Dash speaker replacement 2003 Camry w/JBL system

[rupertoooo]

Has anyone had any luck finding aftermarket dashboard speakers to replace the factory speakers. Thanks in advance.

[cam2Xrunner]

You can remove those speakers and put tweeters there if you want. Then replace the 6x9's in the doors with some nice mid's. Are you looking to do a whole system or just a simple upgrade using the stock power from the JBL amp?

[rupertoooo]

I have already replaced my entire system, headunit, doors, rears, tweeters and amplifier. I have left the dashboard speakers untouched and in operating condition. I was wondering if you could squeeze a 3 1/2" speaker in the opening. I have taken the speaker out to check clearance and most 3 1/2" speakers out there will not fit the opening, but I cannot get specs on some 3 1/2". I guess unless I fabricate the area in some way there is not much you can do with the opening.

By the way I mounted the tweeters on the plastic piece that the outside mirror is attached to, this gives great imaging.

[cam2Xrunner]

I'd just disconnet them. Do you feel your system is lacking anything? Midrange detail?

You might want to consider using a dome midrange in there, or if you are patient Buwalda Hybrids is coming out with a really nice 3" midrange called the Legatia.

[rupertoooo]

Sweet, yes I am patient and would love to have some information on those hybrids. Where would be the best place to check the info out.

[cam2Xrunner]

I haven't seen much of any technical specs, but from what I hear it's supposed to be very nice.

Hang out at the Buwalda Hybrid forums and you'll know when they are ready.
http://www.buwaldahybrids.com/phpBB/

But the thing is this is just a individual midrange driver. You will need to wire everything up active and you'll need a 4 way crossover to control everything. Or at least a 3 way electronic crossover, and the sub out on your headunit. Plus you'll need more channels of amplification.

What exactly does your system consist of if you don't mind me asking?

[rupertoooo]

Head Unit Sony 7810
Front and Rear speakers Infinity Kappa 692.7i
Tweeters Infinity 1011t
Sub Alpine Type S SWS 1222D
Amplifier Alpine MRV-F450 5 Channel

[cam2Xrunner]

Are you happy with it? If not, I'd look into getting a better set of front components and bridging the front 4 channels of the amp for them.

Then just disconnect the dashboard speakers.

[rupertoooo]

System sounds great. Again I was just looking into a possible dashboard upgrade for that so called factory tweeter, PU.