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2021 Limited - the JBL system is an embarrassment.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by NorthernExposure, Sep 30, 2021.

  1. Oct 3, 2021 at 12:42 AM
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    Jrunr

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    Awesome set up!!
     
  2. Oct 3, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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    Suits me just fine.

    No ragrets.

     
  3. Oct 3, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    None? Not one ragret?
     
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  4. Oct 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    Not many get the reference. Btw, great ride man. That was my 1A choice, but I got my 1B because 1A is literally like hunting for a Unicorn in Whackafornia
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    That Nightshade is pretty nice. You definitely have a more comfortable ride than I do. Lol

    I just want to upgrade a few things in my sound-system and hope that I can find the law of diminishing returns… I am under the impression that the JBL amp is wired in such that if I lower the impedance on the mids and highs, it will take that extra power and push it towards the sub… so I have 4ohm Kickers planned for my dash and door speakers and a dual 1-ohm sub planned for the rear sub replacement.

    I hope this works out!! Lol
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2022 at 12:55 PM
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    Did you end up installing the Kickers in dash and doors? How do they sound? Improvement? I am looking into replacing with kickers as well minus the sub. I have Limited with JBL.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    All great points and I agree completely. The very good news is the stock head unit can be used to get very, very good sound if you're willing to upgrade everything else. I did this on my '21 Pro. I left the stock HU and amp; from the JBL amp I fed signals to a JL Audio Fix 82 DSP and from there to JL Audio VXi 6ch amp running bridged (3 way output; 2ch bridged to power each front 2 way component speaker set and 2ch bridged to power an 8" JL Audio sub in the factory sub enclosure. I also have a 2ch Audio Control amp powering a pair of co-axial speakers in the rear doors) The factory co-axial speakers in the rear hatch were deleted and all the factory JBL speakers went in the trash where they belong. The system sounds very clean and balanced.
     
  8. Oct 1, 2022 at 7:38 PM
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    Super nice! Where did you get those A pillars trim with the tweeters?
     
  9. Oct 5, 2022 at 1:04 AM
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    Pair number 2 in the works
     
  10. Oct 6, 2022 at 5:14 AM
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    My regular cab f250 work truck pumps out more bass vs my 4 runner with more speakers lol
     
  11. Oct 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM
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    I replaced it with an Alpine head unit and Alpine speakers with an amplified bass tube. Lots of power. I know what you mean about the JBL, disappointing for sure. I could crank that up to 50 and the Alpine equivalent is 15. Best of luck!
     

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