3rd Gen JBL delete. Kenwood, Focal, JL Audio installed!

I bought my 2021 TRD Sport with the Premium package that comes with the JBL stereo upgrade. This project was to take the whole JBL system out and replace with an aftermarket system.

Build List:
Kenwood DMX958XR headunit w/ integrated DRV-N520 dash cam and SiriusXM, Maestro Rr
Focal Flax EVO PS 165 FXE components in the front
Focal FLax EVO PC 165 FE coaxials in the rear
JL Audio 10 TW3-D4 sub bridged to 2(ish) ohms
JL Audio VXi 600/6i 75w x 6 @ 4 ohms(main speakers)
JL Audio VXi 600/1i 600w x 1 @ 2 ohms (sub)
JL Audio VXi Hub (allows both DSP amps to be tuned and controlled through the main amp)
JL Audio DRC-205 (digital, dual rotary control)
KnuKonceptz Kolossus Flex tinned OFC 4g power and ground wire
KnuKonceptz Krystal twisted pair RCA cables
Trail Grid Pro JBL amp bypass wire harness
Mr. Marv's Place Sub Box and Amp Rack
ResoNix Stage 2 Door Kits (enough for the out door skin, plastic door panel & back wall!)
Taco Tunes speaker adapters
Auto Harness House factory speaker harness adapter

This is set up as an active system since both the amps have a built-in DSP. The system only sounds good because of the fine work at Freeman's Stereo who did the JL Max TuN! I was proud of my install and the technician gave me the overall thumbs up on that part, but the power of those amps was unleashed when they plugged in the lap top and the microphone array and the tech just went to work, making adjustments that are just outside of my knowledge base and skill set. Lots of respect for those pros who have the technical know-how that you need for today's vehicles and with the potential of these DSP amps! She doesn't rattle any windows or anything, but it's got great power with lots of head room and gets plenty loud and clear, perfect for that size cabin, windows up or down. Every minute I spent sound deadening that truck was absolutely worth it. No rattles, no lie. You can be rocking inside the truck and not really be drawing any attention (as long as the windows are closed, lol) Everything is hidden behind the rear seats, the power wire and RCAs are protected under the plastic door sill covers on either side, the wire harness allowed me to use the factory speaker out wiring so everything is tucked away, stealth install was the goal. I had to cut just a small piece out of the driver's side "C" pillar panel for the power and ground. The sub box and amp rack fit perfectly in the space between the rear "C" pillar panels.

I've always wanted an aftermarket system and I had one in a 2015 Taco for a few months before I stupidly traded in the truck and the stereo system I'd just spent my entire tax return on (dumb story). Anyway, I spent about a year and really dedicated some time to reading about car audio and equipment and designing what I wanted my system to be. I watched countless YouTube videos about car audio and other people's channels who have installed various aftermarket systems in their Tacomas. I spent another year and a half buying pieces for my build here and there; this equipment and such can get expensive! I saved a decent bit, rolling the dice and buying all the speakers, the sub and the sub amp from FaceBook Marketplace, which turned out to be a good move. I caught the headunit on a sale and the main amplifier from Crutchfield's "scratch-and-dent" section. I also caught a sale on the sound deadening kits I got from ResoNix. Being patient and waiting to buy isn't always the most fun but you can save a good bit of money that way. I paid full freight for the sub box and amp rack from Mr. Marv's place as well as all the wiring from KnuKonceptz and then the extra things like tools, carpeting, mounting and electrical hardware... it can really start to add up! I installed everything on my own with some help from my buddy who has a wire fish and helped me route the power wire. I turned to Crutchfield's live online advisors, r/CarAV, Tacoma World, YouTube for advice along the way. I recorded most of it on my cell phone and I'm going to upload it to YouTube, but the videos are pretty terrible, lol. Anyway, here are some pictures from my build, I sure had a fun time doing it and now I'm really enjoying it! Thanks for letting me share!