Ben H's 2003 Toyota Camry LE
The 2003 Toyota Camry LE sedan might be considered more useful for hitting soccer games than bringing the boom or turning heads on the sidewalk. That didn't stop Ben H. from Palm Harbor, FL, from turning his dark gray vehicle into a moving club night, complete with a hard-hitting sound system and a mind-expanding light display. "I wanted to get the most out of my car's sound capabilities," Ben tells us, and we're proud to have been part of the audio aspect of his new installation.

Ben's 2003 Toyota Camry LE might look a little plain on the outside, but he really turned the inside out with his new sound system and lighting.
Items installed:
- Boston Acoustics G112PS GTuned™ ported enclosure with a 12" G1 subwoofer
- A pair of Sony Xplod XS-GTX1641 6.5" component speakers located in front doors
- A pair of Sony Xplod XS-GT6936A 3-way 6" x 9" car speakers located in rear deck
- Kicker 08ZX300.1 300-watt mono subwoofer amplifier
Starting with the speakers
Ben tells us, "I first installed the Sony door speakers and rear deck speakers myself, following the directions that Crutchfield sent me with the products." He also ran into the most difficulty with this part of the installation, as he notes about installing the rear-deck speakers, "because my hands couldn't fit in the back to remove the brake light wire."
With a little help from his (professional) friends
Ben then went to a local electronics shop for help installing the sub, amp, and gain knob. The Boston Acoustics sub enclosure fits nicely against the rear of the backseat in the Camry's trunk. It fills the car with bass while still giving Ben a fair amount of storage space:

Here's a great idea: mounting the amp on the backside of the sub enclosure keeps it safe and sound and out of sight:

The PAC LC-2 gain knob installed under the dash to the left of the steering wheel helps Ben control the output of the amp going to the sub enclosure, right from the driver's seat. You can find similar products on our Amplifier Remotes page.

Ben's really proud of his audio system — he tells us the Boston Acoustics sub and box is the first thing he shows people. He also tells us that he wants to add a Sony receiver in the future.
Lights, action, and more action!
But Ben wasn't satisfied just to give his Camry an audio overhaul: "Once the sound system was complete, I replaced the interior lights with blue LED bulbs and installed four more under the front seats and under the glove compartment and driver compartment." As you can see, the results are pretty darn impressive:

Ben's Camry looks like a dance club at night thanks to blue LEDs under the front seats and in the center console.

He even got the map lights and dome light to go blue, too.
Rolling with style
Ben's now got one cool ride for those warm Florida nights. Next time we're in his neighborhood we'll know not to freak out if we hear some deep bass and see strange blue lights coming from a nearby vehicle.

Vehicles in the Custom Car Showroom are submitted by customers and fans, and edited by Crutchfield writing staff. You can find more of these articles on the Showroom main page.
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Meet Dominic DeVito
I'm energized by music and reliable directions, so car GPS and audio are my bailiwicks.
I've been a writer here at Crutchfield since 2006. My specialties have been car audio, GPS navigation, and radar detectors, which I've covered basically since day one. In 2008 I started shaping local print advertising for our retail stores in central Virginia. This introduced me to even more ways that Crutchfield connects with our customers and community.
I'm a huge fan of live music, and have been since my high school days. Once I was in college, I started following my favorite bands around the country, and still do today.
Those travels gave me a deep appreciation for reliable navigation. I remember the days of paper maps and printing directions from websites all too well. I've been tracking the evolution of dedicated portable and in-dash GPS navigation since I started here. I still see these devices as highly beneficial even as many people rely on their smartphones for guidance.
In the meantime, I've worked at several record stores and served as a DJ for a community radio station for over 20 years, allowing me to form bonds with other music lovers and fans of great sound. I used to write record and concert reviews for a handful of blogs and local publications, and you can find more of my writing in the book Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide.
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