TJM12

Yes because you won't get much "sub bass" performance if the signal is cut at like 120hz to the rears which I think they are, why do you think the stock sound bar speakers sound so anemic?

JK Jonesy

It's been mentioned before that the factory JK radio will limit the lower frequencies to the rear speakers, particularly on JKs with soft tops. There is a thread in the write up section about putting a jumper in the hard top harness that will help restore the lower frequencies. Some people will swear by this jumper, others have found no difference.

While it may be a PIA, you could try to see if there is a difference between the LOC running of the front vs rear channels. I do not recall anyone posting with these results.

I would also recommend checking out the infinity basslink. It is one of the most popular packaged sub combos.

Fivepack1966

thank you! I'll try that tomorrow when I get ready to start on this.....

TJM12

Also worth noting...a lot of subwoofer/built in amp combos such as the aforementioned infinity basslink don't require a LOC, they have both high and low level inputs on them usually.

JK Jonesy

Excellent point. Can't believe I forgot to mention that!

Fivepack1966

Installed the Boston acoustics challenger speakers in the front today, wow huge difference. Polyfilled and dynamatted the boxes as well. Sound bar speakers are on order. Will polyfil and dynamat it as well. I checked out the bass link but they are back ordered and more expensive than the bazooka tube, so I'll probably go the bz tube route.

TJM12

Check out kicker, they make some pretty sweet amplified, all in one, subwoofers that will probably out pound the bazooka

BombJock

I just got a kicker sub/amp that fits under the passenger seat. It is a nice unit, sounds great, and was reasonably priced. I have not heard the sound with the hard top removed, but sound with hard top is great. It vibes my wife's butt, but isn't so loud you annoy people at stoplights.

Fivepack1966

What's the model number?

BombJock

It was a kicker hideaway series. I think an NS 8 or an HS 8. I can't remember.