Are they really that bad? Buying a 2019 next week and that seems to be the only negative I've seen. Salesperson stated you can still play music from your phone, take calls, get messages and the maps update via cell towers so besides the size and not having Apple Car Play what is the drawback?
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Whippersnapper02
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Here are my issues with the Non JBL system:
Midbass cranked so it sounds powerful but it's quickly rolled off when you go up in volume.
No lows (must be Bose:lol
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The dash speakers are barely there.
For iPhones, the headunit always selects the first song in alphabetical order to play. You can avoid this by opening Apple Music first.
I swapped out for the Pioneer unit that was in my Tacoma.
Midbass cranked so it sounds powerful but it's quickly rolled off when you go up in volume.
No lows (must be Bose:lol
.The dash speakers are barely there.
For iPhones, the headunit always selects the first song in alphabetical order to play. You can avoid this by opening Apple Music first.
I swapped out for the Pioneer unit that was in my Tacoma.
mbumpus11
Member
Here are my issues with the Non JBL system:
Midbass cranked so it sounds powerful but it's quickly rolled off when you go up in volume.
No lows (must be Bose:lol
The dash speakers are barely there.
For iPhones, the headunit always selects the first song in alphabetical order to play. You can avoid this by opening Apple Music first.
I swapped out for the Pioneer unit that was in my Tacoma.
If you're plugging in your phone it will likely select the first song, but I connect via bluetooth and it never selects the first song. It's whatever I was listening to before.
Sound system isn't as terrible as this makes it sound, but I can see how coming from a Pioneer head unit to the stock Entune head unit would be a drawback.
I don't have a huge issue with mine despite being a 2015. I think you'll be fine with it, or upgrade it like many others here have done and documented very well!
JAXJeremy
New member
the maps update via cell towers?? Not sure that's accurate.
that aside it gets the job done..I've gone back and forth about swapping it out, but would rather spend the $$ on other things..
Kunimatsu
Member
Yes!
PaulB-2006 T4R
New member
I bought a set of Subaru Crosstrek Kicker tweeters and that dramatically changed the sound! The Crosstrek / Impreza tweeters are direct pull and play into our 4Runner.
thegreatchangsby
New member
How does it respond to bluetooth calls? Is there a delay? In my previous car it'd take forever for the call to actually connect.
Someone calls, I accept the call (either on phone or on head unit), the system would say "connecting blah blah phone call through bluetooth" and 5 seconds later i'd have someone on the other line saying "hello hello hello"
Also if i'm connected to bluetooth audio on my phone and play a youtube video there is a 1-2 second delay. Does that happen with the OEM 4runner headunits?
Someone calls, I accept the call (either on phone or on head unit), the system would say "connecting blah blah phone call through bluetooth" and 5 seconds later i'd have someone on the other line saying "hello hello hello"
Also if i'm connected to bluetooth audio on my phone and play a youtube video there is a 1-2 second delay. Does that happen with the OEM 4runner headunits?
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I came from Android Auto and thought I’d hate Entune but I really do not.
I use Android and Spotify for music. Works well, not a single glitch in 3 months of ownership. Calls sound good on my end and the other. BT is as responsive as other vehicles I have used.
My GF has a 2016 RAV4 and when I talk to her when she’s driving it sounds like she’s at the bottom of a well. 4Runner sounds good.
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I use Android and Spotify for music. Works well, not a single glitch in 3 months of ownership. Calls sound good on my end and the other. BT is as responsive as other vehicles I have used.
My GF has a 2016 RAV4 and when I talk to her when she’s driving it sounds like she’s at the bottom of a well. 4Runner sounds good.
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BCMUSA
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I really enjoy mine.
Great sound for a stock, non premium sound system
My bluetooth works great and plays my music great.
If I turn off the car and come back in, it'll play where it left off.
Phone calls are crystal clear and never had a complaint from someone on the other end not being able to hear me.
As far as map updates, there is a micro USB slot in the head unit. That memory card is preloaded with maps. I'd assume in the future you'd have to buy a new memory card from Toyota with updated maps.
Great sound for a stock, non premium sound system
My bluetooth works great and plays my music great.
If I turn off the car and come back in, it'll play where it left off.
Phone calls are crystal clear and never had a complaint from someone on the other end not being able to hear me.
As far as map updates, there is a micro USB slot in the head unit. That memory card is preloaded with maps. I'd assume in the future you'd have to buy a new memory card from Toyota with updated maps.
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I have issues with my Entune. It is a 2016 Trail I bought 9 months ago. If I plug it in via USB about every 30 minutes or so it will shut off and restart on it's own. Running bluetooth at startup the music will sometimes sound like a bad skipped record (sound, no sound, sound no sound). I have to disconnect the phone from the system then pair it again. Really frustrating when it happens while I'm moving because you can't disconnect the BT until you stop. I have an Iphone 7.. Maybe it needs a software update on the Entune?:noidea:
Sp00ner
New member
I've had mine for just a few days.
It's not terrible, but it's certainly not great, it's barely good, especially compared to other modern cars. Comparing it to my 6th Gen Camaro SS, it feels like stepping back a decade. The interface is... clunky and I feel like it tries to do too much on such a small screen. It reminds me a lot of the system that was in my grandmother's 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
The sound itself isn't terrible, but it feels like it needs about 25% more power, especially given that the 4Runner isn't exactly a quiet cabin.
The plus side seems to be that it's much easier to rip and replace it with a modern aftermarket headunit vs the nightmare of trying that in a lot of new cars.
It's not terrible, but it's certainly not great, it's barely good, especially compared to other modern cars. Comparing it to my 6th Gen Camaro SS, it feels like stepping back a decade. The interface is... clunky and I feel like it tries to do too much on such a small screen. It reminds me a lot of the system that was in my grandmother's 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
The sound itself isn't terrible, but it feels like it needs about 25% more power, especially given that the 4Runner isn't exactly a quiet cabin.
The plus side seems to be that it's much easier to rip and replace it with a modern aftermarket headunit vs the nightmare of trying that in a lot of new cars.
jsun_2k
New member
did you keep the factory HU? did you add an amp? I have soo many questions.. i need answers now! lol.
shinobi13
New member
I decided to keep the factory headunit and upgrade the speakers and add a small Kicker Key 180 amp. That seemed to do the trick as my sound is incredibly better. I personally didn't need Apple CarPlay, although it's damn cool, and use nav on my phone vs the Entune nav, so the stock headunit, although underpowered, was fine.
Living near the #1 auto theft/break in city in the nation also prompted me to keep things as stock looking as possible...
Living near the #1 auto theft/break in city in the nation also prompted me to keep things as stock looking as possible...
JustRami
New member
Ive been pleasantly surprised with mine. Small screen would be my only complaint. Never tried the maps but I have a phone for that. I wish it had ACP. As far as sound goes, who buys a 4Runner for great speakers? I came from an M4 with the upgraded sound system and honestly can't tell the difference. But I listen to sports talk radio 80% of the time.
It has been much less disappointing than I was expecting.
It has been much less disappointing than I was expecting.
tomb_rnr
New member
I added the kickers in mine, its a good upgrade for $90 but was not wow'd. The stock speakers/crossovers only allow very high freqs, the kickers allow voices so it does sound better. I'm still bent they took apps from my stereo without my consent. I wouldnt allow them to take anything from the vehicle unless replacing it but we had no choice in this matter. The pandora was a premium account, no commercials, etc.
