OP
How much use did you get out of it? Did it fail early? was it repairable with a new pot?
Small or mini amp for my TJ, any suggestions?
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OP
While it's hard to compare IMO it sounded good for a bike which has worse acoustics than our Jeeps.
And they offer a 2 channel & 4 channel unit.
The one in mine right now was is from 2006. And you know they weren't small back then.
I'd read this thread a couple times today but it wasn't until just a bit ago it dawned on me to suggest some of the bike amps.
Here is the amp I installed. Also, the link for purchase. I chose this one based on reviews on amazon. I chose to go with the marine grade Polk speakers front and rear (soundbar) For the front thats pictured I used the Polk DB5251's that come with tweeters. I made tweeter mounts out of ABS plastic. Heated and bent accordingly. It looks like the mounts could get snagged. Believe it or not they are well out of the way even though the pics may trick your eye into thinking otherwise. Very satisfied!! Please excuse the poor floor painting, my jeep is currently going through an interior makeover.
Amp https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGV0V0W/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Front speakers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0PFA0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Amp https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGV0V0W/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Front speakers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0PFA0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I wouldn't want one under my seat due to water crossings where it could get wet. But if you don't have that to worry about then yes it's a good spot.
Now I wonder how WATERPROOF these marine grade amps are? I know the ones we use on our bikes can take a pretty good dunking from riding in the rain.
Amazon.com: Kenwood KAC-M1814 4-Channel Compact Bridgeable Marine/Motorsports 400W Max Power Digital Amplifier: Automotive
+1 on the Alpine Power Pack. I have an Alpine BT Head Unit and got the plug & play Alpine Power Pak. I am really happy with it. PO had older Polk DB series speakers (Component in the soundbar, 2-way in the dash) Still not happy with the sound quality AT ALL (though with the Power Pack the sound is very clean and can be cranked WAY up) so I am having Crutchfield's install and tune x4 - Polk MM series 2 ways and adding a Kicker HS10 self-enclosed, 10", micro-sub at the beginning of February.
Just a quick tip - VERY IMPORTANT to get enclosures (stuffed with Poly-Fil) for the 5.5" rounds, especially if you do not have a sub.
Just a quick tip - VERY IMPORTANT to get enclosures (stuffed with Poly-Fil) for the 5.5" rounds, especially if you do not have a sub.
OP
Both under seats areas are taken with things like guns and airdown gear.
OP
I made a cardboard template of the JL adio amp I was leaning towards, too big. The rockford foosgange is much smaller.
This one:
www.crutchfield.com
This one:
Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR400X4D Compact 4-channel car amplifier — 50 watts RMS x 4 at Crutchfield
FREE 2-day Shipping: This lightweight packs a punch Rockford Fosgate's incredibly small Punch PBR400X4D 4-channel amp will put out 50 watts RMS to each of
www.crutchfield.com
jboswell11
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I have ran the same for the last 3 years, mounted under steering column. I am for sure not an audiophile but it sounds great to me.
voodooridr
TJ Enthusiast
If you're looking for tiny, SoundStream has their shot series in the stealth line 3"x3"x1.5"
ST4.500D - Soundstream
ST4.500D - Soundstream
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I have that covered too. Both of us. But for those stupid "gun freak" zones, I obey and put away.Guns work best when carried on your body and concealed.
Whoa, wait a minute. That safe is for the extra, likle a ankle holster. I almost lost my mind.
OP
Ok, I do not mean to drag this out into a saga. A buddy has two UTV pyle amps, both new. He said I could have one. The problem is, the amps are at his other home in Havasu. So I will have to wait until he heads out there.
gg1
TJ Enthusiast
voodooridr
TJ Enthusiast
OP
Correct! I love the trip. Any trip headed east from Kali on the 10 or 40 is good. Especially in the cool months
voodooridr
TJ Enthusiast
We used to head down to Havasu every October for the Run to the Sun car show, I really like the area
OP
It is a bit more populated but still a great place. Lots of defectors moving there.