Alpine, JL, Polk, Rockford Fosgate. I've got a pioneer hu in my 4Runner that came out of my car because after months of trying to find an alternator whine in my system it was diagnosed back to the Pionerr headunit. There is a small pico fuse that blocks noise out that is extremely sensitive to voltage swings and once it pops it allows noise through the system. Plugged an alpine in and the noise went away instantly. But in my 4Runner there is no alternator noise but I'm also not running amps and component speakers in it although just yesterday I started to hear a crackle over the speakers that changed with rpm so either my electrical system is getting crazy or the headunit is damaged more and letting noise in.

Point of the story is I like Alpine headunits. I went cheap and bought a Pioneer and had problems. Sucked it up and bought an Alpine and have been happy ever since. Not to mention the sound quality improved with the Alpine over the Pioneer. Had both radios tuned at the same shop so it was a good comparison.

Will a 6 1/2" speaker fit in the doors?

I've got an older Pioneer DEH-6400BT that hasn't let me down yet. I had it for two years in my IS300 and now three years in my 4runner and its been a champ.

I think thats what im running in mine but they dont fit the factory speaker harness/holder. I had to remove the plastic and fab up a mount for them... Not positive on the size since its been a while but there is plenty of info out there on them... I would go to Crutchfield and type in your truck then click speakers. They will pull up the exact size to fit factory or include the correct size bracket to re mount but will give you a good reference.

6.5" for the front fits, at least in my case, unless you're getting speakers that have a significantly deeper mounting depth than the factory speakers, and 5.25" speakers fit in the back with the mounting plate.

I've had a couple Pioneers too, i have had good experience with them that's why it's at the top of the list.

Ok will check out Crutchfield! Thanks!

for the infos guys appreciate it!

Knew there has to be a reason why alpine products or so over priced Lol (jk) I've researched a lot about alpine and so far haven't found too many complaints, i guess that's a testament that backs up their reputation but i'm on a budget.. oh well might as well wait a little longer and get it done right. Thanks @cashmoney !

Niice... i was thinking of something like that.

Same here, thanks!

@PCF4runner are you installing the system yourself?

Sony used to make crappy HU. They are really good now. I own a Sony single din HU and I really like it. Built much better than an equivalent Pioneer. I like pioneer, but Sony really has stepped their game up. My Sony HU is 3 years old, no issues.

I absolutely love my JL audio equipment. I bought all of it gently used for 1/3 the price off CL, because it's expensive as hell. I absolutely think that Infinity Kappa are the best speakers for the money. They stand behind their products very well. I bought a set of Alpine Type R for my 4Runner, they sounded good, but not built as well as the infinitys. The Alpines felt cheap. I really like alpine stuff, their HU are good. For me, Alpine or Sony HU.

Ive been runnin this double DIN Pioneer deck in mine now for a while and have absolutely 0 complaints. I love this thing.. if I had to buy another headunit in life - I'd be buying another one of these. hah. Its got all the fancy bells and whistles, Bluetooth, hands free phone mic, USB, CD/MP3, and a million different colors to choose from (or customize) to match whatever color you make all your interior. Looks and sounds great.





Colors can be two-toned as well (control the buttons vs the display separately or together).



Good luck on your purchase. Whatever you end up, hope it works great for you.

mine came with a Alpine CDA105.....what a pile...Alpine should be embarrassed....enough to sour you for life on Alpine!
let us know what you decide, this things gotta go!