Ok, What are you using for your front dash speakers? Did you modify for bigger speakers? What ya got?
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Same here. Big improvement from the stock speakers, but that’s with front and sound bar aftermarket speakers. I haven’t experienced the sound with the top off yet, so the full verdict is still out until next summer. I also have an aftermarket stereo, so not sure how much that’s helping the sound? @JMT seems to know a lot about stereo components.Ya sounds good? I am not looking to host a rave in my Jeep, but any improvement would be good.
I used some adapter brackets so I could run 5.25" in front. In hindsight, would have run 5.25" in the pods as well instead of the 6.5" I installed. Really, it is a matter of taste in regards to sound preferences. I prefer a front heavy "sound stage" so the larger speakers behind me hinder that. What I really need is a sub, the 5.25/6.5 combo are seriously lacking any real bass, especially with the bikini top. Unfortunately, adding bass is a compromise in a TJ. Lose precious cargo room or custom install to avoid "sticky fingers."
Oh come on!! We could all come over .... listen to your tunes and drink your beer!Ya sounds good? I am not looking to host a rave in my Jeep, but any improvement would be good.
The only reason to do that would be to have sound equal to or only slightly better than factory (our ears probably couldn’t detect the difference).I have considered an aftermarket head unit, but the last one I put in promptly got stolen. Is it worth replacing all four stock speakers with 5.25s without changing stock head unit? Thieves don't seem to want the stock hu.
Get a removable face plate and take it with you. I lock mine up in a Tuffy under seat box.I have considered an aftermarket head unit, but the last one I put in promptly got stolen. Is it worth replacing all four stock speakers with 5.25s without changing stock head unit? Thieves don't seem to want the stock hu.
Polk's DB series of speakers are a good match for the power of the amplifier typically used in a TJ. However, not all brand-name speakers are good choices. A key reason for that is speakers come with various "Sensitivity" ratings which is a description of how much power the speaker requires to play at a certain listening level. Sensitivity is measured in dB which stands for decibels. Some popular speakers have low Sensitivity levels like 84 dB which basically means they require a LOT more power than another speaker that has a higher Sensitivity like 90 dB. For every loss of 3 dB of sensitivity, you need an amplifier that is twice as powerful. So if you bought Polk's DB speakers which have 90 dB of Sensitivity, it would take an amplifier twice as powerful to play at the same listening level as a speaker rated at only 87 dB.2. Any name brand speaker will be fine up front. I like the Polks mentioned above bc they are water resistant.
I have a modified stock head unit and after market speakers. Sounds really good to me even with the top down on the highway . I had a pioneer head unit that was promptly stolen after one of the home football games, probably not going to ever run an aftermarket head unit again in the TJ .I have considered an aftermarket head unit, but the last one I put in promptly got stolen. Is it worth replacing all four stock speakers with 5.25s without changing stock head unit? Thieves don't seem to want the stock hu.
By “be fine” I mean they will perform equal to the factory or better. He wouldn’t be suffering any sound quality! But these are good and sound points about sensitivity you make. Scrolling through what is available in 5.25 at Crutchfield, the lowest I saw was 85 by a Rockford Fosgate, but I didn’t look at off brands like Memphis Audio or MTX, even though they’ve been around for awhile.Polk's DB series of speakers are a good match for the power of the amplifier typically used in a TJ. However, not all brand-name speakers are good choices. A key reason for that is speakers come with various "Sensitivity" ratings which is a description of how much power the speaker requires to play at a certain listening level. Sensitivity is measured in dB which stands for decibels. Some popular speakers have low Sensitivity levels like 84 dB which basically means they require a LOT more power than another speaker that has a higher Sensitivity like 90 dB. For every loss of 3 dB of sensitivity, you need an amplifier that is twice as powerful. So if you bought Polk's DB speakers which have 90 dB of Sensitivity, it would take an amplifier twice as powerful to play at the same listening level as a speaker rated at only 87 dB.
Best to stay with speakers with at least a 90 dB Sensitivity rating like Polk's DB series or some of Kicker's speakers.
So pay no attention to the speaker's wattage rating in terms of how loud it would play in reality, its Sensitivity rating is actually more important for most installations. A big-ass 8" speaker rated at, say, 83 dB Sensitivity whose advertisement screams 500 watts in big lettering would not play as loudly or sound as good when connected to a small amplifier like we use in our Jeeps as a 6" speaker would that was rated at a lower 100 watts but with the higher 90 dB Sensitivity rating.
Sounds (pun intended) like the way to go. If I missed a thread where you described your modified head unit, please link, thanks.I have a modified stock head unit and after market speakers. Sounds really good to me even with the top down on the highway . I had a pioneer head unit that was promptly stolen after one of the home football games, probably not going to ever run an aftermarket head unit again in the TJ .
Tbh I haven't really given the unit a thought out response, I'll try to give it a proper review in the future.Sounds (pun intended) like the way to go. If I missed a thread where you described your modified head unit, please link, thanks.
I don't want to argue but unless the Sensitivity is high enough to work well with the limited power available from most head units, they won't perform equal to or better than the factory speakers. Too many people install the wrong (but good quality and a well-known brand) speakers and wonder why they sound bad, not having paid attention to its specifications (Sensitivity) is the usual reason.By “be fine” I mean they will perform equal to the factory or better!
All three Kicker options required a modified fit for the roll bar location (wonder what kind of fitment issues there?)