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OEM Audio + Reference 450Q vs. Factory JBL System

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mrhlynnu, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. Nov 26, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    gursky

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    You're in luck - OEM+ sells a C3, which allows you to use your own sub or none at all. It's slightly less ($999USD vs. $1499USD) than the other models they sell. Here is the product link: http://shop.oemaudioplus.com/Toyota-Tacoma-C-TYT-TCD-CCC-1600.htm.
     
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  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    Please see my new post I made today for a review of the OEM Audio 450Q.

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  3. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Thanks for the link. That's what I was looking for.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2017 at 3:46 PM
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    Buying my system this week.
     
  5. Mar 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    Fantastic installation video!
    Do you have a set up tuned in for an access cab yet??
     
  6. Mar 9, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    Researching!
    Saw this on the inter-web...

     
  7. Mar 9, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    Thanks! They may make it look/sound so easy! I can see busted clips, stripped bolts, parts dropped and gone, carpet bubbled...etc etc if I tried it!
    tempted to buy this though!
    Anyone with an access cab done this yet? Would love to read an honest review!
     
  8. Mar 9, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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  9. Jun 5, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    Not even in the same ball park.. OEM plus Audio destroys the JBL system..
     
  10. May 4, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    Re: the JBL system, what are the main upgrades - the speakers or the head unit? Does the oem upgrade work on both systems? If yes, does it sound the same with both head units if different.
     
  11. May 4, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    I can't imagine how you returned your truck back to stock in 45 minutes. I'm calling BS, sir.
     
  12. Jul 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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    Has anyone installed the OEM + Reference 450 in their access cab that has the flip over back seats? if so got any pictures? thanks...
     
  13. Jul 7, 2020 at 11:32 PM
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    nice! How much did you pay? I wish I would have come across this a month ago. I’m not too far from you, I went with JL audio speakers and kicker sub/ arc Audio amp . Dropped more than I wanted too.
     

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