Total Newb - Need help with picking speakers, tools and terms - Toyota Yaris Forums

spektre · 10-26-2013, 02:10 AM

Hey everyone, I've got a 3 door 2011 Yaris (US). I've recently decided to replace my speakers and I want to do it myself so that I save on labor costs. Problem is, I've never actually ever bought or replaced car speakers before. I have no clue about the market and what I need to buy. I've been doing some research but it's left me confused.

I do know the size of the speakers I need but do I really need a sub? I found the bass from the factory units to be satisfying enough (for factory) so I was thinking I'd just buy 4 new speakers. What brands should I go for? I'd like to be frugal (as opposed to "cheap"). Also do I need a new amp? Ideally I'd only like to change the speakers.

Also I was reading about different speaker types and saw terms that I'm not sure I fully understand.. The amazon guide here left me a bit more confused about it all than I liked. So far I think I'm going to buy four coaxial speakers (2 front + 2 back) and forego the sub. Am I making sense here?

Sorry if I'm asking dumb/incorrect questions. I'm literally starting from scratch here and could use all the help I can get. I've set aside 4 months to save the money and plan this so I have time.

10-26-2013, 02:10 AM	#1
spektre Drives: 2011 Yaris 3-door Lift-back Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MN Posts: 8	Total Newb - Need help with picking speakers, tools and terms Hey everyone, I've got a 3 door 2011 Yaris (US). I've recently decided to replace my speakers and I want to do it myself so that I save on labor costs. Problem is, I've never actually ever bought or replaced car speakers before. I have no clue about the market and what I need to buy. I've been doing some research but it's left me confused. I do know the size of the speakers I need but do I really need a sub? I found the bass from the factory units to be satisfying enough (for factory) so I was thinking I'd just buy 4 new speakers. What brands should I go for? I'd like to be frugal (as opposed to "cheap"). Also do I need a new amp? Ideally I'd only like to change the speakers. Also I was reading about different speaker types and saw terms that I'm not sure I fully understand.. The amazon guide here left me a bit more confused about it all than I liked. So far I think I'm going to buy four coaxial speakers (2 front + 2 back) and forego the sub. Am I making sense here? Sorry if I'm asking dumb/incorrect questions. I'm literally starting from scratch here and could use all the help I can get. I've set aside 4 months to save the money and plan this so I have time. Last edited by spektre; 10-26-2013 at 02:22 AM.