Is his A pillar covered in suede ? looks great . Wonder how its sounds ? and what it costs ?

 

Same here
Although an under seat sub would help avoid robbing space from the cargo area

 

Yep it’s one of the first UK videos ive seen on up grading the sound system I must resist ?

 

Yep it's one of the first UK videos ive seen on up grading the sound system I must resist ?

I should probably reserve judgement until i `ve heard the actual oem system!..as Lauren says,it`s pretty good.

 

It's not the first install by a long shot.

 

Do tell us more...

 

I don't like the flock/suede look on the A pillars. A sub taking up valuable boot space is ridiculous. Under the seat or under the boot floor would be a far better location.

I've pondered whether it needs more as I did a big install in my previous car. I think the speakers are actually very good. Maybe it could use an amped sub to give a bit more depth, but I'm still wondering whether it needs it two months after getting my car.

 

Apparently the is enough space under the seat ?

 

How am I going to fit my track wheels in the back with that box thingy there?

 

Unplug it.

 

The original system did not impress at all the first few hours playing on it but after the door speakers loosened up I agree the system is pretty good for a cheap small Japanese car.

Anyway, I still installed an under seat sub to go slightly lower and slightly louder. The system got better but not massively. Will tweak how it's hooked up when it gets warmer outdoors and easier for me to fiddle with the car.

 

Does anyone know if there are any specs of the sound system available, both for the standard system and for the convenience pack cars?

 

There's a 228 page multimedia manual, might be specs in that

 

Yeah would also like to know the specs. Anyone know more about the Unit and its connections? Or the speaker size in the doors?

 

Get a loud exhaust then the stereo quality is quite irrelevant, ask me how I know......hint Boost Logic & Supra

 

Omg. Weight has to go out and not in. An absolute no from me.

 

I agree,that`s why i`m going on an ice diet.

 

Do tell us more...

Go look at FB groups, you'll see Brian's.

 

Oh, i don't have FB.

 

Yes to the 1/4 in the tank. But a clear no to mrs .... I won't take her with me at all, because firstly of the extra weight and secondly, she can never lift her feet and scratches the entrances )

 

Is his A pillar covered in suede ? looks great . Wonder how its sounds ? and what it costs ?

The full system in the vid costs circa 3K..the component build inc the the A pillars and door install is around a grand(included in the 3k)

I think the kit hey used is pretty good i understand..i reckon it would sound pretty good.The DSP would allow some very nice fine tuning to suit the Yaris interior.

Had a good chat with them,they were helpfull and on the ball.

 

dears,
ivo from italy
i am interested in upgrading the audio from the GR4, keeping in mind that is a small fun road rally car, non a 750iL bmw with harmann kardon

i have done a simple upgrade in my daily suzuki ignis that come from the factory with a very good 3din navi by pioneer
my garage changed just all the 4 speakers, less than 300 euro for all the speakers, all with separated tweeters, then a small subwoofer under the seat.....
and the sound is fantastic (keeping in mind that doors are very thin, not the one from 750iL bmw)

could be an approach like this for GR4?
questions:
1. the om navi accept an external sub?
2. how many speakerss in the car?
3. do i need an additional amplifier?
thx a lot,
ivo

 

Bumping this thread to see if anyone has been up to anything exciting with stereo upgrades in the last couple of months

 

In two days it will be exactly 4 weeks since I ordered the car. So far I've lost 3.7 kg. I want to manage 10kg until delivery.

Update:

Car arrive in July. I've already lost the 10kg. Goal achieved.

 

I have mine booked in with a car audio specialist beginning of next month for a full, lightweight JL Audio install. Will update the thread with build list and cost later in the week ??

 

Really interested to hear about your build. Am still thinking as per OP video- upgraded front Mille legends components, unpluggable slimline JL audio sub, with all in one DSP/amp and full EQ/TA etc, plus full front door sound deadening.

I am looking at something where OEM can easily be reinstated.

 

Kit list?

 

Here we go then.....

https://www.fourcaraudio.co.uk/brands/audiocontrol/factory-system-upgrade/audiocontrol-lc2i-pro
https://www.jlaudio.com/collections...car-audio-speakers/products/c2-650x-car-audio-speakers-c2-coaxial-systems-99618
https://www.jlaudio.com/products/rd400-4-car-audio-rd-amplifiers-98621

https://www.jlaudio.com/products/cp108lg-w3v3-car-audio-microsub-subwoofer-systems-93133

Will be replacing the existing plastic speaker mounts with custom MDF baffles and installing Dynamat sound deadening around and behind the speaker location to improve efficiency and increase mid bass performance.

May run with a slightly larger sub (10") but will be swapping out on collection to see which i prefer.
Don't have the total weight numbers but its a very light install throughout.

 

Where are you getting all this done?

I notice you are in West Sussex, I'm in Brighton and looking for a good installer fairly local for when my car arrives in August.

 

Can now highly recommend Huets in Shoreham. The install/build is fantastic and the sound is unreal

Went with the JL Audio 10" Micro sub in the end and they've added a QR cradle so you can remove the box for track days/shopping etc in seconds.

Everything else is hidden and comes in at under 3.5 KG.

 

That’s great, I will check them out. Where have you put the micro sub? Other than the 10” and dynamat in doors, have you upgraded anything else?

 

That's great, I will check them out. Where have you put the micro sub? Other than the 10" and dynamat in doors, have you upgraded anything else?

It's currently in an enclosure attached via QR to the back seat. Have upgraded to JL Audio coax's in the front doors, faded out the rears (like the the standard fronts they're shite, binned them) a signal processor with adjustable master gain for the sub mounted OEM into the switch gear in the dash all powered by a JL Audio RD series 4 channel amp. Probably should have gone with 2 way components but for the cost/weight this install punches well above its numbers and wanted to keep it light??

 

So the ESE/ANC unit is removed?

 

I assumed they'd coded it out. Is it a unit? Good job my exhaust is going on tomorrow because it removes any drama with ESE turned off.

 

@SayonaraLicence how much was this installation roughly and did they scratch or damage any of the plastics while taking things apart?

 

Obviously depends on the components you choose but this build was circa £1500 including labour. No scratches/marks whatsoever, all looks OEM but I did my homework before choosing the company doing the work ??

 

i suspect fitting is relatively straightforward
It's the XO points, TA, then tuning for your speakers and tastes where the EQ skills would be needed.

I am considering pairing this with the Focal Toyota Integration 165 series - components in front, then coax for rear fill.
These are quite efficient suggesting they are easily driven.

With a little sound deadening behind cones, and some dsp tinkering to eq and xo to 40hz, it has potential for those seeking a tighter sound for rock jazz etc, as opposed to seismic rattling stuff...

going to talk to my local fitters.

thanks, sorry for my ignorance, but no major wiring work needed ?

 

No probs. I am no electrician, but nothing is without wiring.
From what I can see in vids, it's relatively straightforward and easily reversed - but I will still use a fitter.

Not cutting and splicing into wiring harness , nor reshaping door cards etc is high priority for me.

 

i suspect fitting is relatively straightforward
It's the XO points, TA, then tuning for your speakers and tastes where the EQ skills would be needed.

I am considering pairing this with the Focal Toyota Integration 165 series - components in front, then coax for rear fill.
These are quite efficient suggesting they are easily driven.

With a little sound deadening behind cones, and some dsp tinkering to eq and xo to 40hz, it has potential for those seeking a tighter sound for rock jazz etc, as opposed to seismic rattling stuff...

going to talk to my local fitters.

I have the Focal 165 front two way kit in my car now. I have a simpler Alpine under seat sub with no DSP. Will probably swap the rear speakers. Already damped the rear space behind them. But I need an EQ.

But since it's high level signals everywhere in the car, adding a dsp and keeping ANC and/or ESE will end up being three power amplifiers one after the other like this below. Which works fine but isn't optimal. If you remove ESE/ANC it's properly ok.

 

I have the Focal 165 front two way kit in my car now. I have a simpler Alpine under seat sub with no DSP. Will probably swap the rear speakers. Already damped the rear space behind them. But I need an EQ.

But since it's high level signals everywhere in the car, adding a dsp and keeping ANC and/or ESE will end up being three power amplifiers one after the other like this below. Which works fine but isn't optimal. If you remove ESE/ANC it's properly ok.

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I have the Focal 165 front two way kit in my car now. I have a simpler Alpine under seat sub with no DSP. Will probably swap the rear speakers. Already damped the rear space behind them. But I need an EQ.

But since it's high level signals everywhere in the car, adding a dsp and keeping ANC and/or ESE will end up being three power amplifiers one after the other like this below. Which works fine but isn't optimal. If you remove ESE/ANC it's properly ok.

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Right on the money there Magnus. The appeal of dsp amp all-in-one caught my attention.

The other option is the focal ibus 2:1 which you can get with specific Toyota integration kit. But then you'd have to add something like a minidsp abs get into REW etc.

I am defiantly not into splicing into the wiring and do want it to be reversible.

my local ICE specialist are Focal and Alpine dealers, so I will be paying them a visit.