Want to upgrade speakers
07-08-2014 | 01:18 AM
#11
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 863
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From: Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota
you're gonna want an amp (assuming you don't already have one).
the STOCK head units (all of them) are CRAP - they roll-off on the mid & bass as the volume increases, so even if you try to drive an amp w/ the factory head unit you'll still be missing a lot
if you're willing to do the work yourself & buy on line you can save a lot of $....
the most expensive part of my system is the amp & wiring.
my sub woofer didn't even cost $90 and the sound bar & dash speakers $80 per pair....
I selected an Alpine PDX-v9 because of its size. It puts out a VERY CLEAN 100x4 & 500x1 watts (rms) - at 80 mph with my top down, I've got NO PROBLEM hearing the music !
I mounted my amp under the drivers seat & spaced off the floor over an inch, to keep it dry....If you've got an unlimited your mounting choices are a bit better than in my 2door.
the STOCK head units (all of them) are CRAP - they roll-off on the mid & bass as the volume increases, so even if you try to drive an amp w/ the factory head unit you'll still be missing a lot
if you're willing to do the work yourself & buy on line you can save a lot of $....
the most expensive part of my system is the amp & wiring.
my sub woofer didn't even cost $90 and the sound bar & dash speakers $80 per pair....
I selected an Alpine PDX-v9 because of its size. It puts out a VERY CLEAN 100x4 & 500x1 watts (rms) - at 80 mph with my top down, I've got NO PROBLEM hearing the music !
I mounted my amp under the drivers seat & spaced off the floor over an inch, to keep it dry....If you've got an unlimited your mounting choices are a bit better than in my 2door.
07-13-2014 | 10:50 AM
#12
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 2
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From: Clinton, CT
Kicker Speakers Install Video
Here's a how to video How to upgrade your Soundbar Speakers | How to Wrangler
07-13-2014 | 11:10 AM
#13
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 347
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From: Fort Campbell, KY
I stuffed my soundbar with Poly Fill and swapped the speakers out for the Kicker replacements and the difference is incredible! All came at a pretty cheap price too.
MOPAR 77KICK10 - MOPAR® Kicker Audio Speaker Upgrade for 05-14 Jeep® Wrangler JK, Unlimited JK, Liberty & Grand Cherokee - Quadratec
MOPAR 77KICK10 - MOPAR® Kicker Audio Speaker Upgrade for 05-14 Jeep® Wrangler JK, Unlimited JK, Liberty & Grand Cherokee - Quadratec
Last edited by Krawlersaur; 07-13-2014 at 03:22 PM.
07-14-2014 | 11:37 PM
#14
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 344
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From: Warren, Ohio
So those are plug and play? I need new soundbar speakers. Mine are going out, half the noise is just scratching sounds. I'm not looking to go loud. I dont like hearing everyone else's music, nor do I blast mine for thier displeasure. I just want speakers that will last a while, and don't look like they were made from cardboard.