Tweeter Replacement Help

[drei4runner]

So just a little background on the audio setup in my vehicle. I'm the original owner of a 2002 4runner and after about a year or so, I upgraded my stock stereo system w/ all new aftermarket equipment. I am still currently running all my original aftermarket equipment minus the stereo which was the AVIC N1. I have 6.5" Phoenix Gold TI series midrange speakers and Diamond Audio tweeters along w/ 2 Phoenix Gold amps (one is an Octane R running my 10" JL Audio sub).

The driver's side tweeter is starting to go out on me and is starting to sound distorted w/ certain songs that's being played. I want to replace just the tweeters only since the mids still sound good w/ no distortion.

My question is this, can I just replace the tweeters and keep everything else or do I need to replace the whole component system? I've called several car audio installation shops around my area and for the most part, they advised to replace the whole system. I'm not knowledgeable w/ this and I don't want to spend more than I have to especially since I just recently upgraded my wife's stock stereo system in her Sequoia w/ all new equipment.

Also, I can't remember the model numbers on the speakers and tweeters since it's been about 13-14 years since I've upgraded them.

And what tweeters or if I have to replace the whole component system, would be comparable to what I have now?

Thanks,

Andrei

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Andrei, how are you controlling which frequencies go to the tweeters? Do you have passive crossovers?

 

[drei4runner]

Andrei, how are you controlling which frequencies go to the tweeters? Do you have passive crossovers?

I can't remember. The shop that installed it several years ago closed down. I'm going to go see my mechanic and see if he can remove it to see if I have a crossover.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I can't remember. The shop that installed it several years ago closed down. I'm going to go see my mechanic and see if he can remove it to see if I have a crossover.

Might be best to run a new active crossover system with an active capable head unit rather than picking a tweeter and hoping for dear life it likes the current passive xover

 

[drei4runner]

Might be best to run a new active crossover system with an active capable head unit.

Sorry but I'm not too familiar what that is. Right now I'm using the Pioneer FH-X520UI that replaced my old Pioneer AVIC N1.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Money ur passive. If you can find tech data on tweets u have then find ones that match as best as possible. If you cant get info lil more mud involved but any tweet that can play as low as 3k would prob be just fine. Prob crossed rd 34-3600, 12db slope via inline crossover so can be cheap an quick.