RX330 gets a DNX6960
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#107
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[QUOTE=guyrat7;9353071]UH
Not sure what happened...
You definitely want to replace the front speakers. There's a huge difference in sound quality between stock and aftermarket. I DID leave the 3" OEM dash squawkers in place though and they seem to be up to the task. You could ...maybe....get away with using an aftermarket amp with the stock speakers. The stock amp is definitely a weak spot IMHO. Anyways...
I did see what appeared to be an in line capacitor as a crossover near the tweeter (going by memory here). I don't see why that would be a problem for you though if you're replacing the speakers and want to use the stock wiring. Just remove the OEM speakers and the crossover, replace them with the focal drivers. If your focal crossover is too big to mount up front, then mount it where the stock amp is and tap into the stock wires as they leave the OEM amp.
Not sure what happened...
You definitely want to replace the front speakers. There's a huge difference in sound quality between stock and aftermarket. I DID leave the 3" OEM dash squawkers in place though and they seem to be up to the task. You could ...maybe....get away with using an aftermarket amp with the stock speakers. The stock amp is definitely a weak spot IMHO. Anyways...
I did see what appeared to be an in line capacitor as a crossover near the tweeter (going by memory here). I don't see why that would be a problem for you though if you're replacing the speakers and want to use the stock wiring. Just remove the OEM speakers and the crossover, replace them with the focal drivers. If your focal crossover is too big to mount up front, then mount it where the stock amp is and tap into the stock wires as they leave the OEM amp.
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#108
[QUOTE=uh2;9353450]
Thank you! now thats valuable information. IF there is an inline cap where I can reach it, then its all good. i might be able to use the old wires and position the crossover in the kickpanel. gonna check that tomorrow. Thanks!
UH
Not sure what happened...
You definitely want to replace the front speakers. There's a huge difference in sound quality between stock and aftermarket. I DID leave the 3" OEM dash squawkers in place though and they seem to be up to the task. You could ...maybe....get away with using an aftermarket amp with the stock speakers. The stock amp is definitely a weak spot IMHO. Anyways...
I did see what appeared to be an in line capacitor as a crossover near the tweeter (going by memory here). I don't see why that would be a problem for you though if you're replacing the speakers and want to use the stock wiring. Just remove the OEM speakers and the crossover, replace them with the focal drivers. If your focal crossover is too big to mount up front, then mount it where the stock amp is and tap into the stock wires as they leave the OEM amp.
Not sure what happened...
You definitely want to replace the front speakers. There's a huge difference in sound quality between stock and aftermarket. I DID leave the 3" OEM dash squawkers in place though and they seem to be up to the task. You could ...maybe....get away with using an aftermarket amp with the stock speakers. The stock amp is definitely a weak spot IMHO. Anyways...
I did see what appeared to be an in line capacitor as a crossover near the tweeter (going by memory here). I don't see why that would be a problem for you though if you're replacing the speakers and want to use the stock wiring. Just remove the OEM speakers and the crossover, replace them with the focal drivers. If your focal crossover is too big to mount up front, then mount it where the stock amp is and tap into the stock wires as they leave the OEM amp.
#109
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[QUOTE=guyrat7;9354532]Sorry, I'm a little confused. Are you WANTING to use the inline OEM cap or are you trying to bypass it?
#110
[QUOTE=uh2;9355639]going to bypass it. I yesterday watched some tips from sonic electronix and they say its better to run aftermarket speaker wires rather than use the stock wiring. the main reason they give is that the stock wiring go through different connectors and may add noise to the system.
#111
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I installed an Android head unit and a 5 channel Pioneer amp that feeds all the internal speakers plus a subwoofer. It sounds GREAT (I replaced the tweeters and mids in the front, and left the stock dash "squawkers").
I just tapped into the stock speaker wires leaving the stock amp (I totally bypassed the stock amp).
I tried to start my own thread, but apparently i don't have enough posts and/or haven't been active long enough.
I just tapped into the stock speaker wires leaving the stock amp (I totally bypassed the stock amp).
I tried to start my own thread, but apparently i don't have enough posts and/or haven't been active long enough.
Wish you could start a thread with what you did.
#112
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I didn't lose any default beeps/sound by bypassing the amp, so no worries there.
#113
The amp is located behind the rear bench. I was able to easily tap into 12v wires that the stock radio was using. I used a schematic of the stock connector that spelled out which wire was which. It was probably the easiest part of the install. The hardest part was tapping into the stock speaker wires leaving the amp. It's a very tight bunch of wires.
I didn't lose any default beeps/sound by bypassing the amp, so no worries there.
I didn't lose any default beeps/sound by bypassing the amp, so no worries there.
Did you replace the tweeters on the A-pillars? I read some threads and did not want to take it apart fearing I would damage the airbag or set it off accidentally
So I placed the new tweeters on top of the mid range ones. I don't use the mid range since I only used a 2 way components.
#114
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Did you replace the tweeters on the A-pillars? I read some threads and did not want to take it apart fearing I would damage the airbag or set it off accidentally
So I placed the new tweeters on top of the mid range ones. I don't use the mid range since I only used a 2 way components.
So I placed the new tweeters on top of the mid range ones. I don't use the mid range since I only used a 2 way components.
Anyways, yes I replaced the tweeters. Taking the A pillar cover off wasn't THAT difficult, and once you do the first one the second is a breeze. There was a trick I used to make one of the clips come out easier. I think I just used a needle nose pliers and squeezed it together so it came out with no troubles.
I removed the mounting bracket from the stock tweeter and mounted my Alpine tweeter to it. Make sure to cross fire the tweeters before you put everything back together. The driver side was a really close fit, but I was able to get the pillar cover back on. It looks totally stock. I left the squawkers connected.
If you remove the positive cable from the battery before doing any of this work, you won't trigger the air bags. The air bags aren't going to be a problem.
#115
I detailed all of this in my thread that the mods won't post because apparently I haven't posted enough or been active long enough ....but I've seen other users with less time/posts able to start threads. Maybe it's because I'm logging in with my Facebook ID....dunno.
Anyways, yes I replaced the tweeters. Taking the A pillar cover off wasn't THAT difficult, and once you do the first one the second is a breeze. There was a trick I used to make one of the clips come out easier. I think I just used a needle nose pliers and squeezed it together so it came out with no troubles.
I removed the mounting bracket from the stock tweeter and mounted my Alpine tweeter to it. Make sure to cross fire the tweeters before you put everything back together. The driver side was a really close fit, but I was able to get the pillar cover back on. It looks totally stock. I left the squawkers connected.
If you remove the positive cable from the battery before doing any of this work, you won't trigger the air bags. The air bags aren't going to be a problem.
Anyways, yes I replaced the tweeters. Taking the A pillar cover off wasn't THAT difficult, and once you do the first one the second is a breeze. There was a trick I used to make one of the clips come out easier. I think I just used a needle nose pliers and squeezed it together so it came out with no troubles.
I removed the mounting bracket from the stock tweeter and mounted my Alpine tweeter to it. Make sure to cross fire the tweeters before you put everything back together. The driver side was a really close fit, but I was able to get the pillar cover back on. It looks totally stock. I left the squawkers connected.
If you remove the positive cable from the battery before doing any of this work, you won't trigger the air bags. The air bags aren't going to be a problem.
I might give the needle nose plier a try.
Thats how I placed the tweeter. The Focals came with a matt black angled base that looks really good
#116
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The amp is located behind the rear bench. I was able to easily tap into 12v wires that the stock radio was using. I used a schematic of the stock connector that spelled out which wire was which. It was probably the easiest part of the install. The hardest part was tapping into the stock speaker wires leaving the amp. It's a very tight bunch of wires.
I didn't lose any default beeps/sound by bypassing the amp, so no worries there.
I didn't lose any default beeps/sound by bypassing the amp, so no worries there.
thanks. I was thinking if I was really going to throw out the stock amp one day and replace it with a 4 channel and new speakers, I'd just pull up the floor too and run new wires.
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i promised you a few snaps so here goes. I was used my camera phone so please excuse the poor quality.
This is the rear of the pioneer avh-p8400bh.
I used the metra axxess to retain all of my steering wheel control functions along with the beat sonic kit. Although with both i lost the ability to view the dvd on the factory unit, but that's not a big deal for me.
Beat sonic kit was easy to use, it was a matter of matching the colors with pioneer wire harness. Only thing you lose is fading your rears. You will hear music from all speakers, you just wont be able to fade the rears, but i can still fade left and right.
With the metra axxess kit, i also purchased the toyota wire harness to make things easy. With the metra axxess kit, it's generic and you have to download the pdf to know which wires you will need to splice into the factory wire harness. I could of did it that way but i didn't want to cut into any factory wires. So i got the snap on kit metra 70-8114 toyota, which snaps on the factory harness and the other end goes to the metra axxess kit, and the 3.5 mm wire that goes to the back of the head unit.
This is the rear of the pioneer avh-p8400bh.
I used the metra axxess to retain all of my steering wheel control functions along with the beat sonic kit. Although with both i lost the ability to view the dvd on the factory unit, but that's not a big deal for me.
Beat sonic kit was easy to use, it was a matter of matching the colors with pioneer wire harness. Only thing you lose is fading your rears. You will hear music from all speakers, you just wont be able to fade the rears, but i can still fade left and right.
With the metra axxess kit, i also purchased the toyota wire harness to make things easy. With the metra axxess kit, it's generic and you have to download the pdf to know which wires you will need to splice into the factory wire harness. I could of did it that way but i didn't want to cut into any factory wires. So i got the snap on kit metra 70-8114 toyota, which snaps on the factory harness and the other end goes to the metra axxess kit, and the 3.5 mm wire that goes to the back of the head unit.
My question is will beat sonic rx 82 harness be plug and play with new pioneer head unit's harness or will i need to splice/cut solter some wires?
Will harness that comes will new pioneer head units plug straight to beat sonic kit or wire cutting is required?
Many thanks
#118
This is a great thread! Found it as I was researching how I might install this new Sony head unit for $500 with Android Auto and Carplay:
https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-in-...-connectivity/
Specs:
http://www.sony.com/electronics/in-c...yers/xav-ax100
https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-in-...-connectivity/
Specs:
http://www.sony.com/electronics/in-c...yers/xav-ax100
#119
FYI for good safety practices, you should always remove the NEGATIVE cable post first on a car battery in addition to removing any jewelry prior to doing this work, ie wedding bands. The reason being is that if you are using a metal wrench and accidentally touch any grounded part of the car (or your jewelry touches any grounded part of the car), you could really hurt yourself by creating an electrical short circuit.
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