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Show off those aftermarket stereo systems!

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by ToyotaKTMracing, Mar 10, 2012.

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Which stereo do you have?

  1. Alpine

    193 vote(s)
    14.5%

  2. JVC

    90 vote(s)
    6.8%

  3. Eclipse

    17 vote(s)
    1.3%

  4. Kenwood

    289 vote(s)
    21.8%

  5. Sony

    66 vote(s)
    5.0%

  6. Pioneer

    566 vote(s)
    42.6%

  7. Jensen

    7 vote(s)
    0.5%

  8. Other. Specify in thread

    100 vote(s)
    7.5%
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  1. Nov 14, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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    anders99

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    anders99 The Sailing Member

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    Taco SOS Offroad Concepts hybrid front bumper Iggy Corp. Switch panel Famous Fab ditch lights and cb antenna mount Pioneer Appradio 2 Halo Led Headlights Led Taillights 3'' toytech spacer lift on front end Toytec AAL on rear AFE cold air intake 4Runner Stock
    It's actually pretty good. My front passenger door speaker I have unplugged though because I blew it with the factory head unit and haven't gotten around to upgrading.
     
    anders99, Nov 14, 2013
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  2. Nov 14, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    CanadaToy

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    CanadaToy Well-Known Member

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    How does the unit itself work? Can you compare it to any other units? (Avic Z1/2/3?)
    How much data does it use off your phone?
     
    CanadaToy, Nov 14, 2013
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  3. Nov 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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    anders99

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    anders99 The Sailing Member

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    Taco SOS Offroad Concepts hybrid front bumper Iggy Corp. Switch panel Famous Fab ditch lights and cb antenna mount Pioneer Appradio 2 Halo Led Headlights Led Taillights 3'' toytech spacer lift on front end Toytec AAL on rear AFE cold air intake 4Runner Stock
    I love the unit. I installed a toggle switch to override the parking brake. Sometimes it is a little bit slow loading apps. I cannot compare it to to others because I have never used them.

    As for that data I don't use any of the apps that need data. The nav app i have uses pre downloaded maps on the phone so all it uses is the phones gps. All the other data apps like pandora, heart radio, and others i think would use that same amount of data as if they weren't plugged into the head unit.

    It can also access all of my music, photos, music videos, and movies I have on the phone

    Much better than the stock one.
     
    anders99, Nov 14, 2013
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  4. Nov 22, 2013 at 11:20 PM
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    killianeric

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    killianeric Well-Known Member

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    Just waiting on the door panels..
    [​IMG]
     
    killianeric, Nov 22, 2013
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  5. Nov 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    :popcorn:
     
    ToyotaKTMracing, Nov 23, 2013
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  6. Nov 23, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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    manethon

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    Wat do you guys think about the following, I.e would you be interested in seeing a package specifically to fit tacoma/limited space set ups:

    2 10/12s rated 600wrms on a 1200 Wrms amp or 1800 (small footprint)
    1 10/12 rated 600 wrms on a 600wrms amp (small footprint)
    matched with a Small footprint basic 75.4 4 channel ?
     
    manethon, Nov 23, 2013
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  7. Nov 28, 2013 at 2:54 AM
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    Lpheat22

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    I have this unit with the JBL system speakers and woofer. Makes everything sound great. Woofer is lacking some thump, just feels like it's going to go out soon.



    So question about viewing the apps on the screen. What cord is it that I have to get. I thought I got all the cords but I guess not. I didn't do the install. Can someone tell me the actual model name of it. I have the waze navi app and would love to see that on my screen.
     
    Lpheat22, Nov 28, 2013
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  8. Dec 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM
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    Poe101

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    Does anyone here know if the black metra dash kit will help reduce glare on a double din in comparison to the stock grey color?
     
    Poe101, Dec 3, 2013
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  9. Dec 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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    sflataco66

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    Pioneer avh-x5500bh, JL Audio XD700/5, JL Audio CP108LG-W3v3,Stock door speakers for now till I roast them :p
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    sflataco66, Dec 6, 2013
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  10. Dec 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    Lpheat22

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    Ok so I figured out how to work the apps. Sucks I can't control my Waze app through the touchscreen. Love the head unit, can't wait to upgrade the speakers and sub but for now the JBL system is more than enough.
     
    Lpheat22, Dec 6, 2013
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  11. Dec 6, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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    KenLyns

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    That door panel is not going to splinter and impale you in case of side impact, right?
     
    KenLyns, Dec 6, 2013
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  12. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:42 PM
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    killianeric

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    Not my truck, so I'm not to worried about it! haha
     
    killianeric, Dec 6, 2013
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  13. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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    1993t100

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    1993t100 I’m good looking and I drive a Jeep.

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    My head unit:
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    Threw my old 32GB iPod with a cracked screen in the glove box and always have my favorite music!
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    1993t100, Dec 7, 2013
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  14. Dec 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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    So my buddy and I just finished installing a "complete" system. The goal was clean quality sound but this was never intended to be for "show". My Taco is my commuter so it was for me more than anyone else. All said and done I spent about $1500 on parts and with my buddies help did the install on our own.

    Head Unit...
    Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS

    Dash Kit...
    Metra 95-8235CHG

    Front Doors...
    JL Audio C2-650 Components

    Rear Doors...
    JL Audio C2-650X Evolution

    Sub...
    Pioneer TS-SW3001S2 Shallow 12"

    Enclosure...
    I found this on EBay and I know a custom box would have sounded better, but I was on a budget-

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-TACO...OOFER-ENCLOSURE-BOX-W-AMP-RACK-/310702745705?

    Amp...
    Hifonics BRX5000.5 Brutus

    I ran a 150 amp ANL Fuse with 4 gauge wire for power and ground. There were a lot of adapters needed for the head unit and speakers but I was able to find everything for this build on Amazon except the box. I can send over the part numbers for the adapters if anyone wants them let me know.

    For the money spent I am very pleased with the build. This setup may not be professional quality but it is clean and loud.
     
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    Hellfire, Dec 9, 2013
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  15. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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    Lpheat22

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    You in so cal? I want to check out this system.
     
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    Lpheat22, Dec 9, 2013
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  16. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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    Hellfire

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    NorCal, sorry.
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:26 PM
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    Jvc arsenal died (processor failure) after 3 years of use :mad: Just ordered a kenwood 370
     
    VanCity4x, Dec 9, 2013
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  18. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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    Suspension: -Bilistien 5100's all around -Add a leaf -Firestone ride rite air bags Performance: -K&N cold air -Borla cat back Stereo: -Pioneer AVH-X2500BT head unit -Kenwood 1400 shallow mount 12'' sub in custom box -Alpine 1100 amp -Alpine 400 4 channel -4 energy component 6.5's Wheels/tires: -17x9 with 4.5 backspacing XD hoss rims with 33'' bfTreadwright gaurd dogs and spidertrax spacers Looks: -Satoshi grille made by myself -Hood, front bumper, grille, roof, tailgate and rear bumper plasti-dipped. -BHLM -eyelids -matted out tailights -Tacoma bed mat Small mods : -Trailer 7 pin replaced and moved into bumper beside licence plate -Removed mud flaps -Repainted frame/lower a-arms, skid and rear diff/housing with por15 -Led bulbs -Interior lights replaced with blue led's -Beep on lock added
    Finally got my dash kit all back together and completed the system :)

    Forgot to grab a picture of the amp on the other side

    Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS Head unit
    Kenwood Excelon 12" 1400 Watt Shallow Mount sub
    Fiberglass ported box wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl
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    Energy 6.5 component speakers with focal tweeters up front.

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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    replica9000

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    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    I think JVC and Kenwood are the same company. I've had several JVC radios, never had one die. Must have been bad luck.
     
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  20. Dec 10, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Just finished my new sub box.

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