There is also the Kicker version. I'm sure it's fantastic.
https://www.hifisoundconnection.com...6GNZcIbjlVxOE5XqzTgtlZGovPzN2Cv8aAstAEALw_wcB
I want to add a subwoofer to my TJ, but which one?
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There's also this 10", but I don't know anything about it. It might fit under the rear seat, it's more of a square shape, just have to measure.
https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/RW10...Z1e23u9tJsjiCEqPwx0PXFDGnVag17U0aAgYqEALw_wcB
https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/RW10...Z1e23u9tJsjiCEqPwx0PXFDGnVag17U0aAgYqEALw_wcB
I didn’t finish that project, I couldn’t find a front half of a console I liked enough. It was just a large ammo can with a cut where the e brake is. Then you can do any number of locks.
check out @jjvw’s build thread, I think he has a fully thought out and implemented one.
I pulled mine out and installed on top of the console lip. That gave enough clearance for the sub and can still use the tray.
I posted some pics and details in a "replacing factory subwoofer" thread on here somewhere. Mine is tightly wedged in the console, under the tray and doesn't rattle. Still working great, sounds really good and tight. If you choose this route get the wiring kit from Crutchfield and some campershell adhesive backed weather striping.
My kid's got that one, he really likes it. Too big to go under the seat but you can mount to tailgate or under backseat.
Or just throw it on the floor and bring it in the house after it rains
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
So many to choose from nowadays. When I got mine, (almost 5 years now? Cant recall) Crutchfield’s was the best option for the center console. The Kenwood looks nice but mine is still going strong- knock on wood.
I will say, my original Sound Ordinance sub stopped working within warranty but Crutchfield sent me another, without question. They’ve been an excellent source, in my experience.
I will say, my original Sound Ordinance sub stopped working within warranty but Crutchfield sent me another, without question. They’ve been an excellent source, in my experience.
Cjazbell11
New Member
I ordered this sub for my Jeep as well
Did you place yours back inside the console?
This is an older link but the topic comes up often. I just want to include a warning to the powered sub woofer listed below. I loved it until it decided to go inferno. Just one day it stopped working as I was driving. I check the fuse and it was blown and the unit was warm to touch as it normally is. I replaced the fuse and that is when it decided to go nuclear. It got so hot so fast that I could not touch it. I am glad I did not have it in a seat or near anything flammable. Mine is in a ammo can center console. I went with a Cerwin Vega replacement.
one other story about Rockville amps. A guy I work with said when he was in high school him and his friend came out of class and smoke was rolling out his friends car windows. They ran over opened the doors but could not find the source. They opened the trunk where the amp was mounted and it was in nuclear mode. The guy said he reached down and grabbed all the wires and ripped them out of it. When I first bought mine the same guy told me to watch it as in about 1 to 2 years they go bad. Anyway, just my review and word of caution.
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...rofile Active Powered Car Subwoofer Sub
one other story about Rockville amps. A guy I work with said when he was in high school him and his friend came out of class and smoke was rolling out his friends car windows. They ran over opened the doors but could not find the source. They opened the trunk where the amp was mounted and it was in nuclear mode. The guy said he reached down and grabbed all the wires and ripped them out of it. When I first bought mine the same guy told me to watch it as in about 1 to 2 years they go bad. Anyway, just my review and word of caution.
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...rofile Active Powered Car Subwoofer Sub
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
Yes, but you have to first remove the entire factory casing, attached inside the console, that holds the factory sub. Ultimately, the console will be an open area that allows you to fit the Crutchfield sub.
Xposure
TJ Enthusiast
Did it fit well under the back seat? Any ideas what happened to it? Maybe some kind of internal short that kept the power on continuously?
I wonder if I could fit this under the back seat but hook it up to a spare amp I have around. It's the only one I've seen that looks like it might fit well under the back seat.
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
I’ll preach this till I sell my TJ: the center console is the best stash space for a self-powered sub. Unless you wheel in deep water and mud, But then you may not even care about a stereo or Jeep audio.
Xposure
TJ Enthusiast
My Jeep didnt come with a center console sub. I'd need to replace the center console. Have you compared some of the other sub locations to the center console sub? If so, which subs and locations?
Tortured Soul
New Member
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
At the time, when I placed the order, Crutchfield sent me a free wiring kit. No idea of the brand.
Give them a call and ask what kit they recommend. They are tops when it comes to customer service.
There are three wires running to the sub. One is power from the battery. One is remote turn on from behind the head unit. One is signal through the RCA’s. Then you have a ground from the amp to a nearby ground.
I used an aftermarket head unit, but I believe you can wire it online rather than use the RCA’s. I do recommend getting a new head unit.
CreepinDeth
TJ Addict
For reference,
I used the Rockville 10” noted previously in this thread
I mounted.2 strips of oak to my rear gate, and the amp to the strips. I ran power to a distribution block under my console that feeds the amp I put where the factory turd sub was, it hops off that to also feed the sub
This also has phone wire 4 pack with RJ-11 terminations to a control knob on my dash. My entire setup is aftermarket incl headunit
this is under the rear console, 4ch 400w RMS amp
you can see my bass control knob with the blue light center lower dash
I used the Rockville 10” noted previously in this thread
I mounted.2 strips of oak to my rear gate, and the amp to the strips. I ran power to a distribution block under my console that feeds the amp I put where the factory turd sub was, it hops off that to also feed the sub
This also has phone wire 4 pack with RJ-11 terminations to a control knob on my dash. My entire setup is aftermarket incl headunit
this is under the rear console, 4ch 400w RMS amp
you can see my bass control knob with the blue light center lower dash
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