Do you have a custom stereo installed?

[BlakeDevs]

I was wondering how many other people have put in a new stereo & or speakers in their tj. I switched to a Kenwood KMM-BT518HD and some pulk db speakers and it completely made a difference in the sound quality I was getting out of the jeep.

 

[JeepZilla380]

Nice taste in music! I’m running a JVC Media player and Polk Audios all the way around and quite happy with the setup.


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[BlakeDevs]

Nice taste in music! I’m running a JVC Media player and Polk Audios all the way around and quite happy with the setup.


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Haha I love classic rock. Polk for sure makes some nice speakers really easy install as well.

 

[JeepZilla380]

Ditto, grew up listening to Bob in my Mom’s 66 Mustang on 8 track.


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[bobthetj03]

I installed a similar model of Kenwood HU, some aftermarket speakers, and a extra something to kick it up a notch. You'll like my musical choice me thinks.
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/146577764" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="">20151122_142353</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user33550044">Jim VanLanen</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

[BlakeDevs]

I installed a similar model of Kenwood HU, some aftermarket speakers, and a extra something to kick it up a notch. You'll like my musical choice me thinks.
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/146577764" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="">20151122_142353</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user33550044">Jim VanLanen</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Nice music choice and nice audio quality.

 

[KrisGarner]

I run these speakers:

Polk Audio DB521 5.25-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0PF8C/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0PF9G/?tag=wranglerorg-20

And this head unit:

JVC KDX31MDS Brand New Mobile Marine AM/FM/USB - Model # KD-X31MBS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HX2Q8KO/?tag=wranglerorg-20


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[BlakeDevs]

I run these speakers:

Polk Audio DB521 5.25-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0PF8C/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P0PF9G/?tag=wranglerorg-20

And this head unit:

JVC KDX31MDS Brand New Mobile Marine AM/FM/USB - Model # KD-X31MBS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HX2Q8KO/?tag=wranglerorg-20


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My speakers i run are the following:

Polk Audio DB522 & Polk Audio DB652

 

[JMT]

JVC Marine, Polk, Rockford Fosgate PS-8

 

[skrelnik]

I was wondering how many other people have put in a new stereo & or speakers in their tj. I switched to a Kenwood KMM-BT518HD and some pulk db speakers and it completely made a difference in the sound quality I was getting out of the jeep.

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The OEM HU is not very good and one of the first updates I did as sound quality is at best tolerable. Similar Kenwood HU as you, love streaming spotify! I do not have HD radio though, and was thinking of upgrading since I do listen to the radio, and also because streaming quality has only been getting better in the newer HUs.

I did get a "Jeep itch" and decided to modify my overhead speaker pods to fit a component set of speakers along with a crossover.

 

[BlakeDevs]

The OEM HU is not very good and one of the first updates I did as sound quality is at best tolerable. Similar Kenwood HU as you, love streaming spotify! I do not have HD radio though, and was thinking of upgrading since I do listen to the radio, and also because streaming quality has only been getting better in the newer HUs.

I did get a "Jeep itch" and decided to modify my overhead speaker pods to fit a component set of speakers along with a crossover.

The OEM HU is terrible the sound was washed out and had a lot of noise. Sure you could put up with it but it was a huge difference when putting a new one in.

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[Todd Ream]

Try running a small amp to those speakers to really hear a difference. I just installed a small 4 channel alpine under the steering wheel behind the plastic panel. You simply splice power from the head unit, no need for dedicated power.

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[Kiwi TJ]

I'm running a Kenwood HU with JBL's up front and bought the VDP six speaker sound bar...but like @skrelnik I got the itch and replaced the 5in sound bar speakers with Sound stream ones....so much better, especially with the top off.

 

[Rex Willis]

I actually did a full redo (and personal install) on my 97TJ, with new Kicker 3way Fronts, New overhead Soundbar and upgraded to Soundstream Speakers (w/components), two-8" Soundstream Subs (built my own custom, shallow box for rear, facing subs down to provide more bass thump to balance all around AND protect the subs) with a 200w Soundstream amp under the backseat out of the way, capped off with a single-din Alpine Head Unit. Like some of the current Top 40s music and alternative, but huge fan of the 80's rock and general top 40 music, so we get a lot of great balance, bass and overall good balanced sound, especially with the top off, wife loves it!

 

[Bratch]

I’m running the JVC head and Polk speakers with a Sound Ordnance amp on the Polks and a powered Sound Ordnance sub under the back seat. It was a huge improvement and being able to stream music instead of relying on the radio was worth the work.