Jeep Wrangler Full Stereo Install - Keeping the Stock Head Unit
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- This is how I installed my entire stereo system in my 2014 Jeep Wrangler. I wanted to keep my stock head unit so I needed a line output converter. Please let me know if you have any questions. I tried to document everything I could.
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Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make it! I have an existing system in my Juke running from the OEM stereo (amp, front and rear speakers, sub), but I've been wanting to add something like JL's Fix 86 and Twk 88, or a Hertz H8 to flatten the EQ and let me add some more dimension to the sound. The only thing I've wondered is how the heck to get the stereo signal to whichever unit I choose (I have no idea how the installer did it originally). This completely answered that question for me. Thanks!
Hey James, glad it could help you!
So idk if you are still active or not but I’m looking at a 2015 Jeep wrangler unlimited, kinda liking this setup and if you had to describe the difference on audio was it worth the money? I’m sure it was but I haven’t decided on going rca speakers yet 😅😅
Ouch...running speaker wires & RCAs along side power/ground is a big no no, that's car audio 101. You're just inviting ground loop feedback & alternator hiss into signal. Always run power/ground & signal wire opposite from one another. Mounting cross-over in speaker pod isn't ideal either, you're just taking up air space in addition to speaker displacement depriving speaker of midbass performance. In time vibration is liable to rattle shit loose in cross-over. I know the moron on crutchfield video did it as well...doesnt mean it's right.
Hey thanks for your comment. Ideally I would have liked to run them opposite but this was the best way for me. I have no feedback, hissing or any interference. I think your splitting hairs with thinking the crossover is taking up space. If sonic electronix and crutchfield do it that way then its suitable for me. Overall I'm extremely happy with the sound and its way better than I thought it would be. Even with the stock HU. Thanks for watching.
good video but it wouldnt be a true youtube video without some advice cuz everyone's an expert!..1) shouldnt put anything directly on top of an amp. it generates a lot of heat and heat rises so the lc7 gonna trap that heat so the amp might over heat if youre really cranking it OR the lc7 might overheat but prob not. just sayin 2) throw those butt connectors out the window, solder solder solder and then heat shrink. especially in a jeep.
Great video! Two question. The head unit has 4 channels and the amp has 5 channels. How did you get the woofer installed , using the 5th channel? How was it wired ? Thanks.
Did you not put a fuse between the battery & distribution block? I'd be worried about fires if the power wire grounds out between the battery and the amp.
That's not a wire that's a tree trunk!
Great video and links.....
My project is going to be almost exactly the same on my 2012 JK \m/ that I'll be doing this weekend minus the sub.
Question: What did you set your high end on your crossovers to? I figure the lowest setting since the tweeters are practically in your face. I know it's probably personal preference but I know I don't want the tweeters screaming in my face and wanted your opinion on the matter.
Also...How much tweaking did you have to do before you had everything 'dialed in' to the way you like it?
Hi and thanks for the comment. I actually left the crossover setting how they came and figured I'd change them later once I got a feel for them. I haven't had to change them though. The tweeters are not too loud at all. As for dialing in all the setting I only had to raise the LOC setting slightly and the subwoofer volume on the amp just a tad. That was really it. It sounds fantastic. Good luck this weekend. - Matt
I have a 2016 wrangler Sahara and honestly I have no clue what to get I just know I want a JBL GT-basspro12 but besides that I’m kinda lost.
Awesome video. Helped me out alot on what to do with my son's new-to-him JK. We found that the previous owner had some JL Audio's installed already but we need to get an amp and sub installed.
Great video. One thing. How does it sound?
This was super helpful, I appreciate you putting it up! I just traded up from my JK to a new JL that'll be here next week, I'm hoping there's some similarities in the amp/speaker install in the two!
Very welcome. Hope it all goes well.
In the video you used the remote wire from the cig lighter. Does that turn off when you turn off the Jeep or does it keep it powered? I worry about it draining the battery and have always bridged the remote wire from the head unit. Nice Job!
Hello, in the stereo harness there are two wires, ones is white/Grey and another White/red. Do you know what are those for?
Sure, its in the description but here is the link as well.
www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-JKU-Under-Seat-Bracket-with-mounting-options-/322518959632?hash=item4b17a0c610
I'm still curious about the 2 4 ga wires coming out of the fuse block. One obviously is for the power to the amp. Where does the other one go? You said something about the ground but it didn't make sense to me. Thanks
The other one goes to the power inverter in the glove box.
Are you happy with the sound output from the LOC?
The overall sound is better than I thought it would be. I'm very happy with this setup.
you accidently pasted the Crutchfield link for the Sonic Electronix video
Thanks for pointing that out. I fixed it. The sonic one is ruclips.net/video/ck3adb-RlN4/видео.html
I'm doing almost the same install, but with a Hertz HCP 5D amp. I'm having troubles figuring out which wires coming out of the factory head unit like yours are the ones I should use for the sub input into the line output converter. Do you by chance remember how you got your Sub signal to your LOC and what color the wires were?
Hey, checkout the diagram in this post. This is what I used. Hope it helps. www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/not-so-simple-simple-way-upgrade-stock-jk-stereo-1227580/
Is your OEM system the Infinity upgrade? Just curious as you didn't mention the Infinity amp nor the 8in sub being removed or bypassed. Your vid is going to be very useful as I have the mount, Alpine 5ch amp, Kicker components for front, Kicker coaxial for rear and a Kicker sub for the stock location. Need to find an 8ch LOC since the sub is dual voice coil. Just wondered if you ran the speaker signal from the HU prior to the Infinity amp for a reason, if it has it. Thanks a bunch for your time.
Hi, no it is not. I did not have an amp or sub.
@@withourjeep4702 Okay, appreciate the quick response. The effort you put forth is still going to help immensely. I'll just have to tie in past the amp whereas you used the harness out of the head unit.
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Why the speakers on front are so badly... it sounds as if they were blown and the box of speakers in front always vibrates ... they are new speakers and still listening badly
If I understand you correctly, your front speakers are not performing to your liking right? I'm guessing they are stock? Therefore they are junk. You need to be honest about what you expect from speakers in a jeep also.
That door removal joke was pretty on point ha ha
Saúl Espinoza ha, yeah I was just being honest.
Great video, I plan on doing this myself in my Wrangler unlimited also. Question is mine has the infinity sound with the factory amp, does yours have the factory amp also?
Did you end up figuring out how to do this with the factory amp? I'm struggling hard.... :(
Anyone figure this out yet ?
What adapter did you use to tap into the stock wire harness for that brz head unit so I can install an amp?
I didn't tap into the stock wires. The stock wires go into the line output connector that then goes to the amp via rca cables
Nice video. Doesn't appear the under seat bracket is available any longer.
here is a newly listed one. www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-JKU-Under-Seat-Bracket-with-mounting-options/323711597116
Can you give some advice on your amp? Is it holding up?
The amp is still holding up. I have had no issues with it.
Thanks for the video you have saved me a lot of trouble trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my jeep. I purchased the speakers off of Amazon. How is the amp working out for you? It gets both positive and negative feedback. I would appreciate if you would let me know thanks
Hey your very welcome. I have had no issues with the amp since the install. Quality for the price I think is excellent.
Are the tweeters and mids up front on the amp as well. I wouldn't think they would need to be pushed very much
Are the tweeters and mids up front on the amp as well. I wouldn't think they would need to be pushed very much
what seat covers do you have ?
Have you had over heating issues with your amp since your LOC is sitting on top?
Not at all. The LOC doesn't emit any heat.
what is the bracket under the seat you used to mount amp
www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Wrangler-JK-JKU-Under-Seat-Bracket-with-mounting-options/323711597116
Thanks u broo u save me a lot money, is exactly I'm was looking for
Very welcome, glad it helped
Thanks for the vid!
I just installed a JL audio system in my 2014 Jeep Wrangler U. I removed the premium alpine system. My question is what wires did you tap into for each speaker on the factory harness. My harness has a hot and ground along with 6 other wires. I can’t find any diagram showing which wire matches with its corresponding speaker.
Hey Ryan. I found it but its from a photobucket account and I couldn't get the direct link. See if this link works though. If not google "2016 jeep wrangler speaker wire colors". The picture is the one that says "
stock radio" in the upper left. However if I remember correctly one of the rear wires was backward.
photobucket.com/gallery/user/goldenglory18/media/cGF0aDpDYXJzL0pLc3RlcmVvdG9yZS1xY29sb3Jjb2Rlcy5qcGc=/?ref=
Interestingly none of the wires match that guide. I traced all the old speaker wires to the old amp under the steering column. The only wires connecting the amp to the radio are listed below.
Black/White
Grey/ Orange
Grey/Blue or violet
Green/Orange
Green/Blue or violet
White/Grey
White/Orange
Yellow/Red
That might be the issue. My jeep did not have a factory amp. I believe those are different than ones without.
Ryan Miller mine are the same exact and I can’t figure it out either
With Our Jeep 2014 Jeep Wrangler has factory amp
oh ready put aftermarket radio power on but no sound fuses ok too
Truly an awesome video! Very educational and applicable for my needs. Thank you so much!
Your very welcome.
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What seats are those!?
Its an Oscar Mike Freedom Edition. Those are the stock seats.
How good is the sound?
I'm no audiophile but I think it sounds great.
I have a couple more questions...
1. I saw that in the fuse in line 2 wires came in and 1 came out that went to positive, why?
2. What were the bolts and what size to remove the passenger seat?
3. I saw you had additional wires hooked up to the power and ground wires in the amp, were those for the Lc? If so what gauge did you use for the LC power wire?
Thank you, Im doing the same install has you on Saturday and want to have everything covered
The only thing I liked from the hole video Is the amp bracket that u really dnt show 🤔
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