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Speaker upgrade for an 2006 Tacoma Access Cab with JBL Sound

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by AZBCTaco, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. Jan 26, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    AZBCTaco

    AZBCTaco [OP] Member

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    Bluetooth and aux input added to stock JBL sound system. Full coverage skid plate.
    I am planning to swap out speakers in my 2006 Access Cab and would like to retain the stock head unit. I have already updated the head unit with a Bluetooth module and AUX inputs so it does what I want in terms of phone and music integration. I also like the fact that it doesn't attract much attention. However, I would like to install upgraded speakers. I am not interested in spending a ton of money and simply want a decent upgrade to the factory drivers. I could go all out but, frankly can't bring myself to do so in a vehicle.

    For a matched set I am looking at:

    Rockford Fosgate R169X2 Prime Series 6"x9" 2-way car speakers
    Rockford Fosgate R1T-S Prime Series 1" Mylar balanced dome tweeters
    Rockford Fosgate R1675X2 Prime Series 6-3/4" 2-way car speakers

    The Crutchfield site seems to indicate that these speakers are pretty much plug and play and simply require the mounting adapters and wiring harnesses that Crutchfiield specifies. Also as the speakers are rated for 2-65 watts I hope they are within the capacity of the stock head unit which seems to be 2 ohm and 45 watts per channel. I'm pretty sure I understand that the 6x9s will only be getting mid/low range as the head unit contains crossover and sends high frequencies to the tweeters. Please correct me if I am wrong and if anyone has experience with this I would appreciate input. Thanks!
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    destin_meeks

    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    Your radio is putting out about 15watts RMS. Those speakers can handle way more so no issues there.
    The speakers will mount and wire up easy with the mentioned brackets and harnesses.
    The head unit will send out full-range audio signal unless you tell it to do otherwise. But typically they can only do high-pass crossovers, which will only send HIGHER frequencies.
    Most radios don’t have low-pass crossovers except for their subwoofer pre-outs (if applicable)

    For factory speakers, the tweeter has a passive crossover built into it. The woofer plays full range.
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    AZBCTaco

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    Thank you!
     
  4. Mar 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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    jburner

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    @AZBCTaco Did you end up going this route? How did the install go? Curious to hear what you did with the tweeter install and wiring for the tweeter?
     

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