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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dr. Emmett Brown, Nov 7, 2019.

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  1. Nov 7, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Wondering if anyone is running an amp with stock head unit and speakers?
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    Cool stuff
    I was and it was cool. Used a Line Out Converter and some RCAs to the amp in the back. Sound wasn't bad but went with an aftermarket headunit not long after.
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    I have an alpine power pack with aftermarket speakers in the doors and tweeters. Sounds great and you don't need to run a power wire to it or cut any factory wiring.

    Also have a kicker hideaway to round things out. I know kicker makes an app called the key thats similar to the power pack.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    yea we need some info here and like a 20 page write up I can read
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    Mostly. You need to buy about ten bucks in metra connectors and you can make the wiring harness. Took me about an hour to soldier it up.

    No cuts at all to factory.

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    RX1cobra, Nov 8, 2019
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  7. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    lol this is not what plug and play means

    this is actually quite the opposite
     
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    Never said it was truly plug and play! But you can make it plug and play with a little work.
     
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  9. Nov 8, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    thats right you didnt my bad.
     
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    Got any links? Appreciate the response
     
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  12. Nov 8, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    Kicker Key - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_206KEY1804/Kicker-KEY180-4.html

    Kicker Hideaway - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20611HS8/Kicker-11HS8.html

    Kicker CS 6"x9" - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20646CC693/Kicker-46CSC6934.html

    Kicker CS 6 3/4" - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20646CC674/Kicker-46CSC674.html

    Kicker KS/Subaru Tweeters -
    $107 Genuine Subaru Tweeter Kit by Kicker Wrx STi Forester Crosstrek Impreza H631SFJ101 NEW
    https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Tweeter-Forester-Crosstrek-H631SFJ101/dp/B06XNK14BC

    I've been thinking about upgrading to the better Kicker KS series for the 6"x9"'s & 6 3/4"'s, but still undecided as the CS's still sound great.

    You may be able to find better prices elsewhere, but this is the info for my setup... You can also search "Kicker Key" here on TW, & there are a couple threads detailing installation & which Metra harnesses are used if doing the install yourself.
     
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    You may want to wait for black Friday/Cyber Monday for some deals. I can't verify but people are saying the kickers went on sale for 50% off.
     
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    i just bought all those speakers a few days ago.

    gonna hold up on the hideaway and key and see if it goes on sale.
     
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    Where did you put the hideaway?
     
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    Why did you go with 3 ways in the front? Seems like there is some push back about using them but I'm not sure why.

    Trying to finalize my BF/CM list.
     
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    I havent seen too much push back on them? any links?
     
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    I have the kicker 180x4 with infinity speakers and Subaru tweeters. Sounds great.
     
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