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IsLNdbOi · 11-23-2008, 08:43 PM

I used my Kappas briefly with the stock HU and they sounded fine. When I upgraded my HU, I also installed an Alpine 4.100 PDX amp..

Dunno if the Kappas just don't sound good or what, but to me the stock speakers on my new Yaris sound better than the Kappas ever did. The Kappas were kind of harsh sounding. Also, I always had this hiss coming from the passenger side tweeter. Did everything I could to try and stop the hissing. I replaced the tweeter w/ a replacement from the manufacturer, etc. and the hiss never went away. I even went as far as running a 4ga. ground wire direct from the battery to the cabin and then grounded all of the electronics to that.

IllusionX · 11-24-2008, 11:08 AM

the problem is not the speakers... you just need an amp stable at 2ohm.

but as far as for the hissing sound.. it could be a combination of many things.. so, i can't help.

IsLNdbOi · 11-24-2008, 02:24 PM

The PDX 4.100 is stable at 2ohms. As far as the hissing, it doesn't matter anymore since that setup stayed wit the 3-door '07 LB which I've already traded in for my 5-door '09 LB.

rg570lvr · 11-29-2008, 01:38 AM

I installed the front pair of Polk db651 speakers and they fit with the supplied thin rings with plenty of room to spare and sound awesome. I'll tackle the rear speakers later.

rg570lvr · 12-05-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rg570lvr

I installed the front pair of Polk db651 speakers and they fit with the supplied thin rings with plenty of room to spare and sound awesome. I'll tackle the rear speakers later.

I just put the rear pair in and it was really easy with the same pair of rings and now my car sounds so much better even with the stock deck. I ordered a Sony CDX-GT630UI to replace it, just hope I made a good choice.

11-29-2008, 01:38 AM	#22
rg570lvr Drives: '08 Yaris MM 3d Lb, auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: La. U.S.A. Posts: 204	I installed the front pair of Polk db651 speakers and they fit with the supplied thin rings with plenty of room to spare and sound awesome. I'll tackle the rear speakers later. __________________ Hackers suck!

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11-23-2008, 08:43 PM	#19
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I used my Kappas briefly with the stock HU and they sounded fine. When I upgraded my HU, I also installed an Alpine 4.100 PDX amp.. Dunno if the Kappas just don't sound good or what, but to me the stock speakers on my new Yaris sound better than the Kappas ever did. The Kappas were kind of harsh sounding. Also, I always had this hiss coming from the passenger side tweeter. Did everything I could to try and stop the hissing. I replaced the tweeter w/ a replacement from the manufacturer, etc. and the hiss never went away. I even went as far as running a 4ga. ground wire direct from the battery to the cabin and then grounded all of the electronics to that.

11-24-2008, 11:08 AM	#20
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,887	the problem is not the speakers... you just need an amp stable at 2ohm. but as far as for the hissing sound.. it could be a combination of many things.. so, i can't help.

11-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#21
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	The PDX 4.100 is stable at 2ohms. As far as the hissing, it doesn't matter anymore since that setup stayed wit the 3-door '07 LB which I've already traded in for my 5-door '09 LB.