Kicker Subaru Tweeter Upgrade for 4runner?

[4runr4eva]

I just installed these over the weekend and I am impressed. It drastically improved the high end. It was totally muffled before. For $95, it truly changes the dynamic range of the factory unit and seems to get louder to boot. Highly recommended. :cheer2:

 

[97BlackAckCL]

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

The "premium" audio is garbage, it's not even the JBL audio system. All that means is you get more speaker locations than stock

 

[Turderboozle]

The "premium" audio is garbage, it's not even the JBL audio system. All that means is you get more speaker locations than stock

yes, and that those speakers are still paper garbage with microscopic magnets. But at least you have more locations to put better speakers in

 

[phoenixtx]

I had the Kicker CST20's in my dash (same speaker that comes in the Subaru tweeter upgrade kit with a polymer adapter plate) and recently replaced them with Kicker KS-series 3.5" coax speakers. I'm so much happier with the 3.5" speakers up there... a nice bargain at $50. Same highs as the tweeters alone, but more mids so my entire soundstage moved to the windshield. Sounds absolutely amazing. I had to do my own wiring with a couple of solder/crimp connectors but the whole install only took about 30 minutes.

I have Kicker CS 6x9s in the doors and Kicker CS 5.25" all around the back. The 6x9s in the doors and the 3.5s in the dash were the biggest improvement to the overall sound, without a doubt.

 

[57HotrodVW]

I took some queues from this thread and others, then installed a pair of JL Audio 3.5" C2-350x coaxial speakers in my dash. It took a little time, but it was easy, and well worth it. I can't believe the difference!

 

[Jarheadoo7]

I took some queues from this thread and others, then installed a pair of JL Audio

How’d you mount that sucker? Any mods to the dash to fit them?
How’d the wiring go?

 

[Sordidtacoma]

Will def be installing this... will post it up when done.

\m/

 

[57HotrodVW]

How’d you mount that sucker? Any mods to the dash to fit them?
How’d the wiring go?

Just posted an install thread, with the full scoop:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...peaker-upgrade-made;-diy-how.html#post3152258

 

[str8flexed]

Just FYI, I got the upgrade bug and just ordered the Focal 690TOY component fronts. I installed the Kicker tweeters a few months ago and while it made a great difference to the highs, I kept wanting clearer mids and tighter lows.

Just a warning for those who are considering this mod

That said, I will be selling my Kicker tweeters if there are any buyers. I am in Sacramento.

 

[CSM4runner]

Thanks for sharing! I added a Kicker Hideaway Sub and that tremendously helped the weak OEM audio and these look to improve it as well

DeepSea- how's the kicker hideaway sub sound and where did you put it? Also, did you try this speaker upgrade?

 

[DeepSea]

DeepSea- how's the kicker hideaway sub sound and where did you put it? Also, did you try this speaker upgrade?

Honestly sounds awesome, really does provide great bass fill for the lacking OEM audio. It fits perfectly under the driver seat and I haven't done the tweeter upgrade yet.

 

[CSM4runner]

Thanks for the quick response. You may have sold me. I have a rockford fosgate punch amp and RF P3 subwoofer installed but the subwoofer/box takes up to much room in the back. I'll have to do a bit of research. I'm guessing since the kicker is powered i wont need the amp...

 

[JKRunner]

I listen to a lot of Podcasts and unfortunately I really need to crank my speakers up to hear due to road noise. I was wondering if these Tweeters would help with being able to hear these Podcasts better?

 

[Jarheadoo7]

I listen to a lot of Podcasts and unfortunately I really need to crank my speakers up to hear due to road noise. I was wondering if these Tweeters would help with being able to hear these Podcasts better?

i listen to podcasts too and my opinion is no, they wont. i noticed a teeny slight improvement.

 

[EricMack]

After reading through this thread an a couple others, I've got a pair of Infinity Reference 3022cfx sitting here in a box ready for a decent day to install.
Thanks for all the knowledge and ideas, guys :wave:

 

[canmig]

After reading through this thread an a couple others, I've got a pair of Infinity Reference 3022cfx sitting here in a box ready for a decent day to install.
Thanks for all the knowledge and ideas, guys :wave:

That's what I did today. Followed this though... DIY; I was convinced I was gonna have to buy a harness after all but to my surprise this solution worked and the speakers sound great compared to stock. It was a tight fit on the passenger side.

 

[jsun_2k]

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.

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.

I have tweaked the equalizer, -1 for bass, +1 for mid and +3 for treble since day 1. Before reading your (paparappa and str8flexed) posts, I thought I might give it a try, not any more.

 

[hwong232]

Did this Kicker swap a couple months ago and definitely a noticeable difference in sound, most notable I've found in the mid to high volume ranges.

 

[Ehahn84]

Dammit!! I dropped one of the bolts for the tweeter upgrade and it’s down in there somewhere. Anyone know what size it is so I can find a replacement?

 

[Spielightdude]

Hertz audio dash speaker question

Hi everyone,
I was wondering since i honestly can't stand factory stereo sound quality- "used to do live show production" if anyone has tried using the hertz 3 way component setup in the front doors?
The main 6.5 would go in the stock door woofer area the tweeter would go in factory dash location and midrange would have to be custom mounted.

Hertz MPK 163.3 PRO Mille Pro Series 6-1/2" 3-way component speaker system at Crutchfield

Thanks