Omani2010

I want to change the stock head unit of my jeep
I was thinking which one should I put kenwood or alpine and does this effect
The battery coz I noticed how if the dome lights are on and I'm putting up the
Windows they get a little dim like the power is not enough to support both
Wondering if I need a dual batt as well

Please advise and display guy need ur hellp

FDHog

I'm in the process of finishing up my Kenwood 7190HD install. Will post pics later today. No extra battery needed for a head unit replacement. I've run a ton of stuff off of one battery without problems. It's your alternator that feeds your equipment.

Omani2010

I saw ur head unit pic just checking out how is it so far any complains? I'm planing on the similar want an opinion and did u buy the extra wire connections so that it will go with factory wires ??

FDHog

I used the PAC harness. I think it's PR4-CHY11. Easy hook up and no programming necessary to keep steering wheel controls. You will have to cut the bottom of the metal frame that held the original radio. The Kenwood won't fit through it. I just cut the lower half off. Put a piece of foam tape over the top rear of the unit where it goes through the frame to keep it from rattling. Also put a little padding on the bottom so that it rests on the vents. It's a tight fit, but very doable. Had to do a software update on the unit. Very easy.
The GPS works great. I mounted the antenna on top of the dash. Ground the brake wire, and you can use the DVD player while driving.
Very happy with the unit so far.

JK-Ford

Kenwood DNX9990HD



Rockford Fosgate Amps. 75 watt RMS front and soundbar. 300 watt RMS subwoofer.



Polk Audio speakers and Rockford Fosgate 10" subwoofer.



Rear View Camera.




All on single battery with all these lights.

stockrubi

I run a Sony gp head unit with a Kicker zx350.4. Been using this head unit for 7 years, was in my last truck. Sounds way better then factory. I also run windshield lights and air compressor. I have run my sound system with jeep off for over 5 hours, battery still cranked jeep. You will be fine. Good luck with your choice.

Mattk11

May be more info than you want but...

Head Unit - Kenwood Excelon KDC-X996 - EQ flexibility was very strong, Bluetooth and iphone integration is awesome. I didn't want a nav unit because I know where I'm going.



Sub Amp - Fostgate PBR300x1 - 300 watts into 1 ohm

Fosgate PBR300x4 - 3x75 power the front and soudbar speaks

Both amps stacked in factory location under the dash.





Sub - Fosgate P3SD210 - Dual 2 ohm in a modified stock enclosure made with mdf, fiberglass and covered with Linex and stuffed with poly fill.



Front Speakers - Focal Access SG165A1 - lined the pods with fatmat and stuffed with poly fill. Had to use the focal tweeter grills in factory locations..





Soundbar Speakers - Focal Access 165CA1 - Expanding foam filled the soundbar around the dome light and fiberglassed the speaker pods to stiffen the enclosure and poly filled. Actually the mid bass sounds very good now.





Steering Wheel controls - PAC - RP4 - CH11

No problems with batter at all, even with the ignition off.

JK-Ford

What do you think about those amps. I looked at those for my build. I sure liked the size and the power requirements for those amps. I just wasn't sure about the "Boosted Rail" technology. So I played it safe and stuck with the "Old School" class D's.

XJ Jay

Fairly clean install BUT why are there fuses right befor the amp, your sapposta fuse the whole power wire from the battery to the amp, not the last 6" leaving the rest of power wire a potential fire hazard, also the amps them selves have fuses so its kinda redundant having the fuses that close to the amp. Also what with your clump of power and ground wires "T" off and tapped up. They make distribution blocks for that purpose.

AirJordan613

Kenwood ddx719