Speakers 2015 Access cab

I just took delivery on a 2015 Tacoma Access cab, 6 spd manual trans. It has the end to multi media bundle, NOT the premium audio package.

I want to upgrade all the speakers and probably add a 4 channel amp.

I have the front speakers covered, ordered adapter plates, JBL 6x9s and Infinity tweeters.

My question involves the "rear" speakers-

They appear to be mounted in the head liner, and really sound bad.

Does anyone know what speakers are mounted up there?

Is it better to replace them or install some 6.5 rounds in the rear doors?

Any information, product suggestions or links will be very much appreciated.

Supercharged

 

personally, and i know many others are not a fan of rear fill.
Your better off fading your stage forward and spending your time and money perfecting your front stage

 

I admit I had thought about that- I guess my OCD streak kicked in. Something about having audio output on the head unit and speakers going unused bugs me- even though it may be illogical. I suppose with such a small space, a 2 channel amp up front into a good pair of separates or 6x9s would sound better. I have to remind myself that I'm fading out the weak part of the system and recall only losing mid range which seems the most prone to distortion. Hmmmm
Maybe some amped Boston Acoustics separates with crossovers in the front doors and a small powered sub in the back?

 

You need to contact Mr. Marv here on the forum. Do a quick search to track him down. He is currently setting me up with a system for my '15 Sport AC.

Bottom line, forget about the rear roof speakers. I am going with 6.5" components up front and a sub mounted in a custom box between the rear jump seats. Fade to the front. I have an Entune with NAV, no JBL.

I am a few weeks from receiving the components and the install but will post pics when it happens.

Donald

 

I spent the time and money on a good set of front door speakers and installed a mini amp. For now, left the roof speakers alone. I can say that once the amp was installed, the roof speakers actually sounded better. You have to remember those things are itzy bitzy and aren't that good but do "fill" some sound. I'm not sure I'd put speakers in my rear AC doors either. If I do replace the roof ones, it'll be when they crap out.

Put your front system together with the amp and then decide. I bet you don't do it.

 

I toyed with mine tonight, just adjusting settings and the rear roof speakers will NOT be used once I have the front set up and amped.... No sense filling and gaps with poor sound quality. Thanks for the recommendation- I will look him up and see what he offers before deciding.

Looking forward to your install thread-

SC

 

You're probably right- I still might do something in the back, having a set if drivers in the AC doors would be nice when out camping & such- flip the doors open for ambient tunes....

I've got a premium Bose system in my Audi S4, I guess I'm a bit spoiled by that since I've never had to do any work on it.

It's not like the crazy multi driver/multi amp systems I used to build in my youth, but it's good enough and shows me little to no distortion.

SC

 

Looks like you have received some good advice here but I'll chime in since you asked me to and I'm just waiting on some glue to set! IMO the weakest link in a Tacoma system is the speakers and since speakers are the most important aspect of any system expected to sound good I always recommend buying the "best" front speakers you can fit in your budget first and install them properly.. Everything else from there on will be "icing on the cake" and what you do from there on depends on your objectives/budget.
If you want it louder, add an amp. If you don't want to add a sub I would recommend a "good" set of 6x9 components up front. Rear fill is one of those personal choices. If you like the "surround" effect add rear speakers! If you want to learn how to use rear speakers to add ambiance and actually "enhance" your front stage give me a call as it's too much for me to type!

Also, personally I am a big fan of keeping the factory headunit whenever possible (especially the Entune) as IMO the only thing it really lacks is audio adjustments however if you start with "good" speakers installed properly of course you will have less need for processing (there are other level setting/phase tuning tricks that will aid in getting the best sound and how much tuning you "need" depends on numerous factors).

BTW, next weekend I will be installing a "competition level" system in another members 2015 Access Cab consisting of Hybrid Audio Technologies Legatia SE components and Clarus sub powered by an Alpine PDX-V9 along with a Helix DSP. Although this level system is above what most are looking for I will be documenting it to post in a thread to hopefully aid others with installing in their Access cabs. Almost forgot, I will be using the factory headunit.

 

Proudly this is my system he is referring to. Not only can I not wait, I am looking forward to meeting Mr Marv. I feel like we are great friends already from our very insightful and in depth conversations.

 

+1 for Mr. Marv. Hopefully, my stuff is next in line!!!

We talked on the phone a number of times and as the previous poster noted, it feels like I know the guy without ever meeting him.

Make the call, you will not regret it.

Donald

 

I tapped into the mini roof speaker wiring behind the radio them removed the kick panels, trim and rear door covers, ran the wires and installed a set of 6.5" in there. Crutchfield sells the speakers cheap and includes the brackets and wiring kits for FREE. I did have to cut holes in my door panels and mount the grilles, but the difference in sound is amazing. The roof speakers are still hooked up, but you don't hear them!

 

Brackets and wiring kits for the Access Cab???

Do you have a link to where I can see them with Crutchfield?

Any pics of your install?

Link info would be very much appreciated-

SC

 

Crutchfield will have Brackets and wiring kits for a Tacoma Access Cab.
My Access cab is 2006 and it came with rear door speakers from the Factory.

Your 2015 doors may or may not have the same internal sheet metal as my '06. The best way to know for sure is to remove the door panel and check for yourself.

 

I believe me & Mr Marvs plan is to eventually put 5/5" rear fills in the door. I won't know for sure until next weekend but we believe the sheet metal will support the speaker but the panel will need to be cut for the grill.

 

Toyota left the speaker holes in the rear doors when they first moved those speakers to the headliner so hopefully they are still there!

 

Anyone have a link to the 2015 AC wiring diagram?

 

As I am learning the search function and searching for audio mods, your name keeps popping up. What would your recommendation be for front speakers and an amp. Also where to mount the amp.

Sorry for jacking the thread.

Thanks

Van

 

What amp did you use and where did you mont it?

 

A lot in this thread http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/317073-2014-access-cab-sub-options.html See post #13 for links to the other pages of install.

Basically used a Clarion XC1410 and put it under the drivers seat. I have an AC and it's out of the way. Install post is #14 here http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/328388-2014-access-cab-door-speakers.html There's a .pdf on the post showing details.

 

I have been reading about your installation. Nice job, especially the the deadening of the doors. Can you bypass the amp? How good does the Iss speakers sound with out the amp?

Thanks