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2018 Toyota Tacoma DCLB BBP Audio Build

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Dkurtz42, Sep 29, 2018.

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  1. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    You aren't getting an optimal experience with BT anyway. It's re-compressing files that are likely already compressed - making for poor reproduction unless you either get lucky or take [perhaps somewhat extreme] steps to remove that 2nd layer of compression. That would help, but you're still probably getting a compressed file in the first place if it's streamed...and probably at a lower bit rate.
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Very good Job on your Install, I was skeptic that the Jl 10's wouldn't fit behind seats so I bought the Jl microsub 8's, They sound amazing, Again good job OP!!

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    MyTacoma03, Jan 22, 2019
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  3. Jan 22, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    Some nice gear right there.
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    Thank you, I do have 1 question, You mentioned that u didn't use a Loc with your setup, could I have been better off without the Lc7i with my Jl 900/5 ?
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    I wouldn’t say better off. Just don’t need it. Read through the manual on the JL amp. If it’s like mine, it will have language about not needing a line converter since the amp has a built in high level or low level input switch. As long as the amp has this feature...you don’t need the Lc7i converter. Non-JL people might read and disagree...but only because they must not know JL. I went over to the HD 900/5 and pulled these screenshots. Read the last sentence.

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  6. Jan 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    Oh wow, I have the manual and I must've missed that part. Ok well the Lc7i is hooked up now, I might make the adjustment of taking it out momentarily to see if I can tell any differences, thank you sir:thumbsup:
     
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  7. May 26, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    How is your system sounding? I am about to pull the trigger on that sub. How well did it end up fitting? Any photos?
     
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  8. May 27, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    9054159F-8C6B-465B-B47C-024C595D9AB2.jpg Super happy with the subs. I do not always love my front morels...it’s hard to explain but I just don’t like them on all music. Just not crisp enough sometimes. Enough that I’m considering replacing them.

    I ended up making a small wooden mount for the amp between the subs to kee everything tidy. See pic.EB7C4DD0-C677-4464-A0CA-220E5989D6D9.jpg
     
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    Are these JL pretty loud?
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    Relative. Yes, they will blow your ears out within the car when turned up. Based on the size, you won’t believe how deep
    And full the sound...however, compared to the JL w7 big magnet big box subs, they can’t compete. Depends what you’ve had in the past and what your expectations are. Most people can’t believe it’s 2 thin 10s though.
     
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    Did u need to cut it. Or it was an optional for more room clearence ? Would it fit without cutting the metal off ? .. TIA




     
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    Nice thread and build here
     
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    To fit the speaker boxes I did HAVE to cut it. They would not fit without removing those cross members.
     
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    This was such a great write up thank you for taking the time to do so! I’m starting ideas an I found a sub box that fits behind the seats foxacustics planing on sticking with my stock deck for now going alpine speakers and sub with a 5 channel for now will separate later just trying to get some real sound in my truck for now on a budget looking at about 1200.00 going to do the same thing you did on the back wall trim that plastic and use the top part
     
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    @MyTacoma03 How do you like the HD 900.5?
     
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