AusJeepNoob
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- Michael
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- 2020 JL Wrangler Unlimited - Rubicon EcoDiesel
Thanks to Sting and all of those who have posted in this thread. I've just spent 4 days of work lunch time and after hours reading from start to finish. Lots of info to get me going on upgrades.
Back in the mid to late 90s I had a very simple but great sounding system that has kind of spoiled me in terms of what I consider to be a acceptable. For those that were in the game back then it consisted of:
In Australia we get the uConnect 8.4 with sub as standard on the Rubicon. I was hoping it might be enough but I've currently got the internal EQ set at +max for bass, flat for midbass and -max for treble and still find the sound too bright with nowhere near enough bass for my liking. I did stuff the sub enclosure with poly fill which has made a difference to the low end but still not enough for me.
I still have the PPI amp and also have an LC2i so stage 1 of my plan is to put a DD SL710 in the factory enclosure and use the PPI amp to power it. Although I don't really want to, I think I'm going to put the amp in the rear storage compartment as I don't think it will fit under the front seats.
Stage 2 will involve some sort of LOC/DSP (Pac/JL Fix/RF DSR1/iDatalink Maestro AR/have I missed any?), Metra pods, 6.5" component fronts (undecided on brand and 2way/3way), standard size component sound bar replacements (just better quality), 8 channel main amp to run full active and a small form (fit under the seat) amp to power the sub. I've already got decent cable, rcas, etc from previous systems I've installed and removed over the years.
Any comments on things that I might have missed or thoughts on my selections appreciated.
Back in the mid to late 90s I had a very simple but great sounding system that has kind of spoiled me in terms of what I consider to be a acceptable. For those that were in the game back then it consisted of:
- Phillips DC942 HU
- Phoenix Gold EQ215ix for equalization
- PPI A600.2 rated at 150WRMS x 2 into 4Ohms / 600WRMS x 1 into 4 Ohms
- Polk MM3000 tweeters
- Kicker R6 midbass/midrange
- JL 10W6 x 3 in a ported box
In Australia we get the uConnect 8.4 with sub as standard on the Rubicon. I was hoping it might be enough but I've currently got the internal EQ set at +max for bass, flat for midbass and -max for treble and still find the sound too bright with nowhere near enough bass for my liking. I did stuff the sub enclosure with poly fill which has made a difference to the low end but still not enough for me.
I still have the PPI amp and also have an LC2i so stage 1 of my plan is to put a DD SL710 in the factory enclosure and use the PPI amp to power it. Although I don't really want to, I think I'm going to put the amp in the rear storage compartment as I don't think it will fit under the front seats.
Stage 2 will involve some sort of LOC/DSP (Pac/JL Fix/RF DSR1/iDatalink Maestro AR/have I missed any?), Metra pods, 6.5" component fronts (undecided on brand and 2way/3way), standard size component sound bar replacements (just better quality), 8 channel main amp to run full active and a small form (fit under the seat) amp to power the sub. I've already got decent cable, rcas, etc from previous systems I've installed and removed over the years.
Any comments on things that I might have missed or thoughts on my selections appreciated.
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