Anybody ever use these speaker adapters?

trdracing5 · 02-17-2009, 07:25 PM

I was looking for some plastic speaker adapters to put 6X9 speakers in the front of my 2006 Tacoma.
I just could not justify the money that Tacotunes was asking for their speaker adapters. (close to $45 with shipping). I mean come on they are just hunks of plastic.

I came across these plastic adapters on ebay from car-speaker-adapters.com

(Ebay item #310112315413)
They were only $17.99 ($24.00 total with shipping). They look like they should work. Anyone ever used these?

m_yota · 02-17-2009, 10:38 PM

give them a try. i prefer tacotunes adapters. imo

billas333 · 02-17-2009, 11:33 PM

You can mount them to mdf wood like in the pictures but the taco tunes ones are ready to go with the proper sized holes and all. I would just get the taco tunes for less hassle thats what I have

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 12:10 AM

I picked up a pair of 6x9 tacotunes adapters for $10 from a guy off ebay a few months back. Alpine 6x9 speakers are in my closet back home just waiting for me to install them over spring break coming up....... They seem like they would be worth the money.

billas333 · 02-18-2009, 03:00 PM

only word of advice is watch the size of your speaker. I have the Pioneer premier 6x9's and each one weighs about 6lbs and with the taco tune mounts I still had to buy a 1/4 inch spacer and trim away a little bit of the inner door panel just to clear the window.

Mr Marv · 02-19-2009, 08:53 AM

Those are a convenient way to mount speakers however you really need a dense material to get the best performance out of your new speakers. If you do get those pack them with modeling clay or sound deadener to stiffen them up a bit.

Mr Marv · 02-19-2009, 10:46 AM

I just found a set of 6x9 baffles out in the shop that have a slight cosmetic defect. It does not affect performance in any way however I prefer not to sell them unless perfect

so to help you get your speakers installed properly I will offer them to you for just the cost of shipping.

boogie · 02-19-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marv

I just found a set of 6x9 baffles out in the shop that have a slight cosmetic defect. It does not affect performance in any way however I prefer not to sell them unless perfect

so to help you get your speakers installed properly I will offer them to you for just the cost of shipping.

Mr. Marv.......a gentleman and a scholar

TorenApart · 02-19-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marv

I just found a set of 6x9 baffles out in the shop that have a slight cosmetic defect. It does not affect performance in any way however I prefer not to sell them unless perfect

so to help you get your speakers installed properly I will offer them to you for just the cost of shipping.

That's so cool! Take his offer! You can't beat the quality of his work!

trdracing5 · 02-19-2009, 06:20 PM

I took Mr. Marv up on his offer. I had already bought the other adapters though. Anyone need any adapters?

TorenApart · 02-19-2009, 06:24 PM

Is it too late to cancel the order?

007Tacoma · 02-23-2009, 08:57 AM

Marv is a great guy! Glad he could help you out.

So, how does it all sound now?

T@co_Pr3runn3r · 02-23-2009, 09:04 AM

I've got a box o stereo somewhere in the house with some 6x9s in it. I'll find it when moving if not before. May have ta upgrade............

Delrivpilot · 02-23-2009, 11:20 AM

I just had 6x9 Kickers installed in my front doors and the door panels stick out a bit on the bottoms and don't fully clip in. When they took out my stock speakers, they cut the exsisting bracket and mounted my new speakers to it. I'm thinking I am going back to have them do it correctly.

TorenApart · 02-23-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delrivpilot

I just had 6x9 Kickers installed in my front doors and the door panels stick out a bit on the bottoms and don't fully clip in. When they took out my stock speakers, they cut the exsisting bracket and mounted my new speakers to it. I'm thinking I am going back to have them do it correctly.

Are the panels sticking out on both sides or just one?

SecretSquirrel · 02-23-2009, 11:55 AM

I use the ones in the original pic. They're plenty stiff.

billas333 · 02-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delrivpilot

I just had 6x9 Kickers installed in my front doors and the door panels stick out a bit on the bottoms and don't fully clip in. When they took out my stock speakers, they cut the exsisting bracket and mounted my new speakers to it. I'm thinking I am going back to have them do it correctly.

Easy remedy!

m speaker did the exact same thing. There is a plastic border that sticks out on the inside of the door panel and can be easily trimmed away with a razor blade. Then the door panel should clip down all the way.

tacodave06 · 03-01-2009, 12:17 AM

i made my own from wood. it only costed me $6 and took about a half hour. they work great

Delrivpilot · 03-01-2009, 04:05 AM

Thanks Billas, I will give that a shot. Seems just the passenger door sticking out just a bit and I do notice the driver window meeting a little resistance when going up and down. I am guessing the speaker is putting pressure on it

bass mechanic · 03-01-2009, 08:20 AM

i have not looked yet, but arent the factory speakers already 6x9? why cant you just mount another 6x9 to whatever came from the factory?

02-17-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
trdracing5 Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3944 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 95 2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab	Anybody ever use these speaker adapters? I was looking for some plastic speaker adapters to put 6X9 speakers in the front of my 2006 Tacoma. I just could not justify the money that Tacotunes was asking for their speaker adapters. (close to $45 with shipping). I mean come on they are just hunks of plastic. I came across these plastic adapters on ebay from car-speaker-adapters.com (Ebay item #310112315413) They were only $17.99 ($24.00 total with shipping). They look like they should work. Anyone ever used these?

02-18-2009, 12:10 AM	#4
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02-18-2009, 03:00 PM	#5
billas333 Always bet on black Joined: Nov 2008, #10698 Location: California Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 414 2008 4x4 Tacoma Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Mods so far: Tube steps from toyota, Bed extender from toyota, Spare Tire lock, Sound System Makeover, Tacoma All-Weather heavy duty rubber floor mats. Rear TSB, Icon Coilovers w/ TC UCA's and 1inch rear block with rear 5100 bilstein shocks, Grillcraft black grill, Devil Horns from Andres, Black Headlights, Matte Black Liquid Metal Gatlins Wheels, 285/70R17 Nitto Tera Grapplers, Wet Okole Seat Covers! Seat Belt Chime Mod, Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust,	only word of advice is watch the size of your speaker. I have the Pioneer premier 6x9's and each one weighs about 6lbs and with the taco tune mounts I still had to buy a 1/4 inch spacer and trim away a little bit of the inner door panel just to clear the window. __________________ Always Bet on Black!

02-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#6
Mr Marv Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1009 Location: Monterey Bay California Posts: 575	Those are a convenient way to mount speakers however you really need a dense material to get the best performance out of your new speakers. If you do get those pack them with modeling clay or sound deadener to stiffen them up a bit. __________________ MrMarv.com for custom built sub enclosures/amp racks/baffles etc or just advice on making your own! 1-831-383-0308 7AM-8PM PST Mon-Sat and hit or miss on Sunday! Pics of Tacoma items here http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/MrMarv/?

02-19-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
Mr Marv Senior Member Joined: Mar 2007, #1009 Location: Monterey Bay California Posts: 575	I just found a set of 6x9 baffles out in the shop that have a slight cosmetic defect. It does not affect performance in any way however I prefer not to sell them unless perfect so to help you get your speakers installed properly I will offer them to you for just the cost of shipping. __________________ MrMarv.com for custom built sub enclosures/amp racks/baffles etc or just advice on making your own! 1-831-383-0308 7AM-8PM PST Mon-Sat and hit or miss on Sunday! Pics of Tacoma items here http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/MrMarv/?

02-17-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
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02-17-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
billas333 Always bet on black Joined: Nov 2008, #10698 Location: California Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 414 2008 4x4 Tacoma Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Mods so far: Tube steps from toyota, Bed extender from toyota, Spare Tire lock, Sound System Makeover, Tacoma All-Weather heavy duty rubber floor mats. Rear TSB, Icon Coilovers w/ TC UCA's and 1inch rear block with rear 5100 bilstein shocks, Grillcraft black grill, Devil Horns from Andres, Black Headlights, Matte Black Liquid Metal Gatlins Wheels, 285/70R17 Nitto Tera Grapplers, Wet Okole Seat Covers! Seat Belt Chime Mod, Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust,	You can mount them to mdf wood like in the pictures but the taco tunes ones are ready to go with the proper sized holes and all. I would just get the taco tunes for less hassle thats what I have __________________ Always Bet on Black!

02-19-2009, 06:20 PM	#10
trdracing5 Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3944 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 95 2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab	I took Mr. Marv up on his offer. I had already bought the other adapters though. Anyone need any adapters?

02-19-2009, 06:24 PM	#11
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02-23-2009, 11:20 AM	#14
Delrivpilot Red Sox Nation Name: Jonathan Joined: Sep 2007, #2841 Location: PA Gender: Male Posts: 220 06 Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic Westin Runnin Bars, Toytec 2" spacers, TSB suspension, Bridgestone Revos 265/75/16, Pionner Avic F700Bt, Wet Okole seats	I just had 6x9 Kickers installed in my front doors and the door panels stick out a bit on the bottoms and don't fully clip in. When they took out my stock speakers, they cut the exsisting bracket and mounted my new speakers to it. I'm thinking I am going back to have them do it correctly.

02-23-2009, 11:55 AM	#16
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03-01-2009, 12:17 AM	#18
tacodave06 Member Joined: May 2008, #6531 Location: central valley Posts: 35 06 dub cab 4x4 3" lift 2006 Double Cab Automatic the mighty 4.0 3" susp lift. weld wheels w/ mud terrains. mb quart 6x9's in front	i made my own from wood. it only costed me $6 and took about a half hour. they work great

03-01-2009, 04:05 AM	#19
Delrivpilot Red Sox Nation Name: Jonathan Joined: Sep 2007, #2841 Location: PA Gender: Male Posts: 220 06 Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic Westin Runnin Bars, Toytec 2" spacers, TSB suspension, Bridgestone Revos 265/75/16, Pionner Avic F700Bt, Wet Okole seats	Thanks Billas, I will give that a shot. Seems just the passenger door sticking out just a bit and I do notice the driver window meeting a little resistance when going up and down. I am guessing the speaker is putting pressure on it

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bass mechanic Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6732 Location: colorado springs, colorado Gender: Male Posts: 181 2009 tacoma Access cab TRD offroad in black 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l none	i have not looked yet, but arent the factory speakers already 6x9? why cant you just mount another 6x9 to whatever came from the factory?