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Toyota Tacoma Stereo/Audio
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I dont know why Car Manufactures dont have this as Mass Market yet. It should be available on every CD Player.
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I have read many of the posts.
Question - should I get the Toyota stock single cd player, Toyota 6CD changer, or the JBL 6CD changer? - for flexibility and sound quality.
I understand that a mp3 disc won't work but will probably just go for the ipod interface. From what I can tell there are at least 2 products that will do this.
I had a sequoia for 3 years with a jbl 6cd changer - hated it - sounded muddy to me. But I can't be too picky because at least during a test drive the Toyota single cd player sounded fine...
I just want my son to be able to play his tunes in his ipod.
Thanks for any responses.
As far as wiring it goes, does anyone know of a wiring harness that would suit my needs? In researching this, I have found a T-Harness 60-1761 link that is for 1987 models and UP, but 1987 was a long time ago and I am not sure if it is compatible with the 2005 head.
Any info on the harness or the overall project in general would be appreciated. Thanks!
Click on my name and send me an e-mail if you need instructions on how to remove the stock radio, so you can get to the wires.
I also will be swapping out the factory speakers. Any ideas for what material to use when making the adapters? I pulled the access cab door panels off and made some with 3/4" plywood. I would imagine there is better material to use. The hole in the access door accepted a 5x7 Cerwin Vega speaker.
Also, for anyone interested, the "Pro-fit" mounting bracket works great for the XM MyFi installation. Easy to install after popping out the climate control panel.
Thanks.
http://www.jbltoyota.com/toyota_tacoma/great_sound.asp
p.s. i still havent found a clean sub box for the d/c
any suggestions?
thanks
Regardles of whether you buy 1 or 6 CD truck, you WILL want to change speakers. I personally went with "mid-end" Infinty Kappas and extremely happy with the improvement of sound quality with the stock stereo.
From what I read online, even people with JBL package tend to upgrade speakers and/or the rest of the sound system.
I would really like to know if swapping stock to an aftermarket stereo improves the sound further. Can anyone comment on this? BTW, if you go with Eclipse brand, I heard, you will be able to use your steering wheels controls.
Hope my 2 bits were helpful...
Also had anyone found a good Carbon-Fiber dash kit for a 05 tacoma? ( i have a 05 double cab TRD sport)
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t93275.html
http://www.subbox.net/store/catalog/Toyota-Tacoma-Double-Cab-Subwoofer-Enclosure- -2001-2004-p-169.html
http://www.soundoffaudio.com/item.cfm/id/2118
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/tcat/27986/SFV/30046
To remove the overhead console you just open up the sunglass pocket and unscrew the screw in there, then the front part of the console is held in with clips. Just get your fingers around the edges and pull down. It will pop loose. Then pull it back and down at the same time.
Also any one here find a kewl dash carbon fiber kit?
I'd like to pick a speaker that'll fit before I tear everything down.
Thanks!
Here are a few picture of the audio install my roommate Jason did for me. I have a 2005 Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed 4X4.
http://homepage.mac.com/daniel_beaudry/PhotoAlbum27.html
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Here is where I got it. http://performanceproducts4trucks.com/productpage.aspx?pid=109926&name=Stubbie+R- - - eplacement+Antenna
This antenna is pretty beefy, and would not be a good choice if you take your truck through automatic car washes, which I like to call the Swirl-O-Matics. I always wash my vehicles by hand.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5774.html
The Scosche kit is much better looking than the American International kit.