[harryzgnilek]

So has anyone gone nutz installing hi end Stereo equipment?
HU
Amps
Subs
Speakers
Etc..?

Ya, I know its a jeep. but I love good quality sound
With a Hard top sound is not bad after an upgrade


thanks

 

[Deceptionz99]

Polk audio dxi 6500 in front Polk audio dxi650 in sound bar. A alpine cde-137bt head unit and alpine mini amp. The sound is so much better. I'm now debating on poly filling the sound bar. Btw Polk audio's are marine rated so they can get a little wet if I has the top off and it rained on me.

 

[Rmiller31]

I changed out all my speakers for JL Audio c2's and it sounds great. I'd highly recommend them.

 

[vacca foeda]

Focal's in the front, Polk dxi's up top, jl 8" in the back, run off a jl 700/5 amp. Really happy with it so far

 

[Adrian87GN]

Focal's in the front, Polk dxi's up top, jl 8" in the back, run off a jl 700/5 amp. Really happy with it so far

Are you somehow managing this with the stock hu?

 

[3TimeOwner]

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f33/why-soundbar-wont-sound-good-with-stock-amplifier-152077.html

 

[Autowerks racing]

I own a custom bodyshop with an audio department. I am running a kenwood headunit with Hertz/Audison amps and speakers. Sound is incredible

 

[Rmiller31]

Are you somehow managing this with the stock hu?

He is using a 700/5 amp so more then likely not off the HU alone. Higher end speakers generally need a amp to really bring out their sound. Most shops have a setup where you can hear them with and without a amp. I'm currently running mine off the HU because I've got other mods that are more important but down the road I will be doing the same thing with a 5 channel amp.

 

[panthermark]

I think I'm going to go with just the 77KICK10's front and rear. As much as I would love to gut the entire system, I'm just going to keep things simple, stealth, and (near) OEM.

A new HU, amp, components front and rear, and a new sub is really what is needed, but I just don't want to go that far.

 

[harryzgnilek]

I own a custom bodyshop with an audio department. I am running a kenwood headunit with Hertz/Audison amps and speakers. Sound is incredible

Which Kenwood HU>?

 

[Autowerks racing]

dnx6190

 

[vacca foeda]

Stock head unit, through a pair of speaker to line level converters to the amp. I'll make the jump to a new head unit soon, probably a pioneer avic 940bt or something like it.

It's a soft top, so the sound will never be great, but now it's at least pleasant with the top off.

 

[harryzgnilek]

dnx6190

So your opinion please

So far I have done the following
New Infinity Reference 1031t Tweeters
4 Infinity 6032 6.5 Speakers

12 inch Kenwood 1200 Shallow Subwoofer
Alpine M55 550 Mono Sub amp.

Would adding an aftermarket head unit make a significant difference??

 

[vacca foeda]

Huge. Add an amp too though. You need some power for the sub.

 

[vacca foeda]

Nevermind, read too fast, missed that you had a mono amp. Head unit is probably more important in your case.

 

[SoDak Jeeper]

The first thing I have done with all my vehicles (aside from tune ups) is replace the HU and speakers. My new to me Sahara has decent sound with the stock upgraded system that I will be putting on a lift before the stereo upgrade (first time I have been satisfied witht the stock stereo). I guess it is a matter of preference but I prefer my own Deck with all the abilities to customize the EQ and just becoming a master at playing with your HU. An aftermarket HU will bring out your sound far better than the stock one. Adding an amp will create a whole new experience of sound for you. My vote is go for it

 

[harryzgnilek]

Thanks for the feedback!!

 

[Deepjeep1371]

Keep us posted

I think I'm going to go with just the 77KICK10's front and rear. As much as I would love to gut the entire system, I'm just going to keep things simple, stealth, and (near) OEM.

A new HU, amp, components front and rear, and a new sub is really what is needed, but I just don't want to go that far.

I think I'm with you on this one, so keep us posted.