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Best Tweeters for 3rd gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CarbonPhotography, Apr 22, 2024.

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  1. Apr 22, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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    Hi guys. Looking to see what the best tweeter would be. Ive seen the DS18 and kickers being commonly used has anyone heard both and noticed any difference or can point me in the right direction? I have kickers in the doors currently and a 12" 1500w sub sitting on the seat behind the drivers seat. Just want the best quality as the bass is drowning them out thanks in advance!

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    Best is relative. Best for an audiophile? Best for budget under $100? The Subaru tweeters are popular for under $100. Plug and play and fits in the stock location. They are made by kicker.
     
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    I’ve had Subaru kickers for 1.5 years and been happy with them!
     
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    price isnt an issue would rather spend the extra money for something thats better over saving a few dollars.
     
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    Any issues with them at max volume?
     
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    Tweeters will be fine but stock front and rear speakers won’t
     
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    front speakers already done not worth doing the rears imo
     
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    Agreed
     
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    The Subaru tweets were a huge upgrade over stock. They did the job for a year or so before I yanked everything out and completely redid the system with Focal Flax speakers, a JL sub and DSP amp.

    JL just released some speakers that will fit in the tweeter areas, but they won't be pnp: CF-275mt - Car Audio - Speakers - Custom-Fit - JL Audio
     
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    I just ordered the DS18s - can anyone recommend front speakers?
     
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    They should. Nothing has changed between 22 and 23
     
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    I'm running these...wanted more of a midrange in the tweeter spot and these have been great....

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    I've had the DS-18's for a few months. No complaints. Definitely better than the stock ones.
     
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    like others have said, they’re fine. Great for me so far
     
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    ordered the ds18's last night and already got them through prime going to install this weekend
     
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    Fox 2.0 IFP front (at 2") Fox 2.0 DSC resi rear ICON RXT stage 2 (~2.5") energy suspension front and GM rear larger bumps Kicker Key 200.4 with DS18 tweeters
    Ds18 can be had for 65$ new refurbished. Guaranteed to work or Amazon send you a new set. You really can't beat that.
     
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