New Speakers-Choices?

[rockdaddy80]

Get some components for the front. They come with tweeters.

I got these. There are lots of other component speaker setups available though.

Thanks for info, those look nice. Probably nicer than I want to go. From what I can tell from looking around a couple days and some YouTube videos seems like most people who swap out front door speakers take their factory tweeters offline because the aftermarkets they install have 2-way capability with tweets, correct?

 

[prcGTI]

Here is my audio setup:
Pioneer AVH4200NEX 2-DIN Receiver
Pioneer Backup camera (NDBC8)
Infinity REF-704A (4 channel amp)
Infinity Kappa 60.11CS 6-3/4" component speakers (front)
Infinity KAPPA52.11i 5.25 inch 2-Way (rear)

I did remove the factory tweeters because my fronts were a component set up with separate tweeters and mid/low range. I am VERY satisfied with my system, especially the speakers. Keep in mind though that if you do go with components up front it is highly recommend to install an amplifier as well because most head units don't have enough power to maximize the speakers and sound. Not to say that the head unit wouldn't work at all with a component setup, just that you will definitely notice a difference in sound quality if you provide the speakers with more power.

Good luck.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Thanks for info, those look nice. Probably nicer than I want to go. From what I can tell from looking around a couple days and some YouTube videos seems like most people who swap out front door speakers take their factory tweeters offline because the aftermarkets they install have 2-way capability with tweets, correct?

Well, yeah if that's the kinda speaker you get. If you get a two-way speaker, or specifically a speaker with a tweeter built in then you remove the tweeter. But then you have a tweeter down at your feet which is not the optimal place for a tweeter. That's why a set of components work so well in replacing the factory setup. They also come with a matched crossover.

I think people do the 2 way speaker because it's easier really, but it certainly wont sound as good as a decent set of components with everything else being equal.

 

[Livin]

New to the forum and nice to see an audio thread resurrected from 2010. My 2000 SR5 stock speakers with an aftermarket JVC single DIN aren't sounding too shabby to build on. Minus the sub setup, JVC or Memphis seem to fit and function well in Toyotas in my experience. I think our stock alternator pumps out 80A so more than enough to run a 350watt system during a high temp summer. As a side note, older Toyotas are known for their less than adequate speakers, but accept many aftermarket upgrades with much better sound.

 

[rockdaddy80]

Well, yeah if that's the kinda speaker you get. If you get a two-way speaker, or specifically a speaker with a tweeter built in then you remove the tweeter. But then you have a tweeter down at your feet which is not the optimal place for a tweeter. That's why a set of components work so well in replacing the factory setup. They also come with a matched crossover.

I think people do the 2 way speaker because it's easier really, but it certainly wont sound as good as a decent set of components with everything else being equal.

JRZEE - thanks for advice. I think I'll focus on a component set for up front.

 

[drei4runner29]

NVX VSP65KIT 6.5" V-Series Component Speakers System

These speakers are also nice. That's what I have installed in mine and they sound great and the price point isn't too shabby either. Also w/ the silk dome tweeters, the sound isn't as high and has a more softer tone to it compared to aluminum styled tweeters unless you like it with a more high pitched tone.

 

[drei4runner29]

Oh and also forgot, you can go w/ these to match your front speakers. These are the coaxial version of the component speakers.
NVX VSP65 6.5" V-Series Coaxial Car Speakers w/ Silk Dome Tweeters

Oh and make sure you get some speaker adapters for your doors. Sometimes the speaker magnets might be too big and won't clear the windows when rolled all the way down.

I've used this company in the past to install my speakers on my 4Runner. What's good about them is that they're made out of PVC so it won't rot compared to MDF and refund a part of your purchase price if you take pictures of your install and email it back to him to use on his website. Or if you're handy w/ power tools and have the tools and supplies available, you can make it yourself.

PVC Speaker Adapters - CNC Machined - In Stock or Custom Made

 

[JavaRunner72]

The speakers on the 4Runner are pretty bad and I'd like to get some new ones. My system is 100% stock. I'd like to throw some new front and rear speakers in it and I want to spend around $200. The fronts are 6.5s components and the rears are 5.25. I don't mind spending the money on a amp to help power the speakers, but I want to keep my stock head unit. There are so many different options, features and brands when looking at audio stuff and I have no idea what I'm looking at. Below are a few that I saw reviews on though crutchfield, then found them cheaper on Amazon. Does anybody have any advice at speaker choices or what I should be looking for/at?

Fronts I was looking at:
Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB6501 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System (Pair, Silver): Electronics
Amazon.com: Sony XS-GTX1621S Xplod GTX Series 6.5" 2-way Component Speakers: Electronics

Rears I was looking at:
Amazon.com: Sony XSGT1326A 5-1/4-Inch Coaxial 2-way Speaker (Black): Electronics
Amazon.com: Boston Acoustics S55 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers: Electronics

The best thing to do is replace the radio with a kenwood improves the sound 100% if you still want more bang put some small kicker speakers in the doors that's what I did and it's sooooo loud but I would just replace the radio it will help so much

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[BrokenHonda]

Boston makes among the best COAX I’ve ever had. If you want to spend the loot I’d roll with those.

 

[gamefreakgc]

In the process of installing now:

-Alpine iLX-207 Headunit
-Alpine KTP-445A Amp
-Alpine 6.5 fronts and tweeters
-Alpine 5.25 rears

And about 50lbs of sound damping material.

Will let ya know how it sounds!

I'll tell you how it will sound: great!

When I did my audio overhaul (same amp too), the single item that made the most difference was an amp. I listened to my Infinity speakers before the amp install and they actually didn't sound that much better than the paper cone stock speakers. Add in the amp and WOW, music came alive! You can't beat the install with the KTP-445A amp too, it's literally two plugs and done.

The sound deadening doesn't make the sound quality better but it makes the cabin quieter so you can hear the little details of the music so that's the second best thing you can do. If I can give one tip though, add double the material in the cargo area. By far that's the worst offender for noise, even more than the doors.

I think you might find yourself itching for an amp though. I have a powered 10" sub that adds a little bass or kick depending on what music I'm listening too and once again, install was insanely easy since the amp for the sub is already installed in the box itself.

 

[drei4runner29]

I have read a lot of these type of threads. How do you stop the new deck from being stolen? I don't see removable faces on the one linked. I know you can put an alarm but you know how good those are sometimes.

I remember seeing a double din touchscreen radio made by Pioneer that has a detachable face, but it was pretty pricey. Can’t remember the model number though.

Or you can buy those fake radio faceplates that attaches in front of your radio but it’s kind of noticeable that it’s fake.

I’ve also read that people will cut the old stock radio faceplate and use that as the fake faceplate. What’s good about that is that it’s the stock looking radio.


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[WeakSauz]

For those running Alpine type S 6.5 fronts, or 5.25 rears:

Did you have to buy speaker adapter harnesses, such as the Metra ones here:
Metra 72-8104 Speaker Wiring Harnesses For select 1992-up Toyota-built vehicles — adapt new speakers to the factory wiring plugs at Crutchfield

?

Thanks!

 

[drei4runner29]

For those running Alpine type S 6.5 fronts, or 5.25 rears:



Did you have to buy speaker adapter harnesses, such as the Metra ones here:

Metra 72-8104 Speaker Wiring Harnesses For select 1992-up Toyota-built vehicles — adapt new speakers to the factory wiring plugs at Crutchfield



?



Thanks!

It’s a good idea to purchase the wiring harness. It makes the job of installing new speakers a lot easier. You don’t have to cut the vehicle wiring to connect the speakers and plus if and when you do decide to sell the vehicle and want to return it to stock, it’s easier to just unplug the wiring harness.


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