Toyota Highlander - Rear Speaker Replacement

[@JayCeeMax]

I like the step-by-step nature of your replacement. You inspired me to finally tackle the rear door speaker removal replacement of my 1992 Toyota Century V8 import. Thanks Dan.

[@DansWay]

And your comments are exactly why I spend the time to do these. Thanks so much for the encouragement you have provided me! And your welcome for the encouragement to tackle your project!

[@JayCeeMax]

@@DansWay Indeed. I feel the same way when I am able to assist others. Thank you for the reply.

[@alanatamkulov4686]

Thank you for the video , rear sound is really terrible , gonna change it as well 👍🏻 Hi from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@billrandall5626]

Very thorough well done video as I followed your guidance almost verbatim and was able to install JBL Club 620F speakers I purchased from Crutchfield without any problems. Dan does an excellent job and will look for other videos he might have posted. Thanks Dan

[@DansWay]

Thanks for the compliments Bill! Glad this video was helpful.

[@firegods100]

Great information thanks. And to hear Matt Redmond even makes it better, (though I'm more of a for king and country kind of a guy lol). Thanks

[@DansWay]

Yah, good vibes for sure. I needed that clean kick to repeatedly show the difference. Sorta sick of that song now...

[@ReelDistracted]

Thank you. I just got my first Toyota, a 2012 Highlander and the trunk door speaker is blown. Tha is for the help.

[@larryandsharonweppler3603]

There is a small hole in bracket to run wire through to speaker so you don't pinch speaker wire to the door and you should put thin foam on bracket between door and speaker.

[@jgscs61]

You don't need remove the entire speaker, just brake the old one and add the new speaker on tap the original mount and always sound better, I did in my 2021 Highlander and sound super cool, good video

[@rickt2419]

Thanks for making the video and recommendation of the speakers! FYI, interior panel, alway release from the bottom corners (least resistance) then sides upward...

[@DansWay]

Rick T thanks for the suggestion. Makes sense as the bottom also seems to release easier than the sides as well. Have fun!

[@FRMythEurope]

Thanks a ton for this video, prevented a lot of broken plastic in my Highlander.

[@smalltronixinc3348]

Love your music, praise God

[@DansWay]

Amen!

[@mafosa8519]

bruh! really great share! i have a 2021 camry. i noticed the same thing with my rear speakers. i have a spl meter. the rears play 6 dbs lower then front and the rear doest have a tweeter. thats why they sound like that. that speaker you installed should make a great difference! kicker has some "key" amps that will make those speakers pop! they have a dsp built it to really blend the music. they are easy on the electical system. again great share! larry

[@DansWay]

Thanks so much Larry! I've considered the amp idea. I'd also like to get a compact Sub in there as well, perhaps under the front seats. Have you done that before?

[@mafosa8519]

@@DansWay I have a 10” kicker box in the trunk. Powered by a kicker “key” mono amp. I pulled the signal from the front fronts. Crutchfied sold me a adaptor to the tweeter harness that came with a jumper wire. I cut the jumper and used one of the ends for the sub signals. No oem splicing. Much better now. Sub really completes the experience.

[@DansWay]

@@mafosa8519 thanks so much for the info. I'll definitely keep this info for later. Do you have a way to adjust the sub volume? I find it annoying that some content is mixed to where you can't really enjoy it because of low-end balance issues.

[@mafosa8519]

@@DansWay on that kicker amp there two ways to adjust the bass output. 1. Add a bass control into your dash. 2. On the unit itself there a “subsonic” knob that can be adjusted. It’s really a nice amp for the money you pay. Larry

[@cesaraguado6328]

I wondered why my Wife’s Higlander has that crappy sound!! Thanks for the video! I’ll get the speakers replaced! 👍

[@DansWay]

Yah definitely will be a huge improvement in low end when the rear speakers are on. Note that the head u it limits the low end going back there so you don’t get full range sound even with good speakers, but at least they won’t be distorted all the time with better h it’s installed.

[@christianmonterroso5510]

Can you share link for the speakers adapters? Or the link where you get the hole kit? Thank you! Great video!!

[@cubzrulz]

Matt Redman I see. Excellent choice brother, God Bless.

[@newmedia2335]

Whenever you use these plastic adopters, always use speaker gasket tape ... between speaker and adapter, and adapter and the door.

[@algallucci9336]

why is that needed?

[@newmedia2335]

@@algallucci9336 So the back pressure soundwave and the front pressure soundwave do not engage each other. It creates an airtight seal. Sounds much more crisp and clean.

[@marsailmar1]

Any idea how to replace the bulb that illuminates the volume knob ring on a 2008 Highlander?

[@cruxinterfaces]

Great video, continue the great work, Thank you for the content

[@Amrit8572]

Thanks! Very helpful video

[@DansWay]

Your very welcome! Thanks for commenting.

[@Evols1]

Great video, Dan. I just purchased a 2020 Highlander and despite not even having listened to the factory (non JBL) system, I suspect I'll be making some changes. My biggest concern is that the head unit will alter the frequency response as you turn up the volume. My Subaru does this and even with an external amp on the speakers, it sounds like absolute garbage. In your case, it looks like your head unit is pumping out a flat, unaltered frequency response but your speakers are just crapy and can't handle it ( a good problem to have). I'm looking forward to digging in to the 2020 and making some videos. Thanks for posting! Cheers

[@BAYKASYDNEY2018]

How about bass sound?

[@DansWay]

Keeping in mind that this is a 6" speaker, it is much better than the factory but only a true sub will get you real punchy low end. Doing the sound dampening material will help as well. I changed the front and rear and am happy with the total low-end, but will need a real sub to get hard punch. I'm not into super loud concert like music anymore, so now I'm more into full-range sound at a lower volume which these speakers provide.

[@algallucci9336]

if you have 2019 you need to take the two hidden screws out under the stationary door handle ( not the one you use to open the door ), remove the plastic cover n the center of the handle and take out the top and bottom screw, please don't ask me how I figured this out

[@9jmorrison]

Amen

[@arfaxad2210]

thank you for the video

[@suprola7961]

Now you need to add a bigger amplifier. I’ve replaced ALL the OEM stereo equipment in my 2008 HL. Now it’s like driving around in a concert! Have you done the subwoofer yet?

[@DansWay]

Where did you end up placing the amp?

[@suprola7961]

@@DansWay I have two amps mounted in the cargo area where the tools are. If that makes sense. In my HL, it’s that long section that lifts out. I have a 4 channel tha does the doors and a mono/2-channel for the sub(s) I replaced my lift gate sub with a Kicker 8” slim CompRT DVC and I have a single 12” enclosure. The 8” is really just a backup sub, should I need to remove the 12” for hauling stuff.

[@suprola7961]

@@DansWay I’m currently working on reconnecting/replacing the dash speakers. Kicker just came out with a KSC270 that fits!! (2.75”/70mm with correct mounting brackets)

[@angeldew77]

I have a limited with the JBL and I think it sucks.

[@DansWay]

Swapping the speakers really helps. I’m going to install the following head unit next week to see how different the whole experience is! amzn.to/3ATaix4. (Affiliate link)

[@dionmiller8547]

The JBLs in my 2106 Limited sucks too.

[@adnerperez5598]

Do you bought the speakers adapter apart?

[@ericjustus5204]

What size are the speaker in the back door on a 2008 highlander

[@jdmDC2ftw]

You ever replace the truck/lift subwoofer? Looking for something that direct replacement as possible.

[@DansWay]

I don't have the JBL sound system in the XLT version of the Highlander, so that isn't an option. I would check out Crutchfield.com for the options they list there.

[@firecracker2009]

I just bought a 2016 and that are two things I hated as well: the speakers and the trucky sounding door!

[@mefirst4266]

FUCKING SELL IT THEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eduardocastano9365]

Hi Dan, Thanks for making the video, very helpful, did you replaced the front ones? I got the premium JBL 6X9 but I haven’t been able to find the right speaker adapter, any help will be greatly appreciated Thanks! Ed

[@splen12]

Does the link you shared for the speakers includes spacer and the wiring adpater or did you buy them separately?

[@DansWay]

They are separate purchases on Amazon. Cruchfield combines them together.

[@persian3859]

Hi what’s size of the speaker? Thanks

[@TheNibarger]

Is it the same process and speakers for front panels?

[@DansWay]

Basically yes, it is exactly the same. Let us know how it turns out! I have a video on soundproofing the front you can check out which shows the door panel removal.

[@loophole524]

In the replacement speaker do you have better bass?

[@DansWay]

Loop Hole, actually this speaker has a very stiff surround so it takes a lot of power to drive it. They are also only 6.75” speakers so they don’t have a ton to offer. An external amp would likely make them drive harder. What has changed as is the quality of the low end. Listen with headphones and you can hear that the bass is now tight and controlled, but not loud at all. The front speakers are providing most of the low end. There is a sub in my future...

[@loophole524]

@@DansWay Thank you

[@folarunsewe]

@Dan Holt Hi. I just got 6.9'' and 6.5'' kickers for my toyota highlander XLE. The output is a minimum of 300 watts and can go up to 600 watts each. Do i need to get an amplifier to power up the sound or will the factory fiited power amp be sufficient to support tthe high end kickers ? please advice

[@ghostcell030]

Some of the highlanders have 6x9s up front that's why.

[@karinaortega4887]

They really do suck why. Iam here wanting to put in new speakers 😜😜

[@krnvirsingh]

Did you find it worth fo putting kickers?

[@DansWay]

karanvir singh absolutely it was so much better after the change out. The factory head amp seems to eliminate a lot of the low end on the back speakers as well so don’t expect thumping from any rear speakers without an external amp.

[@HongNguyen-my5oq]

I would just upgrade the whole thing

[@JasonJolo98]

Your Highlander is an XLE not an XLT. XLT is a FORD trim level not Toyota.

[@DansWay]

Haha! yah!! You are the first to point that out... I came from a Ford Explorer XLT, and those letters are stuck in my mind. Thanks for the correction!

[@JasonJolo98]

@@DansWay We have a Ford with an XLT trim and a Highlander with an XLE trim. :) Appreciate your detailed videos. Wil be doing speaker upgrades to both of our XLT and XLEs soon. Cheers.

[@mickmcmick8247]

Listening to that stock speaker actually makes me sad..... you should replace them all. The rest of those speakers are just as bad.

[@heinrichhimmler8951]

Shame on you Toyota

[@DansWay]

Haha, yah right! I'm replacing the radio head-unit now with a Car-play enabled tablet one. It looks amazing. Video coming soon!

[@Fluid36]

No point upgrading rear speakers, most top guys don't bother as rear speakers are no use in car audio, only used for rear fill.