Speaker upgrade

[Capemike]

Has anyone upgraded their sound system?
I don't have alot to spend, but I have to do something to improve the sound in the '26 Sport with stock 8" display.
I was looking at the Alpine speaker package offered by one of the business here, but would like to hear what people have done, the cost, and the results.
Thanks all.
MB

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[SoCalNinja]

I really like the sub by taco tunes but ahhh it’s so expensive…

 

[OkieCowboy]

I replaced the corner dash speakers in my 26 TRD Off Road non JBL yesterday with Kicker DSC40 from Amazon. I started looking to replace the front door speakers and discovered a caution from Crutchfield about installing these speakers in the Tacoma. Factory dash speakers are 8 ohm. Most replacement speakers are 4 ohm and can overheat the internal amp they claim. Front door speakers and dash speakers are wired in parallel. Most of the information I have read says I should be okay since I do not play at higher volume levels. Door speakers are also 8 ohm and replacements are 4 ohms. So I am not going any further until I’m confident the door speakers can safely be replaced with the 4 ohm Kickers.
Don’t want to install an amp and the wife is questioning why I am doing this. I’m 74, wear hearing aids, and can’t hear her most times. Selective hearing! But there is a definite improvement with just the corner speakers.

 

[bc510]

I put an alpine sub in the truck along with some alpine speaker plug and play. Very easy install for both. I have the 12” screen but it’s the base off road so no JBL package so I wanted to up the sound and I feel like it’s pretty good now

 

[Capemike]

I replaced the corner dash speakers in my 26 TRD Off Road non JBL yesterday with Kicker DSC40 from Amazon. I started looking to replace the front door speakers and discovered a caution from Crutchfield about installing these speakers in the Tacoma. Factory dash speakers are 8 ohm. Most replacement speakers are 4 ohm and can overheat the internal amp they claim. Front door speakers and dash speakers are wired in parallel. Most of the information I have read says I should be okay since I do not play at higher volume levels. Door speakers are also 8 ohm and replacements are 4 ohms. So I am not going any further until I’m confident the door speakers can safely be replaced with the 4 ohm Kickers.
Don’t want to install an amp and the wife is questioning why I am doing this. I’m 74, wear hearing aids, and can’t hear her most times. Selective hearing! But there is a definite improvement with just the corner speakers.

Thanks for bringing up the Ohm issue. When I was in my 30's I understood all of the speaker terminology, frequency responce, wattage, cut out, and such, but now at 65 I can't even remember what day it is. I will research that issue and hopefully you will post any updates as well. I have always been one to like the highs of cymbals more than the bass. Hearing individual guitar strings in a song clearly, is what I aim to do, but on a limited budget. Thanks again.

 

[Trixster22]

I note the posts on the speaker upgrades. Quick question....to get the full change and upgrade in sound, would you have to upgrade the head unit, too, in addition to the speakers?

 

[geonerdist]

I went with a beat sonic amp, Morel speakers all around and a JBL Bass Pro Nano. I’m impressed.

Impressed enough that the engine sound enhancement started making a noise that myself and four service techs thought it was a differential issue. It sounded so real and mechanical, but turned the ESE off and the noise was gone.

 

[The Dude]

I note the posts on the speaker upgrades. Quick question....to get the full change and upgrade in sound, would you have to upgrade the head unit, too, in addition to the speakers?

The headunit, or screen, is separate from the amp, which is under the driver’s seat. Doesn’t matter, JBL or not, that’s where the amp is, under the carpet.

 

[pchi]

Has anyone upgraded their sound system?
I don't have alot to spend, but I have to do something to improve the sound in the '26 Sport with stock 8" display.
I was looking at the Alpine speaker package offered by one of the business here, but would like to hear what people have done, the cost, and the results.
Thanks all.
MB

I replaced my non-JBL speaker system with a Beat Sonic amp, JVC dash speakers, and Morel MKII speakers for the doors. Spent roughly $600+ through a Beat Sonic dealer and Crutchfield.
Big difference in sound quality and very satisfied with the set up. I listen mainly to classic rock from the 70s - 90s.

 

[Capemike]

I pulled the trigger and bought this today.

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