Audio system finally died

Anyone update the audio systems? I have a 19 TRD Pro and the system that wasn't the best to begin, has finally died. The local audio shop is looking for just under $4000.

I don't want to pay that but I want a good system and I'd like to get it modernized with apply play etc.

Anyone else go through something similar? There has got to be a more cost effective way to do this. Thanks

 

There are numerous more cost effective ways to replace your system. The cost from the audio shop includes all of the labor that will be involved to pull the old equipment and take your interior apart. If you're willing to do some work yourself, you can save a bundle. Sounds like the radio went down? You want a new one? New speakers? Amps? Subs? What's the replacement need to look like for you?

 

$4000 is insane. There are probably better options, but on our Sequoia and F-150, I just bought HU's from Crutchfield with the prewired harnesses and did the work myself. They make it really easy to order and install yourself. I used the stock JBL speakers on the Sequoia with a new Pioneer DMH-WT3800NEX and the sound is 100% better than before. Was under $1000 all in with the HU, harnesses, Maestro stuff and trim plates.

 

$4K? Holy crap.

I've got the following system in my 2020 and it sounds fantastic:

XAV-9000ES - $1K (from TrailGridPro)
JL Audio amp - $600
Sub - $200 (I had the box already)
Memphis Audio speakers - I believe a full set of fronts and rears cost me $300 for both

Total: Around $2K - and that's ONLY because a) I had someone else do the install work, b) I wanted a PnP HU solution from TGP, and c) I wanted the specific amp I have. I could easily have gotten the cost down to like $1500 overall, if not lower.

 

This work is not hard, but can be time consuming. You can get a very nice system and install it yourself for half that figure.

 

Lmao. You think 4K is insane? I have $8700.00 in my system and did everything myself except the tuning of the DSP. Kenwood head unit, Focal separates in dash and doors, JL Audio shallow mount subs behind the rear seat, 5 channel JL Audio DSP amp under seat and I upgraded all wiring. Sound shielded inside and outside door skins, along with firewall, floor and back wall. Lots of work. The purity of the sound and the punch is amazing if you’re an audiophile. If you’ve never experienced a digital signal processor, go test one at your local shop. They are game changers.