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Stereo upgrade recommendations??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tsalvini69, Feb 24, 2018.

  1. Feb 24, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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    I just upgraded to 06 taco 4dr/4wd. It still has the stock stereo and a broken antenna. I gotta have my music! I wanna upgrade to something with Sirius and BT....any suggestions?
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2018 at 11:22 PM
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    I just put in a pioneer avh-1330nex into my ‘05 earlier this week.
    Picked it up in Amazon for less than $225.
    Loving it so far. Runs my Pandora, Podcasts, Spotify, gps maps and Siri, all over Bluetooth, or I can plug it in and use the apple car play feature.
    This review convinced me to buy.
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fkt-R1GLvb4
    Im sure there are other awesome units out there but for the price, I couldn’t beat it. All in with head unit, trim bezel, wiring kit, and back up cam for about $280
     
    JohnB81, Feb 24, 2018
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  3. Feb 24, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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    Even a back up cam?!? Was that included? Or a separate buy??
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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  5. Feb 25, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    I bought all the components separately. I went with a license plate back up cam that I will hopefully install today.
    The components themselves are not to expensive.
    My main goal was playing pandora and podcasts without having to plug in my phone. I was also wanting back up cam functions. This unit exceeded my expectations and price was well worth it.
    Does everything I want it to do plus more and installed it with a clean factory look.
    I can post some pics in a few hours.
     
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  6. Feb 25, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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  7. Feb 25, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Hey John, did you install yourself ? would love to see the end result and know what extras you ordered too. Cheers Augie.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2018 at 1:39 PM
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    i also have the Pioneer AVH installed. Apple Carplay and Android Auto were the main reasons i went with that line of product
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    Yes, I did the install myself.

    I ordered the double din bezel, head unit, back up cam, wiring harness, and e-brake bypass. All ordered off Amazon. Soldered and heat shrank all the wires after testing.
    I am in no way a pro at this (actually my first install) but I think it came out pretty clean.
    Here’s some pics:
    073EA965-355E-46CC-9E41-BBC51718BE66.jpg 073EA965-355E-46CC-9E41-BBC51718BE66.jpg578CEF6A-6E37-4BF3-983E-51573427256D.jpg 545C08EF-E082-4EF5-931A-163341066AFD.jpg
     
    JohnB81, Feb 25, 2018
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  10. Feb 25, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    I purchased the Pioneer AVH-X391BHS about 2 months ago and I love it. I could not be more pleased with all the settings and options it offers.
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    Wow that does look amazing!
     
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  12. Feb 25, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    don't forget the speakers
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2018 at 12:36 AM
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    right, i think I have some 12's and amp that will fit
     
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  14. Feb 26, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    and the door speakers
     
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    Where did you find if for $225? That's an incredible price. Best I see on Amazon is $319.
     
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    Is the glare from the sun bad? If you wear polarized glasses, is the screen completely visible w/them on?
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Actually found it for $222, pounced on that deal quickly.
    Saw one listed yesterday for $227. Yeah, I saw the $319 price also.
     
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    Don’t notice glare too bad. Can see perfectly with Polarized sunglasses.
     
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