1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

What amp can I replace my factory amp with..

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by CH1NO, May 11, 2020.

  1. May 11, 2020 at 6:07 PM
    #1
    CH1NO

    CH1NO [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2020
    Member:
    #44427
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 CM
    What amp can I replace my factory amp with on a non JBL unit? Something that's just plug and play?
     
  2. May 11, 2020 at 6:24 PM
    #2
    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Member:
    #3336
    Messages:
    1,469
    NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM 4X4
    ProComp 7" 35/12.50/18 -11
    This is what I used on my non jbl system. It is not plug and play. You don't need to run any extra wires including the power wires. Everything is under the passenger seat. It changed my sound substantially and I kept the stock speakers. It is small enough to slip under the oem amp without removing it.
    Pioneer GM-D1004 400W 4-Channel GM Digital Series Class FD Amplifier. 100 bones..
    pioneer.jpg amp.jpg
     
    Last edited: May 11, 2020
  3. May 12, 2020 at 1:18 AM
    #3
    CH1NO

    CH1NO [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2020
    Member:
    #44427
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 CM
    @jeremyd gonna give this a try thanks for sharing
     
    jeremyd likes this.
  4. May 12, 2020 at 4:58 AM
    #4
    purplenova

    purplenova Not a new member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2018
    Member:
    #21513
    Messages:
    1,073
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax SR5
    Pillar Tape, Bullet Liner, 20% Tint, Tyger Star Armor, Kenwood Amp, Tech12volts JL Tweeters, Dasaita G13, Fumoto Valve, Driver Side Grab Handle
    This is my setup with factory head unit

    Amp Upgrade.jpg
     
    CH1NO[OP] and jeremyd like this.
  5. May 12, 2020 at 7:40 AM
    #5
    CH1NO

    CH1NO [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2020
    Member:
    #44427
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    TEXAS
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 CM
  6. May 12, 2020 at 7:45 AM
    #6
    Azblue

    Azblue Beer is Good Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2017
    Member:
    #11025
    Messages:
    9,198
    Gender:
    Male
    The Dirty T ( ^_^)_且
    You can use any 4 channel amp with speaker level inputs, although I suggest a 5 channel so you can add a sub either now or later. There are wire harnesses available to make it kinda plug and play. Whatever amp you end up using, you will need to run new power and ground wires.
     
    Kung and panicman like this.
  7. May 12, 2020 at 8:18 AM
    #7
    panicman

    panicman Everyone remain calm.

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2018
    Member:
    #13960
    Messages:
    1,866
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5 CM TRDoffroad MGM
    Here is what I did:

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/2018-sr5-non-jbl-audio-upgrade.65640/

    You could piece together a system however you like. I did mine in 2 phases: 5 channel amp and sub, then component door speakers with built in crossovers.

    The final phase I can opt for is upgrading the dash speakers.

    I am going to recommend you contact James at tech12volts. He can narrow down a very good product based on your desired outcome and your budget. He also responds immediately to email.

    I also would advise a 5 channel amp, especially after hearing the difference a sub makes in our trucks.
     
    AZBoatHauler and Azblue like this.
  8. May 12, 2020 at 8:53 AM
    #8
    Danimal86

    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Member:
    #9321
    Messages:
    4,949
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Sacramento, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tundra SR5
  9. May 12, 2020 at 9:34 AM
    #9
    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Member:
    #3336
    Messages:
    1,469
    NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM 4X4
    ProComp 7" 35/12.50/18 -11
    You do not need to run new power wires if using a smaller amp like I posted.
     
  10. May 12, 2020 at 10:49 AM
    #10
    Danimal86

    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Member:
    #9321
    Messages:
    4,949
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Sacramento, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tundra SR5
    I would run a new wire from the battery. Those wires are tiny!
     
    Azblue likes this.
  11. May 12, 2020 at 11:12 AM
    #11
    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Member:
    #3336
    Messages:
    1,469
    NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM 4X4
    ProComp 7" 35/12.50/18 -11
    It hasn’t burned up yet. Going on 4 years.
     
  12. May 12, 2020 at 11:37 AM
    #12
    Danimal86

    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2017
    Member:
    #9321
    Messages:
    4,949
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    Sacramento, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 White Tundra SR5
    full tilt, that amp is drawing about 30amps. figure out what gauge wire the factory wiring is. If its 10ga you are good.
    I know on my non jbl, those wires are sooo small, maybe the jbl is beefier. I didn't want to power my jl Fix86 off the factory wiring, but i looked at the power draw, and its 1amp.
     
  13. May 12, 2020 at 11:40 AM
    #13
    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Member:
    #3336
    Messages:
    1,469
    NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM 4X4
    ProComp 7" 35/12.50/18 -11
    The only thing I said was that the oem wires were good for a small amp, obviously not gonna work for a bigger amp.
     
  14. Nov 2, 2020 at 9:12 PM
    #14
    glamisdave05

    glamisdave05 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2018
    Member:
    #16467
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCSB
    Hypertech interceptor, Drop in K&N
    So you used both factory harnesses that are already under the seat and didn't need to run a new power wire or remote wire?
     
  15. Nov 3, 2020 at 4:41 AM
    #15
    jeremyd

    jeremyd 2014 Crewmax SR5

    Joined:
    May 9, 2016
    Member:
    #3336
    Messages:
    1,469
    NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 CM 4X4
    ProComp 7" 35/12.50/18 -11
    Yes, The remote and power wires are already there. I used these two harnesses.
    IMG_6937.jpg IMG_6938.jpg
     
  16. Nov 3, 2020 at 4:58 AM
    #16
    Kung

    Kung [Insert Custom Title Here]

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2020
    Member:
    #43761
    Messages:
    3,590
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    KG, VA
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5 CM 4WD, TRD Off-Road, Voodoo Blue
    Spiffy console tray Spiffy N-Fab steps Spiffy Katzkin seats
    This. I went with a JBL Stadium 5 because I wanted to replace all the speakers and add a sub. James @ Tech12Volts had a huge sale on these a while back; got it for something like $329 or so. The system sounds fantastic.
     
    Azblue[QUOTED] likes this.
  17. Nov 3, 2020 at 5:28 AM
    #17
    purplenova

    purplenova Not a new member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2018
    Member:
    #21513
    Messages:
    1,073
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax SR5
    Pillar Tape, Bullet Liner, 20% Tint, Tyger Star Armor, Kenwood Amp, Tech12volts JL Tweeters, Dasaita G13, Fumoto Valve, Driver Side Grab Handle

    It took me about 2 hours maybe, to get all the wires ran correctly and everything bolted down.

    I must admit, it took me two try's. The first time I had wires crossed and mt fade didnt work properly, so I unhooked everything and re-done it all.

    I used the autoharness house kit noted above by @jeremyd and made it easy.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top