Kicker Subaru Tweeter Upgrade for 4runner?
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I placed my order on Amazon today, I am willing to roll the dice based on the generally favorable reviews and apparent straight forward installation. Once I get them installed , I promise to give my unbiased thoughts.
I love my 2015 TRD 4Runner, but my non JBL stereo is only so-so. So any improvement will be appreciated.
I love my 2015 TRD 4Runner, but my non JBL stereo is only so-so. So any improvement will be appreciated.
VT4RunnerSR5
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I picked these up with the coupon from Ebay a couple weeks ago. Sound is clearer and installation took about 10 minutes total. Word of advice; the dash scratches very easily so be careful when using whatever tool you use when removing the speakers on the driver side. The "hump" over the gauges can get in the way.
I received the Subaru Kicker tweeters today. Installation could not have been easier, both were installed in less than 10 minutes. Easiest speaker upgrade I've ever done.
I listened to a few songs, and I believe the sound quality is noticeably improved. What I also seemed to notice is the mid range speakers also sound better. I do not know enough about the balance of speakers to cause this. Overall, I am very happy with the installation ease and the results.
I listened to a few songs, and I believe the sound quality is noticeably improved. What I also seemed to notice is the mid range speakers also sound better. I do not know enough about the balance of speakers to cause this. Overall, I am very happy with the installation ease and the results.
PaulB-2006 T4R
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Thank you Soccer13, great thread you started!
My wife has a '18 Crosstrek and I belong to their forum too. I bought a pair from a guy that upgraded for $40. Yay for me today!
My wife has a '18 Crosstrek and I belong to their forum too. I bought a pair from a guy that upgraded for $40. Yay for me today!
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90Duck
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My other car is a '16 WRX with the base stereo, and I did the same Kicker tweeter dash speaker upgrade (based on a WRX forum, of course) in that vehicle well over a year ago. It definitely helped out the weak audio system in the WRX noticeably, and so far there haven't been any issues that would make me question their longevity. That car is so loud at highway speeds that the volume needs to be cranked to even hear the music, so they do get a workout. The 4Runner is very quiet in comparison at highway speeds.
I might try plugging the Kickers out the WRX into the 4Runner as a test fit to see if I want to spend more money before pulling the trigger...
90Duck
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good deal on kicker tweeters
I looked at these on ebay a couple of days ago and got an email with a reduced price offer on them this morning:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202435509429?ul_noapp=true
I think $60 is as cheap as you'll see them new, unless you could stack an ebay coupon on it as well. Just looked back at my ebay purchases and I (over)paid $88 for them in June of 17 for my WRX.
Carry on...
I looked at these on ebay a couple of days ago and got an email with a reduced price offer on them this morning:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202435509429?ul_noapp=true
I think $60 is as cheap as you'll see them new, unless you could stack an ebay coupon on it as well. Just looked back at my ebay purchases and I (over)paid $88 for them in June of 17 for my WRX.
Carry on...
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dedonderosa
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ummm what? that link is someone trying to sell stock speakers.... those are not the kickers. just someone trying to scam someone!
dedonderosa
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installed the kickers last week, WOW what a night and day difference. so much more clarity and sounds great when you really turn it up now!
YelloLab
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Just installed mine and agree.
I did the swap, I also compared the stock speaker with these and the big difference is you can better here voices over the new ones. The stock speakers really only allow high freq tones, but no voices. They are a better range, and a noticeable upgrade. They are not "Wow, my stereo sounds awesome" upgrades, just a better range, and I was able to adjust my treble/bass setting for a better sound. To me they are worth the $$ for a total plug and play setup.
90Duck
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Hmm. They are advertised as Kickers, and have the right stock number in the listing, but you are right, the photo does not look like the Kickers I received.
Buyer beware.
Not to assume anything, many of you with positive results already have the "premium" OEM audio, correct? A lot of you are doing this the your TRD Pros which I believe come standard with premium like my Off Road Premium did but want to make sure this is an upgrade to that.
Thanks
Thanks
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YelloLab
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Yes, I have Off Road Premium.
str8flexed
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I did this mod a few weeks ago and it makes no change to the bass. It gives you a little more clarity in the high end.
However, since I got the truck I quickly adjusted the equalizer to -3 notches on the bass, and +2 on the treble. After these Kickers were installed I dropped the treble to +1 because they seemed clearer and were sometimes a little too pronounced.
The stock sound was much improved after the equalizer tweaks I think and slightly better with the kicker speakers increase.
That said, if I had had to do it again I probably would’ve just ordered the Focal Toyota front and dash speaker combo that is also plug and play (and also $250-280 I think) since replacing the door speaker will likely give better mids as well. I feel this Kicker upgrade improved mostly the highs like cymbals, etc, and maybe the mids only a very little bit.
I googled "focal front and dash combo"
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091IS690TY/Focal-IS-690TOY.html
Adding to the discussion. Installed a few days ago. I agree with pretty much everything said by str8flexed, I only take the bass down 1 step. There was a small but noticeable improvement. For $100 and 15 minutes of time it was worth it, I’d say we’ll worth it. If you can get the speakers at a good discount I’d say even better, no brained to go for it.
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