Brand New Audio Setup

[aaronfro17]

Over the past few weeks I've been piecing together a new audio system, new h/u, new component speakers, new amp, new sub and new custom box. Most importantly I dumped the TomTom, aka DumDum. I finally wrapped it up on Saturday. Now on to the pics. The sound is lightyears better than factory; you can actually hear some definition to the sounds and there are highs and lows! Should've upgraded a long time ago.

 

[aaronfro17]

And thanks to ChipG and Gyoter for posting photos of their knockoff Stealthboxes for giving me the motivation to build mine!

 

[RevoRunner]

That is bad arse. Nice job!

 

[jp8900]

Great job that looks great. Where did you mount your amps? I currently have a huge box in my trunk and im wanting to go to a more space saving setup like this. They are mounted to the back of my rear seats. Thanks.

 

[aaronfro17]

Thanks. I've got a 5 channel amp that I mounted under the passenger seat; the power supply runs down the driver's side floor and the RCAs run down the passenger side floor.

 

[ndcent]

Love the box and the grey interior!

 

[aaronfro17]

A couple of folks were interested in the dimensions of the sub box. Here ya'll go! FYI, for owners without the Double Decker Shelf system the box can be deeper by a couple of inches (~7" deep) and not overhang the wheel well.

 

[rajeev]

super clean install..i love how so many 4runner owners understand the importance of saving space in the trunk with these stealthbox installs.

 

[Doctor Subie]

man, that is NICE...you've got to do a write up!

 

[aaronfro17]

super clean install..i love how so many 4runner owners understand the importance of saving space in the trunk with these stealthbox installs.

Thank you! Most of us buy a SUV for the Utility portion of it, so why would you fill the cargo area with stereo equipment if you don't have to?

 

[aaronfro17]

man, that is NICE...you've got to do a write up!

Thanks Doc! Unfortunately, I did not take many pcitures of the project (it was hotter than the Devil's you-know-what-in-my garage that weekend), but I could probably put together a write up.

 

[Ventil8]

I'm thinking of replicating your stealth box. I don't have an amp or subwoofer in my current setup. I have a kenwood headunit with built in amp and the factory speakers. I want to add a subwoofer to get better sound/bass. Is your amp powering your front/rear speakers and your sub?

I'm not building the box myself, I'm having an car stereo shop build it. I like the idea of the separate box because if I ever sell I can keep the box and build it into my next 4runner. Or, if I need more more in the cargo area, I can just unhook it and take it out with ease.

Any info helps. awesome setup.

Armando

 

[aaronfro17]

I was running a 5 channel amp fronts, rears and sub all powered from one amp.

 

[macchial]

Looking into doing something similar with the stealth box. Thanks for the dimensions itll definitely help getting started way easier. Really nice stuff!