Bubbacon

Ok, so have searched the threads, but can't find anyone that can comment on upgrading from the Infinity Amp to the Kicker/MOPAR upgrade 77Kick46.

I have already upgraded all the speakers and want to keep the stock head unit... heard this AMP upgrade ($202) is a good step. Anyone out there done this upgrade? What do you think of it? Thanks.

Bubbacon

Really, no one?!? Come on gang, surely someone on the board has messed with the 77Kick46 AMP

ROBERTJCH

I've posted this so many times and no answer

-ND4SPD-

Do we have specs or a description of this amp?

ROBERTJCH

I've searched called mopar contacted dealerships and nothing

ShakyJake

I did this swap. The new Kicker amp is slightly wider than the Infinity (shown side by side below) so you have to install from below first, but it goes right in. The sound improvement is noticeable, but not dramatic. I already upgraded the front and sound bar speakers with the kickers, but the problem with the entire system is the weak sub. Kicker makes an upgrade for that as well, but I'm looking for other aftermarket suggestions that will fit under the rear seat. FYI, I'm running a Kenwood DNX6160 head unit with this system and PAC harness. For those who haven't bought their JKs yet....PASS ON THE INFINITY SYSTEM OPTION. Waste of money as you'll have to upgrade everything for decent audio anyways.

Edit: Oh Yeah, got mine at justforjeeps:
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Kicker Amplifier Upgrade 77KICK46

Noxian

The Infinity system is only a waste if you want to spend money on upgrading the stereo later, previously I replaced the stereo in all my cars with aftermarket, with the JK the Infinity system is good enough to not need to. For the average person the Infinity system is a great stereo.

-ND4SPD-

Did there happen to be any specs on the kicker amp? That will be what I need before making a decision to go with this or aftermarket. Thanks.

ShakyJake

Specs for this 8-channel amp are:

224W (26x8) at 4 Ohms; 368W (46x8) at 2 Ohms
Freq. Response=20Hz-21K Hz
S/N ratio = 95db
THD at RMS power= 1.0%

Amp has DSS, and will also do KMS-1 if you have factory video entertainment system.

Part number is MPCAN046AA

That's all I have. Like I said, in my system, it produces a better overall sound than the Infinity amp did, but won't blow your mind. Part of the improvement is that my sound bar is now clearly present. I think with the right sub, this will be a decent "stealth" upgrade.

-ND4SPD-

That's not really bad for $200 and PnP install (especially if you DON'T upgrade the 6 1/2" speakers to the 77kick10 Mopar upgrade). Instead go buy some 2 ohm speakers for those locations and reap every last watt you can from that amp.

I'm thinking of applying some fiberglass chop & resin on the inside of the sub box to add rigidity & stuff with poly-fill. I've always been a fan of the Kicker Solo-Baric's due to their small cubic inch requirements. We'll see...