Best audio upgrade for your Prius 2010-2015 Dash Speakers for $30

Probably the best audio upgrade you can do to your Prius.
Swapping out the Dash Speakers made the biggest change compared to the front door 6x9's and rear door 6.5"s speakers. Sound is much more crisper and louder.
JBL CLUB3020 3.5" Speakers

[@zjs5029]

Thanks a million for making this video. I know nothing about stereos, cars, etc but did it just by watching you do it first. The only thing that I got stuck on was that your speakers had long wires to solder onto while mine didn't come with that. These speakers are worth 80 bucks in my opinion so 30 was a steal. Thanks again

[@tomazus]

The best upgrade I ever made. Sounds great. Thanks man for your video.

[@caseykittel]

Just wondering. I usually have the treble cranked and it’s still not clear enough. What eq setting do you use with these?

[@manuelfigueroa539]

No había visto en ningún video que cortaran el conector de la bocina original y soldarlo a la nueva bocina, excelente idea y video. Gracias. Saludos desde Cancun, Mexico.

[@80sluv67]

Ok. I did some digging in forums and your install was correct. Apparently Toyota puts the capacitor on the negative side of the dash speaker which I just have no clue why. Regardless, you had it right so sorry for confusing what was an awesome tutorial for undoing whatever it was they did with the crappy stock dash speaker and getting some serious upgraded sound!

[@BenWoods]

I did this upgrade and it is absolutely fantastic

[@bigtheo79]

No gasket tape around the mounting and around outer area of the surround is CRAAAAAZY work bro!! If you put that on your speakers you won't have to worry about rattling as much and you'll be funneling all the sound through the speaker grille.

[@muppetb.lansing8374]

Excellent guide. yours is the only help I could find as a "how to" for the panel removal. I ended up using the same JBL speakers as you and replacing the stock cap with 100uF Muse audio grade BP. I did need to grind out the old protrusions on the grilles with a grinder. Great sound and no L-pad needed!

[@seanruperto5094]

..because of your video i ordered this club 3020 right away

[@ingalway]

Great video, thank you. Never done anything like this before but fitted my dash speakers today and they sound so much better.

[@hal752]

Capacitors don't always make them tweeters. Larger compasitors can bring the hz low enough but not that low you get distortion

[@meganparker413]

Dude didn’t even know if it was gonna work when he started😂😂 wtf

[@mylesgray3470]

Thanks so much for this. It helped a lot. I used 400hz base blocker on the positive lead and removed the factory one on the plug as you did and it’s sounds great. No distortion at high volume. Really worth the effort. Great results for only about $50 and a couple hours of work.

[@PracticalBuddy]

enjoy!

[@BEEMERBALL]

Thanks for the vid. I just popped in two of the Infinity version of these speakers (look identical) and fit snug and the grilles pop in and sort of lock them down fairly well, so didn't need to rig hardware. Sounds great with stock door speakers - big change for small expense. Appreciate the detail you took and showed.

[@ericcharlton311]

Were you able to bolt the infinity speakers down and what model number were they? Bolting them down is important because the magnet is inside a small enclosure to get mid/low range frequency response if don’t use a capacitor to eliminate mid or bass freqs

[@BEEMERBALL]

@@ericcharlton311 I don't recall whether it was just one bolt, but yes, they were bolted. Believe it was the exact model in OP. Sold that car last year.

[@verynick]

@@BEEMERBALLdid you add the capacitors/bass blocker? Please remember haha

[@BEEMERBALL]

Long time ago, but NO! The little 3.5 inch Infinity's provided very useful mid-bass and the door mid-woofers filled in the rest. You do need to tighten them to keep them from buzzing. @@verynick

[@verynick]

I see. I will try without one and see it that works. Thanks!

[@user-cf3jx5xe5u]

I replaced all 6 speakers in my 2012 Prius. I couldn't believe how cheap & flimsy the Stock speakers were..I wish the unit had more power because I can't get enough volume in rear speakers without losing too much in front..I was sorry it took me so long to do this!

[@jakobbennett3622]

Nice vid bro. Helped me out alot cuz I blew my stock tweeters out😂😂

[@bernardbarbour]

Love your BMW, is that an M3. I have an e9x M3 also. Yes, I'm in Florida too and the heat is hot, lol. Thanks for this great tutorial, I have a 2013 Pruis also. Cheers. Oh and that song was my favorite, lol.

[@driftx2]

I got the jbl gx328. It barely fit lol. Thanks for the video it was real helpful.

[@Mirakov]

I did this exact upgrade using the stock HU, but I'm really not happy with the result. The dash speakers are really overpowering and I barely get any decent bass output. The sound is quite tinny even though I set the treble to minimum on the HU. I even have a small kenwood powered subwoofer installed but still the dash speakers are all I can hear basically. I'm thinkin of trying out some L-pads to quiet them down a bit.

[@TraceurStefan]

The best upgrade I ever made. Sounds great. Thanks man for your video. X2222222222

[@barbarasprum1000]

Just bought the 2012 and the sound is so annoying... looks like a big upgrade for not too much work or cost. Thanks for the video!

[@luanaegarcia]

Are the front door speakers connected in series with the dash speakers? Because I removed the dash speakers and the front door speakers don't work even when I replace them. they just work.

[@PUBG_Fj]

Thanks bro for showing 🙏

[@80sluv67]

Hold off on changing anything based on what I said. I took my stock speaker out and Toyota has the capacitor on the negative side too. Not sure why yet. I ordered a polarity tester to see if the stock dash speakers are intentionally wired backwards (or out of phase) sometimes this is done based on the distance between the woofer and the tweeter. I’ll report back when I know for sure.

[@80sluv67]

Just a follow up. I couldn’t get the polarity tester because the shipper said he’s having issues shipping to US from China right now. So I wound up just hooking up some Memphis PRX27 2.75” mids the same way you did and putting two way MTX terminators 6x9’s (I actually have a 2012 Highlander) in the front doors and Terminator 2 way 6.5” in the back doors. Initially it was a little bright but I was able to adjust the EQ on my Pioneer Appradio4 and now it’s great. Went with a Rockville DB14 1,000 watt rms amp (ridiculously good amp for $150, but stay away from their subs) after watching an amp test on KZbin and a Phoenix Gold SXt d2 10” sub in a ported box wired to one 2ohm voicecoil. Sounds phenomenal now. I’ve actually been building stereos for 20 years and never have had such loud and clear highs as I do with this config. Thanks again for the vid. Saved me cash and helped me pull the trigger on what size to put in the dash!

[@moderation7337]

I think it's because electrons flow from negative to positive so on the positive wire it would be after hitting the speaker

[@richardfugel12]

Amazing work so black wire why u sodder it like that if got a pic so can see how u did it thanks you do same setup tm

[@mickjager5974]

Yeah, my 2015 speakers sound ridiculously staticy and I'm guessing it's these speakers. But looking at your other video replacing the door speakers they both look like really cheap dry paper. 10:55 man your Prius sounds pretty throaty! Definitely easier to replace these than I thought they might be. Thanks for the video! I'll probably go with a Rockford Fosgate R1675-S Prime Series 6-3/4" Component Speaker System from Crutchfield that comes with a free install kit for the connectors and mounting brackets. Not high end speakers but only like 100 bucks and a lot of good reviews saying it's way better than the stock speakers. Just can't decide if I really care enough to spend the time and money!

[@luanaegarcia]

Are the front door speakers connected in series with the dash speakers? Because I removed the dash speakers and the front door speakers don't work even when I replace them. they just work.

[@airbeaver]

do you think it doesn't need the capacitor/crossover because of the stock capacitor on the stock connector, or because the 3020s are already bass blocked?

[@TheXboxSux]

Not sure why but I got these speakers and put them on but they sound quiet and less full than the stock ones. Wonder what's going on

[@isaacsmind5575]

Would it just be possible to crimp wire connectors on instead of soldering?

[@PracticalBuddy]

yes of course

[@robbiedread8390]

Why is it that you did not solder the black wires together?

[@alihellmuth440]

Hey Cheeko sorry just wanted to check, we can't just use the same metro speaker harness that you suggested for 6 x 9's I take it?

[@baht_and_paid]

Thanks for thr video. I installed these 3.5 in the dash this same way, 6x9 in the front doors, and 6.5 in the rear doors with some other stuff to make the fit and sound better. Where can I find these capacitors now. It seems that 250uF 100v non polar caps are sold out most places. Hoping that they will help get more power to the 6x9 before I install a head unit.

[@luanaegarcia]

Are the front door speakers connected in series with the dash speakers? Because I removed the dash speakers and the front door speakers don't work even when I replace them. they just work.

[@80sluv67]

Dude, you wired them backwards. Go back and look at the part where your soldering on the bench. The white wire should have been attached to the right terminal. You can tell because that’s where the new speakers capacitor for the tweeter is. Capacitor always goes on the hot (or positive) side.

[@amielzelepuhin955]

I just want to know before i try this how loud is the bass on max volume.

[@danr9584]

I'm pretty sure the capacitor on that speaker just filters to the Tweeter on the speaker itself, by passing the capacitor on the clip aren't you putting full range to it?

[@joshuaplank883]

Anyone know where to get these anymore, or a decent alternative? Doesnt look like these are available anymore

[@SJSEQUIPMENT1986]

i live in miami 2, i have the same car, how much would you charge me to change the radio and all the speakers for my prius, ill put all the parts how much for the labor?

[@butura55]

Hi, did you disable the old capacitor on original adapter? as i see your new speakers come with its own capacitor....so i'm interested should i permanently remove the old one on adapter?

[@vladimiroboukhov8395]

Yo do you got any videos on what kind of subs/amp to get in this exact prius? Im looking into it now but people are saying that you need the right specs and if you get something too powerful (or something like that) that it will be bad for your battery. Do you have any recommendations or videos on what you chose?

[@HumbleBearcat]

Sorry to ask a dumb question: I was wondering why you did not connect the 2 black wires together like you did the white wires?

[@Nach0ooLibre]

awesome upgrade that i would like to do to my prius as well but my soldiering skills are non-existent. if i were to buy a set of speaker adapter connectors/harness, do you know if i would lose any sound quality because there wouldn't be a capacitor i would be soldering the wires to? sorry for the noob question and thank you in advance for your answer!

[@iOwnzNubz1]

Is it possible to just twist the wires together and wrap em with electrical tape?

[@ericcharlton311]

Cheeko-did your phone bluetooth work after install? I believe that speaker is for bluetooth playback while driving.

[@mfuji02]

guess u never did the rear speakers?

[@joshn7210]

did your OEM system come with the JBL or standard system?

[@Majatecks]

Judging by the head unit I'd say standard.

[@obaidahalojaily8665]

Hello.. Thank you for the videos.. I want help because I don’t know what to ask 🤷🏻 Thank you Prius 2010

[@laszlopeter-szabo7697]

Do you have a photo of the canbus wire harness? What makes the reversing camera and the jbl preamp work.

[@maximilian333]

Did you ever end up with rattling and needing to drill holes or have they stayed in place?

[@DCVersace]

Do you think a 4” speaker could fit in there?

[@cubul32]

Hey Cheeko what would be the role of that capacitor in this case? I'm new to sound systems. Trying to learn to upgrade my 2012 Prius. Would you/will you change the main speakers too?

[@stevejohnson1685]

It acts like a "crossover". Capacitors let high frequency through with little attenuation, but don't pass low frequencies very much.

[@JuanVasquez-cy4zz]

What deck is that?

[@iOwnzNubz1]

the 6x9s r like the subs?

[@kack7130]

prius prime 2020 same idea?

[@jakobbennett3622]

Mines buzzing. What do I do

[@ParminderSingh-fr5ev]

what is the size of rear speakers on the door ? thanks

[@PracticalBuddy]

Please like and subscribe if this video helped you out! thanks!

[@FJGameplays9745]

what size of this panel speaker ?

[@gahlyogu4570]

you said you could use it as tweeters ... are tweeters better? I just want to be louder. I got the Prius 4 (came with the JBL) pretty loud and crisp but I want MORE LOUDE :)

[@TheGunguy461]

Got a link for these?

[@ophrasbankaccount7716]

My 2010 Prius came with the upgraded JBL sound system. Do you think this mod would still be worth it?

[@Cell2SellXPrisoner]

My prius came with the jbl upgraded sound system. Is there any way to turn the Amp up? It's bolted down under the seat. I think it can be louder

[@76tigga]

The volume knob on the head unit is the control for overall sound. There are no adjustment avail on the JBL amp. I upgraded to an Android head unit and the volume is much louder after the upgrade.

[@JackNatti]

Dude, thank you so much. Let me cash app you like $5 for showing me this haha jk but for real, thanks bro

[@victorleon5887]

Are you still running stock radio? If so, was it able to push the aftermarket speakers?

[@PracticalBuddy]

yes, stock radio. And they push the speakers quite well.

[@mylesgray3470]

I’m also running the stock radio. I didn’t go with high end speakers with high power requirements because I plan to keep the stock radio and it sounds good.

[@miagi84]

@@mylesgray3470 What speakers did you use?

[@mylesgray3470]

@@miagi84 I got kickers ($50 model, don’t know which) in the dash and I tried entry level Kenwoods in the doors but the stock door speakers had a lot more bass so I just returned the kenwoods. The dash speakers sounded way way better.

[@miagi84]

@@mylesgray3470 Thanks. My dash speakers have way too much crackling even on low volume and plan on changing them.

[@omarosman6180]

Very good....

[@skorpyo331]

Too excited about getting this done now. I dont hv to solder though right? If i hv connectors. Also , will the club 322f jbl s fit too?

[@josecorona5018]

Where did you buy them at

[@PracticalBuddy]

Amazon

[@alexeysidorov7395]

Hey! Is it going to work on prius with JBL stock stereo?

[@CheaKimhour]

You can do it, but it’s doesn’t change much. Prius with JBL package will definitely come with JBL dash speaker.

[@mikelacoste5924]

Model jbl? Sorry, I am Russian

[@PracticalBuddy]

Hello from Miami, Florida. These are JBL CLUB3020 Speakers

[@alk3r056]

Bueno, lo primero es que no que sacar todo el dash para llegar hasta la bocinas. Basta con quitar el cover de arriba de la bocina y listo. Como muestra este video.. Gracias Well, First of all you do not have to take out all the dash to get to the speakers. Just remove the top cover of the speaker and you're done. As this video shows Thank you kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqHKhpqfoMmcmLM

[@PracticalBuddy]

Well, First of all you do not realize that you're looking at two different cars. Just realize that this is a Prius, and the link you gave me is an Highlander and you're done. As you should eventually notice. You're welcome.

[@itoohavedreams]

You said these were $30... they are $67 on amazon right now. Thank you to our kind & caring government and the WEF for shutting everything down.

[@jmcm196]

Con las manos es más que suficiente para desarmar ese tablero 🤦‍♂️

[@djwafu_fk8]

Well it’s $60 now before tax lol

[@jondaubadriver4778]

By upgrading speakers without upgrading to a better amp you barely get improved sound quality while losing a lot of volume.. if you're going to put higher capacity speakers please upgrade everything else.

[@broderp]

Lazy install...

[@anushkaperera5083]

Putting stuff on the dash is very unprofessional

[@richardlandis2690]

dude....get a cameraman....I'm getting dizzy watching this.