I thought about getting a stealth box: instead I went with a local installer who did a custom box:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38152
Last I heard, they were thinking of making more boxes and shipping them out, given enough interest...
JL is likely conservative in terms of the power its speakers can handle - like Clemson said, however, watch the gain and you'll be fine.
The stock speakers are 6.5 - although Crutchfield seems sure 6.5 can't fit in the rear, my installers got some 6.5 to fit without much problem.
By the way...
I think you'll be very happy with the JL speakers - probably happier than with the Kappas. Good choice. I was going to go with some JL's before my local installer got something else they wanted me to try.
Let us know how it goes!
It won't win any dB contests, but it sounds great to me. A fantastic addition to the low end. It's running 750 watts I think.
I've never heard the stock JBL subwoofer, so I can't compare. I would imagine the JL 10w3 sounds better though - it's bigger and made by a better company.
Plenty loud...
Re: Re: Thanks to everyone who has contacted Keith at Audio Outlaws
That's what it sounds like! He's hoping to get another 4Runner in so he can take measurements. I'm going to see him again tomorrow, so I can let him know what kind of interest there is in doing more than a few boxes.
For the front.
As for the specific wiring situation or difficulty in removing the seats, I'm unfortunately useless! I know there are some technically adept people here on this board, and I'm sure someone has removed the seats before. I also have the mastersheet for the 03 (I believe) and up...
Some very quick changes I might make...
I would think about this amp: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=JL+A4300&i=136A4300
$70 more, but JL amps are very well regarded and likely will produce cleaner, more consistent power than the Infinity.
I Loved my Infinity...
Thanks to everyone who has contacted Keith at Audio Outlaws
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has seen Keith and Audio Outlaw's work and contacted him for a similar setup.
He tells me that people from Las Vegas and New York have contacted him about getting a similar custom setup...
I highly recommend the Kenwood DNX-8120 I purchased:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37902
Beyond that, if you really care about sound quality, then I agree with everyone above, you'll need to spend more than $600.
A good set of speakers, both components for upfront...
I would highly recommend Infinity Kappa's - right around that price range and surprisingly good audio quality. A little bright on the tweeters, but nothing that can't be fixed through the EQ.
Dollar per dollar, I think you'll be very happy - you can get them at Crutchfield.com or Bestbuy, I...
Because it's an S2000 projector, it has no squirrel finder. My retrofitter says it's likely reflecting off the chrome in my headlamp, but we'll have to check.
Here's an example of the cutoff and depth of the beam pattern:
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Well, depending on whether you're willing to spend some extra cash, doing a full HID projector retrofit is the BEST option.
I had a Honda S2000 projector retrofitted into my Urban Runner headlamp assemblies, and the finished product is Very Impressive.
Like I said, if you have the cash, it's...