amps I have ever owned. I have ran two DVC 15" HX2 off of this amp and at another time three alpine type R 12"s. This amp is indestructible and will hammer any subs you run to it. The kenwood DNX cost me $1300 plus a two hundred dollar warranty that is good for 5 years.

I have not upgraded the JBL stock speakers but in the near future I am going to install a set of Focal 165V2's and a set of Focal 165CV2's for the rear. I am going to push them with an alpine 150X4 amplifier.

Nice set up. I have the PDX 4.150. You won't be disappointed. Focal is an excellent speaker. I went with MB Quart RCE269 components for the front. They are a 6X9 woofer and fit right in.

BTW, I'm from Portland too.

avanasch · 11-01-2007, 06:17 PM

Here is a wiring diagram for the 2nd Gen tacoma with the JBL sound package. It was very helpful for me. I can't take credit for the diagram though, Enola Gaia sent it to me. By the way, thank alot Enola.

How pricey are the MB Quarts? And where did you pick up your PDX 4.150? I have found it on ebay for as low as $370, beats the hell out of the $700 that Car Toys is asking for. How noticeable was the TRD catback exhaust? I have flow master muffler and I am thinking about buying the JBA headers.

avanasch · 11-01-2007, 06:19 PM

I attached the wiring diagram (PDF) but i don't know how to access it (or you guys).

Any Help?

avanasch · 11-01-2007, 08:10 PM

A+

avanasch · 11-01-2007, 08:11 PM

2nd page

10-29-2007, 07:07 PM	#1
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	DNX7100 Install + 2 10" JL W3 I have just finished removing my stock 6 disc JBL sound system (including amp and subwoofer) and installing a Kenwood DNX 7100 along with two 10" JL W3's. I just wanted to let everyone know so that I could answer any questions that may arise. I am not a pro but this is probably the 12th stereo system that I have completed and had fully functional on the first attempt. I would be happy to post any pictures or answer any questions since there is a major lack in Double Din Installs on the tacoma world forum. By the way, I Love The System, but I would rather have two 12"s (just didn't have room for mounting depth).

10-29-2007, 08:15 PM	#2
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 241 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	Definately post some pics, especially if you have an access cab. Always love to see some JL subs. Joe __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" Rockford sub and Phoenix Gold Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights

10-31-2007, 12:29 PM	#8
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10-31-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 403 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	Man that looks nice i hope you dont mind me asking what was about the cost you paid for your speakers and amp and what size amp are you using __________________

10-31-2007, 10:45 PM	#14
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	Door speakers and cost I bought the box from supercrewsound.com, it was a perfect fit. It cost me $139.00. I bought the two 10" JL W3 off of ebay for $190.00 for the both of them. The amp is a Directed 600D which I have had for about 7 years now. I wouldn't trade it for anything. One of the best amps I have ever owned. I have ran two DVC 15" HX2 off of this amp and at another time three alpine type R 12"s. This amp is indestructible and will hammer any subs you run to it. The kenwood DNX cost me $1300 plus a two hundred dollar warranty that is good for 5 years. I have not upgraded the JBL stock speakers but in the near future I am going to install a set of Focal 165V2's and a set of Focal 165CV2's for the rear. I am going to push them with an alpine 150X4 amplifier.

10-29-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
TrippinEx Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2177 Location: Atlanta Posts: 34 06 PreRunner SR5 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Extang Trifecta tonneau cover, Kenwood DNX7100, leather seats, rims, K&N Filter	Where did you mount the GPS antenna?

10-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#5
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	It is definitely the double cab. I will get the pics up tomorrow (hopefully). I looked at several different places to mount the GPS antenna but all of them required major removal of many interior parts. So, I contacted Car Toys to ask them what they do with the GPS antenna. They told me that since it is a Garmin system, the reception is so good that the antenna can be located inside the dash as long as there is no metal objects above it. So, i just tucked it back into the dash as far as I could without exposing it to hot air from the defroster. Reception is great and on the DNX7100 I can view all Garmin satellites in the sky, their respective signal and which one is closest to me. I live in Portland, OR and at any given moment I have about 14 satellites above me and atleast 9 of them are getting a full signal. I think it would be difficult to mount it in a "bad" place. Hope that helps.

10-31-2007, 09:33 AM	#7
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	I plan on selling it for whatever I can get for it. Hopefully a little more than the shipping will cost me.

10-31-2007, 03:18 PM	#9
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	Portland, Oregon

10-31-2007, 08:21 PM	#13
Skullz Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3091 Posts: 4	where did u get your box dude?? I'm looking for the same thing

11-01-2007, 07:14 AM	#15
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 403 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	Wow thats not bad at all i was trying to get an idea for a price because i pretty much want to do the same thing Thanks for the info __________________

11-01-2007, 06:17 PM	#17
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	Ultra helpful wiring diagram Here is a wiring diagram for the 2nd Gen tacoma with the JBL sound package. It was very helpful for me. I can't take credit for the diagram though, Enola Gaia sent it to me. By the way, thank alot Enola. How pricey are the MB Quarts? And where did you pick up your PDX 4.150? I have found it on ebay for as low as $370, beats the hell out of the $700 that Car Toys is asking for. How noticeable was the TRD catback exhaust? I have flow master muffler and I am thinking about buying the JBA headers.

11-01-2007, 06:19 PM	#18
avanasch Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2684 Posts: 25	I attached the wiring diagram (PDF) but i don't know how to access it (or you guys). Any Help?

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