Audio upgrade on JBL sound system - sound deadening doors + sub

[bphansen04]

When I initially got my 4Runner TRD Sport premium I expected a lot better sound quality from the JBL sound system. However I was disappointed with the amount of rattles coming from the doors and an overall lack of bass.

I decided to just take it into Independence Audio and Video to have sound dampening done to all four doors and have a sub installed. They did a great job - not only is there more bass now, but the sound deadening fixed the rattles and made the road noise so much quieter. I highly recommend getting sound treatment done!

I also had a sub knob installed into one of the blank switches. Overall super happy with the install and recommend using Independence Audio and Video if you are somewhat nearby.

Updated with price:

The sound deaending was around $100 per door including labor. The install for the sub was $350. The most expensive part was the sub itself.

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[SteveS]

And the cost was????

 

[IRFAN0922]

These new audio units are better than the 5th gen. In my opinion, the problem is that this time Toyota tried to reinvent the vehicle and add aluminum everywhere. Another problem is the thinner aluminum, which increased the road noise and door vibration (overall, throughout the whole vehicle) and compromised the sound.

Good to know, and please share the overall cost.

 

[josiahg52]

These new audio units are better than the 5th gen. In my opinion, the problem is that this time Toyota tried to reinvent the vehicle and add aluminum everywhere. Another problem is the thinner aluminum, which increased the road noise and door vibration (overall, throughout the whole vehicle) and compromised the sound.

Good to know, and please share the overall cost.

Can you quantify what you mean by “aluminum everywhere”? Which components on the 6th gen are aluminum that were not on the 5th gen?

 

[IRFAN0922]

My mistake. Just for my correction and for you: I took a magnet and tested the 4Runner, and I found that only the hood is aluminum. The roof, trunk, doors, and side panels are not.

But I’m still curious whether the metal sheet all around is thinner and not as strong as the 5th Gen.

 

[josiahg52]

My mistake. Just for my correction and for you: I took a magnet and tested the 4Runner, and I found that only the hood is aluminum. The roof, trunk, doors, and side panels are not.

But I’m still curious whether the metal sheet all around is thinner and not as strong as the 5th Gen.

Oh, I'm sure it's thinner. Gotta meet those efficiency goals, get weight down any way they can.

 

[horbit]

I like the bass knob, I would have put mine on the left of the wheel however. Sound deadening makes a huge difference! And now you have a solid foundation to build on in the future.

 

[Sand Dollar]

Can you quantify what you mean by “aluminum everywhere”? Which components on the 6th gen are aluminum that were not on the 5th gen?

Thank you for asking where is " aluminum everywhere."

 

[ThatSickRIp]

My SR5 isnt the JBL system, but its straight up trash. My 2019 F150 STX has a way better sound system and is 7 years older.
Bad thing is it seems like a pain to even upgrade the sound in the 4R with how everything is integrated, or the options that Ive seen on here are super expensive vs upgrading sound systems in the past.

 

[horbit]

Gone are the days of head unit swap outs and slapping amps in. Every modern car is integrated and has custom screens built into the dash that are not replaceable.

 

[bphansen04]

The sound deaending was around $100 per door including labor. The install for the sub was $350. The most expensive part was the sub itself.

 

[Mike N]

I added a Beat Sonic amp and their DMS-SP302 front door speaker rattle fix and sound deadening kit. The kit was $50. I also added more sound deadening material in the door cavity while i had the door cards off. It fixed the rattles and helped reduce road noise.

 

[horbit]

My SR5 isnt the JBL system, but its straight up trash. My 2019 F150 STX has a way better sound system and is 7 years older.
Bad thing is it seems like a pain to even upgrade the sound in the 4R with how everything is integrated, or the options that Ive seen on here are super expensive vs upgrading sound systems in the past.

This just dropped https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...grade-audx-plug-play-5-channel-amp-kit.11967/

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