Any thoughts on the 2024 JBL sound system? Does it sound good?

[JED]

I ordered a limited as well. I took out all the stereo stuff from my 2023 tacoma that upgraded the sound system. If its the same stuff as the 23 im set up. The jbl is 2 ohms and has no rca outs on the 2023. I had to buy device to pirate the signal and get rca outs to 2 amps. Crutchfields had wire harnesses that made it easy too, because you need to leave the stock amp hooked up too because it runs some of the functions of the truck. I eanded up running the stock head unit going to both the stock amp and a 4 ohm 4 channel amp to kicker speakers all around in addition to a jl powered 10inch sub. Sounded light years better than the stock jbl that was supposed to be premium. I got hit by a uninsured driver and totaled my 2023, insurance wasnt going to pay for any upgrades so i robbed it of everything I could before signing it away.

May have to utilize you as a resource in the near future

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[Galactic Yeti]

Any thoughts on the 2024 JBL sound system? Does it sound good?

I’m happy with it. I use Apple Music and the sound quality is crisp and enjoyable. In terms of it being “premium”, I would say it’s certainly not a top shelf system, but it’s definitely good quality imo.

I think people asking for better based on the premium model price point is a fair call out, but it’s not like they went cheap or the system is crap by any means.

 

[BrisketTacos]

Using the wireless Android auto and Spotify, the volume would seem really low, I end up having to put the volume at 30-35 for a podcast. At volume level 30 I can decently hear a music playlist. Playing off the XM source, I get the same results at volume level 15. I just change my spotify setting to loud and I'll have to try the phone plugged in to see if it's just a wireless "connection" issue. I'll set my phone volume all the way as to make sure, i got things covered. I'll report back in a day or two.

 

[Miqie]

The dash center speaker on the JBL sounds great! What about the rest of the speakers? I wouldn't know. Can't hear them!

 

[nyydynasty]

My opinion is that it's not balanced. I find the center speaker is way too loud and sounds like 99% of the music is coming from the dashboard. If there was a way to turn down the volume on the center speaker a few ticks (or turn up the volume on the rest of the system), it would sound more balanced.

 

[MT-Taco]

After a lot of tuning, I’m pretty satisfied with the JBL. I used Spotify’s EQ, also adjusted the Toyota sound, turned the treble up to near max, mids to a little below 1/2, and bass to near max, moved the fade slightly to the rear. This did tame the center channel. It’s not as good as the custom systems were in my Tundra and Corolla, but much better than the wife’s 2022 RAV4 JBl.

 

[Forest Moon]

My opinion is that it's not balanced. I find the center speaker is way too loud and sounds like 99% of the music is coming from the dashboard. If there was a way to turn down the volume on the center speaker a few ticks (or turn up the volume on the rest of the system), it would sound more balanced.

That was my initial impression on as well. During my first drive home after picking up the truck it was obvious most(if not all) of the music was being outputted through the removeable speaker. This seems to have corrected itself somehow as it's much more balanced now. I didn't do anything that would have affected this, but somehow it started sounding much better at some point during the first week of driving. All I did was turn the bass down one notch in the general sound settings.

 

[Miqie]

That look when you just spent thousands to get an 'upgraded' audio system............and you reach for your earbuds. Priceless!

 

[Supertech1]

With same settings and source…

The JBL in my TRD OR is great! Crisp, clear, balanced power with clean bass. My TRD Pro…not so much. Seems overpowered, bass heavy, not as clean, actually annoying after a few minutes. When bass is reduced, still not clean sound.

I’m hoping the Pro JBL just needs some hours to break in. If not, this might explain why some are very happy with JBL system and others aren’t.

Will update if the Pro system changes after break in.

 

[GRKTRD]

After a lot of tuning, I’m pretty satisfied with the JBL. I used Spotify’s EQ, also adjusted the Toyota sound, turned the treble up to near max, mids to a little below 1/2, and bass to near max, moved the fade slightly to the rear. This did tame the center channel. It’s not as good as the custom systems were in my Tundra and Corolla, but much better than the wife’s 2022 RAV4 JBl.

Ya after messing with spotify I got the best results. Set it to max tone or something like that. Sound system is okay in these at best. Just works but thats about as best as id describe it.

 

[rem2582]

Any thoughts on the 2024 JBL sound system? Does it sound good?

I wonder if there’s a way to reduce volume of the portable center speaker. It seems to be louder than the other front speakers. I believe that maybe an aftermarket filler would be nice if you wanted to leave it out.

 

[ridetime]

My opinion is that it's not balanced. I find the center speaker is way too loud and sounds like 99% of the music is coming from the dashboard. If there was a way to turn down the volume on the center speaker a few ticks (or turn up the volume on the rest of the system), it would sound more balanced.

You can't do those things but you can use the built in fader to send more output to the rear speakers which effectively "turns down" the center front speaker. It made a nice improvement in mine.

 

[nyydynasty]

You can't do those things but you can use the built in fader to send more output to the rear speakers which effectively "turns down" the center front speaker. It made a nice improvement in mine.

I tried that but it just sounds like it's coming from the back, which i don't like. It's okay though. I'm look for a more balanced system but this is the hand we're dealt lol

 

[ridetime]

I tried that but it just sounds like it's coming from the back, which i don't like. It's okay though. I'm look for a more balanced system but this is the hand we're dealt lol

If it sounds like its coming from the back then you went to far with the rear fade. It is very possible to balance it nicely. I know this because I did it. Good luck with getting what makes you happy!

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