06 Avalon new speaker setup. Help needed - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 09:52 AM

I have a 06 (9 spk) avy any i have been testing out the stereo install its okay but(no mids), wanted to see what you guys have installed in your for 3 way or 2way speakers in the doors. I have a box and amp but needed some advice on speakers with mids, highs and lows. i am gonna try and stay with the factory HU by the way.

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 04-21-2011, 09:57 AM

I've got the factory equipped JBL Synthesis system and I'm very happy with it exactly the way it is. Nothing like 7.1 surround sound at high volume to put a smile on my face. Even after a couple hours I don't suffer ear-fatigue.

Sounds like you're headed in a different direction though...

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 10:09 AM

well my previous car (95 avalon) i had sony xplod 2way in the doors and 1 12' woofer in the trunk( sounded great). So i can now hear the difference from the 2 and the new avy only has the 9 speaker setup (non jbl) so, i need a little thump if yah no what i mean. What if i was to get the jbl deck, i know the 3 rear speakers are amp but what about the rest? just trying to figure out as many options as possible before i go out and spend some $$$.

grandpapa · 04-21-2011, 11:03 AM

From what I have read so far, most stock speakers from Toyota are ok. If you have stock radio and just change the speaker, you really won't have a BIG different on sound quality.
If mid range is your concern, you may try to replace the door speaker with 2/3 way (I know some that you can aim/move the tweeter to point up, it may help)

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 04-21-2011, 11:04 AM

Maybe you could clone the JBL version by adding a woofer in the factory location (power it as you like) and see what that brings you and go from there.

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 11:35 AM

maybe that will do.

Minus (-) · 04-21-2011, 12:53 PM

Yea Thats What I Did In Mine....I Added 1 12" sub and 1000 watt amp....kept the factory hu....Gives Me Exactly What I Wanted.....Only Difference Btwn Us Is I Have the 08' With 12 speakers jbl synthesis W/ Nav...But I Disabled The Factory Sub....Didnt Change Anything Else

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Minus (-)

Yea Thats What I Did In Mine....I Added 1 12" sub and 1000 watt amp....kept the factory hu....Gives Me Exactly What I Wanted.....Only Difference Btwn Us Is I Have the 08' With 12 speakers jbl synthesis W/ Nav...But I Disabled The Factory Sub....Didnt Change Anything Else

Ok sounds like a plan then. Did you just put the 12 in your trunk?

Minus (-) · 04-21-2011, 05:10 PM

Yep...Sat It In The Trunk....Bolted Amp To The Back Of The Seat....But Sometimes I Turn The Box Around So The Sub Is Pointed Inside The Cabin....Then I Have It Showing From The Inside Once You Pull That Arm Rest Down In The Backseat And Unlock The Compartment...So Either Or.....Just Depending On How Im Feeling....Also I Used A Line Output Converter To Tap Into The Factory Sub

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 05:43 PM

okay cool. yeah i had the sub facing up into the cab actually so it really sound better. i never got the full effect facing it into the rear seat or the trunk. if you get a chance, try that it sounds better.

Minus (-) · 04-21-2011, 06:51 PM

iight....i'll try it out....take a look at this link if u need more help....this is wa smy exact reference DIY Audio

uknow79 · 04-21-2011, 07:05 PM

yeah i saw that post my hardest part is going to be getting the speaker wire input because i have no rear mounted speakers (9 spk setup) not 12 like most of the board members. ill have to splice from the rear door speakers