Ditto. I put a layer of sound deadener on and then the cover king. When the top is on, it is almost as quiet as any truck. When I remove the top, this makes zero difference in the install and storage.Have you heard of the CoverKing headliner? Have it on mine and love it.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/coverking-topliner-review-install.53330/