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Kicker Factory Replacement Overhead Sound Bar Speaker Kit

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Old 11-05-2007 | 07:47 AM
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Exclamation Kicker Factory Replacement Overhead Sound Bar Speaker Kit

Kicker Factory Replacement Overhead Sound Bar Speaker Kit
For 07-08 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK




Hear the difference! Replace those tired overhead sound bar speakers with our Kicker brand factory replacements. These exclusive kits are pre-wired with factory connectors and custom speaker mounting plates. There's no required cutting, drilling or splicing and installation takes only minutes with a single screwdriver. Kits include two 6-1/2" Kicker DS speakers with weather resistant polypropylene woofers, polyfoam surrounds, 1/2" balanced domed tweeters and detailed installation instructions.
Old 11-05-2007 | 08:23 AM
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If anybody gets these, I'd like to "hear" a first hand review of them..
Old 11-05-2007 | 09:23 AM
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I would love to order those but I don't want to wait for ever because they are not in stock. I placed an order on 8/13/07 for mirror relocation brackets and still have not heard anything on them. Kinda PISSED
Old 11-05-2007 | 10:01 AM
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I was looking on the kicker site, these's aren't listed yet, but they have kits to upgrade the amp on other Jeep/chrysler models.

I don't know if that's any different from rewiring the whole jeep yourself, or if it's a simple swap using factory plugs ....

I assume they'll catch up with all kinda stuff for the JK since they've got gobs of stuff listed under "mopar" for other models.
Old 11-05-2007 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruskin
These look great, but I thought the reason most of us didn't get good sound out of the sound bar was that the factory limited the power to these speakers. Can someone confirm this? Also, if you get the new speakers is it going to make a difference if it's not getting the power they need?

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Same here - it's my understanding that the speakers themselves have plenty of punch (more than we'll ever get out of them, stock), but that these are limited by the head unit because without the limitation, the soundbar was causing problems by vibrating too much... what good are upgraded speakers if the limitation remains?
Old 11-05-2007 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MJS_Jeep_888
Same here - it's my understanding that the speakers themselves have plenty of punch (more than we'll ever get out of them, stock), but that these are limited by the head unit because without the limitation, the soundbar was causing problems by vibrating too much... what good are upgraded speakers if the limitation remains?
This is correct, at least the limited power from the stock HU. I swapped out my HU and the differance is very noticable. I still have the factory speakers for now, they will be replaced soon. I have no noticable vibration from the soundbar plastic.
BTW, the speakers are the same size (6 1/2) in the dash too, so just buy 2 sets and you are good....
Old 11-05-2007 | 02:09 PM
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I did replace the speakers in the sound bar and there is a heck of a difference. I can know hear the music with the top down but i did cut my wires. So it would have been nice to just plug in the new ones. oh yea they did not screw back in place like the stocks ones either but the cover hides it well!
Old 11-05-2007 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bodybrdng
I would love to order those but I don't want to wait for ever because they are not in stock. I placed an order on 8/13/07 for mirror relocation brackets and still have not heard anything on them. Kinda PISSED
20 sets in stock...

If you're waiting on the Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Bracket, mid December @ best...

I recommend the Warrior Products Mirror Relocation Brackets that are in stock.
Old 11-05-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuzzy™
20 sets in stock...

If you're waiting on the Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Bracket, mid December @ best...

I recommend the Warrior Products Mirror Relocation Brackets that are in stock.
I ordered the Rugged Ridge Mirror Brackets on 8/18/07. This is FREALING NUTS. Thanks for the heads up but a notification via e-mail would have been helpful. Not trying to take it out on you, but no one else from quadratec has responded to any e-mails.
Old 11-05-2007 | 05:59 PM
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the speakers look sweet, but one question though, can we still use the speaker grill to cover up the speakers? they look a bit fragile without any type of protection, don't you think?

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