cognizantnamja Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 A friend of mine was trying to get a F90BT installed into his late model 4-Runner with the JBL system. He went to Best Buy (why, I don't know) to get the system installed. The installer told him that this combination would create "noise," using the PAC JBL system adapter. I think the Best Buy dude is saying a bunch of BS... true? untrue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offroaderf150 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 true......for the most part. the jbl systems in the new toyotas are horrible to integrate into. i installed a z1 my dads 07 tundra with the 12 speaker jbl and it sounds like ass. he doesnt mind it but it drives me crazy. the factory jbl amp gets its signal through a digital computer signal, so the integrator the installer was telling you about translates the analog audio signal to a digital signal to feed the toyota amp. however, the scosche integrator is a piece of junk. the metra version, from what ive heard is much better. that integrator needs a high output signal in order to produce a somewhat decent signal to the amp. its possible that the 4v preout from the 90bt will suffice, but cant say for sure. ive had to use an adjustable line out converter in order to get the proper sound from the jbl amp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offroaderf150 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 He went to Best Buy (why, I don't know) to get the system installed. oh yeah, btw im a best buy installer as well. i love all the trash talking about us....there's bad installers everywhere...trust me ive seen the installs from all our local shops, as well as cc, other best buys and do it yourself-ers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cognizantnamja Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 true......for the most part. the jbl systems in the new toyotas are horrible to integrate into. i installed a z1 my dads 07 tundra with the 12 speaker jbl and it sounds like ass. he doesnt mind it but it drives me crazy. the factory jbl amp gets its signal through a digital computer signal, so the integrator the installer was telling you about translates the analog audio signal to a digital signal to feed the toyota amp. however, the scosche integrator is a piece of junk. the metra version, from what ive heard is much better. that integrator needs a high output signal in order to produce a somewhat decent signal to the amp. its possible that the 4v preout from the 90bt will suffice, but cant say for sure. ive had to use an adjustable line out converter in order to get the proper sound from the jbl amp. Well, I installed a 700BT into a RAV4 using the PAC converter... and it sounds fine. So I don't know what the Best Buy dude is talking about. *Shrug* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offroaderf150 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 because best buy sells the scosche adapter and it sucks. thats why i said he was right for the most part. that's why i recommended the metra one. if the PAC one works well, then use that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BBYTech805 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 the scosche one is junk.... do some research.... try the metra one... I TOO WORK FOR BESTBUY- as a tech- and i agree there are bad installers at some stores... but no ones perfect man.... do judge the company cuz there are a few shitty installers... ppl always poke and talk trash about BBY..... but we have more certified pros thatn almost any other company- and we have a GREAT INS policy- so u can have us work on your ride with piece of mind.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cognizantnamja Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'm sure there are a few good apples in the bushel... but the experience has been like this in Southern California. Every Best Buy store I've been to - Cerritos, Lakewood, Torrance, West LA, Culver City, Glendale, Hollywood, Westwood - there hasn't been a single installer I've talked to who actually inspired confidence about their skills and knowledge. Granted, maybe these stores just don't have the right people there... but I'm not talking about one or two stores... we're talking about EIGHT stores. Whether they have MECP certification doesn't mean much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offroaderf150 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 see, but you didnt go to the san bernardino store!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cognizantnamja Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 see, but you didnt go to the san bernardino store!! Hahah... I guess that provides some sense of relief Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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