Tyrone
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Why are these speakers so expensive? I just removed my fuse because mine blew but it sounded like I was listening to a jukebox from the 60s. Horrible.
Why are these speakers so expensive? I just removed my fuse because mine blew but it sounded like I was listening to a jukebox from the 60s. Horrible.
They aren't expensive, trust me. The Kicker subwoofer was $89 (which is what I paid for it), but believe me when I say if you want to get into really crazy audio systems, you can spend 5 times more on a subwoofer if you want!
Hey guys, new to the forum. Need some help. I have a 2006 Golden Eagle with 7 speaker sound system. Doing an audio overhaul. NOT CUTTING ANY WIRING HARNESSES! I wanted to put the Kicker Sub mentioned in the previous post but I think I got the wrong one to keep the factory amp. got the 43CWRT671. I believe the 43CWRT672 works better, Correct? Also, replaced the head unit with a Kenwood KMM-BT322U. I had two factory plugs in the back but Crutchfield sent only one wiring harness adapter. Is the other plug for the sub-woofer? It there another wiring harness adapter that I need for this plug? Thanks.
First time here and new to Jeeps!
Great info! Much appreciate your write-ups. The how-tos have been spot on.
Running 04' Sahara. The PO had put in an after market Pioneer Premier so have decided to hit the speakers first.
Went with Polk DB522 for the Dash and the Pods. So far so good!
Went with the KICKER CompRT 43CWRT672 and currently running off the stock amp......I know, I know. The sub was rotted and I needed to get it replaced, and on the budget I figured it was a better deal with the Kicker than the Quadratec replacement. An amp is DEFINITELY coming soon. (PXA200.1 I think)
I did run into a hiccup after trimming out the ribbing at the back. The storage in my 04' console dropped down enough that the sub was pressing against it. I wasn't sure who else ran into this. Here was my solution after trimming:
After that, the Kicker dropped in and centered up perfectly!
Fortunately, there is a slight gap (1/2" or so) between top of the Sub enclosure and the bottom of the storage in the console to allow for the modification. All secured back together easily. I was afraid of compromising the enclosure.....I will say, impressed with the ABS response to heat gun and resiliency to be solid and stable once cooled.
It is amazing in the difference is having some resemblance of a lower frequency. It actually sounds really good.
I do have a question....Did I do right by getting the 672 vs 671 since I am looking to add the PXA 200.1?
Also, any recs on head unit?
This is the Kicker sub you want:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BLVEZG6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I am running that sub, with this amp:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UG7AK66/?tag=wranglerorg-20
That setup absolutely will blow your mind. That amp packs some serious power for being as small as it is. I had to turn the bass level down to half on the amp, otherwise it's so friggin' loud it just rattles everything.
With that sub, I didn't run into any of the issues you did with the ABS enclosure. I still had to cut the ribbing out, but that was it. I ended up packing it full of Polyfil as well.
Thanks!
So, it looks like I would need to run my 672 in parallel to get the same output as yours. Is my thinking correct there?
For those with audio upgrades, have you noticed the music is clearer and louder when you run direct to USB from your phone, vs. Bluetooth?
Yes, my Bluetooth is much less enjoyable. I still have CDs and the are the best imo
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Yes, my Bluetooth is much less enjoyable. I still have CDs and the are the best imo
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I'm old school too and have a collection of CD's.
I just tucked the unused harness back into the console myselfSo I'm looking to fix my console sub problem in my '04 TJ, and I understand everything where physical installation of the sub is involved. Where things get fuzzy for me is the amp. Currently, all of my speakers in the Jeep have been changed over to appropriate Kicker replacements with the exception of the console sub. A couple of years ago I added a self-contained sub (amp built-in) in the back, and connected that the to RCA Sub outs in back of the aftermarket HU. That was pretty straight forward and no mysteries there.
I apologize if these are dumb questions, I just really don't know much about sound systems, and trying to learn. The answers may have been captured in previous posts, and I'm just not translating it correctly too. Any help would be appreciated!
- My first question is that if I take the old factory amp out of the console, I should be able to leave the factory harness for it disconnected, and laying loose, correct? The reason I ask this is that I would have a cable run from the new aftermarket amp to the new aftermarket sub in the console.
- This leads to my second question, from my aftermarket HU I've already attached the self contained Fosgate sub/amp combo, would I just be able to run an RCA Y adapter cable off of the HU sub out so that I can control both subs independently of the HU controlled speakers in the dash and soundbar? This seems right, since I'd think it'd be a mono signal coming out of the RCA sub outs in the HU.
My first question is that if I take the old factory amp out of the console, I should be able to leave the factory harness for it disconnected, and laying loose, correct? The reason I ask this is that I would have a cable run from the new aftermarket amp to the new aftermarket sub in the console.
This leads to my second question, from my aftermarket HU I've already attached the self contained Fosgate sub/amp combo, would I just be able to run an RCA Y adapter cable off of the HU sub out so that I can control both subs independently of the HU controlled speakers in the dash and soundbar? This seems right, since I'd think it'd be a mono signal coming out of the RCA sub outs in the HU.
Ok, thanks!. I had seen a couple of pictures of the harness, and noticed quite a number of wires, and didn't know if maybe the factory amp was doing something else I wasn't aware of.I just tucked the unused harness back into the console myself
Appreciate it, man! Maybe one of the resident audiophiles will chime in for and answer.Yes, leave it disconnected. That's what I did with mine when I put the Kicker sub and Kicker amp in it.
Not entirely sure about this one. It seems like it would work, but I'm also not an audio expert by any means, so I'm not 100% sure.