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How to - Subaru/Toyota(3rd Gen) Tweeter Upgrade (Holy S***)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SomethingNew71, Mar 24, 2018.

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  1. Oct 10, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    I did the upgrade yesterday. Amazing sound. Well worth it. The only issue I had is disconnecting the connectors. Had to put a pair of pliers to pull them apart. Thanks for everything great m I did the upgrade yesterday. Amazing sound. Well worth it. The only issue I had is disconnecting the connectors. Had to put a pair of pliers to pull them apart. Thanks for everything great mod.
     
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  2. Oct 11, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Just ordered the speakers! Thanks for the write up. Any advice on pulling away the trimming without the fancy tools?
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM
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    Happy to help! I would say using something soft that won’t mar the plastic or wrapping flathead screw drivers with rags or something. Bare fingers are great too.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    Wrap duct tape around the bottom of a screwdriver for protection
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    They have inexpensive plastic pry tools that you can buy, I also stuck 3x5 cards in before the pry tool as extra protection against damaging the edges.
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Do it! Do it! Do it! Just finished swapping out the tweeters and I'm now happy to turn it up and cruise! The sound difference is enough to keep me from checking double-din stereo prices. It is much less muddy sounding. As previously said it definitely sounds like the low end response (punch) got better since the door speakers aren't waisting power on highs anymore.
     
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  7. Oct 13, 2018 at 10:42 PM
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    Just did mine today!! Amazing difference!

    Connectors were a pain, there wasn't much slack and couldn't turn them towards me at all and I didn't realize there was a clip on them. Quick Google search and realized that there was a clip I was off to the races!

    I can't believe the difference these make! I had treble and mid maxed out before now I had to turn them down as the sound is much fuller and more crisp.
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2018 at 11:53 PM
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    anyone know if i can do the tweeters only to a factory JBL system? or does the amp not push them properly?
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    Will someone please place a big bright red bold disclaimer at the top of this thread:

    THIS WILL NOT WORK ON JBL TECH/PREMIUM PACKAGE TACOS
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    Sure I’ll add it.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Thanks.

    “Sounds” like a great upgrade for those who can get it though!

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  12. Oct 29, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    Has anyone figured out what model subaru they are from. Wonder if a scrap yard is cheeper
     
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  13. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Just did the upgrade this weekend and as others have said, DO NOT WAIT. The sound is crisp and i couldnt believe how much just tweeters can change the game.
    Next is the door speakers :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    THIS WILL NOT WORK ON JBL TECH/PREMIUM PACKAGE TACOS - I'm trying to buy this speaker upgrade package as a christmas gift for my man - how do I know for sure if he has the JBL TECH/PREMIUM PACKAGE?????
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    If i am not mistaken the Head Unit has an Orange Rectangle with JBL on it.
     
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    Ok the headunit is JBL but the speakers aren't the upgraded ones - they are stock
     
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    Well if he has the JBL system then the Subaru Tweeters won't work.
     
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    IS there another post regarding an alternate tweeter option??
     
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  19. Oct 30, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    I am not sure on that, but there is a section on here that is dedicated to stereo and sound, there should be something in there.
     
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