well perhaps the lower quality OEM speakers can be justified because Toyota had to cut corners somewhere within the sound system package because they give such a good deal on the XM option.
Stereo install progress *update*
G
Update:
this is how far I got today...
installed 4 x Infinity 3.5" units.. both the dash and the rear were tricky and needed some adjusting to space the speakers out etc, new holes drilled...
2 x Pioneer 6x 9 installed in doors...
all topics regarding this were very helpful, however none mentioned polarity of sotck wiring in doors...
right door pink is positive and left door red is positive (thanks to whomever it was who posted full wiring diags for the FJ... found color coded stereo diag on page 40 (ish?) )
Made a few other minor changes... you dont need a dremel as mention in the post (for door install).. side cutters suffice to hack up old speakers (if you can even call it that... how pathetic! no wonder it sounds like crap!!!!!)
I'll post pix later...
next plan is to get amp and I guess intercept feeds to the 6x9's ...
the 6 x 9s are rated at 230 w 80w RMS ....
what kinda amp should I look at to drive them and also a 10" sub (not yet purchased) ?
this is how far I got today...
installed 4 x Infinity 3.5" units.. both the dash and the rear were tricky and needed some adjusting to space the speakers out etc, new holes drilled...
2 x Pioneer 6x 9 installed in doors...
all topics regarding this were very helpful, however none mentioned polarity of sotck wiring in doors...
right door pink is positive and left door red is positive (thanks to whomever it was who posted full wiring diags for the FJ... found color coded stereo diag on page 40 (ish?) )
Made a few other minor changes... you dont need a dremel as mention in the post (for door install).. side cutters suffice to hack up old speakers (if you can even call it that... how pathetic! no wonder it sounds like crap!!!!!)
I'll post pix later...
next plan is to get amp and I guess intercept feeds to the 6x9's ...
the 6 x 9s are rated at 230 w 80w RMS ....
what kinda amp should I look at to drive them and also a 10" sub (not yet purchased) ?
21 - 24 of 24 Posts
Off-topic a bit, but when I had my door speakers replaced at a "high-end" auto shop in Austin recently, the technicians working on my FJ brought one of the removed stock speakers into the showroom. All the sales guys crowded around to look at it, laughing their asses off. I was sort of embaressed, actually.
I agree. these door speakers are by far the biggest joke I have come across in a car speaker. A good breeze would carry them away they are so light. I think they use VIRTUAL magnets to drive them.Off-topic a bit, but when I had my door speakers replaced at a "high-end" auto shop in Austin recently, the technicians working on my FJ brought one of the removed stock speakers into the showroom. All the sales guys crowded around to look at it, laughing their asses off. I was sort of embaressed, actually.
Can we get new hosting on the pics?
Edit: Looks like this guy is no longer a member?
Edit: Looks like this guy is no longer a member?
21 - 24 of 24 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum
A forum community dedicated to Toyota FJ owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, accessories, mods, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Top Contributors this Month
View All
Suma Performance
167 Replies
Kaiju
143 Replies
FJtest
132 Replies
Recommended Communities
