4Runner Audio Upgrade Conclusion | WORTH IT??

[@TRDJon]

Had more music clips, but youtube kept copy righting them when uploaded. They were 5 seconds which was frustrating. THANK YOU!

[@geocow5105]

Do a video with “odesza” playing they are copy write free they just ask you give the props

[@spredhamr]

Blue TRD Jon have you looked at www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com/ for the head unit? I’m kinda toying with the idea myself.

[@TRDJon]

I would have done that or something from sound cloud if I was able to play from my phone and record at the same time

[@TRDJon]

I want them to come out with one for the 4Runner. That’s a company I’d like to work with

[@nunyabidnes5253]

Appreciate the honesty. All I see is people talked about OEM Audio and there is no way I'm going to spend that kind of money on an audio upgrade.lol. Thanks for doing a video for the average joes out here. Very helpful.

[@TRDJon]

Of course!

[@mattflanagan8110]

I am four years late to the party but not dragging out discussions is awesome!

[@davidschumacher6044]

Hi Jon, I just installed the same speakers and sound deadening material and can’t believe the difference! Thank you!

[@steelydan8421]

Just replaced my dash corner speakers with a "Subaru" tweeter upgrade from Kicker. Took 3:47 seconds from start to finish. Plug and play. NOTICEABLE improvement. Highly recommend!

[@barabhas]

A little late, but today I used your videos for instruction on upgrading the speakers on my 4runner. It sounds so much better, I will be adding a sub and amp later on if needed, thanks.

[@TRDJon]

Glad I could help!

[@trail.runner1422]

I went with JL Audio C1 690 up front. And put the tweeters up front also to replace those stock ones. You will be so happy and very much surprised what those tweeters pick up alot of vocal and make it sound like if it was a soundstage in front of you.

[@jasons7175]

Hey Jon. Silent watcher of your vids, but I have to say thank you for your videos! They gave me the inspiration and courage to change out the front speakers myself to the same ones you have. I also sound dampened the front doors like you did. Big help, thanks again!

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much! I’m glad it helped! Hope the doors weren’t to annoying!

[@fcarpentier]

The series was great! Had a 4runner 2010 for 12 years and loved everything about it EXCEPT the sound system. Just replaced my old truck with a brand new 2022 4runner. First thing I purchased was replacement speakers. Sounds amazing! I did sound treat the doors more than just behind the speakers and I don't regret it. I still can't believe the crappy speakers Toyota put in there. Isaw the video you did on how paper thin they are but holding them in my own hands was quite the surprise. They went straight to the trash, where they belong. Thanks for splitting the videos into specific topics. The whole process was quite easy, thanks to you.

[@GARJENVETTE1]

I just installed the OEM audio set up and still using the stock head unit. It is super clear and loud. I do wish it had a little more bass but it’s much much better than the factory

[@TRDJon]

How big is the sub with that ?

[@LPKoutdoorsports]

I think it's only an 8

[@GARJENVETTE1]

Blue TRD Jon yeah it’s an 8 inch. I had the JBL system in a Tacoma and I would say the OEM AUDIO is a couple of notches better than that.

[@TRDJon]

I really need to hear JBL with good stream. I heard it only with FM radio and didn’t tell a difference

[@graphguy]

Great job! I appreciated getting all the videos at once. Now you can start the next series!

[@TRDJon]

HAHAHAH exactly !

[@nmbueller1313]

Just found out today that the Subaru Kicker upgraded tweeters are plug and play replacements for the 5th gen 4Runner dash tweeters. The part number is H631SFJ101... I've ordered these from Amazon and should be here next week. There are additional KZbin videos showing the installation.

[@TRDJon]

Ah perfect!

[@nmbueller1313]

BTW, I ordered the same speakers you used for your installation. Many thanks for helping many of us out with our modification decisions!!👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@TRDJon]

I hope you enjoy them!!!

[@blackackcl]

The bass and highs come through nice and crisp on the video. Definitely sounds better than the garbage stock speakers

[@TRDJon]

100%

[@philly8056]

You came through for me today bro, mass info thanks

[@TRDJon]

I’m glad bro!!!

[@queso90]

Thanks for your time and efford with those videos, now im gonna do mine, i will put infinity kappa, and than the after market head unit, in thinking “Alpine-Halo” but i will wait until your DIY video for that!! Again thanks a lot for your videos!!

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so much for the support! Those alpines are sweet! Large screen for sure!

[@mikewright2858]

You really have to get the entire kit ... 8 speakers, sub, and DSP/AMP ... it makes a huge difference and is NOT underpowered at that point IMO, using the stock head unit. It's worth the money.

[@MiGGsixoye]

Great series man. Glad to see some good DIY videos for the 5th gen that are not from audioplus or taco tunes. (Not that there is anything wrong) Great Work.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks man! Just more options to the mix

[@tacoma_jon]

What a project. Came out nice. Good job Jon.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks Jon!

[@Jake-jd7bd]

Nice video, disagree with your assessment of not wanting to do the rear speakers. 6.5" speakers are very close to the surface area and air movement of your front 6x9. Even though the speakers are physically further away from the driver seat, they still make a huge difference in audio quality. Unplug the rear speakers and drive around, you'll see the difference.

[@TRDJon]

I’ve sat back there and can tell a difference now since making this video. I just wish I when with different speakers for the rear doors. I went to small.

[@JoBiatch]

Jon, thanks for your honest rating. If the upgrade was a 7, what would you rate the factory speaker system before the swap?

[@TRDJon]

Damn...didn’t even think to put that in there. I’d say 4.5 - 5 you really loose it when the stock speakers are turned up loud. Where these are still clear when turned up

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

Your EQ is set the same as I usually have mine. I mess with the bass depending on the song.

[@TRDJon]

Yea I wish it was easier to have custom ones or at least presets

[@LionRunner]

I didn't know that Entune has issues getting stuck. I've seen only after market headunits having issues getting stuck. I'm so glad non of my stock headunits had those issues. Thanks again for doing this. Shopping around to see what I can do with not so expensive amp and speakers. For sure I will be very careful with amps as in the past i've seen bad experience with my buddies Mazda 3 where he got installed an amp from CarToys and when music is not playing it gives a very annoying hissing sound. When he complained to CarToys they said thats how it is when you fix an Amp. Lucky for him a shop in Denver Lynx customs help him and fixed the problem. so lessons learned there 1 buy good product 2 go to a good shop.

[@TRDJon]

The probably ran the positive wire to close to the ground or something. The said that's how it is because they were lazy it seems.

[@davidhakimoglu2308]

There is a secret to re- installing those pesky 5th gen rear door panels!! 1. After snapping cables/harness back- put the key in and ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW 2. Be gentle believe it or not, force is not needed 3. Gently rest the panel on the top with panel hanging naturally (flat) then with one hand on the bottom of the panel, pulling the bottom away from the door (rocking it) till the top engages properly. It will even make a snapping sound when you get it into the track ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN MY FRIENDS!!

[@TheBassallyear100]

Good job with the videos! It's really worth the 30 mins to put those tweeters in - the stock dash speakers are just horrendous. If you decide it's too bright you can always pull them back out very quickly but the clarity is so much worth it.

[@TRDJon]

This is very very true

[@TheBassallyear100]

@@TRDJon you can probably just use spade connectors and jumper the connection at the dash speakers and not use anything at all in the dash as an option too. There has to be a connection at the dash as the dash / door speakers are run in parallel. The tweeters you got have a crossover built in so it's plug and play. Did you get a harness to go between the dash speakers and the stock plug? If not, you can use this spade connector attached to the end of each wire. It fits perfectly in the stock harness to bridge the connections. www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-16-14-AWG-4-6-Stud-Spade-Terminal-Vinyl-Blue-10-Pack-15-113/205846650

[@TRDJon]

I’d probably need to do it that way since they have 3 connections instead of the two

[@TheBassallyear100]

@@TRDJon yeah there's actually 4 pins in the dash speaker connection. If you connect a spade connector to the ends of each wire then your + wire from the tweeter, the spade connector will plug into the light green and pink wire pins in the stock harness plug. This is the same for both driver and passenger side. The - wire from the tweeter, the spade connector from it blue and violet on driver's side and blue and yellow on passenger side.

[@TRDJon]

THANK YOU! Much easier then researching that!

[@GRITMAFIA97]

Great videos!! Just got a 22 TRD and your videos are super helpful. I gotta catchup now lol

[@TRDJon]

Right on!

[@WeOutHere]

Cool idea starting with just the front door speakers. Any special mounting hardware needed or can you just pull it off the oem speakers?

[@TRDJon]

Yes depends on the speaker you get

[@Member_1115]

Great video Jon... as always, thanks for sharing the knowledge!!! 👍

[@TRDJon]

Of course!!!

[@LPKoutdoorsports]

Great job on the video. I am like you and really dont want to get rid of the stock head unit. Will have to talk to my buddy more about the system he has planned for me.

[@TRDJon]

You can amplify with the stock head unit. Just a few more wires.

[@LPKoutdoorsports]

Yeah that is what my buddy first suggested. Even with amp and sub it was still 1k cheaper than the alternatives.

[@TRDJon]

Exactly man!!

[@Johnnydammit]

Sound deadening is key!!!

[@MrPhengm3]

Thanks for the diy. I just ordered the same set from your link.

[@TRDJon]

Hope you like it!

[@fromdusktodawn509]

Can you maybe scour your resources and give us an update on when the 6th Generation 4runner will be released?

[@centermass3454]

Yes, I have been waiting years for it. my 5 Gen is still pluggine away while I wait to upgrade.

[@TRDJon]

So far absolutely nothing. Nothing but rumors

[@fromdusktodawn509]

@@TRDJon Sigh....

[@TRDJon]

I know!!!

[@123456pnc]

Why upgrade? Isn’t the point of buying a 4Runner it’s reliability and having it last problem free for a long time? Why people feel the need to constantly having a $500 car payment is beyond me

[@Spartan_0916]

Great Job ! Your videos helped me a lot with my install this weekend.

[@TRDJon]

Super glad to hear that! What speakers did you use ?

[@Spartan_0916]

@@TRDJon I installed Noico sound deadning for the inner and outer front and rear doors which made them bit heaver but I kind of like it though. Doors dont sound empty anymore) And installed Focal IS690TOY for the front with tweeters and focal IC165TOY for the rears. Will install the same ones for the rear hatch later. So far so good, defenetly improved sound quality. Clarity is good and Bass is more than enough for me, no need to install sub. I bet with amp it will give more power but for me it's good enough so far...

[@TRDJon]

Nice!!! How are those focal with no amp??

[@Spartan_0916]

@@TRDJon they are good, plenty of bass from the fronts, readio is def less muddy, tweeters seems bit louder than stock ones. It really depends on what sourse you listening to but i did noticed with blutooth you do have to turn up the volume up close to 40-50 which not that big of a deal just something I have noticed. Will see how it will sound with rear hatch focal too. Will do the same sound deadning like you did in the hatch.

[@TRDJon]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@laualari]

Just front speakers isn't gonna do it. The EQ in the stock head unit needs to be corrected with a DSP to get rid of the boomy mids no matter what speakers or Sub config you add. Best will be to get rid of the stick head unit, but if you are gonna keep it, maybe run a kicker key amp or an audio control amp between the head unit and the speakers. OR, just get the OEM Audio plus system and call it a day. As a long time yota guy (15 years) and with about 4 sequoias and 2 4runners build under my belt, the weakest link in the chain is the stock headunit, then get speakers, then Amp for speakers and a sub....if you do all that, you will be at about 2500...Or, just get the entire OEM Audio + setup and you're good.

[@bensonnguyen5872]

If the stock head unit should be replaced, how is the OEM plus system better than buying individual component’s since it still utilizes the stock head unit? Genuinely curious because I am leaning towards the OEM plus system and then saw your comment about how the stock head unit should be replaced. I honestly do not know much about audio. Your feedback is appreciated!

[@jovangama1884]

Would the 6-1/2 work on both rear doors and tailgate ?

[@johnb2528]

We need you to do a new head unit! I want to upgrade mine, but not sure what to get and what will fit.

[@TRDJon]

Any double din will fit the area. Researching now for the right one that looks perfect

[@Miklboy14]

The stock head unit isn't your problem. The bargain speakers and a lack of an amplifier are. I installed OEM Audio speakers in back lift door, rear doors and front dash tweets without the amp, sub or front door speakers. Honestly, I could have stopped right there. The difference was night and day.

[@TRDJon]

Why did you choose that route of speakers ?

[@Miklboy14]

@@TRDJon Plug and play. Reviews. Customer service. How the sub fits perfectly in side compartment. And the system worked with the stock head unit.

[@TRDJon]

Read it as you didn’t get the sub

[@Miklboy14]

@@TRDJon I installed in stages... Got the full system in now.

[@Miklboy14]

Oem doesn't sell individual components.

[@Roaming50]

I haven’t had any issues with my Entune yet. It snappy and sounds decent. Perhaps the JBL in the Limited is better than others?

[@TRDJon]

That's definitely a great theory

[@TrailorSailYT]

Thanks, Jon!!! Definitely looking to upgrade my speakers soon! 👍👍

[@TRDJon]

Worth it for sure

[@horandestudios]

Hi Jon, Thank you for al the material you post on your channel. I have a TRDoffroad 2019, and I need to upgrade my audio. Not looking into competition or stuff, but definitely a little more punch and loud. How are you feeling 1 year later with this set up? I visited a store in town, and they wanted just to add an Amp and woofer for $900, which seemed quite expensive right off the bat, but I dont know much about this subject. I do have a Stock head Unit Thanks again man!

[@TRDJon]

Glad to help!!!

[@amtraker]

What kind of head unit are you looking at ? Would love to redo the whole system at once, thanks for the videos.

[@TRDJon]

No idea yet. Definitely something though with apple car play and the ability to custom EQ

[@amtraker]

@@TRDJon now that would be something I would love to see. Thanks man

[@TRDJon]

Idk if I wanna go with a known brand or an android OS based system. It’s tough

[@amtraker]

That is a tough one, either way I appreciate your channel, keep up the good work.

[@TRDJon]

Thank you so so much!

[@luisandluisgabriel6778]

I was told that Pioneer has a unit with apple car play.

[@TRDJon]

I’m sure they do. Them alpine, jl audio, I’m sure have their own versions

[@frankaliganga2243]

Thanks for the upload

[@TRDJon]

Of course!

[@giuseppe7122]

Awsome with all these videos you thank you

[@TRDJon]

You are very welcome!

[@joevaldez21]

Thanks for the awesome videos

[@TRDJon]

Thanks bro for watching!!!!!!

[@zachpeat5076]

Has anyone added 2 sub woofers?

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

You’re right the stock head unit is the weak link. I’ve never liked the functionality of aftermarket units. They cost a lot and the UI is always terrible... but they sound better. Tough spot.

[@TRDJon]

It really is a tough one. That’s why I am thinking an android head unit but at the same time Ive hears bad about those

[@phonicgnome5701]

Someone sponsor jon for an aftermarket head unit.. the stock one sux.. my 4runner only has 13k miles but my head unit shuts off randomly like if its older

[@TRDJon]

Point exactly That’s some units are horrible.

[@john-l1d5h]

Come on bro.

[@Gigafactory]

😂 I just delt with the passenger rear door... 🫡 I told my wife. That door wasted 10 to 15 extra min of my life. Lol, it's the one thing that took me for a spin... Like 10 things have to be done right for it to go in 😂