1st Gen Stereo Systems

There aren't enough 1st gen sound system builds out there. Lets fix this. Post pictures of your first generation sound system builds.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/66864-post-up-pctures-your-stereo-upgrades.html

 

sorry no pics, but mtx componet set in the front with power acoustik 2000 watt amp with 2 10" audio pipe subs

 

90% of that link is second generation builds.

 

i didnt take any pics when i reded my system..............prolly should have, but didnt. i still need to get an amp tho....so i may get some pics then. may also change out my head unit as well.

 

Here's is my 7" Planet audio touchscreen & 12" Kicker L7 on a Kenwood 800 Mono amp! Thing SLAMS!!!

 

Thanks to 01Tac0ma

 

Bump

 

Still a work in progress, but

Pioneer DEH80PRS up front - active crossovers & all processing through the HU...for now



Deadened & sealed doors with SEAS U16RCY/P midwoofers



Stereo Integrity M25 tweeters in stock locations



10 inch Sundown SD3 in .55 cube sealed enclosure



No pics of install yet but JL XD 600/6 with 4 channels bridged for the midwoofers & the other 2 for the tweets



Alpine MRX-M55 for the sub at some point during the install



In the process of upgrading the rear end





And stepping up the processing power.




Build thread

 

I like that setup! How do you like that HU? I'm currently using an in dash EQ, wondering how much better that HU would sound.
Also, what did you use in your doors?

 

Here's s link to my budget system, post #177.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/boostedkas-turbo-3rz-tacoma.435280/page-9#post-14504012

 

Thanks, I dig it too. This midwoofer/tweeter combo is amazing at any price - and it's pretty cheap.

The HU is great. SQ can't be beat for under a grand & it's capable of handling an active 3-way with a decent graphic EQ and T/A. With zero signal it's totally silent to full volume. It really is a nice head unit.

In the doors I'm using - from the inside out... SDS CLD Tiles in the door card, 1/16" neoprene foam, 1/8" MLV, more neoprene, then more CLD Tiles on door skin. Doors sealed with CLD Tiles. They're pretty dead.

 

Yeah, the Pioneer would definitely give you more in the EQ department. Almost forgot - one more thing that sets it apart is the independent left & right EQ. That's just hard to find in a head unit and again no others I know of under a grand will do it. Err and a separate 24 bit Burr Brown D/A converter for each pair of channels.

 

Thanks for the reply. Off to research I go

 

I ordered a 80PRS yesterday. Jet.com has a $40 off $250 coupon on electronics so it ended up being a decent deal

 

Yeah, that's far and away the best price. I got mine from Jet. You don't get the factory warranty with it, but you can return it if it doesn't work. Got my MRX-M55 there too. They're discontinued, but Jet had (has?) new old stock.

 

I'll be replacing mine today with a PA PNV9674

 

• I am looking for info about how to replace my stereo. I noticed some photos that show take apart process for Gen 2. Does anyone have photos like that for Gen 1?
• I still have the OEM stereo and the CD changer doesn't work. I'm not real techie and don't care about all the extra stuff. I just want to put a good stereo w/ CD and tuner back in the double din hole that the old one came out of. Also my antenna broke off. I don't even see where under the dash I even have access to where the wire comes thru the fender. I have changed out a stereo before on older vehicles, but this dash is a new on me. Why do I need a new dash kit and what is it anyway? What else do I need besides the antenna?

 

There is a guide on here somewhere on getting the head unit out, but I haven't seen it in a while...maybe in the 1st gen FAQs? Anyhoo, there are several screws on the center trim piece that need to be removed. Seems like you might need to remove the center console as well, but it has been a minute. Once that's off, there are IIRC 4 screws that actually hold the head unit brackets in. Keep the brackets and screws - you'll need those to put the new head unit in...won't need a kit if using another double DIN. Just line the holes up on the new unit with the old ones.

You may want to purchase a wiring harness to keep from cutting your factory wiring - can get these from Crutchfield or possibly your local shop. Crutchfield may give you one if you buy a head unit from them...they used to. Will need some crimp connectors and a crimper (or plan to do some soldering) unless they come with the kit...you'll want the little red ones if using butt-splices. Antenna is optional unless you plan to listen to the radio (I personally don't).

Radio swap in these is pretty easy and is pretty secure if going back to a true double DIN.