johnh442
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Its a bad news, good news sort of thing.
https://ds18.com/collections/jeep-j...ud-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-plug-play-sound-bar-package
1. Much assembly required, nothing is assembled like the picture, all packaged seperately. Put in tweeters.. oops no mounting screws.. go to hardware store buy some. No wire connectors for tweeters -- either get those while you're getting bolts or get a soldering iron. Spend time putting it all together.... you plug, they play.
2. Bar itself is too long won't sit flat. between the frame, had to dremel the ends (about 1/4") to make it flat/flush to attempt to bolt it in.
3. Wait. The HOLES DON'T LINE UP RIGHT... get the dremel out again, as they were off just enough to not be able to start the bolts.
4. Stock Bolts won't work. Stock washers are two wide for the grooves in the bar mounting holes, and too short otherwise. Go to hardware store again to buy new bolts (just like the other reviewer mentioned).
5. DS18 BTC LED app won't even install on newer Android phones -- There's a new app coming, and "Happy Lighting" will work.
6. BTC Controller comes with ZERO instructions. What's the damn button for? Connecting with bluetooth I think, do you press it once or hold it down? IDK BECAUSE THERE'S NO INSTRUCTIONS. Worse yet it was determined my controller was messed up (kept the power on the WHOLE time), I am getting a free replacement.
Lastly why does the Controller need two 12 inputs (switch, battery), its 10A, I have a jeep with aux switches (15a), shouldn't need to run to the battery..
So fixes for gripes:
a. Would it really hurt to include what's really needed? Some tweeter screws and some longer bolts and washers (~$10).
b. Might want to measure again. Its very close but not close enough on the dimenisons.
c. Again no freaking directions at ALL. If you're not handy with electrical/stereos (I am), good luck. Good thing this is a plug and play kit -- wait its not.
Some instructions about fitment and bolts, etc would have been helpful, even just a "one pager"
Ok, yes it was a PITA to install, just don't expect to not have to work at it bit.
Good news:
Sounds great, it is loud (We like it loud don't we), and speakers have good bass response (pretty much dwarf the factory sub) and crystal clear on the highs.
You can crank it and hear at 50' Its loud enough that you can probably get a noise ordinance ticket with it, I can't imagine what the 4 speaker bar sounds like.
Shame really that they didn't put just a bit more thought and some directions into the package, or even on their website. A nice FAQ would have been helpful.
https://ds18.com/collections/jeep-j...ud-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-plug-play-sound-bar-package
1. Much assembly required, nothing is assembled like the picture, all packaged seperately. Put in tweeters.. oops no mounting screws.. go to hardware store buy some. No wire connectors for tweeters -- either get those while you're getting bolts or get a soldering iron. Spend time putting it all together.... you plug, they play.
2. Bar itself is too long won't sit flat. between the frame, had to dremel the ends (about 1/4") to make it flat/flush to attempt to bolt it in.
3. Wait. The HOLES DON'T LINE UP RIGHT... get the dremel out again, as they were off just enough to not be able to start the bolts.
4. Stock Bolts won't work. Stock washers are two wide for the grooves in the bar mounting holes, and too short otherwise. Go to hardware store again to buy new bolts (just like the other reviewer mentioned).
5. DS18 BTC LED app won't even install on newer Android phones -- There's a new app coming, and "Happy Lighting" will work.
6. BTC Controller comes with ZERO instructions. What's the damn button for? Connecting with bluetooth I think, do you press it once or hold it down? IDK BECAUSE THERE'S NO INSTRUCTIONS. Worse yet it was determined my controller was messed up (kept the power on the WHOLE time), I am getting a free replacement.
Lastly why does the Controller need two 12 inputs (switch, battery), its 10A, I have a jeep with aux switches (15a), shouldn't need to run to the battery..
So fixes for gripes:
a. Would it really hurt to include what's really needed? Some tweeter screws and some longer bolts and washers (~$10).
b. Might want to measure again. Its very close but not close enough on the dimenisons.
c. Again no freaking directions at ALL. If you're not handy with electrical/stereos (I am), good luck. Good thing this is a plug and play kit -- wait its not.
Some instructions about fitment and bolts, etc would have been helpful, even just a "one pager"
Ok, yes it was a PITA to install, just don't expect to not have to work at it bit.
Good news:
Sounds great, it is loud (We like it loud don't we), and speakers have good bass response (pretty much dwarf the factory sub) and crystal clear on the highs.
You can crank it and hear at 50' Its loud enough that you can probably get a noise ordinance ticket with it, I can't imagine what the 4 speaker bar sounds like.
Shame really that they didn't put just a bit more thought and some directions into the package, or even on their website. A nice FAQ would have been helpful.
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