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Complete Focal Component Speaker Install with Custom Sub Box Behind Seat

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Nice setup! How are the 3.5’s currently mounted. Looks like are just set in there right now.
I had planned on using self tapping screws to install those, but they basically snapped down in place and are a perfect wedge fit! It actually takes a decent amount of effort to get them to pop back out. Anyhow, it's temporary until I get something fabbed up to mount them along with the tweets. I've whittled up a couple of mdf plates that will replace the factory grilles and will look similar to what I did in the sound bar with the vinyl wrap. Still working on integrating the tweeters into it with enough angle and adjustability that they can be optimized towards the drivers seat. Also trying to figure out a way to utilize the factory grille clips for installation of the plates so I don't have any exposed screw heads.
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I had planned on using self tapping screws to install those, but they basically snapped down in place and are a perfect wedge fit! It actually takes a decent amount of effort to get them to pop back out. Anyhow, it's temporary until I get something fabbed up to mount them along with the tweets. I've whittled up a couple of mdf plates that will replace the factory grilles and will look similar to what I did in the sound bar with the vinyl wrap. Still working on integrating the tweeters into it with enough angle and adjustability that they can be optimized towards the drivers seat. Also trying to figure out a way to utilize the factory grille clips for installation of the plates so I don't have any exposed screw heads.
Keep us posted. I’m definitely interested in the outcome.
 

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Dude, clean, clean install. If I just drop my jeep by your house, what's your price to replicate? :fingerscrossed:

I have the 8.4 and upgraded sound, so hell, I'd go for you just replicating that sub install for me
 

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Fantastic work, I'd love to do something similar when the time comes
 

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Dash pods rebuild. Decided to try customizing the factory ones and it worked out fine. Fugly looking because I went overboard on trying to seal them up and then shot a quick coat of black over it. Reality is they are hidden behind the dash so you can't see them anyways. For anyone thinking of pulling your knee pods, its NOT as bad as it seems to be from some of the old write ups on the forums. You don't have to pull your entire dash apart to get these out/in so don't be intimidated by the thought of changing these. I can get into more detail if someone wants.
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Still working on a more permanent dash solution for the mids and tweets. Will update once I complete, but for now the system is up and running and sounds killer!

Please do a write up on the Knee Panels. I am itching to upgrade those speakers but every write up shows a complete tear down of the jeep.
 

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How does it sound? I'm between these exact speakers and the Audison 6.5 for my setup.
 
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How does it sound? I'm between these exact speakers and the Audison 6.5 for my setup.
It sounds miles better than factory to me. Especially running down the road topless/doorless.
 
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Did you bridge two channels for the subwoofer Texan?
 

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Really nice, well done!
 

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Any chance i could get a copy of the cad file. It looks clean as hell. And perfect for what I need since I dont want to take out the underseat storage
 

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Man this sub set up is just sleek. Immnot sure why im obsessed
 

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VERY nice install! I know audio isn't at the top of most people's list, but as a daily driver, it is definitely towards the top of mine.
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