New insane audio jl4001

[k1hog]

Any thoughts on the new insane audio jl4001?

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[EXPFDR]

would like to see some videos of it and all the features. Not much info on their webpage.

 

[k1hog]

Let's try this again.

 

[AZJeepGuy]

I don't think there are many thoughts. You didn't include a link nor did you offer your thoughts. Do you work for them?

 

[k1hog]

Sorry for the confusion, the JL4001, is a new unit, replacing the JL3001. I do nor work for insane audio.

I placed an order for the JL3001, but the JL3001 was out of stock and as it turned out, it was being replaced by the JL4001. So now I have on order for the new JL4001. I am very excited for it to come in.

I was hoping to hear what others think of the new JL4001.

Thanks

 

[Willys41]

I have an insane audio JL3001 in my 2020 Willys
It has been a great unit put I do have one problem
In daylight the screen is very hard if not impossible to see and I have tried every anti glare fill out there
I contacted insane audio about there new JL4001 and ask if the screen has also been upgraded to a more daylight friendly screen
This is what they said

We have a response from our Team that the JL4001 has a total new screen. So it should be an upgraded screen compared to the JL3001.

Before and if I upgraded to the JL4001 I would like to know if any one has upgraded or has compared the two units side by side for better daylight viewing
Any info would help
Thanks

 

[k1hog]

I am waiting on my ordered to arrive. I will post my thoughts on the unit. I ordered the insane ASD what will turn off the engine off when the Jeep stops.

 

[Willys41]

Great
I look forward to what you have to say about the JL4001
This is what I like a lot about my JL3001
Down loading any app including off road apps
They work like they do on you computer all detail is there
What I don't like is it washing out in sunlight and not being able to read the screen
The screen is super reflective and if my wife is sitting in the passenger see wearing white that's all I see is her refection even with an anti glare film and I have tried about 5 different films
Now my Rubicon witch I have had for 4 mouths has the 8.4 and the screen is super put as far as mirroring apps or what I see on my phone it will not
On my Gaia off road maps I have saved routes and areas and can not get them to show up on the uconnect 8.4
On my Willys what I did was purchase a dedicated hot spot just for the JL3001
Its like having a computer in your jeep with a hot spot
Start the jeep and every thing turns on I am online and ready to go
No messing with my phone My phone is not hooked up to the JL3001 and does not need to be
This works great for me
Thanks

 

[blkblt412]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I thought I would chime in since I bought the JL4001 and installed it on Thursday (purchased directly from Insane Audio). So far really impressed with the head unit and the install was pretty straight forward, total install time was probably about 2 hours. I have the Alpine subwoofer from the factory as well and that was very easy to connect to the new head unit.

I have to say that the JL4001 is very responsive (including the navigation app) and so far have not had any issues seeing the display during the daytime. It's nice finally having an onboard GPS/navigation and connecting to WiFi at my house for updates/apps is a nice plus as well. Only thing I would say for install is don't be dumb like me and put the GPS antenna inside the dash (per manufacturer instructions). Some people apparently already know this but doesn't hurt to share lessons learned.

The only trouble I'm having is the backup camera not working but I reached out to Insane Audio's support yesterday and they have been very responsive, even had a call with one of their engineers yesterday evening. They are going to send me a replacement part that will be easy to swap out and we'll see if that fixes the issue.

 

[Willys41]

Thanks for the post
Do you know if they are still using iGo Navigation for there GPS
My problem with iGo is every time I touch the screen to look forward it goes into SET DESTINATION and there is a red swirling circle. I just want to look move around on the map NOT SET DESTINATION
As far as the screen if you could
Put a white towel on the passenger seat back and drive around in daylight and see if you get a bad refection and can not read the screen
If it passes this test I will be swapping out my JL3001 for the JL4001
Thanks for your help
Larry

 

[blkblt412]

Thanks for the post
Do you know if they are still using iGo Navigation for there GPS
My problem with iGo is every time I touch the screen to look forward it goes into SET DESTINATION and there is a red swirling circle. I just want to look move around on the map NOT SET DESTINATION
As far as the screen if you could
Put a white towel on the passenger seat back and drive around in daylight and see if you get a bad refection and can not read the screen
If it passes this test I will be swapping out my JL3001 for the JL4001
Thanks for your help
Larry

No the JL4001 by default uses IA Navigator (I believe that's the name) though I haven't actually used the navigation app yet except to make sure GPS satellites were visible. I'll put in a destination and try looking forward on the map this weekend to see if that works without causing issues

 

[future ocean blue]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I thought I would chime in since I bought the JL4001 and installed it on Thursday (purchased directly from Insane Audio). So far really impressed with the head unit and the install was pretty straight forward, total install time was probably about 2 hours. I have the Alpine subwoofer from the factory as well and that was very easy to connect to the new head unit.

I have to say that the JL4001 is very responsive (including the navigation app) and so far have not had any issues seeing the display during the daytime. It's nice finally having an onboard GPS/navigation and connecting to WiFi at my house for updates/apps is a nice plus as well. Only thing I would say for install is don't be dumb like me and put the GPS antenna inside the dash (per manufacturer instructions). Some people apparently already know this but doesn't hurt to share lessons learned.

The only trouble I'm having is the backup camera not working but I reached out to Insane Audio's support yesterday and they have been very responsive, even had a call with one of their engineers yesterday evening. They are going to send me a replacement part that will be easy to swap out and we'll see if that fixes the issue.

how tough was the install? is it actually plug and play?

 

[Willys41]

My JL3001 was very easy to install
There are detailed videos on the installation

 

[Willys41]

just got an email back from insane audio
I ask about iGo navigation and if the screen was better in sunlight
This is there reply

Yes, we are still using our iGo Navigation. However, compared to the navigation in JL3001, the 4000 series Navigation has been updated with some added features.

They never did say anything about the screen
This is what I don't understand
On my Rubicon with the factory 8.4 I can see and read the screen under any condition bright light low light night time all the time
On my Willys with the insane audio JL3001 night time is great put it can be to bright at times even on low setting
Day time it can be impossible to see the screen sometimes. Mostly when the sun hits the passenger seat and all I see is the refection of the passenger seat.
Is this a cost issue. I would gladly pay more for a screen I can see
Insane audio only response was it is a upgraded screen form the JL3001
So I am relying on any of you out there to let me know if it is more daylight friendly before I spend $1500 for the JL4001 to replace my JL3001
Thanks for you help

 

[blkblt412]

how tough was the install? is it actually plug and play?

It is essentially a plug and play upgrade. The only splicing you would have to do is if you are using more than just the factory backup cam but even that would be pretty straight-forward to do.

There aren't any install videos for the JL4001 yet but the install is essentially the same as the JL3001 so you can use those as a guide if you get stuck. Even the install manual is pretty good at guiding you through it. The only mistakes I make were forgetting to plug the power connector from the harness into the head unit initially and I missed the white cable for AM/FM radio. These were just dumb mistakes on my part since I rarely do these types of installs.

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