How to Upgrade Your Toyota Tacoma Sound System
Upgrading your Toyota Tacoma sound system can have a huge impact on your diving experience. Here’s what to know.
Written by Sarah Gray
Edited by Pat Roache
Table of Contents
- How to upgrade a Toyota Tacoma sound system
- Boost the power with an amplifier
- Speaker Upgrades
- Subwoofer Options
- FAQs
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New Toyota Tacomas come with four speakers and two tweeters or an upgraded sound system that adds JBL speakers, a rear soundbar, and a rear subwoofer. Additional upgrades to your Tacoma’s sound system include adding aftermarket speakers, subwoofers, and an amplifier.
- When upgrading your Toyota Tacoma sound system, look at options for speakers, subwoofers, and an amplifier.
- Be sure to consider available space for equipment when configuring your Tacoma sound system upgrade.
- When upgrading your Toyota Tacoma sound system, look at options for speakers, subwoofers, and an amplifier.
- Be sure to consider available space for equipment when configuring your Tacoma sound system upgrade.
How to upgrade a Toyota Tacoma sound system
A quality custom sound system will typically feature upgraded and aftermarket versions of these three components:
- An amplifier
- Speakers
- Subwoofers.
Which elements you choose to tweak will likely depend on what’s already in your truck, and your budget.
The table below breaks down the Toyota Tacoma’s speaker configurations by model year:
Year and trim | Speakers | Tweeters | Rear soundbar | Subwoofers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1995-2000 standard cab | Two speakers | No | No | No |
1995-2000 extended cab | Two speakers | Two tweeters | No | Noq |
2001-2004 standard cab | Two speakers | Two tweeters | No | No |
2001-2004 extended and double cab | Four speakers | Two tweeters | No | No |
2005-2008 access cab | Four speakers | Two tweeters | No | Two door subs |
2005-2015 standard cab | Two speakers | Two tweeters | No | No |
2009-2015 access cab | Two speakers | Two tweeters | No | Two door subs |
2016-present access cab | Four speakers | Two tweeters | No | Two door subs |
2005-present double cab with JBL sound system | Four speakers | Two tweeters | Yes | Two door subs, plus rear sub |
2005-present double cab without JBL sound system | Four speakers | Two tweeters | No | Two door subs |
You can add speakers, tweeters, and subwoofers to your Tacoma’s current configuration, but installing upgraded equipment in the current speaker cavities is simpler and more affordable.
Boost the power with an amplifier
A good amplifier may be the only thing you need for your Toyota Tacoma sound system upgrade. This will unlock more power, driving your speakers without straining them.
Some subwoofers come with a built-in amplifier, which might add enough power for your taste. Considering the following options if you’re looking for a little more kick:
Speaker Upgrades
Start your speaker upgrade by confirming the size of your speaker cavities:
- Most Tacoma door speaker cavities will fit 6”x9”, 6.5”, or 6.75” speakers.
- The tweeter sizes tend to vary more by year and model.
You’ll also have to decide between coaxial speakers and component speakers. Component speakers tend to give better sound quality but are priced to match.
Here are a few speaker options for third-generation Tacomas (2016-present):
Subwoofer Options
There isn’t much room for a subwoofer in the regular cab models of early Tacoma models from 1995 to 2004. The older extended and double cab models can fit a compact sub like the
JL Audio Stealbox
between the rear jump seats. Newer models can likely fit a sub behind the rear seats if you have an
access cab
or double cab Tacoma
, and it’s even easier to replace the JBL rear subwoofer in a double cab. Even second-generation regular cabs should be able to fit a subwoofer under the rear seats. Check out these options to get you started on your subwoofer shopping:
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What sound system does Toyota use?
Toyota uses JBL sound systems as the premium option on its upgraded trims.
How many speakers does a Toyota Tacoma sound system have?
The number of speakers in a Toyota Tacoma depends on the model year and cab size.
- First-generation Tacomas (‘95-04): two to six speakers.
- Second-generation Tacomas (‘05-15): four to six speakers.
- Current, third-generation Tacomas: six speakers.
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