{"title":"Factory Upgrades - Toyota RAV4","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"toyota-rav4-audio-upgrade-system-one","title":"Toyota RAV4 Audio Upgrade — System One","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTOYOTA RAV4 AUDIO UPGRADE — SYSTEM ONE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe starting point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant and immediately noticeable improvement ...and for many RAV4 owners, this is all they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RAV4 leaves the factory without proper bass. The standard six-speaker setup has no subwoofer. The JBL system on Limited and premium grades has one — but it's undersized, underdriven, and tucked in the corner of the boot where it does the minimum required to justify the badge. System One fixes this without changing anything visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere possible, we may recommend replacing the head unit as part of the build.  It's always a better outcome where it's possible.  It can be done on nearly all RAV4 models, although the 2019 onwards are a little different , we'll need to check what's possible in your version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if we're working with the factory radio, System One connects to the factory signal chain and runs independently without touching the head unit. Either way, CarPlay, Android Auto, and all factory controls remain fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSYSTEM ONE INCLUDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compact subwoofer — underseat or underfloor cargo area\u003cbr\u003e- High-fidelity tweeter and crossover upgrade\u003cbr\u003e- Amplifier for subwoofer and front speakers\u003cbr\u003e- Sound deadening — front doors\u003cbr\u003e- Power kit, cables and minor parts\u003cbr\u003e- Installation and calibration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subwoofer is the single biggest improvement available for any RAV4. No door-mounted speaker can produce proper bass regardless of brand or power rating — a dedicated subwoofer hidden away does what the factory system physically cannot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, invisible, and tuned to add presence without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter upgrade lifts the sound to ear level — adding width, separation, and the upper frequency detail that factory RAV4 tweeters, where they exist at all, consistently underdeliver. On standard six-speaker models without A-pillar tweeters, the improvement is dramatic. On JBL-equipped models, it replaces or supplements tweeters that are capable of significantly better performance than the factory amplification allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier drives the factory front speakers and new subwoofer with proper power, removing the strain from the factory head unit. Sound deadening in the front doors reduces road noise and acoustic loss — at motorway speeds, the difference is noticeable before you even turn the music on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory stereo, CarPlay, Android Auto, and all factory controls remain fully functional. Nothing looks different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for all RAV4 grades and generations — standard six-speaker and JBL-equipped models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices vary based on model year and components — contact us to discuss what works for your RAV4.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rapid-radio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025641824464,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3351\/3168\/files\/RAV4_Audio_System_ONE.png?v=1779844551"},{"product_id":"toyota-rav4-audio-upgrade-system-two","title":"Toyota RAV4 Audio Upgrade — System Two","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTOYOTA RAV4 AUDIO UPGRADE — SYSTEM TWO\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete DSP control over every speaker in your RAV4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the upgrade that makes the factory audio perform the way it should have from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem Two adds a multichannel DSP amplifier to the subwoofer and tweeter foundation. For JBL-equipped RAV4s, this is where the branded hardware finally gets what it needs. For standard-spec models, this is where the RAV4 stops sounding like a family car and starts sounding like a proper listening environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn RAV4 models up to and including some 2019 variants, we may recommend a head unit replacement as part of the System Two build – it gives us a cleaner signal chain and a better overall result. On later models, the DSP amplifier connects directly to the factory signal. Either way the outcome is the same – complete independent control over every speaker in the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSYSTEM TWO INCLUDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compact subwoofer — underseat or under cargo floor area\u003cbr\u003e- High-fidelity tweeter and crossover upgrade\u003cbr\u003e- Multichannel DSP amplifier with app control\u003cbr\u003e- Full individual speaker timing, phase and EQ calibration\u003cbr\u003e- Sound deadening — front doors\u003cbr\u003e- Power kit, cables and minor parts\u003cbr\u003e- Installation and calibration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multichannel DSP amplifier is the heart of System Two. It connects to the factory signal chain — taking what the head unit sends and processing it independently for every speaker in the vehicle before it reaches any driver. Timing, phase, and equalisation are corrected channel by channel, addressing the acoustic problems that every car cabin creates and that no factory EQ can fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DSP also cleans the signal. The RAV4's integrated head unit provides a speaker-level output rather than a clean line-level signal — the DSP processor corrects this before it reaches the amplified channels, resulting in significantly lower distortion and better dynamic range across the full volume range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor JBL-equipped RAV4s, the nine-speaker hardware is capable of significantly better performance than the factory amplification allows. Independent EQ control over the A-pillar tweeters, door speakers, and subwoofer separately — rather than the blunt bass\/treble\/balance controls in the head unit — transforms what the JBL system actually sounds like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard six-speaker RAV4s, the combination of proper amplification, a real subwoofer, and DSP calibration is the closest thing to a full system replacement without touching a single factory component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we set up the audio tuning with specialist, professional software,  The factory interface is unchanged.  Headunit audio settings like bass\/treble\/EQ etc will still allow you to make smaller changes on the fly, and remotes are also available for most of our DSP amplifiers and subwoofers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices vary based on model year, factory audio configuration, and component choices — contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rapid-radio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025646215376,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3351\/3168\/files\/RAV4_Audio_System_TWO.png?v=1779847967"},{"product_id":"toyota-rav4-audio-upgrade-system-three","title":"Toyota RAV4 Audio Upgrade — System Three","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTOYOTA RAV4 AUDIO UPGRADE — SYSTEM THREE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done this on a late-model hybrid RAV4. Here's what it involves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull component speaker replacement, new subwoofer under the rear cargo floor, multichannel ADSP amplifier, and complete acoustic treatment — doors, floor, sidewalls, and tailgate. It's a significant job. The result is a completely different vehicle to listen to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn RAV4 models where head unit replacement is possible, we'll include it — it's always a better outcome and gives the DSP a cleaner signal to work with from the start. On models where it isn't practical, the ADSP approach delivers the same result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSYSTEM THREE INCLUDES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Front component speaker and tweeter upgrade\u003cbr\u003e- Subwoofer — underseat or under rear cargo floor, properly enclosed\u003cbr\u003e- Multichannel ADSP amp\/processor with app control\u003cbr\u003e- Full individual speaker timing, phase and EQ calibration\u003cbr\u003e- Full sound deadening — doors, floor, sidewalls and tailgate\u003cbr\u003e- Power kit, cables and minor parts\u003cbr\u003e- Installation and calibration by ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW THIS SYSTEM WORKS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront component speakers replace the factory drivers — units selected specifically for the RAV4's cabin size, door configuration, and the owner's listening preferences. From high-value performers through to reference-grade drivers, the ADSP platform is engineered to make all of them perform beyond their price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subwoofer is positioned under the rear cargo floor — out of sight, properly enclosed, and sized appropriately for a full SUV cabin. A dedicated amplifier channel drives it independently from the front stage. Bass level is adjustable via app at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADSP processor gives us independent 30-band EQ control over every driver in the system. With the aid of specialist, professional software, we tune and calibrate by ear — using the owner's music, in the actual vehicle, until the system sounds exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull acoustic treatment is what separates System Three from everything else. Sound deadening across the doors, floor, sidewalls, and tailgate addresses the acoustic environment the speakers are working in, not just the speakers themselves. The RAV4's five-door SUV body picks up significant road and tyre noise at motorway speeds — proper deadening reduces this dramatically and lets the audio system perform in a cabin that's actually quiet enough to hear it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor JBL-equipped RAV4s, we can work with the existing JBL hardware where it's capable, or replace it entirely. We've done both and will recommend the right approach for your specific vehicle and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing about the interior looks different. 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