2013-2018 Highlander Front Speaker Replacement
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- Amazon links to speakers and tools used:
Front Kicker Speakers - geni.us/Kicker...
Rear Kicker Speakers - geni.us/Kicker...
Metra 72-8104 Speaker Wiring Harnesses: geni.us/6x9_ad...
Acoustic Material: geni.us/Acoust...
Installation process video: • The Highlander Life - ...
Highlander XLT Front Door Speaker Replacement:
Today I replaced my front speakers with the Kicker 47KSC69304 KS Series 6x9 speakers.
Other helpful links:
Panel Removal Tools (orange) - geni.us/Panel_...
Gold Acoustic Dampening Material : geni.us/Acoust...
High-Temp Wiring Cloth Tape: geni.us/Cloth_...
20-200Hz Frequency Sweep: • 25 - 150 Hz Audio Sweep
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Good video.
There are grooves in the mounting bracket to run the speaker wire behind the speaker without pinching it. No need to use the grommet on the door.
Nice! Thanks for the comment
Thanks for the video. Just installed six new speakers in my 2019 after watching. Broke a few of the clips on the door trim panel but was able to buy a pack of them at NAPA.
Glad it helped!
This was super helpful. I replaced my wife’s highlanders passenger door speaker based on this video. No upgrade just stock. Took less than 15m thanks to this video.
Do you have the part number by any chance?
Did my 2017 after watching both your videos thank you so much
Awesome Jojo! So glad you were able to do this yourself. How does it sound now? What speakers did you pick?
Very thorough well done video as I followed your guidance almost verbatim and was able to install JBL Club 620F speakers I purchased from Crutchfield without any problems. Dan does an excellent job and will look for other videos he might have posted. Thanks Dan
Curious as to the connections using stock or new plug in adapters for speakers?
Thanks v. much, great production quality w/ multiple camera angles making it really easy to SEE what you're doing! Couple of questions: what did you use for foam tape to put between speaker mount and door, and also how did you mic yourself (your voice was very clear!). Great job.
Hey, so the foam tape was something like this: amzn.to/4dDdQl8 I use a Tascam wired mic then add the audio back into the multi-channel edit process: Mic - amzn.to/4dnefZe
Excellent speakers I just installed on my Highlander. It is very convenient that it comes with the spacers already…great plus!!! The sound was significantly improved! Thanks!
Hey Ramses, thanks for the comments! I really like mine still as well. Did you do the added insulation as well?
@@DansWay What happened to the other part, those 6x9 are 3-way?
That's a good song brotha.. I recognized it right away because Ive played it a hundred times.... . Helpful video btw!
Haha, awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. I've definitely heard it enough now with all the testing... ;-) Be blessed!
A word about cross-overs. I just need to point out that the way Dan has wired these speakers in this video is to bypass the tweeter and midrange altogether, and only use the woofer driver. This may have been his intent. By good fortune (or maybe his original reason for choosing these drivers) is they are still cheaper than many of the higher-end 'woofer only' models. However, since Toyota don't seem to have crossover in the car (just a LF block to the tweeter/midrange on the dash), there is actually a full-range signal going down to the door speakers. So, if you actually use the crossover provided with the Kicker 47KSC69304 6x9 speakers (its the small circuit board in black shrink-wrap with two sets of gray wires sticking out both ends), you can get full-range audio out of your door speakers. I found this to improve speech legibility (I too am suffering HF roll off!) and music enjoyment. I did have to modify the Metra speaker connector - I just cut both of the crimp terminals off, soldered them onto the bare-wire end of the crossover (white is positive), and covered the joints with shrink-wrap.
It was with guidance from your video, that I was able to dive in head first into my “new to me” 2017 Highlander and change out the speakers. So, many thanks to you for making these videos and the work was done with care which really helped. Thank you sir!
There’s a kicker speaker kit for Highlanders available on Amazon of this size with more power:
6x9 speaker
450 watts
6.5 speaker
300 watts
Thanks very much Dan! I just replaced the front speakers on my wife's 2017 Highlander after watching your video. You made the task so easy-peasy for me! It took me about an hour, I didn't break any clips, and I had no parts left over except the two old speakers . I followed your suggestion too, to prevent rattle. I put in a pair of the Kicker 360 3-ways. I am an Broadcast Audio Engineer and I get so annoyed at Amplifier and Speaker ratings in PEAK. These were rated 360 Watts Peak. Which actually means 90 Watts RMS. You're right though, these speakers sound much better than the factory "where's-the-magnet" speakers! :) I watched a few of your videos; you do good work my friend. Thanks again for sharing.
Hey, thanks for the comments! I really appreciate the feedback. Any other suggestions to pass along? Did you do the matting as well?
@@DansWay Yes, did the matting. No suggestions to pass along. You done good, you learned me well, as my grandpa used to say! :)
Oh, and I soon plan to replace the rear speakers too. I already watch your video on that too.
Dan, just ordered some Kickers for my '18 XLE!
Awesome! Let me know how it sounds when you get them installed.
Hi Dan, Nice job on the video..looks like you're having fun !.Martin Escalante here sending greetings to you.Hope you and the family are well. Keep up the great work!
Hey Martin! good to hear from you. Thanks for the comment, and yah this is fun.
Other ways painting the back side of the panel with a rubber or plastic paint with squares of weather proof batting … using a little RF tape to block wire noise is always a plus
Professional video thank you.
Water will get to the speakers whenever it rains.my advise is to get nvx baffles
only for my car this adpter for 6x9 its different size, dan i try use Metro and DKMUS both different size, the roles.
Hi there, i need to buy high-quality speakers 600w or 100w or 1200w. My question is, is the installation the same or defrent with the 300w? Thanks
I would say the installation of speakers is pretty generic. If you are going to install expensive speakers, I would most definitely invest in acoustic mat material to quiet the noisy and flexible door panels of the Highlander. You won't get good sound with an enclosure that rattles and absorbs the sound you are trying to hear. I have a video and product links on that process you can check out in the description.
Thanks and can you tell me the front and back speakers sizes what I can order? 🙏
Great video! Swapped out my factory stereo on my 2019 le, sounds isn’t that great, hoping new speakers will help
Hey Mario, thanks for watching. Let us know how replacing the speaker helps! Which head-unit did you replace the factory one with?
Did it eliminate some of your vehicle settings?
How did you disconnect the airbag sensor?
I didn't remove the sensor connection. If you are concerned, just remove the negative terminal of the battery and wait a couple minutes. That way there is no concern about the airbags.
I have the same speaker but my has a crossed over to use the three connecters
Nice music.
Thanks bro!
I bought kicker speakers that are equivalent models to the Kickers in the video. after install though, my driver side speakers are not as powerful as the passenger side one--they are not as loud and clear. It seems like the amp cannot handle these speakers.. any insight or suggestions that are least costly? I'd rather not have to invest in an aftermarket amp if I don't have to...
Are you saying that you replaced just the driver side speakers with Kicker brand speakers, but the right side is factory? Or all are Kicker, but for some reason the driver side doesn't sound as bright/clear? I would sit on the passenger side to confirm that you don't have the opposite impression. The right side speakers will have a brighter tone than the left when sitting in the left seat because the left speaker is aimed at your leg. Your right ear can directly hear the cone of the right side speaker...
I'm having trouble finding the correct speaker ajusters is the 2014 highlander the same ajuster as the 2012 camry ?
Were you able to figure this out?
thanks for video, the amazon link for the front speakers isn't valid, do you have an updated link? also wondering if the rear kicker speakers you shared in the description can be used in the front speaker?
Hi I have a question, my front speakers work ones from the dashboard but the side doors speakers only playing bass like theres no vocal or the artist singing, just bass. I have a highlander as well its 2015 and i had the same situation with my camry 2017. I only hear song from the front and not from side speakers. Side speakers work but just playing low frequency vibration thats it.
My only guess there would be that the side speakers are blown? The front speakers are supposed to have capacitors to prevent low frequencies from entering. The speakers are wired in parallel. Check the wiring at the dash speakers. You should see two sets of wires coming in and out, and another set going to the dash speaker with a capacitor in-line (series) connected as well.
i’m considering the same kicker 47ksc69304 speakers you used in this video. however i see they have a in-line capacitor. crossover with three connections. one positive, one negative, and one for the tweeter i assume. do i splice the +/- speaker harness wires together with the adapter for the 3 terminal prongs? i see others complaining about weak sound on crutchfield when they didn’t use the crossover
I connected the source wires to the minus and one of the two positive lead connections. You can play music through and see what sounds best. I recall that one connection was basically only high end tone with no base. The other connection was full range.
@@DansWay thank you for the quick response!! so you didn’t end up using the middle terminal?
i’m thinking of buying this set pre owned from ebay & in the picture, there’s a in-box included cable that have a connection for all 3 terminals, with the other end looking like bare wire to splice with speaker harness i think
did you see this in your box & deem it unnecessary to use? you think i’d be okay with using just +/- like normal or does that extra tweeter connection really make a difference?
@@MahomeboyMyGOAT I didn't have a cable connection like that as I recall... I remember only having to connect two 2 connectors only. The second connection seemed to be after the high-pass capacitor.
@@MahomeboyMyGOAT you are supposed to use the wire harness in conjuction with the crossovers otherwise the speakers will NOT perform as it was Engineered.... just spilice the speakers connectors and crimp the harness to the crossovers then everithing should work as intended,....
@@aag6499 yup yup, i bought these in february & installed just like you said. they sound pretty dam good in my front doors. bass response rumbles alright 🔈
Nice job i have 2017 limited with jbl and its sucks i need to change it too 😂
Wow, I thought that JBL system was supposed to be better! Let us know what you end up installing and what you think. Is the rear sub in the back hatch any good?
Also, does your car have remote start? I’m doing a review of remote start systems right now
Hi Dan, I want to buy the front speakers you are recommending on your video, however I am looking at the connectors and it has 3 prongs and the metra harnesses have only 2 wire to connect. Did you have the same configuration when you installed your speakers? or Am I missing something here? any advice?
Yah, there were three on mine as well. Ground or black is obvious. If you try the other two spots, one will only be tinny treble from the tweeter, and the other will be full range. Trial and error. Let us know what you find!
2022 highlander xle v6..looking for after market Spekar upgrade...
Could install be completed without the removal of the door panel?
No, not really. You have to remove it to get to the speaker itself. The speaker grill on the front panel is not removable from the outside to gain access to the speaker.
@Lance Mance what tweeters did you end up using?
yes, you can cut the door from the outside
Hi Dan, how are you? I just wanted to know if you changed the tweeters on the front dashboard and if you can send me the description of the ones you used....thank you.
Hey Gabriel, I didn't replace the front tweeters myself. There are plenty of options out there for that if you want to upgrade those as well.
Thanks buddy appreciate that, let me see what can I get around....👍
Can someone help me with where I can found my 2014 Highlander amplify in my car
Great video. I came here looking to access my passenger door to find an annoying rattle that won’t go away. It sounds like a higher pitched plastic rattle when city driving over bumps. Any ideas? I know it’s a crap shoot. When I lightly punch the door areas trying to reproduce the sound it doesn’t appear. 2016 XLE here. Any advice would be great!
Hey Paul, I will push all over that door panel very gently to see what spot is causing the problem. Then I would go ahead and pull the door panel off and see if you can find something loose there. Taking the panel off isn’t so hard, and you will learn more about what could be causing the problem.
Great video. Researching for my 2014 HL. What about the dash mounted speakers? Local installers say they are worthless and s/b ignored if you put tweets in the doors. Other installers have said you get better directional (L/R) stereo if you put a 3.5 inch driver up there. Are these wired in series with the door speakers or just use a basic crossover to filter out the low bands? Do you even hear them after you installed the 6x9 Kickers?
Personally, I just left the dash speakers wired in as they were. They definitely do provide the L/R directionality and some high end clarity that you woldn't get with speakers shooting at your ankles... I don't know how much better it would sound with different speakers, but I'm sure there are better choices for sure. At this point, if I'm going to spend more time/money on sound, I'll be looking to add some sort of sub-woofer to reestablish the low-end of the sound spectrum. At my age, the high end is loosing clarity, and I've always been about that bass... But I'm no kid wanting to buzz my license-fame either... Just want to have more of what I'm missing below 80Hz. I've even considered the mechanical chair shakers as an option, but likely I'll end up with a self-contained box I put in the back.
@@DansWay Thanks for your feedback. Very helpful. If the OEM tweets in the dash are just a cheap as the door speakers, was just trying to avoid a revisit. Yes we appear to be the same age and have similar tastes in music. I prefer tight non- buzzing bass along with clean mid-highs to maintain spatial awareness of the mix. But my wife drives it more than I do.
@@spuwho be sure to let me know if you end up replacing them, and what difference you notice.
@@DansWay I just picked up a 2018 Highlander and while the stock audio's a massive improvement over the 3rd gen Honda Pilot I was driving before, I also have that subwoofer itch. I'm thinking I'll use that empty storage space under the rear cargo cover next to the spare tire stuff, that's approximately 16" x 14" x 5". I'm looking specifically at the Kicker 46HS10 for its all-in-one setup; 180w with 10" sub, comes with 17' of power wiring and remote all included. My biggest concern is learning the best way to route the cabling around my Highlander, I don't know its interior design very well yet. If I pull the trigger and install it there, I'll take some photos and let you know how simple/complex an install it is. Figure I'll tap signal out of one of the door speakers for it.
As for the dash speakers, they look to be a nearly plug-and-play swap using the JBL CLUB 3020, much simpler to access than the door speakers. There's a video here by Travis Tripp that does it in fair detail, just don't cut your connectors off like he did, strip and crimp onto the wiring farther up from the connector - and remember the $10 inline filters with 600Hz cut-off.
Nice video. I currently have the Kicker KS speakers in and gotta say I am not impressed with the quality. I have an upgraded head unit also. Im thinking about swapping the KS out for the DS like you have. Any suggestions?
Did you also add the sound dampening material to the door itself? I found that really deadened the 'ring' of the door and improved the bass response.
@@DansWay not yet but I did buy it. Will try it out. Thanks
how is the range on these speakers? are they clear at high volume?
Sort of depends on your definition of high volume... If you want to crank it to 11, then yah a more expensive set of speakers is likely what you would appreciate more. They sound clear to me at reasonable volumes. Reasonable meaning I can still hold a conversation with the passenger without yelling...
@@DansWay the reason I ask is because I’m looking at them for a motorcycle.
@@Dakota_Thompson Interesting! Well, you could get them through Amazon and use their free return policy if you don't end up liking them...
your speakers all sounded the same on my chromebook.
How do I get those speakers
Hey Dan! Thank you for the video! I just added a subwoofer and amp to my 2015 highlander Xle. I saw that you didn’t have to buy an adaptor separately, but do you happen to know which aftermarket adapter would work for the front speakers? Thank you! I’ve found the metra-82-8146 but I don’t know if they will actually work or not.
Sorry, I don't know more than what the Metra website says. I purchased one for a Camry I think it was this one(amzn.to/3cO666h) and as I recall it would have worked, but this set came with them already.
Your Highlander is an XLE not an XLT. XLT is a FORD trim level not Toyota.
@@JasonJolo98 who said anything about XLT?
@@samuelaiken2570 He says XLT in the description of the Highlander.
@@JasonJolo98 oh I didn’t notice that. Probably just a typo
Hi Dan, I bought the KICKER brand KSC6930
300W Peak 150W RMS
6" X 9"s. They came with a crossover. Do I need to install it? And do you know how to install it?
If the crossover is on board, you can connect the minus side first the test the sound between the other connection options. One will sound horrible and the other will be great.
Hi Dan, I got the same set of speakers and installed sound damping material on my doors. However there is no difference in sound quality between my stock speakers and new kickers. Is the difference minor?
I found the change in the front less dramatic than the rear, but definitely noticeable. Especially the punchiness of the low end.
I changed all the speakers, now the stereo sounds very good under vol lvl 25, however after 25 it sound very very bad. Thinking of getting new radio unit, like boss or kenwood.
Curious what made you go 6x9s in the front vs say a 6.75 or a 6.5 like you did in the rears?
Bigger is better when it comes to speakers, more cone surface area allows for a more powerful and wider range of sound.
I went with the same setup but what connector did you get to correct the fit? The part when you cut the wires? Thanks
I had a connector kit already that has lots of sizes like this one: amzn.to/2VZx6Xy
Where did you buy the retro to stock connector for the 2016 Toyota Highlander
Do the speakers suck
The old ones did, but the new ones sound pretty good to me. I don't rock hard tho...
You skipped the part where you look for your 10mm for an hour!
A mistake you made is that you didn't installed the crossovers that came with the speakers. That being said the tweeters will NOT work in conjuction with the speakers..... what a fail !
My understanding is that the leads go to the tweeters first then go to the door speakers. The tweeters have their own high-pass filter already. These sound great to me the way I installed it. Tweeters are not blown out by low end at all.