JBL system for SR5?
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If you can wait another month I'll be glad to sell you mine. I'm just waiting on this one companies fit kit for Tundras. I'd be happy to sell it to you but I think youd be disappointed with it. You can buy a much much better sounding aftermarket system for alot less than the JBL. I'll still PM you though when I take it out to see if you still want it.
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I trust you have the non-JBL radio now. Clarify if you mean the normal JBL sound system with Bluetooth and subwoofer (Option Code EJ for an SR-5) or the top-of-the-line JBL with Navigation display.
Sorry, I'll clarify. I'd like the top of the line JBL sound system. I believe, 12 speakers, ~440W amp, sub, in-dash dvd/nav system. If I upgrade, I want to go top of the line for what Toyota makes. I don't want some [email protected]$$ fit kit that doesn't look at all stock.
For the additional cost you could get alot better sound with just 6 speakers and a sub. Or upgrade the non jbl deck w/6 cd changer with a amp and speakers and have some left over without [email protected]$$ sound. Depends on your needs in music and quality. Had the JBL in last truck and hated it after a week. Went aftermarket (all alpine) and spent less than it cost for the JBL from the dealer putting in a new system that was truely awesome. The new JBL is better than previous JBL, but theres alternatives that sound better for less.
I'll consider aftermarket, then. To save me some time, can I get some posts from people that have already researched head units, speakers? I have no problems with Alpine, Kenwood, maybe even sony (never owned it before). I'd like to get a head unit that takes up as much of the space of the stock system as possible. One with a flip up screen for movies, nav if it's made. Also, who makes a good looking fit kit (not cheap looking plastic)?
This is my opion do not get SONY. I insatlled a sony system in my truck a few years ago ( they could be better now) and I ripped it out 2 weeks later and put in Alpine. I dont like anything sony makes. I have a sony computer now and the only reason I got it was because it was a good deal and I absolutly HATE it. it's a sony vaio. worst decsion I even made was going with sony.
Metra is releasing a fit kit the end of May and I believe the Scosche one is due around the same time. These will be the same high gloss black finish as the surround for the factory radio and will match perfect. Don't know your time frame but in 3 or 4 weeks you should be able to order it.
Along with the kit, buy the Eclipse AVN 5500 and your in good shape. Its a double did NAV unit and its made by Fujitsu Ten. They supply OEM Toyota units. They do everything but dance..
jbl is the same either with or without the navigation. 10 speakers jbl in the dc, 12 speaker jbl in the cm. I do think the only difference is a 6 disk changer with the non navigation jbl, as the navigation jbl has a single disk cd changer, I think? Have not put a cd in my jbl so i can not vouch for anything more then one.I have the jbl with bluetooth and sub ,10 speakers.Is this not the same as the jbl with nav and 12 speakers.I was under the impression it was top of line just two less speakers.
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The nav JBL comes w/ a 4 disc changer. The sound is decent, but then again I am 1/2 deaf from cranking up all of the nice stereos in the late 70's & early 80's. This factory system is ok for me.
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