2024 Tundra Non-JBL - How many channels?

How many channels are you guys setting up in your builds and how are you arranging them?

3 (front, rear, sub)?
5 (FR, FL, RR, RL, sub)?

I would assume 5 would produce better sound but also come at a higher price tag. I'm laying out how I want to upgrade my son's non-JBL 9 speaker system. Any recs/tips appreciated.

Thanks!

 

I recently completed an install in my 22. I have the non-jbl 9 speaker system with 14 inch screen on a sr5.

I set up 5 Chanel’s fr, fl, rr, rl and sub. I used the Jl stealth box as the sub, and JL c3-650’s front and rear. I set them up as components and running them passive. These speakers can also be set up as coaxial speakers. This is powered by an Audiocontrol d5-1300 amp. Although the amp has DSP built in, I didn’t see the need for more wiring and extra amps/channels running it active. I also deleted the front center speaker.

Nice and loud. Great bass and super clean sound. Everyone that has heard it has complimented the sound quality.

 

Thanks for the rundown! I’ve been looking at a 3 channel setup due to simple wiring with harnesses from TT/others but also researching the 5 channel. Thanks again

 

You can use this harness from Amazon or crutchfield. It works for two or four Channels.
PAC LPHTY02 LocPro Advanced T-Harness for Select Non-Amplified Toyota 2018-Up

$59 PAC LPHTY02 LocPro Advanced T-Harness for Select Non-Amplified Toyota 2018-Up

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYPMKR4T

if you are adding an amp the also have a wiring extension kit.
PAC LPHEXT17 LPH LocPRO 17...

$50 LPHEXT17

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL9V56TL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Thanks again Soflo!

 

8 channel vxi800 (3 ways up front and rear 6.5 coax on their own dedicated channels) mono RD1000.1 for the two subs