Suggestions wanted for a custom 4runner setup.

[Nori]

Hi guys.

I'm seeking suggestions about what products to buy for my specific needs. What I'm looking for is sound quality. Not looking for audiophile level and no preference for SPL/SQ direction, just something that sounds REALLY GOOD.

Last time I've been in the car audio game was 12 years ago //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif I had a 10" Image Dynamics sub powered by a Rockford Fosgate Punch amp in a small hatchback. But I digress.

Music that I listen to is mostly rock with some pop sprinkled in. Examples: Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Metallica, RHCP, Ace of Base, Michael Jackson, etc.

Preliminary ideas include Infinity Kappas for the components (I've demoed them today and liked them). Sub wise I was thinking 2 to 3 10s. I've been thinking to completely omit the rear speakers, unless that's a bad idea?

While the 4runner is my daily driver, I also off-road/explore/camp/sleep in the truck quite often. I cannot sacrifice a ton of room in the back! The sub enclosure cannot be huge (or can be removed easily for camping trips).

Budget:

I don't even know where to begin on sub/speaker amps nor the head unit. I've been out of the game too long! As far as head units go, do car audio receivers have good DACs? Are there dedicated DACs for car audio available?

To summarize, what I'm looking for is a good sound quality system for mostly rock music. The sub enclosure cannot be huge (or can easily be removed from the truck for overnight camping trips). You guys help me out with the number/size of subs!

Thank you.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i can help you out on the whole system ,all new with warranties ,send me a pm and we can talk over your wants and needs

 

[akheathen Premium Member]

what year 4runner? as for sq, the biggest problem i had in my 90, was speaker placement. fronts fired down at your knees, 6's cross-firing in the cargo area, and 2 above the doors. newer ones fired the sub rear from the center console, which is poor placement, but i believe they went with door drivers, which is a plus. i dealt with it as a daily/off-road for some years, and just did a l-5 10" ported sitting in the back, which could be tossed, etc as needed.

 

[Nori]

2000. It has factory tweeters. Since I'm going the component route, should I ask the shop for some kind of a custom install?

 

[nirvanajg]

Not sure if you finished project yet? If not, I have been building and changing my system in a 2000 4runner for the past few years and have lots of info and a few parts including some fabed kicks?