How is the stock sound system?

[Kevman]

I've heard a few opinions/reviews about how good the Alpine is, but haven't heard much about the stock system. Is it better than the near unanimously bad JK's stock system? I'm getting closer to ordering, but I'm trying to cut some options to save money.

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[alphalife9]

It's definitely better than the base JK system. Has some bass. Still very meh in my opinion. I would compare it to the base sound system in a economy car these days. The JK base system sounds like there's an AM radio hidden somewhere playing music.

 

[buried20kleague]

It's definitely better than the base JK system. Has some bass. Still very meh in my opinion. I would compare it to the base sound system in a economy car these days. The JK base system sounds like there's an AM radio hidden somewhere playing music.

I agree. The JK's was insufferable. Impossible to remotely enjoy. The JL's isn't great by any stretch (and I imagine it will be far underpowered for open top driving on highways), but it's far better than the JK's.

 

[FrankInNordale]

Great question which makes me think what the comparison is between a TJ a JK. I have a TJ and I've never had an issue with the "stock" sound system with sub woofer in the center counsel and I rarely drive it with the back windows on.... and that may be because they were trashed back in 2010. lol

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Thanks for posting this topic; I was wondering the same thing.

After reading these comments, I may forgo the Tech Package, and instead go with the Alpine upgrade on the base 5" system.

 

[JHJLUR]

Thanks for posting this topic; I was wondering the same thing.

After reading these comments, I may forgo the Tech Package, and instead go with the Alpine upgrade on the base 5" system.

Why, isn’t the upcharge nominal for the tech and stereo grouped, vs just the stereo?

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Why, isn’t the upcharge nominal for the tech and stereo grouped, vs just the stereo?

On the Sport S, The Tech package is $995, but it doesn't include the Alpine upgrade. Adding the Alpine Upgrade to the Tech Package would be an additional $1295.

 

[JHJLUR]

On the sport, The Tech package is $995, but it doesn't include the Alpine upgrade. Adding the Alpine Upgrade to the Tech Package would be an additional $1295.

Ahh, thanks... that’s crazy, I assumed it was like the Rubicon packaging

 

[macintux]

That must be the Sport S, the Alpine isn’t available for the Sport. Makes my decision harder.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Ahh, thanks... that’s crazy, I assumed it was like the Rubicon packaging

IKR, it's is kinda crazy! In order to get the Alpine System with a 7" screen, it's gonna cost like $2300.
That's why I'm thinking of just getting the Alpine upgrade only.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

That must be the Sport S, the Alpine isn’t available for the Sport. Makes my decision harder.

I agree 100%. I was looking at a base Sport as well, but in order to get any Audio upgrade at all, you have to get the Sport S. I really wish they's let us order options a la carte.

 

[Jeep75th]

The stock JK sound system caused ear infections due to the sound quality.

 

[JHJLUR]

The stock JK sound system caused ear infections due to the sound quality.

No kidding, it’s total crap, it’s really worn on me, Alpine is my only choice this time around.

 

[Dynomite1371]

No kidding, it’s total crap, it’s really worn on me, Alpine is my only choice this time around.

You won't regret it.

 

[Jeeptimus Prime]

Surprised no mention on the vast aftermarket for car audio?!? Can easily blast your beats with stock head unit with killer amp and speakers for the same amount or less than the Alpine option.

The plus to the Alpine is that it is better integrated into the interior. But correct me if I am wrong, the upgrade only adds the rear woofer or upgrades the front and bar speakers?

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