Gen 6 Stereo Mods?

[DanPorges]

I am going to be changing around the Audio in my 08 Camry. I do not have the JBL or Nav system, just the basic. I think I would like to keep the factory head unit, but want to possibly add an amp and some better speakers...... Anyone have any suggestions? I would replace the whole head unit, but it just looks nice and seamless as is!!

Also, I need a DIY for removing the stereo and all so that I can permanently mount my Sirius Stilleto 2....Any such links??

[Trojan]

Originally Posted by DanPorges

I am going to be changing around the Audio in my 08 Camry. I do not have the JBL or Nav system, just the basic. I think I would like to keep the factory head unit, but want to possibly add an amp and some better speakers...... Anyone have any suggestions? I would replace the whole head unit, but it just looks nice and seamless as is!!

Also, I need a DIY for removing the stereo and all so that I can permanently mount my Sirius Stilleto 2....Any such links??

If you want to keep the head unit factory go with Jl Audio's Cleansweep.
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=79

For speakers, keep in mind that our Camry's have 6x9's up front and rear. I'm not a fan of 6x9's so I'm gonna have some custom baffle adapters made to fit 6.5"'s and broaden my options to run a component set up front. It also depends on your budget.

[moky-tron]

Originally Posted by Trojan

If you want to keep the head unit factory go with Jl Audio's Cleansweep.
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=79

For speakers, keep in mind that our Camry's have 6x9's up front and rear. I'm not a fan of 6x9's so I'm gonna have some custom baffle adapters made to fit 6.5"'s and broaden my options to run a component set up front. It also depends on your budget.

You beat me to the punch!

Yes you will need to go with JLaudio cleansweep or other similar products which is like a line or rca output converter to be able to connect aftermarket speakers to your headunit.

If, on the other hand, you decide to go with an aftermarket 2-din Headunit, you will need to get a dash kit.

[666]

Cant you get a high/low converter and hook that up between the stock stereo and the aftermarket amp instead of spending $200 on the cleansweep??

[wireless]

Originally Posted by 666

Cant you get a high/low converter and hook that up between the stock stereo and the aftermarket amp instead of spending $200 on the cleansweep??

You get what you pay for. Do you want true quality audio, or 'analog' connections.

[moky-tron]

go for the cleansweep. sound quality, clarity and crispness will be helluva lot better.

[666]

I'm still not totally convinced the JL clean sweep is the way to go.
It looks like a good product, but the price tag of the clean sweep is kind of a lot.

[Shaun_nyc]

Originally Posted by DanPorges

I am going to be changing around the Audio in my 08 Camry. I do not have the JBL or Nav system, just the basic. I think I would like to keep the factory head unit, but want to possibly add an amp and some better speakers...... Anyone have any suggestions? I would replace the whole head unit, but it just looks nice and seamless as is!!

Also, I need a DIY for removing the stereo and all so that I can permanently mount my Sirius Stilleto 2....Any such links??

08 LE v6

I dumped it all , went with

Kenwood DNX7100
Kenwood Kac-X4R
x4 JLaudio VR690-cxi

[wireless]

Originally Posted by Shaun_nyc

WTF is that wire that appears to be coming out of the shifter?

[wireless]

Originally Posted by 666

I'm still not totally convinced the JL clean sweep is the way to go.
It looks like a good product, but the price tag of the clean sweep is kind of a lot.

Then go cheap, hack it up and don't complain about the sound quality

That comment is like saying..."I'm not convinced that a car is the way to go. It looks like a good product, but the price tag of a car is kind of a lot. I think I will just save my money and ride a bike instead. It will get me from A to B."

[666]

thats true, but how much more quality is it

Originally Posted by wireless

Then go cheap, hack it up and don't complain about the sound quality

That comment is like saying..."I'm not convinced that a car is the way to go. It looks like a good product, but the price tag of a car is kind of a lot. I think I will just save my money and ride a bike instead. It will get me from A to B."

[MrSo0h0o]

Originally Posted by wireless

WTF is that wire that appears to be coming out of the shifter?

x2.. that looks like it can get in the way of a lot of things.. u should bring it up through the cupholders

[fdexclpl]

Originally Posted by wireless

WTF is that wire that appears to be coming out of the shifter?

It looks like the string from an air freshener.

[touringcamry]

The factory HU has undefeatable EQ settings built in to compensate for the (low) quality of the speakers. Aftermarket speakers could sound worse than the factory ones because of the EQ settings. Like others have said, you have to pay to play.

Are you going to get a sub? If yes, you might consider removing the rear speakers completely and getting a decent amp and front components. Imaging is better if you go that route.

Also audition the speakers before you buy. Don't buy based on reviews. I read a lot of good things about MB Quartz QSC and QSD line of components, however, I did not like them at all when I sampled them because the tweeters sounded harsh or overly bright.

Go find a JL dealer where you can sample what a Clean Sweep does so you can hear the difference.

[DrewsCam]

Originally Posted by fdexclpl

It looks like the string from an air freshener.

Haha wrong, its comes with the car, i had when i picked mine up.
Small key chain like piece of paper with info about the car. I cant remember what it said but mine had it when i picked up the car.