https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhKt...e_gdata_player

 

You should face the sub towards the trunk it will sound better

 

Your tassle didn't even move man, come on. I got a single 12" Polk Audio in a ported box with a Kenwood 800watt amp and it shakes everything if turned up.

 

Looks like he's running sealed enclosures, should have a nice clean flat response. To run a pair of 12's in a ported enclosure would require a much larger box/airspace to get them tuned low to sound good.

I'm sure the pair of 12's in sealed enclosures hit nice and have a good low end frequency response and extension. Ported depending on the design of the enclosure will give you more/louder bass but requires a larger enclosure if you want it tuned low to sound as good as a sealed enclosure.

I'm willing to bet it really sounds clean/good. I would however turn the box around and point it to the rear and see how it sounds.

 

Russiankid, I had a kenwood amp, stated it that was 1000watts, however @ 4 ohms it was 300 watts. What ohm load is your sub and how many watts is the amp pushing to it with that ohm load? Nothing wrong with Kenwood, the one I had was clean, ran cool, and great power, I was impressed especially at the price I paid for it.

Also what CF is your enclosure and what frequency is it tuned to? SPL setups are usually ported and louder but they are usually tuned 37-45 hertz and give up a bit on the low end.

 

Currently I am running 2ohm impendence so that yields ~ 400watts on my amp. Not sure what the box frequency response is at actually, I'll have to look that up, I know my amp is currently set for 120hertz as I like the bass to have an actual kick to it.

 

Yep, 400 watts @ 2ohms sound about right. Did you do custom enclosure or are you running a pre-fab? You would really be amazed at what a custom enclosure would do. But bass is preference for certain, SQL or SPL or in between is really just the owners preference. I started out with a pre fab enclosure that was tuned at like 41 hz due to is size and all and it sounded okay but when I went with a lower tuned enclosure I really picked a lot of the low end frequencies and the sound quality difference was huge.

I'm running the JL 500/1 with the 10W6v2, 500 Watts @ 4ohm, enclosure is 1.7 CF, L-Shaped Port Tuned to 31 hz. Front speakers have long throw mid bass Hertz and do fine on the JL 300/4 70 Watts per speaker. Crossover on the amp for the sub is set at 65 as my fronts go down to 55hz. It's a good blend. Spent a lot of time fine tuning... very happy with the setup.

I keep thinking about a 12 or going with two 10's to hear the difference but it would require a bigger box unless I went sealed and the setup I have now still leaves me with some trunk space but still has plenty of power and kick. Really wish I could hear other setups it's hard to really tell in a car show environment with the doors open and it cranked up and all the competing noise from other systems.

 

I am running a prefab box because I got a really good deal on the speaker and box, the box actually is made for that speaker(L shape port, btw). I was on a tight budget and ended up settling for under $200 for everything.

I spent some time tuning the amp and messing with the HU, I don't really have it thumping really hard but it can when I need to.

 

Understand that 200 is good! Measure the length, height, width, and the port width... Can give you an idea of where it's at.

Mine is the same way, I don't have it thumping so hard that it's overpowering the main speakers (well at least not too bad...) but I can turn it up with the PAC LC1 to get it really thumping when in the mood.
I paid 250 for the 10W6, 100 to build the box and 175 for the JL 500/1.

 

This one is mine for now, just for winter gonna upgrade come april/may or so

Audiotechnix 1/0 wire
Audiotechnix sound deadning
2x XS Power XP950 Batteries
1x Sundown Audio SAZ-1500v.3
1x Sundown Audio Zv.3 15"
-also have a Sundown 125.4 un-installed

 

Does anyone know how the OEM Audio System sounds in the tC's? Debating on buying one or creating own.

 

The OEM Audio+ System sounds AMAZING in the TC2. It's absolutely the best audio system you can get for your money. Super clear speakers, clean and deep base, and all plug and play install. The sub even fits in the cubby of your truck so you don't lose any space!

Here's a little bit about it in my thread:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...&postcount=417

 

^^^Completely agree!!! The greatest thing about the OEM Audio + system is that the install is seamless and easy to do. I installed my OEM + system in a few hours thanks to the in-depth instructions. It is completely plug and play with the factory Pioneer HU however I opted for the Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT. The added EQ settings makes a great difference. Here's a link to my review and install thread comparing factory components to OEM + components.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218380

 

Here we go again... Show off your system has just turned into a thread jacked OEM Audio sales pitch thread.

 

She asked a specific question: "Does anyone know how the OEM Audio System sounds in the tC's?" and 2 people who know and have experienced the system first hand answered. We are positively affecting the TC2 community by giving feedback on products that we have both used. Not everyone likes to throw a huge rectangular box into a trunk and blare their bass so it overpowers their speakers. We in no way thread jacked or said anything negative.

 

"Not everyone likes to throw a huge rectangular box into a trunk and blare their bass so it overpowers their speakers. We in no way thread jacked or said anything negative."

So now your going to bash everyone that decides they like loud bass in their cars just to sell a product you are "sponsored by" nice.

Nosheilds94. OEM Audio is 40 watts max continous RMS on the door/rear speakers and an 8" 130watt sub system. It's a turn key factory replacement system that the average person can install themselves. It will sound clean and clear but be limited on vol due to 2 ohm door speakers @ 40 watts. They do not sell parts individually so you will have to purchase the complete system at one time, easily installed on an afternoon with basic tools. The complete system is $1400 which isn't too bad. Downside is if your not happy with it over time or want to upgrade you are limited as the speakers will not handle more power if you decide you want to go bigger which means you have to replace them as well as the amp. You can however upgrade the sub if you want.

If you decide to go big and not with OEM audio then you have the option of upgrading your system one step at a time as you can afford and purchase each item for installation and tailor the system to the power levels and sound you desire. If you are on a budget then start with a good subwoofer setup. Class D mono amp and a good sub, 10" or 12" you can tune the amp and sub to match your factory system and will see a nice improvement there. 2nd step would be the door/rear speakers and a 4 channel amp. When doing a custom system research, planning and installation can be time consuming. If you are unable to install the equipment yourself then paying a shop can also get expensive. Again this process is more labor intensive in research, planning, and installation, but the results from a well planned out system can be mindblowing loud and crystal clear if done right and have tons of options for tuning to personal preference.

So really it all comes down to budget and choice, alot of people here are happy with the OEM system so that may be the route for you. If not just do your home work, there are many audio forums on the internet and you can also ask questions here or check in with a local stereo installation shop in your area for knowledge and advice.

Good luck with the upgrades, definitely let us know how it turns out!

 

Roadshop, good post and link to your thread, nicely done, great photo's and information.

 

Looks like the start of a MINDBLOWING SPL setup there! Cool, have you put a meter in the car to see what that sub setup does?

While I'm an SQL person myself I do like loud bass and the SPL comp guys definitely have my respect and I have heard some SPL systems that really impressed me, at my age don't think I would last too long sitting in the car for any extended period of time, but when I was younger, OH YEA! LOL

I think carpet on the box would look nicer/cleaner than the gloss finish... just a thought...

 

Thanks for the kind words Rob...I have done the fully custom built sound system that was in my tC1 back in 06. It was a great sounding system and didn't want to ever lose that. As I got older though the need for my storage space in my car became necessary so I decided to go this route with OEM + system since I don't lose any storage space. I also wanted to have a great, clear sounding system that wouldn't over power the crisp sound with nothing but bass. OEM + did an awesome job engineering all of their components for the Scions they offer their products for. As an electrical engineer myself, I know what it takes to create something from scratch like they did and it takes a lot of time, trial and error, and recalculating to get it as great as they did. This is just my $.02 as a fellow enthusiast.

My original custom setup consisted of:
MTX 1501D Mono-block amplifier
MTX 564 4-channel amplifier
2 MTX MXS1004 Subwoofers
Tsunami 20 Farad Capacitor (mainly used for style points)
2 sets of Polk Momo 6.5" components
All powered and EQ'd by a Pioneer AVIC-D1 (great first model that I still have)
Custom box built to spec of the woofers
Full false floor in hatch
0 Gauge power and ground cable
High end shielded RCA cables
9-wire conduit speaker cable
Original battery
Original alternator (no dimming issues with capacitor)

I had it metered out with my custom box that I had built and it reached 150dB which was awesome for only two 10" woofers. This system took months to collect all of the parts (kept it manufacturer specific) and it took weeks to finally get the box and floor built correctly and to make it show worthy.


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I'll bet that did sound good! I will have to agree with you though the time involved with system planning and installation is alot. It's been awhile since I've done a full out system and I am amazed at the technology. I'm sold on the JL amps/Sub and the Hertz Speakers. Truly amazing from what they had out 20 years ago! I'd really wish I could compare my setup with someone that has an OEM. but no one that I know in this area has the setup.