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Why Does My Toyota Stereo System Sound Terrible?

05/10/2016 By John Schwartz

One of the popular brand of vehicles we see at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security is Toyota, and one of the most common questions we get is, “Why does my Toyota stereo system sound so bad?” Sometimes they will follow up with, “My last Toyota sounded much better than this one.” Chances are, they are correct. Let us explain.

The Reason

In the year 2012, Toyota introduced Display Audio radios to the market. These are touchscreen radios that, over the years, have evolved into doing a great job at integrating with your smartphone. The bad news is this radio cost Toyota a lot more money than previous models, and they knew they couldn’t charge more for their vehicles, so they took money from other parts of the audio system.

Let’s use a 2011 Camry as an example. Once you moved from the base model to an LE, the vast majority came with Toyota’s premium-sound JBL audio system. While it doesn’t sound as good as an aftermarket system we sell here at Perfectionist, it did sound much better than Toyota’s basic audio. It played louder and had more bass.

Move forward to 2012 and the JBL system is only available on Toyota’s top-of-the-line vehicle, and it was still an option, not standard equipment. To make matters worse, the speakers used in modern Toyota audio systems are lower quality than previous years, again, done in the name of cost savings.

The Solution

The good news is we can fix these problems. Here are our suggestions for how to make your Toyota audio system sound better.

Start with upgrading your front speakers. You sit in the front of the vehicle, so have us install a better-sounding set of speakers in the original locations. Your vehicle won’t play any louder, but the clarity will skyrocket.

Add a subwoofer. Your stock Toyota audio system is seriously lacking in bass. In fact, when Toyota went to the really cheap speakers, they added an equalization circuit designed to remove bass from the music at higher levels to protect the speakers. It is no wonder you have no real bass in your music. Our team of experts can add a subwoofer to your stereo system, giving you low-end bass that will make your music come alive. And don’t worry – you don’t need a huge box in your trunk anymore. That was the ’90s. We can design and build an enclosure for you that tucks into a corner, taking up almost none of your vehicle’s usable space.

Get some power. Now that you have better-sounding speakers and real low-end bass, you may want your speakers in the vehicle to play louder. When your favorite song starts playing and you crank the volume know, you need power to play your music at louder levels. Perfectionist can add an amplifier to your Toyota factory radio in the dash and give you all the power needed so you can listen as loud as you want.

Upgrade Your Toyota Stereo System At Perfectionist Today!

We invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage with your Toyota vehicle and get to know us. Our highly trained staff will sit in your vehicle with you and listen as you tell us what you like and what you don’t like about your current stereo system. We will then design and build a solution tailored to your unique needs. Let us show you why Mobile Electronics magazine named us the Top Retailer in the Nation two different times.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

Dodge Ram Remote Starter Installation and Audio Upgrade

04/29/2016 By John Schwartz

A client from Eagle River came to Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security with his 2014 Ram 1500, looking to upgrade the audio system and install a remote starter. Our team looked over the vehicle with him and listened as he explained his goals for the upgrades. We work on lots of Rams in our shop, and when we told him about our Ram package, he chose it instantly.

CarPlay Upgrade

Ram Remote Starter — The Pioneer radio gives the client the ability to play many audio sources as well as access to Apple CarPlay.

We began by replacing the factory radio in the dash with a Pioneer AVH-4100NEX unit that comes with Apple’s CarPlay software. When we introduced him to the benefits of CarPlay in our store, it became a must have for him. Our installers were able to integrate the factory-installed backup camera to show up on the big Pioneer display, which was a plus.

Pioneer Amplifiers

We added two Pioneer amplifiers to the vehicle and installed them in hidden locations – a GM-D9601 that powers the subwoofers and a GM-D8604 to power the front and rear speakers. This combination gave the client over 1,000 watts of clean power, so when he wants to jam, he has all the power he needs.

Audison Front Speakers

For front speakers, we chose the Audison APK165 6.5” component set, installing the woofer in the front doors and the tweeters in the factory locations in the dash.

Hertz Rear Speakers

In the rear doors, we installed a set of Hertz ECX130.4 5.25” coaxial speakers. In our usual Perfectionist fashion, we installed all of the speakers on custom composite speaker adapters and soldered and heat-shrank all connections.

Custom Subwoofer Enclosure

When it came time for bass, we went back to Hertz, choosing a pair of 10” ES250.5 subwoofers in an enclosure that fits perfectly underneath the back seat. Our team created a fiberglass mold for Ram trucks to let us make the fiberglass enclosure outside the vehicle, keeping the smell down and improving the finished product. We covered the enclosure in matching carpet with custom vinyl inserts for a classy touch.

Two-Way Ram Remote Starter

You know every vehicle we touch needs a remote start. In this case, we installed a Compustar RF2W-G9 two-way system with up to 3,000 feet of range. Now the client will always know if his doors are locked or if the vehicle has remote started.

Get In Touch With Us Today

When you are ready to get upgrades on your vehicle, we invite you to contact us HERE at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security in Anchorage. Let us show you why we are a two-time winner of Mobile Electronics magazine’s Retailer of the Year. Our team will work with you to design and build the upgrades that best fit your unique needs.

Perfectionist Adds Wet Sounds Products to Our Elite Lineup

04/14/2016 By John Schwartz

Spending your evenings and weekends hanging out with friends and family on your boat is a great way to relax. The mobile entertainment experts at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security know how to make that time even better – with some great music!

Wet Sounds Products

We are proud to add Wet Sounds speakers, amplifiers and electronics to our product solutions for boats and sport activity vehicles. Let’s have a look at what makes Wet Sounds products so great.

Tower Enclosures

Wet Sounds is well-known for their wakeboard tower speaker enclosure systems. The Icon8 offers great clarity and mid-bass performance from an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch titanium tweeter.

At the other end of the spectrum is the jaw-dropping Rev 3-SOME. It includes four 10-inch midrange/mid-bass drivers and an ultra-high-efficiency titanium dome, horn-loaded compression midrange.

Wet Sounds tower speaker systems can be heard clearly at up to 80 feet away without any appreciable loss of detail or quality. They are the perfect solution for water skiing, wakeboarding or a day of tubing.

The new Stealth series of sound bars lets us install big sound in small spaces. They are perfect for compact off-road vehicles, but we can also use them on a boat, a Jeep or anywhere else you need great sound from a compact package. Stealth sound bars are available with a built-in amplifier and Bluetooth receiver, or in a passive version that you can add to an existing system.

Amazing Speakers And Subwoofers

Wet Sounds offers speakers in 6-inch, 8-inch and 6×9-inch sizes. Each offers amazing sound quality and impressive efficiency. This means you get the most sound possible with the least power. All feature a weather-resistant design that includes a rubber spider and surround, Nylas (Nylon and Fiberglass) frame and grille, and aluminum tweeter.

They offer subwoofers in 10- and 12-inch sizes in applications for sealed, vented or infinite baffle installations. The awesome XS-XXX V2 12-inch subwoofer can handle an amazing 1000 watts of power to ensure you can feel the beat even when you aren’t on the boat.

Premium Electronics

Powering your Wet Sounds speakers is easy with their line of amplifiers. The Syndicate, Hydro-Tech X and Sinister series of amplifiers offer excellent efficiency and sound quality. Each can handle the physical beating that electronics onboard a boat must endure.

All of the amplifiers feature an extremely efficient Class D design. When combined with their efficient speakers, you not only get really loud and clear music, but the system also is easy on your boat’s electrical system.

Wet Sounds offers many source accessories. The WS-420 BT is a preamp with a four-band equalizer and built-in Bluetooth receiver. Just pair it with your phone and you can stream your music to your system.

Wet Sounds has a new wireless audio connectivity solution called the WS-A Link S/R kit. Each module can send or receive audio. The A Link allows you to connect multiple systems together when you are rafted together for a real party atmosphere.

The Best Service And Installation

Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage, Alaska, is best known for our fanatical approach to system design and installation. We’d be happy to help you achieve your goal of having an easy-to-use audio system that sounds great.

Want to know more about Wet Sounds? Check out this short video:

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Get Ready for Boating Season with Your Marine Audio Experts

03/28/2016 By John Schwartz

Have you dreamt of the perfect rainbow trout or salmon that you’ll catch this year? Is perfecting the new trick on your wakeboard something on your bucket list? Summer will be here before we know it. This means the temperatures will begin to rise and daylight hours will last longer. Longer days are perfect for taking the boat out on the water. What is better than a day spent out on the lake with the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair? These days on the water with friends and family are some of the best each year. Aren’t you getting excited just thinking about it? Your marine audio experts at Perfectionist can help make this boating season even better!

Ready To Rock?

Do you have the proper marine audio system to support your boating adventures? How about a system that you can interface with your phone or iPod for access to all your music? Or speakers that will allow you to crank up your tunes and still have them sound great when you’re cruising at higher speeds? Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security has a team of experts who are ready to make all of this happen for you.

Custom Designs

What are your hobbies? Do you just enjoy a day on the boat socializing? We’ve got you covered. Maybe you enjoy fishing but like to have great sounding music. No worries! Is water skiing or wakeboarding your thing? If you want to be able to hear your music while you do your sport we have everything you’ll need.

At Perfectionist, we understand the ins and outs of marine audio. A stereo in a boat is built much differently from a stereo system in a vehicle. Our team knows all about the effects of water, extreme temperatures, vibrations and power supplies on your marine audio system. You’ll never have to worry about playing your music while docked and then having a dead battery when you start your boat. We will build you a system that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Reliability

Our standards are set high and reliability is something we stand on. No one wants to be inconvenienced by having to take their boat out of the water and tow it to have repairs made. We understand this, and that’s why our work is done by experts.

Now is the perfect time to give your boat the system you’ve always wanted. When boating season begins, yours will be ready. As we get to know you and find the things you’re looking for in a marine audio system, we will work with you to give you all the volume, bass and reliability you need. This year can be full of the most enjoyable weekends you’ve experienced yet.

Stop By Your Marine Audio Experts Today!

Stop by our store in Anchorage, Alaska, and let the fun begin today! You can also contact us here for more info.

Product Spotlight: Morel Maximo Coaxial Speakers

03/25/2016 By John Schwartz

We have a lot of clients who come to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to replace old or damaged factory speakers. Since your speakers are the most important components in your audio system, we take great care in choosing the brands we offer. One of our most popular replacement speaker solutions has been the Maximo coax series from Morel. The Morel Maximo series are an ideal replacement speaker. Morel has been manufacturing amazing-sounding home and car audio speakers since 1975.

Design

Developing a speaker that sounds great is relatively easy when there are no budget constraints. Making a speaker that impresses people and offers exceptional value is a great way to describe the Morel Maximo. These speakers are based on a treated paper composite cone. Paper cones are renowned for their balance of speed and natural sound. Powering the midrange driver is a high-strength ferrite magnet for good speaker efficiency and dynamic response. A 1-inch copper voice coil ensures that these speakers can handle power from a moderate-sized amplifier.

Producing clear high-frequency sound is left to a 0.8-inch soft dome tweeter at the center of the speaker. The tweeter is protected with a phase plug, which also helps improve off-axis response. The all-important crossover is called MXR Direct and is built into each speaker. This saves us time during installation and increases the value to our clients.

Application

Morel coaxial Maximo speakers are designed to offer good efficiency, making them compatible with factory-installed source units and amplifiers, or with an aftermarket amplifier. Many replacement speakers offer better sound, but they require an amplifier to reach reasonable volume levels. You would have to spend significantly more money to make your system loud again – but with Maximo, you don’t. Morel manufactures Maximo speakers in 4, 5.25, 6.5 and 6×9-inch sizes to fit most applications.

Come By And Check Out Morel Maximo Coaxes Today!

If you are in the Anchorage, Alaska, area and are looking for a great value in a speaker upgrade, then drop in to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security and audition the Maximo speakers from Morel. Bring along your favorite music so you hear just how great these speakers sound. We’d be happy to have a look at your vehicle and outline what it would cost to upgrade your sound system.

For more information about any of our products or services, contact us here.