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Hey folks,

I wanted to share an audio project I've been working on on my '21 2-door JLR. The build consisted of the following gear:

  1. Head unit: Stinger Heigh10 + PAC SRK-JW18EH
  2. DSP: MiniDSP 8x12 with Dirac Live
  3. Amps: JL Audio XD800/8 + JL Audio XD1000/1
  4. Speakers: Hertz Mille Legend 3-ways (ML280.3, ML700.3, ML1650.3)
  5. Sub: JL Audio 10W7AE-3
  6. Wires: KnuKonceptz for power; Stinger 8000 for signal
Additionally, my build included a couple custom-fabricated parts that are beyond my own abilities:
  1. Custom-fabricated A-pillars by fellow forum member @toneloc2
  2. Custom-fabricated ported enclosure for the 10W7AE-3, designed to fit in the 2-door wrangler's trunk and be removable, without taking up the cargo tub
I've got a lot of pics to post, so I'm going to make one post per "stage" of the build. For now, I'll start with a pic of the gear:

Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) PXL_20201209_191159649


Note: my build drew a ton of inspiration from @DavidRam 's build detailed here.
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Next, I'll post about the amps. I ran a 1/0 gauge power wire from the battery, dropping down, along the frame, and then into the cargo tub. I mounted my amps and DSP in there. Built a small shelf for the top amp and DSP. All channels are running active, so I ran a Toslink Optical cable from the Heigh10 to the MiniDSP 8x12 DL, and then 8 RCAs out. 6 of those go into the XD800/8, to power the 6 speakers, and 2 go to the XD1000/1 to power the sub. The XD800/8 was bridged to 6 channels (4x75 to the tweets and mids, and 2x200 to the mid-basses).

Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 1
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A Pillars from @toneloc2 . He's tried out several different A Pillar styles/angles in his own Jeep, so he's mastered the art of building these for Jeepers. Yes, I lost my grab handles, but the Mrs will adjust accordingly.

Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 01
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 2
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 3
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 4
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 5
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 6
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 7
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 8
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 9
 

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Last, but certainly not least, the sub enclosure. 1.5 cubes net, ported @ 30Hz. Built out of birch ply. Carpeted to match the Jeep, with the inner legs painted in a texture coat. Fits perfectly. The window was CNC machined to have a 3D JL logo, backlit with white LEDs. The picture makes them look blue, but they're definitely actually white.

Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 1
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 2
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 3
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 4
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 5
Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door JLR Audio Build (Custom Pillars/Box, Stinger, JL Audio, Hertz, MiniDSP) 6
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Very nice!

Any pics of what the cargo bay looks like in its finished form (with subs installed)? Any mods to sound bar?
 

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Great work with this! Lovin’ the results!
 

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Wow great work. I really love the finished look of the A-pillar speakers. I have the soft top so that sub setup wouldn't work 🥺 sacrifices of a two door
 

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One question - why not JL Audio VX series amps as it has the direct TOSlink input and built in DSP? Seems like a more compact way to get the same functionality?
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