3.2.6) How can I improve the stereo in my RAV4?
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This article is from the Toyota RAV4 FAQ, by Ralph Becker with numerous contributions by others.
3.2.6) How can I improve the stereo in my RAV4?
The factory stereo in the RAV4 is generally considered to be mediocre
at best. It includes an ordinary Toyota head unit (the dashboard
piece), and cheap paper cone speakers. The best recommendation is to
replace the speakers and the head unit. Beyond that, more speakers,
including a subwoofer, could be added; also a separate tuner and
amplifier can help, as can upgrading the wiring. You can also add a
CD player/changer; many people have a CD changer mounted under the
driver's seat, or have a small changer mounted in the dash in the
"cubbyhole" space. If budget is tight, start with replacement
speakers, then upgrade the head unit, then do the other add-ons.
Ken Lee's RAV4 Page has some good pictures of his stereo upgrade
installation, plus pointers to step-by-step instructions for speaker
and head unit replacement:
<http://www.rahul.net/kenton/rav4/>
For general car audio information, check the rec.audio.car FAQ:
<http://www.mobileaudio.com/rac-faq/>
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