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DS18 PRO vs Kicker tweeters.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ken14, Sep 5, 2023.

  1. Sep 6, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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    Cushmaat

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  3. Sep 8, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    DS18's installed, A nice change. Now about a front door speaker upgrade to Kicker 6x9 3-ways..
     
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    It sounds much better than stock with both upgrades; I didn't change the rear speakers, nor the head unit.
    I did dial down the Tweeter on the head unit since there are 3 ways
     
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    the before & after difference is worth it
     
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    Got the Kickers today. Definitely can say a very nice improvement over stock. Good enough that I’m not wondering what I’m missing with DS18s. Overall happy with my purchase.

    For what it’s worth, I got them for about $90 at BAM Wholesale. Cheaper than Amazon and pretty much any OEM Subaru parts site. DS18s are a little cheaper than what I paid for the Kickers.
     
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    I have my kickers still and I am plenty happy with them
     
  11. Sep 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM
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    I got DS18 tweeters ehhhhhhhhhhhh. I think its just a tad bit better.
     
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