1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Stereo Upgrade

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by whobuff, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:50 AM
    #1
    whobuff

    whobuff [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2018
    Member:
    #16495
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    Spokane Valley, WA
    Vehicle:
    2007 White Tundra SR5
    After struggling with the stock stereo (6 disc CD changer) for the first couple weeks with my new truck (07 SR5), I decided I needed an upgrade, ASAP!!!
    I hadn't used a CD in years or the radio, so every time I got in my ride I felt like I was transported back to the nineties. To make it worse, when I hit the button to change tracks it would turn on the radio! Also, it was barely louder than my desktop computer speakers, lol.
    So, I talked the wife into getting me an early birthday present....

    After browsing tons of reviews and forums, I decided on a mid-range headunit that would transport my truck to the current century. No CD, no DVD, just bluetooth and usb :)
    I wanted a Kenwood, but went with the Pioneer, because of bang for the buck...
    Here is what I ordered:
    Pioneer MVH-2300NEX
    Coolwoo Backup Camera
    Apps2Car Bypass
    Direct Wireharness
    Metra DD Dashkit

    The install was fairly straightforward, but ran into a few snags. The dash kit did not fit well, it took a lot of pushing and bending to get it to fit and it scratched the edges in the process. But once it aligned it looked good and matched the existing. The bypass wire colors did not match the wire harness (these wire colors didn't match the pioneer harness either), so I had to reverse engineer that a little and after some trial and error, I got it to work, (videos will play while driving, but I don't plan to do that). The camera wasn't easy, running cables through the truck in 90 degree heat wasn't fun. Once I got the stereo up and running, there was one more hurdle... upgrading the stereo firmware. After trying and failing with multiple fat32 formated usb drives, i instead tried a SD card USB stick and that finally did the trick.

    IMG_20180619_055950.jpg IMG_20180711_153812.jpg IMG_20180711_070014.jpg The stereo is louder and better quality sound, its easy to use and looks great!!! Plus I can actually see what is behind the truck when I back up... although the license plate mount is low to the ground, would prefer to mount it higher next time.

    Well, it's been a week and no issues and I couldn't be happier!
     
  2. Jul 17, 2018 at 11:54 AM
    #2
    Danimal86

    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Member:
    #9321
    Messages:
    4,721
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Sacramento, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tundra SR5
    That looks 10000x better than the factory stereo. Nicely done!
     
    whobuff[OP] likes this.
  3. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:51 AM
    #3
    18thirty6

    18thirty6 Livin' on Lone Star time

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2018
    Member:
    #13158
    Messages:
    98
    Gender:
    Male
    Katy TX
    Vehicle:
    2007 Double Cab salsa red 5.7L SR5 4x4
  4. Aug 7, 2018 at 8:10 AM
    #4
    Trooper2

    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2018
    Member:
    #12738
    Messages:
    6,736
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    JR
    Houston, TX (Suburban South)
    Vehicle:
    2007 Tundra 5.7 L Double Cab TRD 2WD
    TSS 20's with Cooper ATP ll's, N Fab 3 Step Nerf Bars,, Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, Masters Tailgate Replacement Latch with Camera, 1" Maxtrac Shackles, LED Interiors/Brake/Reverse/Cargo/Fog Bulbs, Fumoto Drain Valve, Toyota Aluminium Oil Filter Housing, TRD Shift Knob, Courtesy Door Projector LEDs with Toyota Emblem, Console Tray and Lower Divider.
    Nice install, recently installed Pioneer as well. + 1 for this Tailgate latch / camera. Definitely Worth it.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2018 at 8:22 AM
    #5
    whobuff

    whobuff [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2018
    Member:
    #16495
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    Spokane Valley, WA
    Vehicle:
    2007 White Tundra SR5
    Thanks for letting me know about this!! My tailgate hatch lever is badly sun faded and needs to be replaced anyway. I can't believe I missed these when I was shopping for cameras... :poking:
    The one I bought has helped with backing up to my trailer though, so definitely worth the $20 bucks.
     
    18thirty6[QUOTED] likes this.
  6. Aug 7, 2018 at 8:36 AM
    #6
    Trooper2

    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2018
    Member:
    #12738
    Messages:
    6,736
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    JR
    Houston, TX (Suburban South)
    Vehicle:
    2007 Tundra 5.7 L Double Cab TRD 2WD
    TSS 20's with Cooper ATP ll's, N Fab 3 Step Nerf Bars,, Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, Masters Tailgate Replacement Latch with Camera, 1" Maxtrac Shackles, LED Interiors/Brake/Reverse/Cargo/Fog Bulbs, Fumoto Drain Valve, Toyota Aluminium Oil Filter Housing, TRD Shift Knob, Courtesy Door Projector LEDs with Toyota Emblem, Console Tray and Lower Divider.
    View from my new latch camera.20180710_190626.jpg
     
  7. Aug 7, 2018 at 10:13 AM
    #7
    MacCTD

    MacCTD New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2018
    Member:
    #12411
    Messages:
    199
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2010 CM 4x4
    5100s
    Looks great, thinking of doing the same for my '10, did you have to replace the microphone or can you use the stock one?
     
  8. Aug 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM
    #8
    18thirty6

    18thirty6 Livin' on Lone Star time

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2018
    Member:
    #13158
    Messages:
    98
    Gender:
    Male
    Katy TX
    Vehicle:
    2007 Double Cab salsa red 5.7L SR5 4x4
    You bet. Very easy install and works perfectly fine.
     
  9. Aug 14, 2018 at 1:38 PM
    #9
    parker44

    parker44 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2018
    Member:
    #12700
    Messages:
    588
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2008 Tundra - Desert Sand Mica
    Awesome! I replaced my stereo earlier this year in my 08 and couldn't believe the difference. I added an amp in mine and did not do the backup camera. My stereo is wired for it and I believe the truck is as well, but I didn't purchase one. That might be something I look into down the road.
     
  10. Aug 15, 2018 at 10:07 AM
    #10
    Twinky

    Twinky Keep the shinny side up!

    Joined:
    May 18, 2018
    Member:
    #15437
    Messages:
    892
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Kemah, Texas chillin on my ChrisCraft 480
    Vehicle:
    07 double cab work horse
    Stereo upgrades: -HU, Pioneer Mvh bs501 -Tweeters, Peerless(vifa) XT25SC90-04 1" Dual Ring Radiator s in custom pods. -Mids, Silver Flute W17RC38-04 6.5" Wool Cone Woofer. -Subwoofer, American Bass XR12. 2.3^3ft tuned @33-34 hz. -Tw Amp, Old School 2ch Sony. -Mids Amp, Old School Autotek Sx275. -Sub Amp, Old School Memphis 16-pr1.1000 -Zero gauge big 3. 0 and 4 gauge copper runs to amps.
    Great choice on your headunit. Though between yours and a comparable one from kenwood, you would most likely have to have both side by side to notice much difference in a few minor features and such. They keep it pretty competitive.

    One thing you can look foward to is all the amazing audio options and potential expandability if you're in to that. Network crossover mode and time alignment used to be only available in $5-600 ish DSP'S.

    Looks great, man. Totally worth it.

    Ps. If you havent already found it, typically under functions, Advanced Sound Retrieval (S.RTRV), Select "2" if you like to stream music through bluetooth.
     
  11. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:26 PM
    #11
    Murph28

    Murph28 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2018
    Member:
    #12083
    Messages:
    35
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2010 Blue Streak Metallic Double Cab
    I notice you have the usb cable hanging out at the lower part. Is your AUX usb input not working now? I am thinking of installing the AVH-2440NEX or MVH-2400NEX and it only has 1 usb port. I too want Android Auto and mostly play music from a USB drive. I see there is a cable that you can use to connect the AUX port to the unit. Do you find yourself swapping the usb drive out to plug in your phone a hassle?
     
  12. Aug 16, 2018 at 1:42 PM
    #12
    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2017
    Member:
    #7181
    Messages:
    6,620
    Gender:
    Male
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2002 4.7L RCLB 4X4 2007 5.7L RCSB 4X2
    The 6 disc factory unit in my '07 works fine, but it won't let me turn the volume up. I will replace it with a single disc Kenwood head unit next month, no camera or anything fancy though.
     
  13. Sep 8, 2019 at 8:53 PM
    #13
    Puka_Rizzo

    Puka_Rizzo New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2019
    Member:
    #35844
    Messages:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    @parker44 do you have the stock speakers after upgrading the deck with an amp? My Stock stereo went out in my 2008 Tundra CM and I'm contemplating adding an amp with a new deck but not sure I'll get that much better sound with the stock speakers. I guess its a cost benefit thing.
     
  14. Sep 9, 2019 at 9:27 AM
    #14
    parker44

    parker44 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2018
    Member:
    #12700
    Messages:
    588
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2008 Tundra - Desert Sand Mica
    No, I upgraded the speakers a couple of months before doing the new unit and amp. I started with the speakers to see if that would help, and while it definitely helped with the stock unit, I wasn't the sound I was looking for. If you are replacing the head unit as well as adding an amp, I would definitely go ahead and replace those speakers while you are at it.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top