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| Want to wire the daytime running lights with a swictch to turn off and on. Also have the fog lights turn on with the parking lights. I have the wiring diagrams for my 2004 Highlander. Thanks for any help. | |
| It sounds like normal operation to me based on the way mine behaves on hilly terrain at those speeds. | |
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I just purchased an 2004 V6 HL (non Limited) and tried to get the dealership to change out the stereo for the better system (and believe me there is a big sound quality difference) they also told me this was NOT a possibility. They said they could put in a 6 disc. changer. But I don't care about the CHANGER, I want better sound. The speakers are all in the same places, just some of them contain more than one speaker per spot. Any one have any thoughts ???
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Replying to: dowen (Jun 23, 2004 5:52 pm) |
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Replying to: dowen (Jun 23, 2004 5:52 pm) Best solution IMO is to have aftermarket amp and speakers installed. You'll get better quality sound and for a lower price than if you upgraded to Toyota JBL components. Trick is to choose the right components. Review past posts to this board and to the "Highlander Accessories and Modifications" board as this has been discussed in the past; results have been mixed (including in my case); also check out other car audio discussions on the web that may have more knowledgeable people on car audio. General guidelines are to audition the speakers in the stereo store with the type of music you normally listen to to see how they sound to your ear; listen at somewhat loud volume levels as these are the levels you'll be playing them at in the car to be heard over the road noise. My guess is "JBL-quality" speakers will start around $300/pair for the front and $200/pair for the rear, and comparable amp will start around $300, but don't go by price alone; LISTEN before spending a penny!
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Replying to: landdriver (Jun 24, 2004 10:31 am) I was speaking to my brother last night and he just suggested some of the same things. I know what sounds good but not always how to make that happen. I am feeling better about my options now. I just could not understand that I would have to spend another $5000.00 To buy a Limited for the better stereo. I don't really want to change out the head unit. I like the factory fit and look. I had to change out the one in my 14 year old Celica and I still like the old look better. You are also correct that Toyota will charge an arm and 2 legs for their stuff. They wanted $1200 to replace/repair the old unit. So I spent $250 on a Kenwood including install. How do I access the old discussions about this topic ?? Landdriver what did you end up doing and were not please with the changes?? dowen
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Replying to: dowen (Jun 25, 2004 7:18 am) I was happy with the amp I upgraded to, which was an Alpine MRV-F340, but less than happy with the speakers I upgraded to, aftermarket JBL GTOs. They sounded too boomy, which is a complaint that others who upgraded their sound system have expressed, while others still, typically those who bought really good quality speakers, have said that their system sounded great. I agree with you about the factory head unit. Some of those aftermarket head units have so many glitzy flashing lights and displays that they're totally out of character with Highlander's sedate interior styling. Let us know how your new sound system sounds!
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Replying to: landdriver (Jun 25, 2004 10:03 pm) Also can you tell me what kind of wattage I have now ?? I have looked through the owners manual and found nothing that gives me this kind of info. Also how much wattage should I be trying to get. I see several people have been using Infinity Kappas speakers. Are they really as good as they say or are you just paying for the name?? You have been such a great help THANKS !!!!  dowen |
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I can't add much to your discussion with landdriver as he knows much more about this topic than I. What I can tell you is that in my previous vehicle [Jeep], I upgraded the stereo with a Pioneer head unit [I think it was around 24 watts]and 4 Infinity speakers. I would not hesitate in recommending the speakers - the sound from them was excellent. The head unit was called a "din and a half", meaning it was a wider unit that fit the wide space in the dash found in Jeeps and some GM models. It performed great, but it's faceplate looked like it came from an amusement park and it would have looked ridiculous in the HL. |
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Hey landriver, I was looking into what you said at an earlier post that you spliced your wires from the harness into the amp. Does that mean that you got an amp with line level inputs? |
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