Toyota Tacoma 100% Plug & Play MAJOR Audio Speaker Upgrade for $115
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- Want to upgrade your Tacoma audio system but aren't confident in what to do? Checkout my 100% plug and play (no splicing or soldering) speaker upgrade. You'll love the sound difference!
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I have those exact same brackets and the tabs on the inside are made to break off.
@@jacobsellars7910 Lol nice! That would have saved me a little time.
How many packs of sound deadening material did you need to buy, thanks!
@@rodz7910 One of the 18 sq ft orders should be plenty if you are just doing the doors. I used the larger 36 sq ft version though since I did my back wall and plan on doing more.
@@Tacomaholic thanks!!!
I have a Crosstrek, and I suffer much of the same issues. I'm loving these upgrades. So it'll be in my near future
I just did this today on my 2011 Taco.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the Intel, the video, and the Amazon Intel. I got exactly the same. Took less than one hour.
Awesome upgrade!! I replaced all my speakers with the same Rockford fosgates and it’s definitely worth the investment. Thanks for the tips and tricks man
I did the same 4 speaker upgrade with the factory unit 2 years ago. Make sure you use the sound matting behind the plastic adapters. Over time, the speakers will loosen the bolts and rattle against the metal body. I thought I had 2 blown fronts, but it was simply the plastic bracket rattling from the speaker bass. Put a sheet of sound matting over the speaker opening, cut around the hole with a blade, mount the plastic adapter, and insert the speaker. This also provides a better seal between the speaker and door allowing for cleaner bass and sound. Think of it as a sealed speaker box.
That's a great tip. I'll probably do that soon.
@@Tacomaholic do it! Especially if you live in a warm climate. Over time, those plastic speaker brackets will warp slightly due to heat. I got mine from Crutchfield. The sound deadening material will absorb some of the warping, but still keep a good seal. Been there done that.
Never thought I'd hear Eazy-E on this channel...lmao
Surprise! 😀
@@Tacomaholic 😂😂😂
Thanks so much for this and your tweeter video. Have everything prepped just waiting for the speakers to be delivered tomorrow. Super excited
Thanks for watching Alex! Let me know what you think once you get everything installed.
Thank you for making the video. It definitely made my life a lot easier when replacing my stock speakers. Ended up going with kenwood
I appreciate you having done this. I followed your links and instruction and it really was an easy job. And yes, my factory speakers were CRAP! Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching Tracy!
Finished this last week along with the full cab sound dampening with the noico and a layer of second skin MLV. On the doors I added in the noico red foam on top of the noico silver.
Only things I did differently was I drilled the speaker tabs to the correct spot vs angling the screws and the noico red foam in the doors. Oh and I also put the plastic back in place to cover the holes.
The difference in how quiet it is and the stereo sound is fantastic! Thanks for all the hard work.
Oh, and yah those tabs in the inside just snap off, no dremel needed.
Appreciate this vid man. Never been one of those who could work with the complexities of actual systems. Plus all I want is better sound, not a DJ booth in my cabin. Thank you!
I bet you'll love this setup compared to stock. Thanks for watching!
I used the JBL 9631’s for the front doors, I bought them at Crutchfield and got the brackets and harness adapters for free. Great video by the way, thanks for posting
Just a note to say thank you for all your great videos. The first mod that I did on my 2014 Tacoma Access was installing the UNI filter. My latest mod was sound deadening the doors, upgrading my stereo with the Subaru Kicker tweeters and new 6 x 9 speakers. The Rockfords are a bit expensive in Canada so I went with the Kicker DSC6930 that I found on sale. The only issue is that the holes on the speakers did not align with the ones on Metra bracket, so I had to drill a small pilot hole for the fourth screw. Thanks to your videos the install was super easy and the speakers sound amazing. Thanks again for all the help.
Thanks so much for watching!
Just did the rears in an hour. What a difference. Doing the fronts later. I only added some speaker tape to the build. Thanks for the video!
There is very little sound coming out of my rear speakers. Was that your issue?
I was watching this to look into upgrading the speakers on my wife's tacoma and I think I met you a few months ago at a Cars & Coffee at the Dunkin near dulles airport. That orange wrap is very unique. Thanks for the informative video!
Yessir that's me. Thanks for watching!
I bought these just yesterday. And found your video today. That's awsome cant wait to install mine
Hope you like them Ruben! Love mine.
Thank you for your recommendation on speakers and tailgate anti-theft bracket. Purchased your Tacomaholic hat, love it! Keep up the great videos!🤗🤓👍
Awesome! Thank you Eric!
Thank you for this video and information since I am considering to buy a Tacoma or Tundra. It is time in my life to get a truck. Thanks again
Plan to buy the same. I love my 60/70's music and it must be quality and loud.
The stock radio does suck compared to every car I ever owned. I was so disappointed at the poor quality sound coming out of the cheap speakers. What a negative for the best small truck in America!!!! Nice and low cost upgrade info dude. Thanks.
Pro tip on removing the door plastic: Invert a can of canned air; this will freeze the 'tar' holding the plastic on and keep things very clean. Work in small sections, and it'll pop free without leaving strings of tar covering everything. It also makes it easy to reinstall that plastic, and... REINSTALL THAT PLASTIC!
Thank you, I'm glad someone said it. The plastic is there for a reason. Also great advice on getting it off.
its butyl rubber
Great detailed and thorough tutorial! I’m surprised you don’t have sponsors yet ! Good job and appreciate your channel !
Thanks Robb! I've had a few sponsors (paid product placement) like Dollar Shave Club before, but hoping to get more because it really helps the channel out.
Love these extremely, Well designed videos!! Great Professional attitude, visual explanations & do's / dont's.
Thanks Michael!
You're a very valuable internet video; could not make it without ya!
Thanks buddy!
This video was awesome! Thank you so much. I have a 2015 and did a full Rockford and Subaru tweeter install this weekend and thanks to you it was a breeze and sounds incredible! I found with my 2015 with the white cover plate on the tweeter harness if you just pop the the back in the center with a flat head it just quickly comes off safely and will pop back in with out all of the maneuvering. Also removing the two center pins on the tweeter harness if you just use a small flat head towards the back and lift up the two back catches the pins will slide out much easier with out catching but do hold the harness with pliers and pull cables with your hand. Your videos are awesome!
Thank you very much for this video completed all the speakers including the tweeters in 4 hours. I went with the same exact set up. What a difference in the sound. I also did the soundproofing which makes a big difference. Thanks again
Awesome, thanks for watching Charlie and I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the speakers! Sub upgrade next??
Charlie - what tweeters did you buy? I am looking to do all speakers + tweeters and I want plug & play tweeters as well. Thanks.
Awesome video/info. Think I might do this soon. Hard to find 2nd gen videos nowadays. Keep these vids coming!
Thanks Ryan!
Hey thanks a bunch totally used your links thanks for the video been wanting better audio in my truck can't wait for the better sound👍👍👍
Thanks man!
Good professional vid editing. 1) The black glue is butyl rubber. A heat gun and metal scraper will get most of it off. Then go back and scrape it to a thinner coat & it'll be fine. 2) Putting in a new head unit with more power really does necessitate thicker wires. Man, I'm struggling with that right now. I like this initial idea of plug-n-play with sound deadening. A good way to cheaply upgrade. Happy Trails!
Yo Tacomaholic, just knocked out this project today! Went with JBL speakers so my total cost was a little over 200, but it went together super easy. Thanks for the great vid! Speaker upgrade is a total game changer y'all 😎
Thanks for watching!
A great head unit for the Tacoma is the Alpine ILX-W650. I've been looking for a while and this is the one.
A big THANK YOU for your tutorials on door panel removal/speaker replacement! I went to ebay, got a package deal with 6x9s and all adapters for under $80 and put them in under an hour! It was a breeze and the satisfaction of DIYing is rewarding!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Link please??
Great video man , I’m in Hardy Va. Got a 2007 Tacoma, love it!
I just did this to my Tacoma this evening and it was a breeze with this video tutorial. Thank you for all your help!! It means a lot that you spend time making such a clear and easy to follow video.
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear the vid helped.
What speakers did you go with?
Awesome🤙🏽! Your video was very Informative thank you. I can’t wait to do this to my x-runner. Just waiting on the materials from Amazon.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video. Just finished my rear speaker add on my 97 T100, believe it or not, quite similar, except I had no rears from the factory, so I had to rig it a little. Btw, NICE truck!
Thanks for the video. I’ve been thinking about doing this, but also not upgrading the head unit, plus sub and all that. I have a single cab, so just the 6x9s and maybe the tweeters.
Man great videos. On my 5th tonight!! Thanks so much!!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! I did the Rockford Fosgate and Kicker audio upgrades just as shown in these super helpful videos. What a difference in sound quality too! Tacomaholic sure helped this computer nerd give his 2011 Tacoma some new life and it's not expensive to do! =)
Thanks for watching Brandon! Glad to hear you are enjoying the new setup.
Just got my 1st Tacoma. 2011 with 65k miles. This truck will very seldom if ever see off road. So I am looking for street truck mods.
The speaker upgrade is definitely on the list. Thanks!
Thanks Charles! Checkout this vid for some more great ideas: th-cam.com/video/zt1dITpm83o/w-d-xo.html
Third video in a row you’ve answered my questions 😂
I aim to please. 😀
Great video, I really appreciate the effort you put it. Can I offer a simpler solution to the Dremel...The tabs you want to remove all have a slight slit in them all you need to do is take some duck bill pliers and pry them off. I then used a quick pass of a hand file to smooth them off, snapper would work too to remove any sharpness. Just a little tip to anyone doing this great mod.
ive got a 12 inch jl sub and 250 jl amp, aftermarket head unit, these speaker doors and some sound deadening is all i need now
Keep up your work. I got your back 100%
Good job as always!
Great video. Thanks for the instructions.
I always love your videos, thanks!
Thanks man!
Todays video is sponsored by nobody hahahahahaha that had me dying!!
Best video ever going to buy these! Your channel is gonna get big
this video helped me a lot thanks
I'm definitely doing this thanks you detail it simple and clear this will work until i get my system together not a big fan of systems any more but sometimes you get that one favorite song where you just want to blast the shit out of it lol
GREAT VIDEO FOR YOUR TACO,, BEEN LOOKING FOR PLUG & PLAY FOR MY TACO.
These will work with 2nd and 3rd gens, not sure about 1st.
I added, a JVC system and alpine drivers, kept the tweeters, which are quite good then added a kicker sub and amp, sounds awesome. Can make you sneeze.
OEM Audio + from California has a great upgrade, even with a sub that is totally plug and play--great addition.
Fr Jerome Spexarth yeah but it’s $1500
Thanks that was really well done.
As an FYI, there is a small hole in the top of the mounting bracket that can be used to route the speaker wires from speaker to connector. No need to cut a hole in the grommet. Connector will connect on the outside of the door in case you need to disconnect it later.
Plus the connector on the inside of the door instead of between the door card and the metal, might be something for the power window to get caught on. My 09 has the JBL system. So I haven't checked for a speaker upgrade yet.
Wish there was a video like this for the TUNDRA 2020, Great video.
Thanks man! It wouldn't surprise me if the same speakers were in the new Tundras.
Good information, I have been wanting to do this
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the work you put into making your videos. I've learned tons and you take the time to add humor, which makes them much more enjoyable to watch !
I have a question regarding the 6x9 rockfords and the brackets. Did you have any issues with holes lining up on speaker to bracket ? you didn't show the 6x9 in the video. I checked and mine are the correct ones and same that you used. It looks like im gonna have to make the holes in the speaker a little bigger. Thanks for all you do, you've got a great thing going here.
Semper Fi
Thanks so much Kevin! If you are having issues with the holes lining up perfectly you can insert the bolts through the speaker holes with the speaker sitting off of the speaker bracket a little bit, that way you can line the bolts up with the holes then just slowly tighten each bolt a little at a time until the speaker is flush.
The plastic liner is a rain/water barrier…I would recommend putting it back in place. Thanks for the vid!
Some people use _Dynamat_ since it’s designed for car audio but you can get material that’s much cheaper from hardware stores. I used Peel ‘N Seal on both my 2004 Tacoma and my 2010 Tacoma
Neat, I was wanting to upgrade my speakers but I didn't want to cut the OEM harness. Only thing I would've done different would have been to apply sound deadening felt or foam to the back of the adapter and speaker ring but I'm also paranoid about potential cases of rattles.
No rattles yet but I'll keep an eye on it.
Another great video B! Funny as heck! As usual, yet informative as well.👍🏻that outdo pic though!
Thanks Rob! That outro pic is golden. 😀
@@Tacomaholic HA!
Great video!!! Thank you.
Btw, proven scientific fact that when the speaker's branding is facing correctly, it sounds much louder and better. Thank you for pointing that out. It's the attention to detail...
Once the JBL ones go out I will upgrade. Nice video!
I'm sure the JBL's are better than the Toyota brand speakers my Tacoma came with. 😀
14:54 good taste in music 👍🏻
Just finished the Rockford upgrade. Thanks again for a another great video, and cheap upgrade. Sounds so much better. Those factory speakers are a joke. Tweeters are next.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the upgrade! Going with the Subar Kicker tweeters or something else?
Did the upgrade make them a lot louder?
I know I'm a ways late but there's a slot on top of the adapters right where the factory plug was. That's your pass through so you don't risk the window catching the wires while it's going up or down.
Well done, I hate the sound of my 2020 so going to look up if these are compatible. I'm right up the road in Manassas. Haha
Hey buddy! A few 3rd Gen guys have said these speakers worked with theirs as well.
thanks - think I'll try that
Great video! I referred to it when I did my install, but I just did front 6x9s and tweeters. I like your idea for the sound deadening material. I did that, too, so I hope it helps. By the way, as I'm writing this now, all the parts for your install, including the sound mats, would be $250.
Great videos, keep it going, just a curious note, the Toyota speakers actually have no magnet, is an upgraded version of piezo electro tunnel, that uses two coils one reverse than the other and create its own magnet in real time, cool concept but the sound is not the best, little limited by the low frequencies.
Thanks for sharing. Did the same thing to my Taco a couple years ago. I would recommend thought soldering the speaker connectors on rather then just letting friction and tension hold them in place. Ended up having to pull my doors about a few times because the cables came off.
Electrical tape is a lazy mans best friend
The only suggestion I would have is maybe rotate the rear speaker so that highs are not getting slammed into a soft surface (the seat) I know it's a budget upgrade, but that may help squeeze every last bit out of it.
That Multimount Panel really tied the room together dude
Well, that’s like.. your opinion, man!
Lol
You've inspired me to upgrade the stereo system now and do the suspension in the spring instead of the other way around.
Awesome! Going with the same setup?
@@Tacomaholic Mostly but it's a tad harder to get certain things, also having the access cab I might do components. I'm doing a new 7" head unit too!
@@sanchezzz1 Nice! I'll probably be shopping for a head unit at some point.
@@Tacomaholic Oh the joys of spending money lol looking forward to the episode.
great vid, do a tweeter next!
Thanks man! Tweeters definitely coming.
Super helpful!
Great video .. but just wanted to mention that the speaker brackets have designated holes at the top of them specifically to run the wires through to avoid having to "make your own" holes via the door gromets, etc.
Good vid Boogie. Now you've got me wanting to do mine. BTW when you run your wires through a sheet metal hole like that just cut a length of 3/16 hose lengthwise and run it around the hole and cut to size. It holds itself in place without adhesive and It'll never wear through. Cheers!
2nd gen tacoma speakers are kickass specially with the newer headunit.. those speakers without a amp.. wont beat the base from the originals.
Is your Tacoma the one with JBL speakers?
This is much better than that OEM Reference Q bull. Mostly becasue you'll save ~$1500.
Hey Man . Great video. Awesome to finally find a plug and play speaker kit that doesn’t cost a lot ...
NOTE : you didn’t mention put the plastic splash guard back on. With that black tacky shit .... this is designed to stop rain water , moisture , dampness from Entering the truck. It’s important.... put it it back in. And make sure to tell your Subs....
Great find on the speakers.
Thanks for watching!
Ditto! You explained the exact purpose of the sheet. What was your reason for not re-installing it? Pick up a roofing sealant tube from the local big box store or Wallyworld if you need to reseal the plastic. If you need to replace the sheet as well, pick up some construction Bisqueen or a roll of painters plastic mask at the same time. Anyway, just my two cents after having to remake numerous door weather seals for restorations back in the day. Great channel and awesome job on all the videos! You, my friend, are going to be a MAJOR influencer on YT. Now go make one for head unit upgrade and amp install! Yes...yes...yes...!!!!!
Uh oh I sound deadened the inside and outside of the metal on the doors but I threw away the plastic, do you think the sound deadening material will do the same thing as that plastic or no?
No sponsors, WTF I like your videos!
I like my JBLs for a similar price, although I did not do the rear since I have an access cab
Don't know if you noticed but there is a hole at the top of the adapter to run your wires through. you don't have to cut grommets. Just put the wiring adapter through the speaker adapter hole at top and plug up harness like it came stock.
I installed JBL speakers, they make a great aftermarket speaker. JBL 9638s Their 2.3-ohm impedance and their ludicrously high 94dB sensitivity makes them a solid contender for replacement speakers. The clarity of the stock JBL system is crazy now. And there is not a lot of volume loss due to the ohm difference. 4 ohm as most speakers are were out of the question. Too much loss.
Sweet! I was planning to do speakers in the near future. Just put in a dasaita Android stereo and liking it so far
I just bought that radio. Coming this week. Any tips?
@@patrickgarrett1443 take the factory brackets and bolt those in, then slide in the radio and use a marker to draw where the brackets go, then take it all out and drill holes. Use hot glue to put the clock in cause the factory brackets don't work for it.
@@jasonpereira4544 thanks. Any issues with the plug and play wiring? Backup camera etc
@@patrickgarrett1443 I got an adapter to retain the factory USB from Amazon and everything else worked. My rearcam is in the mirror so no issue there. There may be an adapter if yours is in the radio
@@jasonpereira4544 hot glue to put the flasher module on?? My steering controls dont work, but everything else does.Im mounting tomorrow. can you email me directly? gkecorp at gmail dot com
Just did this. Yup, $115 and plug and play. Sounds great. Thanks for sharing the video.
Glad to hear you are pleased with the speaker upgrade. Thanks for watching! Be sure to checkout my new tweeter upgrade video too!
Tacomaholic will do. That’s next.
Scortched Earth I just got 2 new kenwoods subwoofers and I wanna replace the speakers on my Tacoma, are the rockforgate louder or what do you think about them
Another great video Brian good job! I have virtually the same set up in my truck and run it with xav-ax 100 head unit. They have newer models of this unit now. I also have 210 ounce kicker comp RT subs shallow mount and a ported box as well behind must rear seats I know that’s probably not an option for you but it does sound killer! The sound system is basically plug-and-play minus the subs if you want links I could provide them Foria the head unit has Apple CarPlay and all the awesome stuff that you would probably want in a modern vehicle. It also provides about 50 W of power from the head unit so it gives you a decent little boost in performance as well from the stock head unit
Thanks Brian! Yeah adding a subwoofer isn't going to be an option with my molle rack in the back but please send me a link for the head unit as I might upgrade that too.
Tacomaholic Here is a link to the 3 models available for the head unit I have the XAV AX 100 which is the first generation of the head unit but the 1000 is basically the same thing I have with a few additional features. They are actually getting ready to come out with the XAVAX7000 which will actually add 100 W of power and is actually powerful enough to power our subs directly from a head unit which is crazy. I recently just got a Toyota Corolla in addition to my Tacoma because it guzzles gas as you know LOL. Anyways here’s the link!
www.crutchfield.com/g_462350/Apple-CarPlay-Compatible-Receivers.html?tp=72357#&avf=Y&nvpair=FFBrand|Sony
I like buying my stuff from Crutchfield because they literally add on everything you need to plug-in play installed it to your vehicle at check out!
Awesome, thanks!
“Todays video is sponsored by nobody” got me to subscribe plus the video was very helpful 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thanks buddy!
Same!
Thank You 🔥👌💪💯
I'd definitely be interested in a tweeter opinion upgrade. Awesome video. Thanx 👍
skilledbadhabit 1 Those tweeters are for 2016+
@@ptsube2002 what tweeters would that be friend?
Hertz are a good inexpensive middle grade upgrade. Or any Memphis audio line
Blew my front speakers and got these exact same ones for my Tacoma after watching this. I can’t wait to install them. Have you had any issues adjusting the bass or any sound settings through your stock head unit ?
No issues at all.
Great video. Could you have reused the speaker braket instead of buying new ones? Thanks
Excellent!
This is so not a tacoma ... but it will make sense once you read it lol
I replaced all of the speakers on my 95 Celica ... and I added Boom Mats to each speaker. Boom mats are speaker baffles that protect against moisture and dust and also reduce speaker vibration.
When I get around to replacing the speakers on my 2015 Tacoma, I'm adding the Boom Mats to my setup.
😊
Also, on the front door brackets, the 4 holes don't line up with the holes in the speakers for the screws. Only 2 line up at once. And those holes in the brackets don't really hold the screws very tight at all. (Opposite problem as the rear door speaker mounts.)
You could use a regular drill, set the clutch low on it, and use a #2 bit, looks like your screw driver was #3, and for tightening it down, the location of the screws doesn't mean much, it's not structural, just needs 3 or more to make sure it can't move in any direction
If you sound deaden the inside part of the door, close up all the holes, it creates a self made speaker enclosure. Also helps keep the door panel from creating rattles when the volume is turned up.
Yep I'll be doing that next. I'm already impressed with the effect of just having the sound deadening on the outside of the door. Can't wait to hear (or not hear) when I add that inner layer.
Is the effort of adding the sound dampening material worth it?