In dash speakers? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nodrog · 03-03-2011, 12:05 AM

I did some searches and couldn't find any posts about installing speakers in the dash. Anyone done this? Anyone recommend this? Say, like, 2 or 3 inch speakers up in the dash on both sides and/or center? Our VW Routan has three small speakers in the dash near the windshield, and I was wondering what this might do for my Yaris.
Thanks once again in advance for all the wonderful insight on this board!

sqcomp · 03-03-2011, 12:58 AM

One COULD do this BUT...

The thing is, the dash pad is solid and the AC/heater vents are attached to the dash pad. I looked at it myself last year and took off the pad and decided against modding the piece.

Cars like the Solara and the Camry have OEM in dash locations. We don't.

jaimico · 03-15-2011, 10:26 AM

To be honest I will not drill some holes in the dash, since it will be very difficult to do, and you might have problems with the sun later on, that could do some damage to it.
Yes they do look nice, and is the best location for sound distribution, but if not stock, do something else, I did install some tewters in the A pilars, and it give me lot better sound image, insted of having them on the door panels, since they would be to low.

cali yaris · 03-15-2011, 12:16 PM

I put my tweeter components on top of the door panels, with the other components still down in the door. Sounds great!

Nodrog · 03-20-2011, 01:02 AM

I was considering tweets in the A pillars, where is the best place to run and connect the wires to?

sickpuppy1 · 03-20-2011, 01:27 AM

God I cant resist......Well, normally from the radio to the speakers....and sometime thru an amp too! any thoughts? lol sorry.

Nodrog · 03-21-2011, 12:06 AM

Uh...ya...
I was asking if they should run down to the wires for the door speakers, or should they run all the way to HU, etc...

swidd · 03-21-2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nodrog

I was considering tweets in the A pillars, where is the best place to run and connect the wires to?

Depends on the setup, I think. I ran wires from the A-pillar tweeters all the way down to the crossovers under the seat (I put the crossovers on top of the amplifier).

sqcomp · 03-21-2011, 11:37 AM

...You mean speakers in the A-pillars?!?!?! That's CRAZY!

There is a little bit of sarcasm with that first statement if you couldn't read into the tone. :)

There is PLENTY of room under the dash to house passive crossovers. I guarantee it.

Nodrog · 03-23-2011, 12:55 AM

Cool SQ, as usual ;)
So, where do the tweeter wires hook up at? All the way to the HU? All the way to the amp? Spliced in at the door speakers?

sqcomp · 03-23-2011, 02:59 PM

They are run from the amplifiers:

Like Derick's source, mine is a tuner and not powered.

derickveliz2 · 03-24-2011, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Like Derick's source, mine is a tuner and not powered.

I think Nodrog just wants to plug tweeters directly from the speakers with out any X over or amp, I don't think of any substantial sound improvement going that way. (please correct me if I'm wrong)

I remember many years ago, I did it and you can try it but you would probably find out it's not worth going that way.

Get an inexpensive powered subwoofer box and you will get a big smile improving your sound system.

For example...

More info click the LINK

D.

jonathankoji · 03-24-2011, 12:33 AM

Looks awesome SQ

How did you make the custom plastic pillar covers ?

Nodrog · 03-24-2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

I think Nodrog just wants to plug tweeters directly from the speakers with out any X over or amp, I don't think of any substantial sound improvement going that way. (please correct me if I'm wrong)

D.

Is the little black box the crossover?

derickveliz2 · 03-25-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nodrog

Is the little black box the crossover?

Yes, it's a passive x-over to protect the tweeter.

I just read the other thread you have about your system, that you already have an amp and new speakers.

D.

sqcomp · 03-25-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathankoji

Looks awesome SQ

How did you make the custom plastic pillar covers ?

I don't want to hijack the thread...

Very much like derick's efforts, fiberglass is king.

Nodrog · 03-29-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

Yes, it's a passive x-over to protect the tweeter.

I just read the other thread you have about your system, that you already have an amp and new speakers.

D.

Yes, and I was considering adding tweets and was wondering the best place to run the tweets wires to, thus the reason for this thread....

03-03-2011, 12:05 AM	#1
Nodrog Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 43	In dash speakers? I did some searches and couldn't find any posts about installing speakers in the dash. Anyone done this? Anyone recommend this? Say, like, 2 or 3 inch speakers up in the dash on both sides and/or center? Our VW Routan has three small speakers in the dash near the windshield, and I was wondering what this might do for my Yaris. Thanks once again in advance for all the wonderful insight on this board! __________________ If it aint fixed, don't broke it.

03-03-2011, 12:58 AM	#2
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	One COULD do this BUT... The thing is, the dash pad is solid and the AC/heater vents are attached to the dash pad. I looked at it myself last year and took off the pad and decided against modding the piece. Cars like the Solara and the Camry have OEM in dash locations. We don't. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-15-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I put my tweeter components on top of the door panels, with the other components still down in the door. Sounds great! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-20-2011, 01:02 AM	#5
Nodrog Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 43	I was considering tweets in the A pillars, where is the best place to run and connect the wires to? __________________ If it aint fixed, don't broke it.

03-20-2011, 01:27 AM	#6
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	God I cant resist......Well, normally from the radio to the speakers....and sometime thru an amp too! any thoughts? lol sorry. __________________

03-15-2011, 10:26 AM	#3
jaimico Drives: yaris advance Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pty Posts: 62	To be honest I will not drill some holes in the dash, since it will be very difficult to do, and you might have problems with the sun later on, that could do some damage to it. Yes they do look nice, and is the best location for sound distribution, but if not stock, do something else, I did install some tewters in the A pilars, and it give me lot better sound image, insted of having them on the door panels, since they would be to low.

03-21-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
Nodrog Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 43	Uh...ya... I was asking if they should run down to the wires for the door speakers, or should they run all the way to HU, etc... __________________ If it aint fixed, don't broke it.

03-21-2011, 11:37 AM	#9
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	...You mean speakers in the A-pillars?!?!?! That's CRAZY! There is a little bit of sarcasm with that first statement if you couldn't read into the tone. :) There is PLENTY of room under the dash to house passive crossovers. I guarantee it. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-23-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
Nodrog Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 43	Cool SQ, as usual ;) So, where do the tweeter wires hook up at? All the way to the HU? All the way to the amp? Spliced in at the door speakers? __________________ If it aint fixed, don't broke it.

03-23-2011, 02:59 PM	#11
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	They are run from the amplifiers: Like Derick's source, mine is a tuner and not powered. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

03-24-2011, 12:33 AM	#13
jonathankoji Drives: 08 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 47	Looks awesome SQ How did you make the custom plastic pillar covers ?

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