In my tj, there is currently a non-stock audio system as follows:
- Rockford fosgate 4'' speakers in dash corners. Link
- Rockford fosgate 5.25'' speakers in roll bar. Link
- Kenwood headunit. Link
The previous owner put all of this in.
I have been happy with it, as I am not typically particularly picky about this sort of stuff, but there is definitely room for improvement. I want to be able to hear my music loud and clear while on the highway with only half doors on. At 55mph, it is just fine, but getting up towards 70-75mph on my way to work, I can't hear much. Additionally, driving in my dad's JKUR, I can tell there is a noticeable difference in sound quality of that vs my tj and it makes me want something better. I've got a few questions:
1. Looking through threads on audio on here, I see that a majority recommend Polk speakers. Is that going to make a noticeable improvement over what I have now? The speakers that I've currently got seem to have pretty good reviews.
2. If Polk is better, what exactly do I want?
3. How difficult is it to add in a subwoofer? What would I need? Definitely something I want to look into since I do like to hear a bit more bass in the music.
4. Amplifiers??? According to Crutchfield, my headunit has a built-in amp. Is that any good? Do I want something else?
5. On a budget of maybe $200-300 what are your recommendations? Whole new system? Just add a sub? Amp? What if I were able to kick in a bit more money in the future?
Am I missing anything? I know next to nothing about audio, looking for some help Thanks!
- Rockford fosgate 4'' speakers in dash corners. Link
- Rockford fosgate 5.25'' speakers in roll bar. Link
- Kenwood headunit. Link
The previous owner put all of this in.
I have been happy with it, as I am not typically particularly picky about this sort of stuff, but there is definitely room for improvement. I want to be able to hear my music loud and clear while on the highway with only half doors on. At 55mph, it is just fine, but getting up towards 70-75mph on my way to work, I can't hear much. Additionally, driving in my dad's JKUR, I can tell there is a noticeable difference in sound quality of that vs my tj and it makes me want something better. I've got a few questions:
1. Looking through threads on audio on here, I see that a majority recommend Polk speakers. Is that going to make a noticeable improvement over what I have now? The speakers that I've currently got seem to have pretty good reviews.
2. If Polk is better, what exactly do I want?
3. How difficult is it to add in a subwoofer? What would I need? Definitely something I want to look into since I do like to hear a bit more bass in the music.
4. Amplifiers??? According to Crutchfield, my headunit has a built-in amp. Is that any good? Do I want something else?
5. On a budget of maybe $200-300 what are your recommendations? Whole new system? Just add a sub? Amp? What if I were able to kick in a bit more money in the future?
Am I missing anything? I know next to nothing about audio, looking for some help Thanks!