Ok I am excited for this build. So excited I am posting up before I actually downloaded any pics of the progress so far (those will come). This will be a build log for the complete install of an entire system. New HU, speakers, amps, sub and wiring.
First the goods:
Pioneer DEH-P9400BH
JL Audio C2-650 Components for front
JL Audio C2-650x Coaxials for soundbar
PAC Audio C2R-CHY4 Harness
PAC SWI
Fosgate 400-4, 4-channel for fronts and rear
Fosgate 400-2, 2-channel for sub
10" JL Sub and box (may not use)
New speaker wiring, RCA cables
Sirius receiver and antenna adaptor
So the install is basic. PAC harness for constant and switched power source, HU will drive the amp signal through 3 sets of RCA, each amp will be located under the seats, new wiring for speakers and leaving all JEEP factory connections untouched (just unplugged).
However even the most basic install for me is not basic. No half-assing anything.
The Plan:
Pics and tutorial to come as it happens. I am sure a few things will get shuffled around or changed. It won't be quick but most of it will be this weekend. As I mentioned in my "Hello WF" post, I love to learn and share knowledge so stay tuned.....
First the goods:
Pioneer DEH-P9400BH
JL Audio C2-650 Components for front
JL Audio C2-650x Coaxials for soundbar
PAC Audio C2R-CHY4 Harness
PAC SWI
Fosgate 400-4, 4-channel for fronts and rear
Fosgate 400-2, 2-channel for sub
10" JL Sub and box (may not use)
New speaker wiring, RCA cables
Sirius receiver and antenna adaptor
So the install is basic. PAC harness for constant and switched power source, HU will drive the amp signal through 3 sets of RCA, each amp will be located under the seats, new wiring for speakers and leaving all JEEP factory connections untouched (just unplugged).
However even the most basic install for me is not basic. No half-assing anything.
The Plan:
- 4 gauge Knu-conceptz line from battery to below drivers seat. Then step down fused to 2 x 8 guage for power to amps.
- Second battery run (12 gauge) to under the dash to be relayed (by HU remote out) to supply turn on power to both amps and the Sirius receiver. I don't use harness power for anything other than HU. Plus HU remote out I like to minimize the mA draw and just power the relay.
- Both amps are going under the seats. RCA in from HU and front speaker runs under center/floor console. Soundbar speaker runs will go passenger side and up. Sub signal on passenger side to rear.
- For the sub I am not sure if I will re-use my sub box from my other vehicle or stick a nice high end 8" sub in the factory Infinity location.
- The build will leave all factory quick disconnects as is. I don't like cutting them off and/or splicing into them. Im going all new so I am leaving them alone in the event I have to put the stock stuff back.
Pics and tutorial to come as it happens. I am sure a few things will get shuffled around or changed. It won't be quick but most of it will be this weekend. As I mentioned in my "Hello WF" post, I love to learn and share knowledge so stay tuned.....