Is worth it to replace only front and rear speakers? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

H2XcapePod · 05-05-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boris13

The OEM head unit doesn't sound too bad to me. I'm thinking of keeping it (or getting the Canadian Yaris RS 6-disc changer/receiver) and using Pioneer Premier TS-D701P 2-way speakers in the front and Pioneer TS-A1781R 4-way speakers in the rear. Both speaker models are oversize (6 3/4") and both are rated for a sensitivity of 91dB (so I'm thinking that the OEM unit's power should be enough to drive them).

Any thoughts? I'm looking for a low-cost upgrade that will give me a fuller sound, more clarity, and a lot more bass without adding a thumping subwoofer.

GO For IT!!! I just installed a similar setup this past week,...Pioneer G650 (3-way 6.5) in the front and Pioneer 6881 (4-way 6x8) in the rear. I actually have bass response now and I get good clarity well beyond a comfortable listening level. I do have a problem though. With the factory insulation in the door I can hardly hear the 6x8's in the rear and it seems I get most the bass from the front. Oh yea...I got a Alpine MRP F240 from my buddy on the cheap yesterday. So whenever I get around to installing it that should remedy any other issues...

elsteverino889 · 05-05-2007, 11:18 AM

Well i found some Boston Acoustic 3-way 6x9's a while ago sitting in my grandmas house and i installed them and they work 10x better than the stocks...of course im probably not pushin all the power they have but the sound is alot clearer

pennyracer · 08-23-2009, 12:58 PM

it would be a good start :)

talnlnky · 08-23-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pennyracer

it would be a good start :)

2 yr old thread mang

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 08-23-2009, 04:59 PM

Bear in mind that not everyone wants enough volume to rattle the windows. I think that practically any aftermarket speakers will give improved sound at sane volume levels. I wish that someone would do a well illustrated DIY on installing speakers that will fit without modifying anything in the car or scabbing the wiring - that would be useful.

talnlnky · 08-23-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir A.Y. Atoyot

Bear in mind that not everyone wants enough volume to rattle the windows. I think that practically any aftermarket speakers will give improved sound at sane volume levels. I wish that someone would do a well illustrated DIY on installing speakers that will fit without modifying anything in the car or scabbing the wiring - that would be useful.

well, you will need adapter plates, but once you have those, you can use the stock wiring... you just have to snip off the connector and put regular disconnects on it.

ozmdd · 08-25-2009, 11:41 PM

I purchased some reasonable 6.5" cax Harmon-Kardons from Crutchfield.com,a nd they included adapter plates and wiring harness adapters, wich eliminated any wire-cutting. You will have to drill-out the speaker rivets (very easy), and I also had to drill new holes in the adapter plates to get a fit I really liked (plastic=easy to drill/cut), and the sound quality is nice. The doors and rear locations are not even close to sealed enclosures, so they don't do much for bass.
What made my system really nice was swapping the factory head for a Scion Pioneer Head (not the premium, but the 08/09 TC unit that has ipod, sat radio, AAC, etc.) which I picked-up on ebay for $60. :) The other crowning touch was adding a Scion (bazooka-made) powered sub. It comes with a made-for-toyota wiring harness that literally plugs into any stock head unit and works flawlessly. Also fits great in the LB. The sound quality I'm getting approaches some $1K+ systems out there, and is totally stealth, and I didn't cut a single wire. Only non-toyota parts are the speakers, and the upgrade to coax designs really improves definition. The whole swap took me about 4 hours. You can still find the subs on ebay or some websites for under $200.

sqcomp · 08-26-2009, 03:03 AM

All I can do is sit here and smile. I have some nice speakers just sitting halfway across the world here...just waiting for the sedan...

It's going to take me at least 4 hours per A-pillar for the tweeters/

dccurrent · 09-02-2009, 09:41 PM

I replaced the entire stereo but the one thing that stands out to me the most is the quality of sound from my Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5's. They really go loud while retaining superb clarity. The highs coming out of those things are incredible.

swidd · 04-05-2010, 02:03 PM

I ran alpine type X components with tweeters in the A-pillar, and SPR-17C in the back off the stock head unit for a few weeks just now, and its no comparison... The stock speakers are awful. The factory deck has enough power to push those power hungry speakers. The volume just doesn't go very high. But the sound quality and clarity and feeling of presence in the sound, is nevertheless amazingly better with aftermarket speakers.

derickveliz2 · 04-05-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tealio

I have had a full system before, but with my sedan that has the integrated sound system I want to stay as simple as possible.

Would anyone have any opinion on if it would even be worth it to just change out the front and rear speakers and leave everything else stock?

Thanks!!

My guess is and upgrade would help, but if you are not going to use an amp, don't go with speakers rated for LOTS of watts!

Check this out for reference...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=17

D.

sqcomp · 04-05-2010, 04:24 PM

Hey Taln...I still notice that we're beating a dead horse...seing as this is such an old thread.

*sigh*

With nothing better to do at this time I'll add that the integrated source has factory EQ settings on it to reduce your bass output at high levels. Question for the class...what can we do about this while retaining the factory source?

I know the answer already...

derickveliz2 · 04-05-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

Hey Taln...I still notice that we're beating a dead horse...seing as this is such an old thread.

*sigh*

With nothing better to do at this time I'll add that the integrated source has factory EQ settings on it to reduce your bass output at high levels. Question for the class...what can we do about this while retaining the factory source?

I know the answer already...

I know, I know...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=90

.

.

talnlnky · 04-05-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Hey Taln...I still notice that we're beating a dead horse...seing as this is such an old thread.

*sigh*

With nothing better to do at this time I'll add that the integrated source has factory EQ settings on it to reduce your bass output at high levels. Question for the class...what can we do about this while retaining the factory source?

I know the answer already...

yeah... it's good to bring out the old mare once a year... don't you think the taxidermist did a wonderful job on her?

as for your questions... I think my answer for everything this week will be bass shakers/ tactile transducers!!!! Go ahead... ask me a question...

YarisSedan · 04-05-2010, 07:33 PM

I just replaced my component speakers with the high end ones garm was selling If you want i can let you ahve them for a good price the tweets are already mounted in the door sails so you can have a factory oem look installation. I did what you were talking about initially. There was a huge difference in sound quality. But then i craved for more. So changed out to higher end components with seperate crossover put ina 4 channel amp and replaced the deck.

sqcomp · 04-05-2010, 10:11 PM

Uh oh...the "crave" has hit? Better back off quick, it adds up fast.

Taln...

Yeah yeah, the horse looks good. What's up with the stuffed jackalope hanging on your wall? I wonder what thread that one's from.

Yea bass shakers!

talnlnky · 04-06-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

Uh oh...the "crave" has hit? Better back off quick, it adds up fast.

Taln...

Yeah yeah, the horse looks good. What's up with the stuffed jackalope hanging on your wall? I wonder what thread that one's from.

Yea bass shakers!

you should check out the quality transducers they have on partsexpress now. The stuff they have now days can put out like 20 times the force of the Bass Shaker Pro's.... tho, they also cost hundreds of dollars. I got a pair of the regular shakers a few years back for like $25 on clearance. They're ok, don't expect much from them and they will give you subtle vibration. At the time I had my HT setup in my bedroom cause my roommate hogged the living room with his crap gear. So I installed them in my bed... was really cool watching the matrix and having the bed rumble a bit.

Malifabian · 04-16-2010, 09:11 PM

Installing aftermarket speakers in the front first will give you a notible difference if your on a budget. Then when you get a chance upgrade the back speakers. As far as a brand is concerned IMO the Apline Type R's sound really good and are better if you like songs that typically use more bass. Even though I have Infiniti's in my car.

05-05-2007, 11:18 AM	#20
elsteverino889 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan black Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MIA! Posts: 354	Well i found some Boston Acoustic 3-way 6x9's a while ago sitting in my grandmas house and i installed them and they work 10x better than the stocks...of course im probably not pushin all the power they have but the sound is alot clearer __________________ I was 17-20 I lived the "Lifestyle". Fast cars, skanky hood rats, and stupid kids trying to prove who was faster. -Spades(the one and only street racer)

08-26-2009, 03:03 AM	#26
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	All I can do is sit here and smile. I have some nice speakers just sitting halfway across the world here...just waiting for the sedan... It's going to take me at least 4 hours per A-pillar for the tweeters/ __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

04-05-2010, 04:24 PM	#30
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Hey Taln...I still notice that we're beating a dead horse...seing as this is such an old thread. sigh With nothing better to do at this time I'll add that the integrated source has factory EQ settings on it to reduce your bass output at high levels. Question for the class...what can we do about this while retaining the factory source? I know the answer already... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

04-05-2010, 07:33 PM	#33
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I just replaced my component speakers with the high end ones garm was selling If you want i can let you ahve them for a good price the tweets are already mounted in the door sails so you can have a factory oem look installation. I did what you were talking about initially. There was a huge difference in sound quality. But then i craved for more. So changed out to higher end components with seperate crossover put ina 4 channel amp and replaced the deck. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

04-05-2010, 10:11 PM	#34
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Uh oh...the "crave" has hit? Better back off quick, it adds up fast. Taln... Yeah yeah, the horse looks good. What's up with the stuffed jackalope hanging on your wall? I wonder what thread that one's from. Yea bass shakers! __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

08-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#21
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	it would be a good start :)

08-23-2009, 04:59 PM	#23
Sir A.Y. Atoyot Drives: '08 5-door Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Canada Posts: 176	Bear in mind that not everyone wants enough volume to rattle the windows. I think that practically any aftermarket speakers will give improved sound at sane volume levels. I wish that someone would do a well illustrated DIY on installing speakers that will fit without modifying anything in the car or scabbing the wiring - that would be useful.

08-25-2009, 11:41 PM	#25
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I purchased some reasonable 6.5" cax Harmon-Kardons from Crutchfield.com,a nd they included adapter plates and wiring harness adapters, wich eliminated any wire-cutting. You will have to drill-out the speaker rivets (very easy), and I also had to drill new holes in the adapter plates to get a fit I really liked (plastic=easy to drill/cut), and the sound quality is nice. The doors and rear locations are not even close to sealed enclosures, so they don't do much for bass. What made my system really nice was swapping the factory head for a Scion Pioneer Head (not the premium, but the 08/09 TC unit that has ipod, sat radio, AAC, etc.) which I picked-up on ebay for $60. :) The other crowning touch was adding a Scion (bazooka-made) powered sub. It comes with a made-for-toyota wiring harness that literally plugs into any stock head unit and works flawlessly. Also fits great in the LB. The sound quality I'm getting approaches some $1K+ systems out there, and is totally stealth, and I didn't cut a single wire. Only non-toyota parts are the speakers, and the upgrade to coax designs really improves definition. The whole swap took me about 4 hours. You can still find the subs on ebay or some websites for under $200.

09-02-2009, 09:41 PM	#27
dccurrent Drives: Yaris 5 door Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 70	I replaced the entire stereo but the one thing that stands out to me the most is the quality of sound from my Rockford Fosgate Power 6.5's. They really go loud while retaining superb clarity. The highs coming out of those things are incredible.

04-05-2010, 02:03 PM	#28
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I ran alpine type X components with tweeters in the A-pillar, and SPR-17C in the back off the stock head unit for a few weeks just now, and its no comparison... The stock speakers are awful. The factory deck has enough power to push those power hungry speakers. The volume just doesn't go very high. But the sound quality and clarity and feeling of presence in the sound, is nevertheless amazingly better with aftermarket speakers.

04-16-2010, 09:11 PM	#36
Malifabian Drives: Yaris Sedan 2008 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 12	Installing aftermarket speakers in the front first will give you a notible difference if your on a budget. Then when you get a chance upgrade the back speakers. As far as a brand is concerned IMO the Apline Type R's sound really good and are better if you like songs that typically use more bass. Even though I have Infiniti's in my car.

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