At MC Audio Rockdale, we love transforming capable off-road vehicles into fully connected, sonically refined machines. This Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series Dual Cab came in with the basics—and left with audiophile-grade sound, modern connectivity, and powerful safety tech.
🔍 Factory Setup – Minimal & Outdated
Here’s what the Land Cruiser had before:
- ❌ 4” dashboard-only midrange speakers
- ❌ No tweeters or front door speakers
- ❌ No amplifier, no subwoofer
- ❌ Chinese aftermarket head unit
- ❌ No soundproofing, dashcam, or camera support
The sound was flat, unclear, and lacked both power and definition. Definitely not worthy of a Land Cruiser.
✅ New Setup – Premium Sound, Smart Tech & Real Power
We designed and executed a complete custom system, combining audiophile components, high-output amplifiers, and smart integration.
🖥️ Kenwood DMX9720XDS – 10" Wireless CarPlay Head Unit
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- Full touchscreen with anti-reflective surface
- 3x RCA outputs to amps
- Supports camera input + DSP tuning interface
🔊 BRAX MATRIX ML8 & ML28 PRO – Handcrafted German Speakers
- BRAX ML8 Midbass: 8” 200W RMS – fitted in custom front pods
- BRAX ML28 PRO Tweeters: 1.1” 120W RMS – mounted in A-pillar pods
- Unmatched detail, imaging, and power handling
🎯 These components deliver studio-grade sound—even in an off-road beast.
🔉 JL Audio TW3 10” Subwoofer
- Installed in MDF FitBox behind the seat
- Dual voice coil, punchy and deep
- Seamless bass that complements the BRAX stage
🔇 Complete STP Soundproofing
- All four doors
- Rear firewall
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Entire floor pan
→ Using STP Gold and acoustic felt
→ Dramatically reduces noise and resonance
→ Boosts clarity, bass response, and midrange definition
⚡ Dual Amplifier Setup – Maximum Control + Power 💪
🎛️ Helix P SIX DSP Ultimate – 6-Channel Digital Amplifier
- Powers front + rear stage (BRAX + Helix Compose)
- Advanced DSP with 30-band EQ, crossover, time alignment
- Clean, transparent signal with precise tuning
- Discreet installation behind rear seat
🔊 ESX Monoblock Amplifier – 1000W RMS
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Dedicated to powering the JL Audio TW3 subwoofer
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Delivers deep, tight, distortion-free bass
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Balanced power distribution for SPL and sound quality
🛠️ Combined, this system delivers clarity, loudness, and controlled bass—even during off-road driving.
🔉 Rear Fill – Helix Compose i3 Coaxial Speakers
- Installed in the rear cabin
- Balanced, high-quality support for a full audio field
🎥 Safety & Tech Integration
🧠 Reverse Camera
- Integrated into Kenwood display
- Activates instantly with reverse gear
📹 Thinkware U3000 Dashcam – Dual Channel
- 4K UHD front + 2K rear recording
- Radar-based parking surveillance
- Super Night Vision 4.0
- Cloud-based access and app notifications
- Discreet installation, hardwired for 24/7 protection
🎚️ DSP Tuning & Final Setup
To unlock the full potential of the system, we used:
- High-resolution tuning microphone
- Pink noise and sine sweep calibration
- Time alignment per seat position
- Phase and polarity correction
- Precise subwoofer gain and crossover tuning
🎧 Result? Lifelike staging, tight imaging, zero distortion.
🎯 Final Results:
✅ Crystal-clear vocals and highs
✅ Tight, controlled, punchy bass
✅ Perfect front staging with centred imaging
✅ No distortion—even at high volume
✅ Smartphone integration, dashcam safety, soundproofed cabin
“This is the ultimate Land Cruiser audio upgrade—built for touring, tuned for luxury.”
📍 Ready to Upgrade Your 4WD?
Whether you're touring the outback or commuting in Sydney, we design systems to match your vehicle’s purpose and your expectations.
📍 Unit 10 / 5-7 Bermill St, Rockdale, NSW
📲 0415 072 361
📧 info@mechatronicar.com.au
🔊 Built Tough. Tuned Beautiful.
Let MC Audio transform your 79 Series with the best tech and sound on the market.
Book your upgrade today.
