babin2k

I have searched and searched on the forum and cannot find anything on changing the speakers on a 2000 RX300.

Do you have to remove the door panels or does the round speaker cover come off separately?

How do you get to the dash tweeters? Do you have to remove the whole dash?

Thanks!

gazi001

I did the door speakers front and rear but not the tweeters. You could find the details DIY in the forum which I posted.

trhs75

I'll bet the nice folks at Crutchfield could give you advice. Maybe check their website, crutchfield.com

yakev724

+1

just ordered the same setup from Crutchfield 2 days ago, cost about $140 shipped.

6032cf for the rears, 6032si for the fronts, and a bit of hardware from Home Depot Racing. Crutchfield provides adapters/harnesses for free.

Doesn't make sense to spend more money (imo), though a sub/amp may also be good if you're willing to sacrifice trunk space.

Bobster999

I replaced front and rears with Infinities, using the components upfront and replacing the tweeters. Its rather easy to replace the tweets as well. They just pop out.

yakev724

Which tweeters did you use? I think maybe it makes more sense to replace the front speakers w/ something other than the 6032si (something without a built-in tweeter), and replace the oem tweeters separately.

Going to tackle the sub next I think, quality is much improved w/ infinitys all around but bass is lacking.

FilPilot

2000 RX300 already has a sub under the passenger seat.

Bobster999

I dont remember the model or part numbers but I do recommend using components up front and replacing the tweeters. Im very pleased with my sound.

Brcobrem

Blue Light Special!

The 6032si for the fronts are on sale today only at Crutchfield for $59.00 per pair (free shipping too). Yea!

Just ordered the pair + baffels + free parts and free shipping
1086032SI Infinity Reference 6032si 6-3/4" shallow-mount 2-way car speakers for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings $119.99 Price Break $60.00 off 1 $59.99 You save $60.00
142SAT6 Speaker Mounting Brackets Fits select 1999-up vehicles (for 5-1/4" or 6-1/2" speakers) $11.99 1 FREE You save $11.99
12071035L Metra 72-8104 Speaker Wiring Harnesses For select 1992-up vehicles adapt new speakers to the factory wiring plugs $9.99 1 FREE You save $9.99
237XT652 XTC 6-1/2" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers $7.99 1 $7.99
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My front speaker job is already in progress. Below is my recent front door panel removal thread. Plus I just added a pic of today's order that shows pics of all the stuff you need to do the job with the least amount of hassle (once you get the door panel off that is) :
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...val-diy-6.html

Crutchfield: 1.800.319.8264

That is a bargin !

Regards,
Brcobrem

gazi001

Did you buy the tweeters?

Brcobrem

No, I did not get new tweeters. The tweeters on this 2000 RX300 are ok and don't sound like they're baked yet. If interested, I do have a decent windshield sun shade in there to keep the UV off the dash/interior when it's sunbathing. See:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-03-LEXUS-RX300-Windshield-Sun-Shade-CUSTOM-FIT-/260360978426?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3ARX300&hash=item3c9eb93ffa&vxp=mtror search eBay for:
1999-03 LEXUS RX300 Windshield Sun Shade.

To keep the shade up, I have some 2" velcro strips on both sides near the top of the windshield. I bought the kind of velcro that has no adhesive already on it (like the velcro you'd use for sewing). Then I used Scotch exterior grade double sided tape (from Home Depot) to adhere the velcro fuzzy to the windshield and the the velcro scratchy to the sunshade. In other words, cut the tape to match the velcro (or cut both at the same time). You don't see the velcro on the windshield inside the car, because it's up in the darkened "sun visor" glass area. Btw, normal double sided tape won't take the heat, you need the Scotch stuff :


Thanks for the inquiry :-)

Brcobrem

Maybe I misunderstood. The new speakers have tweeters built in. Here's the cut sheet:
http://infinitysystems.com/product-d...ref6032si.html

Were you talking about these built into the Infinity speakers, or the OEM tweeters up on the dash?

With that many tweeters up front, it's gonna sound like a bird cage. Ha!

Regards . . .

mizak82

I put in 6.5 jl audio coaxial speakers in the front and back doors... Just in time.. lol

I would like to address the tweeters in the dash.. Can I just replace them with out having to run wires? I can only assume they are shot compared to the door speakers.

Brcobrem

Hi mizak82,

Where'd you buy the speaker brackets? They look like the "142SAT6 Speaker Mounting Brackets" I had in my "kit" from Crutchfield.

Do you need those brackets for the rear speakers too?

Are those JL speakers a "thin" style? They seem to fit nicely in there.

Thanks . . .

mizak82

I got the speakers off ebay, 70 bucks a pair.. but I ended up with 2 different pairs, 6.5s and 6s.. I had to go to a custom audio store and purchase the universal bracket for the front.. they were not the ones for the car, had to drill a few holes..

The back doors were done with the correct bracket with the 6s... but the front, instead of returning and waiting.. I just got that bracket, kept the bigger speaker and it worked out great..

I didnt notice anything about a thin basket.. they cleared the window.. thank god..