Personally no think the head unit has enough power for upgraded speakers. Still needs an added sub woofer. But yes I think fine without extra amps for speakers.
So I went in today and started ripping my sound bar apart. Yes grabbed the jigsaw and started cutting. Here are some photos of the carnage.
I bought these JBL 6x9's to replace the 6x8's I had ordered and decided to return instead of trying to make fit with this MBQuart adapter's.
So...
Removed my sound bar for adding 6x9, but found I only had a 6x8. So had to order new speaker.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/blue-on-black-build-chronicles.50765/post-846349
Just wanted to let you know. I pulled the soundbar today. The MBQuart adapters are made for 6x9 speakers, the ones I have are only 6x8. I could have gotten it to install but I would have had to leave some extra plastic, and put two screws correctly, and a 3rd in plastic. Just wanted to let...
Ok, so today I removed my sound bar to install the MBQuart adatpers and 6x9 speakers. So I get it all down and old speakers removed only to find out I have 6x8 speakers, not 6x9. Doh!!
So I toyed with it a bit and saw I could cut a little less of the plastic out, and get two screws into...
Installed my front dash JBL 3.5" speakers. Front sound stage now sounds awesome.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/blue-on-black-build-chronicles.50765/post-845310
Also saw my check engine light turn off. Turned on last week, just over 2000 miles. Was hoping just bad gas...
I received the new connectors today, and installed the dash 3.5" JBL's. I have only listened for a few minutes, but I tell you I cannot hear the sound bar now. Updating the sound bar is next.
Sure, this was my setup. But there are many kicker, infinity, etc in the same price range based on what you keep original size or upgrade to larger. Only have front pods in now, will have dash 3.5's in this weekend (waiting on correct connector). Maybe soundbar this weekend as well. Sub in...
I sorta like the 7", what I have as well. I am just swapping speakers (and increasing their size). The pods sound great, more work. WIll have the front tweeters in this weekend. I think my speakers were about 250 the sub is more like 3 (got a discount on amazon for 150 off with prime CC)...