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Tweeter speaker hiss

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Camosoldier, Apr 9, 2023.

  1. Apr 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM
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    Hello,
    I have a 2016 Tacoma Trd sport. I just took out my tweeter speakers on the dash and upgraded to DS18s
    DS18 PRO-ST 1.9" Replacement Upgrade Bullet Compression Tweeters with Crossovers- Car OEM Tweeter Upgrade Kit for Many Subaru/Toyota Models - Replacement for H631SFJ101 and H631SFJ100 (Pair)
    $80 DS18 PRO-ST OEM Subaru/Toyota Upgrade Bullet Compression Tweeters with Crossovers 1.9" - Car OEM Tweeter Upgrade Kit for Many Subaru/Toyota Models - Replacement for H631SFJ101 and H631SFJ100 (Pair)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HVCQZXF

    They were a simple plug and play swap, nothing special. They work great and definitely an improvement but now there’s a white noise constantly when the radio is on. Bluetooth, radio, usb, everything and it’s on. When I shut the head unit off it disappears. Any reason for this?
     
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  2. Apr 9, 2023 at 3:39 PM
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    the power amp section is noisy and the new tweeters are more efficient/sensitive to they reproduce the low level noise from the amp more that the stock ones did
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM
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    Interesting. Thanks for the response, is there anything I can do about it? Not even sure where the amp is on my truck haha. I never mess with audio stuff
     
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    the amp is part of the head unit. you can attempt to change the head unit to fix it, but it's going to be mostly a crapshoot.
     
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    The Subaru tweeters are all hiss. I put them in an took then right back out. They are a “mod” for people who equate lots of treble with hifi. The stock Toyota tweeters are just fine if you like music. Paint them a different colour if you must “mod”.
     
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  6. Apr 10, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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    Oh damn I just ordered the same “kicker” brand one last night since they were on sale. I’ll report back in a few days if I get the same noise…
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2023 at 9:27 AM
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    Get an equalizer.
     
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    White noise from upgraded tweeters?

    Crack your side window or add aftermarket exhaust drone.




    :)
     
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    definitely let me know, I’m curious! I mean it’s not the worst white noise, but definitely noticeable and my OCD it definitely bothers me haha
     
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    Will do.

    Hoping by Fri they’ll be on once they arrive.
     
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    I had mine for a year and do not nave any hiss.
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2023 at 1:51 PM
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    I've got kicker tweeters with bass blockers and no problems.
     
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  13. Apr 11, 2023 at 11:32 AM
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    Interesting. The exact same speakers? They have good reviews on Amazon, maybe I just got faulty ones. I’ll take it apart again and make sure I have everything secured properly.
     
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    Never heard of bass blockers, what is it?

    Now you got me rethinking if I should change my oem tweeters and start listening to Talk Radio again. LOL
     
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    These are what I am using for my 3.5 tweeters, it's what Crutchfield recommended . Screenshot_20230411_161108_Edge.jpg
     
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    if it is coming out of both of them then most likely from up stream interference someplace.
    no hiss here either on my 2016.
     
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    Just installed, drove around a bit, no hissing, no engine noise.

    I will say it is not a blow your mind upgrade. Worth it for clarity over stock? YES.

    Great upgrade for those wanting a plug and play system.
     
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