Speaker Upgrade?

[go0001]

I had these in my JL and they were awesome. Just got a JT a couple of weeks ago. Am I crazy, or is there more base out of the sound bar than the knee speakers on the JL. Wondering if there is something different?

When I test drove the JLU and JT earlier this year, my impression was that the audio in the JT sounded ‘better’. I’m guessing this was because the JT cab is smaller. As in, a smaller sealed cabin without the noise coming from the rear area (in the JLU).
I did notice the audio also improved after I installed the Hotheadliners with the sound deadening strips. I’m now tempted to put in something like Dynamat on the floor and behind the sub.
(I ended up with the JT Overland with the 8.4 and now deliberating speaker upgrades...)

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[rbryant76]

So you guys who upgraded your kick panels to 6 inch with the metra pods. What did you do with the oem trim panel? The perforated area is only as big as the stock speaker. I would think the panel would block sound. I am in the middle of this project now and just realized the perforated area is only 4 inches wide

 

[Hothead Headliners]

When I test drove the JLU and JT earlier this year, my impression was that the audio in the JT sounded ‘better’. I’m guessing this was because the JT cab is smaller. As in, a smaller sealed cabin without the noise coming from the rear area (in the JLU).
I did notice the audio also improved after I installed the Hotheadliners with the sound deadening strips. I’m now tempted to put in something like Dynamat on the floor and behind the sub.
(I ended up with the JT Overland with the 8.4 and now deliberating speaker upgrades...)

I'm glad we were able to help improve the sound in your JT! If you're looking for more sound deadening for your floor, we have our own butyl-based product, Sound Assassin that we make specific for each Jeep and is also made in the USA. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

-Mark

 

[H_pipe]

I also have the small/mini screen. From one of the posts above, looks like "3 tab" speakers are what I need. Has anyone made this change yet on the uconnect 3, 5" setup? Hoping that just swapping the 4 speakers out with this basic head unit will help....

Maybe I will re-phrase. Has anyone just upgraded speakers and left the uconnect3, 5" and experienced good results?

 

[H_pipe]

Maybe I will re-phrase. Has anyone just upgraded speakers and left the uconnect3, 5" and experienced good results?

FYI- Looks like my base radio has smaller than the 6.5” speakers listed above, therefore no Mopar kicker replacement speakers for me

 

[jebiruph]

Maybe I will re-phrase. Has anyone just upgraded speakers and left the uconnect3, 5" and experienced good results?

I have the 5" and replaced the small speakers, dash and sound bar with Infinity 3032. Sounds very good after changing the polarity of the metra speaker adapters.

 

[Kevin_D]

Installed them today. took me longer to gather my tools and find my 20 Torx than it did do complete the install. Sounds so much better. Adds a lot to the highs, obviously nothing add down low but still a worthy upgrade for $120 total. Couple of pics comparing them. Factory on the left. Mopar Kicker upgrade on the right.

The stock 3½" dash/soundbar speakers in the JT have an 8kHz crossover built into them (the little capacitor hanging on the side of the connector,) so they're really just a tweeter in the non-premium system. By adding these, or other, "Upgraded," 3½" full-range speakers, you're replacing a tweeter with a mid-tweeter combination, thereby adding more speaker to the system.
My question: is the sound quality improved, or are you simply hearing more quantity (so to speak) because you've added an additional speaker?
I'd like to make this upgrade, but if all it is doing is adding a bit more presence, without improving the response, it's a waste of resources for me.

Kevin

 

[Saharacane]

I have the 5" and replaced the small speakers, dash and sound bar with Infinity 3032. Sounds very good after changing the polarity of the metra speaker adapters.

I'm about to add the same dash speakers. Did you install the included capacitor? I have the upgraded Alpine system and I'm reading you don't have to install the capacitor b/c of that. Also, what do you mean you had to change the polarity of the Metra Speaker adapters? Were the instructions backwards?

 

[hjdca]

I have the Jeep Alpine system. I was finally able to buy the upgraded front speakers from Terra Acoustics. I have been on the waiting list since Jan. . They make the new front speakers for both the Alpine system and the non-Alipine. I will let you guys know how they work out.

https://terraacoustics.com/products/jeep-front-soundstage-upgrade-jl-jt

 

[jebiruph]

I'm about to add the same dash speakers. Did you install the included capacitor? I have the upgraded Alpine system and I'm reading you don't have to install the capacitor b/c of that. Also, what do you mean you had to change the polarity of the Metra Speaker adapters? Were the instructions backwards?

I don't have the Alpine system, but have also read to not use the capacitors with the Alpine system. The Metra Speaker adapters unmodified reverse the wires/polarity and have to be modified to correct the polarity. Here's my latest speaker upgrade https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/base-system-speaker-upgrade.75015/

 

[Saharacane]

I don't have the Alpine system, but have also read to not use the capacitors with the Alpine system. The Metra Speaker adapters unmodified reverse the wires/polarity and have to be modified to correct the polarity. Here's my latest speaker upgrade https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/base-system-speaker-upgrade.75015/

Awesome! Thank you. You've got a lot of great insight from your experience and I certainly appreciate you dropping some knowledge on me!
I got the Infinity 3032s installed tonight and so far so good! Before, with the factory setup, I couldn't hear anything coming out of the dash speakers, they were completely overpowered by the soundbar, but now I can actually hear sound from the dash, vocals especially! I love it! Thanks again.

 

[downtroddengoat]

I have the infinity 3032 in the dash and infinity 6530's in the soundbar. I am debating on doing the knee panel speakers.... but am really dreading tearing things apart in the driveway and losing a weekend day. Do the knee panel speakers make as big as of difference as upgrading the other speakers to you guys?

Also has anyone added a Basslink or other self contained "underseat" powered sub? I am not expecting much with it, but if i have to do the knee panel, am kind of thinking what the heck.

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Just received my Terra Acoustics Alpine upgrade this morning. So worth the wait

Straight forward 10 minute install and BOOM. This is how my Ruby should have sounded from the factory

 

[Samsons Wig]

Just received my Terra Acoustics Alpine upgrade this morning. So worth the wait

Straight forward 10 minute install and BOOM. This is how my Ruby should have sounded from the factory

Awesome! My set of Terra Acoustics should arrive early next week. Are you planning to do anything with the sound bar up top?

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Honestly don’t think I need to now. I balanced the system a bit more to the front speakers and it sounds great

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