2023 Tundra JBL Sound

Hey everyone! New to this forum and I’m a new 2023 Tundra owner. I’ve owned it for about a week and I like 99% of everything it offers except the sound quality of the “premium” JBL system. The bass is loud and sounds pretty good but the sound (volume) stinks in my opinion (unless I’m missing something). All the sound seems to come from the center dashboard speaker (only) and unless my front door speakers are defective, I don’t hear jack $hit coming out of them. Are these speakers just subwoofers/bass only? Just disappointed when windows are open and I’m driving that I have to turn volume to the 50s (60 is max) to get an “ok” sound level. Those that disagree or feel like I need to get a hearing test, just stop now. I’m 44 yrs old, paid $70k for this truck and dammit, I want to really hear some old school Guns-n-Roses on a nice summer day. I want my kids to hear music when the back rear window is down cruising through the neighborhood. Sound volume isn’t good, period.

So, the question is do you feel the same? Do I need to upgrade my “upgraded” JBL premium sound system? Talk to me!

 

Welcome to the forum.
I don't know about the Gen 3 (

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2022-2023), but on the Gen 2.5 (2014-2021) the door speakers are bass and mid.
The design has the dash speakers and rear door tweeters supplying the highs..

 

JBL sound systems are the bane of Tundras. For all that Toyota does right, JBL isn't one of them. Oh, and welcome

 

Hello, I have the jbl premium system and it sounds great for a factory system. I had aftermarket stereos in all my vehicles until a few years ago. There's obviously something wrong. Mine does simulated surround sound like a champ and it's plenty loud at the high teens low twenties. This sounds way better than the Tacoma by far!

 

I agree!
I had an aftermarket sound system installed on my 2017 Tundra and the JBL system on my 2022 sounds just as good!
Tweak the system through settings. I faded the sound to the rear speakers a tad. The bass comes from the front door speakers. Satellite radio and Bluetooth radio seems to sound a little bit better than the standard radio. I turned off HD radio because the signal goes in and out where I live.

 

I had to adjust mine slightly rearward from center. Definitely try some adjustments and it does vary by source. Overall, I'd say it sounds great though.

 

I have the stock system and have the same problems - can’t hear the radio when the windows are down unless its turned above 50 volume. I think my plan is to go to a good car stereo shop at some point and drop a G or more on better speakers and amp.

 

Pretty sure we have the same set-up. It just might be the speaker location. All the music (sound) is on the dashboard and since the dashboard is huge, it stays in that area.

 

I’m glad you’re happy but maybe you’re comparing it to something that was way worse? Listen, I’ve certainly heard worse but just not a premium sound at all in my opinion, specifically the volume level.

 

Solid feedback. Appreciate it. Just turned off surround sound and pushed balance back one notch (to rear). I’ll give this a try and see what happens.

 

Thanks for the advice. Yeah, just turned off surround sound and went one notch back towards the rear spks.

 

Thanks and good advice. I’ll play around with the settings and see what happens I guess. Was expecting a better overall quality and sound at the end of the day. Oh well…

 

I dont have the issue you are describing. Mine is pretty loud at 45 but I have no problem turning it to max. It could be louder for sure. The Jbl in my 23 is MUCH better than the premium jbl system from my 21. The 21 on max was about the same as the 23 on 45. The 23 has much better mids and bass as well.

anyway, maybe see if you can hop in another truck at your dealership, adjust the audio to the same as yours and see if it sounds different. Maybe something is up with yours?

 

Does the JBL system in the 23 have a preamp out?

 

Could be your music source.

 

Be prepared for "or more". The JBL head-unit encodes the signal preventing the ability to arbitrarily add/improve components. Once you decide to make a change a person has to replace the entire freaking thing.

 

https://youtu.be/fawXpot1fCg?si=qjDPI8b1yi7eg3IE

 

My 2013 Highlander with JBL sounds awesome but agree my 2023 1874 dims in compare with same Pandora BLE Radio. I'll give the tweeks above a go.

 

I am gonna try this as well when it comes back in stock later this month....the problem im having is when i am listening to utube music the system cant bypass the utube music equallizer

 

I just bought one on Monday. I agree that the volume sucks! Otherwise, it sounds decent. I may upgrade the speakers later. You may want to place your order now as it says "will ship by..." So, there's a chance you could get it earlier.

 

Did you guys try that beat sonic amp? Just wondering how that went and if you think its worth it?

 

223.......i did.....and honestly..... its pretty decent.......so much so that im having a hard time justifying upgrading it to a 400/4....definetly more volume and crisper!plus its an easy install compared to evrything i went through installing the two jl 10tw5 subs and box

 

You guys just need bigger speakers.

 

Has anyone swapped out thr factory jbl sub and have instructions this is literally the only thing lacking in the sound system in my opinion as an old man now

 

I am proud to say I own my first new vehicle being a Tundra TRD Hybrid Crew Cab. First going from a 2008 Tundra to a 23 is still very confusing. I listen to Hardcore genres. Since 17 Hardcore music became a lifestyle. I sincerely love the machine gun fire double bass. Now a few bands like infinate Annilator using triple bass pedals, incredible... I had an after market system in my old truck and I left for the new owner. I did not expect anything special from the JBL package. I purchased it for the door speakers tweaters and soon I will get an amp and a new sub. I have found suggested apps if you go to your app store and simply type bass enhancement, or volume increase, sound equalizer. They can't about 3 dollars a month and for me that app I found has made it to where going past 45 maybe 50 is to loud, and I like my music very loud. The bass has increased the clarity. I'm not as in a rush to get an after market system as much. Also if you have an Android switch over to Dolby Digital and also get the JBL vehicle app. Not exactly sure but once I bought an app and the other suggestions it sounds nothing like it did off the lot. Typically most buyers are not fans of my genre of music so JBL set the amp low, but you can push it easily within a few minutes. I hope this helped. Take care

 

Worth every penny.

 

I will be when I have time, but I'm also changing out my door speakers and tweeters. As for changing the sub, through my reading I bought:

- amplifier - Pioneer GM-D8701
- 10" sub - Pioneer TSD10LS4
- Line out converter (LOC) - AudioControl LC2i
- 1A in line fuse for LOC
- sub box - Q power 10" single slim truck sealed enclosure (will probably have to modify to fit)
- wiring kit

 

I agree on sound quality being ok, not great for JBL. I’m more frustrated with the rattle from the door panels. I have removed the felts inserts in door and have to hold the outside mirror knob to stop the rattle. The deadening they used seems to be no bueno.

 

I agree JQ4x4. I have the 2023 1794 and the sound socks. Everything sounds l like it's coming from center dash speaker. Also annoying is the beep when adjusting volume on the steering wheel. Anyone know how to sil3nce that?