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How to - Subaru/Toyota(3rd Gen) Tweeter Upgrade (Holy S***)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SomethingNew71, Mar 24, 2018.

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  1. Dec 18, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Those are the speakers I have. I pulled the Subaru tweeters back out last night. What a relief. I would say skip the tweeters if you have the KS kickers. The OEM dash speakers are a better match.
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    This is a start.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/jbl-system-tweeter-upgrade-better-than-subaru-tweeters.599583/
     
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  3. Dec 31, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    I may do this!!
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    What are our options if we have the JBL/tech package?
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    Noob question...but how do I get the A frame panels off? Will it affect the SRS Airbag? In the guide, there is a bolt to just take out...but I dont have that. If I do...I dont know where it's at. I bought the tweeters to upgrade...just not sure how to get everything off.15861142443852597811008218516971.jpg
     
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  6. Apr 5, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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  8. Apr 22, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Just did mine! Sounds great so far. But I also found out the specs on the kicker tweeters. 150 watt RMS for those little guys! Definitely needs power to really shine.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    Some people disagree with me for whatever reason, but I would also recommend disconnecting your battery before messing with your Airbag.
     
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    When I did mine, I didn't disconnect the battery. If you wanna be 100% safe you can.
     
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    Highly recommended that you disconnect the battery. A surprise deploy will ruin your day.
     
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    @SomethingNew71 -I clicked on this curious about the 'Subaru mod' for a Tacoma... I am glad it was speakers.

    I noted your other Vice -I am also a classic mini owner. I'll be checking out your youtube videos.

    Cheers!
     
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    It's not like it's super difficult or anything either... Why risk breaking your face lol
     
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    Looking for some advice from Limited owners with the JBL system. What is worth doing in terms of improving the sound quality. This is the only disappointment with the truck and would changing the speakers to something else make a difference.
     
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  15. Jun 22, 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    Add another formerly skeptical now impressed Tacoma driver... best $94 I have spent on sound, ever... Those saying there was no difference for them check your work, you forgot to plug the new subie tweeters in; plain and simple.

    My unsolicited 2c--For those who are audio hobbyists: skip this mod. You are going to change the rest of your system anyway so don't waste money on stuff that is coming back out later. For those who want to take their stock systems from terrible to livable this may be the only mod you need.
     
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    Wow!!! Just put mine in today HUGE difference from the stock tweeters. Now I want front and rear door speakers
     
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    Do you really have to pull the A pillar or can you just pop the dash piece off?
     
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    I think most people have. I have seen some who haven't and just popped it out? I removed mine, it's an extra minute to do so.
     
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  19. Dec 15, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    I’m going to be honest. I can’t tell much of a difference. Yes they’re plugged up. I’ve moved the sound completely to the front and placed my ear next to them...
    Not saying it’s a bad mod. Just saying my hearing must suck at noticing differences when compared to y’all’s
     
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    Another question... If you upgrade to these Subaru tweeters in the dash and then also upgrade the door speaker to a 2 or 3 way that also has a tweeter, won't that sound funny? Should you instead look for door speakers that don't have a tweeter?
     
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