Removing stock "tweeter" with coax speakers?

JBTuncc · 12-07-2009, 02:05 PM

Should I remove the stock so called tweeter from the truck when i install coax speakers in the front doors? If so is it ok just to leave the wires hanging there? They aren't set up to where if the tweeters are disconnected the bottom speaker won't work are they? I wouldn't mind leaving them attached I just don't want to mess up the sound quality of the new speakers. Sorry I'm so terrible at car audio....

sirsaechao · 12-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Just clip them and cap them. You can just leave them in place.

maconhurler · 12-08-2009, 09:13 AM

Take back your coaxs and get a component set of speakers, your ears will thank you. You can get some fairly cheap and they sound great. I bought my Kicker components 5 1/4" from Crutchfield outlet for around $100.00. You will already have the door panel off to install the larger speaker, install the tweeter and fasten the crossovers on the inside of the door. Problem solved and your system sounds better.

JBTuncc · 12-08-2009, 01:48 PM

I don't recommend crossovers in the door. Done that before and they will fall apart. As for the components I am running them off of the stock headunit so I think the coax's will do better. Plus I got the coax's for 35 bucks. i may replace them later but Polk coax's should be fine for me.

rutherk1 · 12-08-2009, 01:51 PM

You would be surprised.

Just drop some nice coax (I like boston acoustic) in the doors and leave the OEM tweeters there and hooked up. I think it sounds great.

Its a simple upgrade.

JBTuncc · 12-08-2009, 02:36 PM

Nice. So you say that the stock tweeter won't throw off the impedence? I'm not familiar with all that...

rutherk1 · 12-08-2009, 02:39 PM

It will be fine.

mwerner1 · 12-08-2009, 04:20 PM

I installed infinity kappa components and they sound amazing, the only pain was getting the tweeters to fit the mounting bracket, if i were to do again i would purchase the brackets from tacotunes. But I do recommend to replace the tweeters and power the components with an amp

rutherk1 · 12-08-2009, 04:27 PM

^^^^^^
Yeah. That is the best route, buy components, amps run oxygen free cable the trade off is the labor and cost.

If you just want to spend 100 bucks to simply drop in some coaxial speakers, I would leave the stock tweeter in to help bring some of that soundstage up from your anxles. You will notice a tremendous difference.

Are you using the oem head unit?

If your are looking to use the factory head unit or an aftermarket headunit and don't want to wire amp make sure you get a nice sensitive speaker. Again, I really suggest the bostons. Over the years I have tried many brands and you can't beat Boston acoustics for the money.

JBTuncc · 12-08-2009, 05:46 PM

I bought the Polk Db651's. I am using the stock h/u. I have considered an amp but don't really want to go that route unless I decide to get a sub.

12-07-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
JBTuncc [OP] Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 180 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	Removing stock "tweeter" with coax speakers? Should I remove the stock so called tweeter from the truck when i install coax speakers in the front doors? If so is it ok just to leave the wires hanging there? They aren't set up to where if the tweeters are disconnected the bottom speaker won't work are they? I wouldn't mind leaving them attached I just don't want to mess up the sound quality of the new speakers. Sorry I'm so terrible at car audio....

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maconhurler Senior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24793 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Gender: Male Posts: 100 04 4wd v6 sr5 2004 Xtra Cab Manual v6 Deckplate Mod, Catz Fog lights, Roll Top Tonneau Cover, Pioneer Premier 800prs HU, 10" Kicker L7, Kicker 5 1/4 components, Polk dB 5x7s	Take back your coaxs and get a component set of speakers, your ears will thank you. You can get some fairly cheap and they sound great. I bought my Kicker components 5 1/4" from Crutchfield outlet for around $100.00. You will already have the door panel off to install the larger speaker, install the tweeter and fasten the crossovers on the inside of the door. Problem solved and your system sounds better.

12-08-2009, 01:48 PM	#4
JBTuncc [OP] Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 180 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	I don't recommend crossovers in the door. Done that before and they will fall apart. As for the components I am running them off of the stock headunit so I think the coax's will do better. Plus I got the coax's for 35 bucks. i may replace them later but Polk coax's should be fine for me.

12-08-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
rutherk1 ElPhantasmo&TheChickenRunBlastarama Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 816 09 Silver TRD 4door	You would be surprised. Just drop some nice coax (I like boston acoustic) in the doors and leave the OEM tweeters there and hooked up. I think it sounds great. Its a simple upgrade.

12-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#6
JBTuncc [OP] Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 180 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	Nice. So you say that the stock tweeter won't throw off the impedence? I'm not familiar with all that...

12-08-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
rutherk1 ElPhantasmo&TheChickenRunBlastarama Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 816 09 Silver TRD 4door	It will be fine.

12-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#8
mwerner1 Member Name: Matt Joined: Jul 2009, #19590 Location: New Fairfield, CT Gender: Male Posts: 38 09 Mag. Grey TRD Sport 2009 Access Cab Manual V6 Rebadged, 20% Tint all-around, Alpine 9886 head unit, Infinity Kappa Component Speakers, MTX Jackhammer Amp, Extang SolidFold Bedcover, In-Channel Vent Visors, Satoshi Grille, Aux Lamps Behind the Grille, Bed Lights, HID Fogs, Yellow Lamin-X on Fogs	I installed infinity kappa components and they sound amazing, the only pain was getting the tweeters to fit the mounting bracket, if i were to do again i would purchase the brackets from tacotunes. But I do recommend to replace the tweeters and power the components with an amp

12-08-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
rutherk1 ElPhantasmo&TheChickenRunBlastarama Joined: Feb 2008, #4966 Gender: Male Posts: 816 09 Silver TRD 4door	^^^^^^ Yeah. That is the best route, buy components, amps run oxygen free cable the trade off is the labor and cost. If you just want to spend 100 bucks to simply drop in some coaxial speakers, I would leave the stock tweeter in to help bring some of that soundstage up from your anxles. You will notice a tremendous difference. Are you using the oem head unit? If your are looking to use the factory head unit or an aftermarket headunit and don't want to wire amp make sure you get a nice sensitive speaker. Again, I really suggest the bostons. Over the years I have tried many brands and you can't beat Boston acoustics for the money.

12-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#10
JBTuncc [OP] Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 180 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	I bought the Polk Db651's. I am using the stock h/u. I have considered an amp but don't really want to go that route unless I decide to get a sub.