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OEM Audio + Feedback (Updated 10/18/2017) Dual Subwoofer Is Here!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Howse, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. Mar 20, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    skyking3

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    Remember that dB is based on a logarithmic scale. This means that a 10dB reduction in sound is 10 times less sound. According to what I have read my system should be a 6 dB improvement which is a huge difference.
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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  3. Mar 20, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    Did you add any sound dampener to places on the door other than whats shown? Inside of the door?
     
  4. Mar 20, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    skyking3

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    I started following this thread in the middle of last month and it was your post on Feb 18 showing your sound deadening pictures that got me to do some research. That led me to do my own sound deadening this weekend so it was all your fault that I had to spend my money.LOL It was everyone else's fault on this thread that convinced me to upgrade to the OEM+ system. That will happen when they have their next sale so that the savings can pay for some of the Dynamat. BTW, how old are you? I am probably older than you are. You can PM me if you do not want to make it public.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Howse

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    A lot of these guys went to higher extremes in their sound deadening than I did. I went the strip (little a long way) method. Seeing as the second day I got it a mower shattered my driver window, I was leary on covering the whole door and big holes. Still significant improvement.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    And I'm probably older than both? Maybe!! I did the OEM and was going to do sound deadener but just too cold. I already have everything just waiting for warmer weather.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    This whole site is expensive...I would've bet I was the old timer on this thread. I stand corrected.
     
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  8. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    skyking3

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    I have you by several years but that does not mean that I don't enjoy nice music anymore. It is also nice to drive with less ambient noise and arrive at any destination with less stress.
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    10-4 bro we not old it's just a number :cheers:
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    Pft...thanks to this site, I've dropped over 5k in mods to my truck already. The OEM Audio was the best, followed by my new wheel/tire setup.
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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  12. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    You have me by a couple grand so far but that is changing quickly. I am not on facebook but my wife says that TW is my facebook only costs a lot more.LOL
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    I was lucky, my truck came new with a lift, pro wheels and ko2's. My best mods are the OEM and Clazzio's...
     
  14. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    I'm not lifting mine, but still gotta add predator steps, led interior lights, blackout emblem overlays, and waiting for the Anzo Sema Lights to come out. Pro headlights are too damn expensive lol.
     
  15. Mar 20, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Still waiting on mine :(
     
  16. Mar 20, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    I got the all black with TRD Off-Road Stitching, but they're on back-order
     
  17. Mar 20, 2017 at 9:08 PM
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    Well it wasn't custom, other than stitching, they just sold out of the all-blacks in stock =\
     
  18. Mar 21, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    How much do you have to remove to insulate between the cab and the bed? Any instructions/videos? I am looking to reduce road noise. Not yet ready to tackle the doors.
     
  19. Mar 21, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    Take a look at this video for what needs to be removed to access the back of the cab:
     
  20. Mar 21, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    I just did mine last weekend and I can tell you that the doors were easier than the back wall. The back wall took 12 square feet while the doors only took 7 square feet. The doors will also give you more bang for the buck.
     

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