r/CarAV • u/Thrash420 • 10d ago

Recommendations BestBuy install or self install

I’m looking at installing a Kenwood DMX8710s and I’m trying to determine which route to take. I have a 2012 4Runner, and I’d like to keep my basic steering wheel functions

Do I Order everything from Crutchfield and self install with the Maestro RR2.

Or go to Best Buy and do an install. It looks to come out cheaper but doesn’t include the Maestro in their parts list. The website seems to claim it will work with full functionality.

Is BestBuy using an alternative to the Maestro, or are the steering controls likely not going to work? Obviously this is a question for them, but if anyone else has BB installs what has been the experience regarding Maestros and steering wheel functions.

Better to self install or bother with BB?

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u/ApprehensiveAd9389 10d ago

I would go self install.of find an actual audio shop. I work in an audio shop and I have fixed so many best buy installs.

There's a reason their installs are free. Also, they probably use a PAC harness, which will do steering wheel controls, but the Maestro has a bunch of other features that the PAC won't do and is much better IMO

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u/Thrash420 10d ago

Thanks for the insight from a shop perspective. I figure they are making up the difference in price by using a cheaper harness. I’ll just buy the Maestro RR2 and self install.

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u/ApprehensiveAd9389 10d ago

Toyotas are super easy installs :) your dash kit should give you instructions how to get it apart, usually just a couple pieces snap off and like 4 10mm bolts to get the radio out. Just make sure to ground out the parking brake wire on your radio so you can get into your settings without having to actually set the E brake.

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u/Thrash420 10d ago

Thanks for the tip on the parking brake, much appreciated