[Matthew Davis]

Originally Posted by kaffeene

Hopefully by the time I get a JK the wiring harness will be available plus maybe some dash kits.

I guess it all comes down to what you are after. In my case, I use an external Satellite Radio and IPod- I don't think I actually own a CD any more and our local radio stations are craptastic. I can go ahead and install new speakers and amps and connect directly to them, by-passing the stock head unit.

I have a 72 convertible Mustang which has the original 72 AM radio in it but there is a 'hidden' 3-amp two sub rig that nobody (other than by hearing it) would know existed. I likely will go that way in the Jeep. ...now... where to hide the amps...

Matt

[SAB30]

"...where to hide the amps..." that is the question.

I bought my JK last night and have put 80 miles on it. My ears hurt listening to the stock system. Fortunately I have some nice components to put in. I have a nice Audiocontrol equalizer and my initial thought was to run the output from the factory headunit into the EQX and clean it up. But the h/u is so crappy, and space so limited, I am thinking of getting an okay Alpine unit (in case it gets lifted when the top is off) and just run it through a couple of two channel amps. my Diamond Audio HEX's have a third cross-over point for "Rear Accoustical Fill" which would be a 6.5" driver in the roll bar. I hate to say it, but probably no sub. Although I am wondering if there is enough volume in the STUPID storage well in the back of the JK that Jeep now feels a need to put in all of there vehicles.
(the one in my '06 WK is useless as a place for an amp or sub)

Actually, maybe I will put the EQX in the storage space and then put the amp under the front seats. Rear seats are normally out for the dogs.

[UVASahara]

Did i see correctly, no subwoofer? Blasphemy...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75094867@N00/397153946/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75094867@N00/397153944/

[Poor Boy]

are the infinity speakers crap, or just the signal they are getting from the headunit/amp?

[SJP-07JKx]

Chrysler should have gone with the kick azz system that's now in most of the Mitsu's.

The 08 Lancer will rock with this as standard

Sun & Sound Package: MSRP: $1,580
650-watt (max.) Rockford Fosgate® audio system nine speakers including an integrated, enclosed 10-inch rear subwoofer · Digital Signal Processing · Auxiliary input jack · Six months of pre-paid Sirius® Satellite Radio · Power glass sunroof
Navigation Package: MSRP: $1,800
30GB Hard-Disc Drive Navigation & Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System with digital music server function 7" LCD touch screen panel · Points of interest locator · ETACS customization settings · Maintenance recorder · Single CD/DVD-video playback capability*

[SAB30]

Yes, blasphemy, but I need the room so I can't but a big box in the back...

Originally Posted by UVASahara

Did i see correctly, no subwoofer? Blasphemy...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75094867@N00/397153946/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75094867@N00/397153944/

[Matthew Davis]

Originally Posted by JKDegenerate

are the infinity speakers crap, or just the signal they are getting from the headunit/amp?

I would think the speakers and amp are almost equally the weak link (with speaks winning at being a crapfest by a little). You might get a better sound with better speakers and the stock amp but putting a real amp in will definitely require new speakers.

I actually believe (given the existence of a line-out) that the stock headunit is 'adequate'.

Matt

[Matthew Davis]

Originally Posted by SAB30

Yes, blasphemy, but I need the room so I can't but a big box in the back...

Ya- I am in the same boat. Plus, with a softtop, it is just a matter or time before it is lifted by some punk. I have not even looked at the stock 'enclosure', maybe it can be of use (I doubt it).

I considered creating a custom box that will sit in the back and use the small storage reservoir for some of its airspace, then bolting the entire thing directly to the floor. But I still have the amp placement issue. I need the ability to 'hose out' the floors from time to time, in those cases, amps under the seats will not work.

-Matt

[Poor Boy]

Originally Posted by Matthew Davis

Ya- I am in the same boat. Plus, with a softtop, it is just a matter or time before it is lifted by some punk. I have not even looked at the stock 'enclosure', maybe it can be of use (I doubt it).

I considered creating a custom box that will sit in the back and use the small storage reservoir for some of its airspace, then bolting the entire thing directly to the floor. But I still have the amp placement issue. I need the ability to 'hose out' the floors from time to time, in those cases, amps under the seats will not work.

-Matt

SirGCal (a mod here) has a sub box built into his back seat. 33eng sells them as well (for the TJ's). you may be able to gut a little of the back seat and mount something there. that's what i'm going to be looking into when my rig finally gets here..