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So the stock sound system lacks.. time to fix that.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by P4iNz, Jun 2, 2019.

  1. Jun 2, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    P4iNz

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    First off I did try the kicker upgrade that is so insanely popular on here and will say this, compared to the stock system a marked improvement, but I admit it's missing way too much. Behold stage one of way to may to freaking count.

    Step one (mid April):
    $107 Subaru H631SFJ101 Subaru Genuine Tweeter Kit Kicker WRX STi Forester Crosstrek Impreza H631SFJ101
    Subaru H631SFJ101 tweeters
    Kicker 43CSC6934 6x9's
    Kicker 43CSC674 6.75's
    Mounting brackets and adapters
    While I was in the doors I added sound deadening material to help with the clarity.

    Come the end of May I am completely convinced that drastic measures must be taken.

    The new system consists of:
    Pioneer AVH-2550NEX (Toyota we need Android auto already!!)
    Alpine PDX-V9 5ch amp
    $37 Alpine RUX-Knob Remote Bass Level Control Knob for PDX-M12 and PDX-M6
    Alpine RUX-Knob
    Maestro ADSMRR (spend the money totally worth it to retain steering wheel controls and vehicle interface)
    $65 Maestro HRN-RR-TO2 Plug and Play T-Harness for TO2 Toyota Vehicles
    Maestro HRN-RR-TO2 (makes system hook to vehicle wiring)
    Access
    $9 AX-TOYUSB - USB-Auxilliary Retention Harness - USB adaptor to retain the OE USB in select Toyota vehicles
    AX-TOYUSB (retains USB connection in dash no ugly cables all over, plus... Android auto)
    Scosche LSAAB (antenna adapter)
    Alpine X-S65 Co-Aux speakers for the rear
    Alpine X-S69C Component front door speakers
    JL-Audio XD-CLRAIC4-18
    JL-Audio XD-CLRAIC2-18
    JL-Audio XD-PCS4-1B
    2x
    $220 Alpine SWT-10S4 Ohm 10" Subwoofer (4 Ohm)
    Alpine SWT-10S4 (finally some freaking bass)
    Custom 10" Sealed Box (did I say finally some effing bass in this truck!!!)
    And finally enough sound deadening material to do the ENTIRE truck.

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    P4iNz, Jun 2, 2019
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  2. Jun 2, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    Curious to see this finished
     
    Skydvrr, Jun 2, 2019
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  3. Jun 2, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Welcome to TW..... there is a section completely dedicated to audio and video.
    Click in the forums tab.:cheers:
     
    tcjacado, Jun 2, 2019
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  4. Jun 2, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    Stryker420

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    I paid $6,000 for the audio upgrade. It sounds amazing!
     
    Stryker420, Jun 2, 2019
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  5. Jun 2, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    P4iNz

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    I've got 6k just in the gun safe itself to the wall behind that picture, save your pennies, don't have kids, and pay bills on time. It sounds amazing!
     
    P4iNz, Jun 2, 2019
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  6. Jun 2, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    Rainoffire

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    Selling those kickers?
     
    Rainoffire, Jun 2, 2019
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  7. Jun 3, 2019 at 5:02 AM
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    Stryker420

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    Cool story bro..
     
    Stryker420, Jun 3, 2019
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  8. Jun 3, 2019 at 5:14 AM
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    Pruby18

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    I think it all depends on your music tastes. I did the kicker tweeter and door speaker upgrade as well. I listen to rock and it sounds good to me, way better than stock. But if you like bass it does lack a little. My hearing sucks and I don’t listen to rap so lack of bass doesn’t bother me.
     
    Pruby18, Jun 3, 2019
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  9. Jun 3, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    MassAppeal16

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    I used JL in my last Tacoma, going to try the Kicker route this time. Just adding the sound deadener material has helped a noticeable amount. Can't wait to see how the new speakers sound when they go in.
     
    MassAppeal16, Jun 3, 2019
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