2012 sound system
07-30-2012, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by weaponx24
So basically, is the infinity amp garbage?
07-30-2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MoreOvalteenPlz
In my 07 I can take it out by removing the steering column panel and the little panel below it, unscrew and unplug the amp and pull it out through the back by the pedals. I would think that this would work on newer models but I'm not for sure... 
07-30-2012, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubbacon
Yes. For a better route and ability to stay 'stock' you gan get the molar 77kick46 amp. It's plug and play replaceable for the infinity and drives the speakers (a bit) better. bUT, the head unit is still the limiting factor. Run an aftermarket hu w the 77kick46, and you will noticable difference. Change the speakers and add a second amp to drive the sound bar and sub... Now your talking.
07-30-2012, 10:27 AM
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Yes. For a better route and ability to stay 'stock' you gan get the molar 77kick46 amp. It's plug and play replaceable for the infinity and drives the speakers (a bit) better. bUT, the head unit is still the limiting factor. Run an aftermarket hu w the 77kick46, and you will noticable difference. Change the speakers and add a second amp to drive the sound bar and sub... Now your talking.
07-30-2012, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CoreyZ
How is the HU the limiting factor as it is only providing (or should only be providing) a non amplified source?
I went the whole route... Swapped the infinity amp for the 77kick46... Did a little, not much. Then replaced all speakers... A bit better, but not where it should be. Then replaced hu... Dramatic difference... Then added second amp to power the soundbar and sub... And wallllll-ah!
So, take my advise and experience if you want... Or do what-ever you like.
07-30-2012, 03:00 PM
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Yes. For a better route and ability to stay 'stock' you gan get the molar 77kick46 amp. It's plug and play replaceable for the infinity and drives the speakers (a bit) better. bUT, the head unit is still the limiting factor. Run an aftermarket hu w the 77kick46, and you will noticable difference. Change the speakers and add a second amp to drive the sound bar and sub... Now your talking.
07-30-2012, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bushpilot
i dont know if the factory infinity amp is a 5 channel or not, but on the upgraded systems there is an the amp mounted under the steering wheel....the sub may have a sep amp.
07-30-2012, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by weaponx24
Cool man! Thanks for the advice! How much did the whole transplant cost you? Did you do the install yourself?
Sony xnv-770bt cd/DVD/nav 7" screen
77kick46 amp
Good 5 channel amp
Marine grade mids and tweets (Polk)
Amp cables
Speaker wire
10" sub (Polk)
You can do it cheaper... I went pretty high end on all components.
07-31-2012, 02:11 AM
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Bought my Unlimited JK Arctic Edition...It had the Infinity to stereo with sub...You
always need to upgrade ( well i do )...Changed the speakers in sound bar and front Alpine...
added a 12 " Pioneer sub with MTX 500 watt amp...MTX you could control the BASS
that you want at your fingertips...Now everything is better...
always need to upgrade ( well i do )...Changed the speakers in sound bar and front Alpine...
added a 12 " Pioneer sub with MTX 500 watt amp...MTX you could control the BASS
that you want at your fingertips...Now everything is better...