How do you guys have your sound systems set up?

[Jacob Ochs]

I am coming to the point where I'm going to start working on a new sound system setup, I'm planning in getting the Pioneer 360 Bluetooth head unit but as far as speakers and Subs I have no idea what to get! I was thinking of making a custom box to sit up against the back wall of the inside of the cab! So tell me your set ups, with pictures (if possible) and the specs. Thanks!

[Tommy]

You looking for ghetto fabulous or just decent sounding stereo? I've just got kicker 5.25s all around. Came with the truck. They go loud. Sound okay. Not a big kicker fan. I couldn't possibly give up what little storage area we have behind the seat for a sub. Especially with how undersized the box would be.

[Jacob Ochs]

You looking for ghetto fabulous or just decent sounding stereo? I've just got kicker 5.25s all around. Came with the truck. They go loud. Sound okay. Not a big kicker fan. I couldn't possibly give up what little storage area we have behind the seat for a sub. Especially with how undersized the box would be.

I don't want it to where it is just plain annoying, I want a good quality sound! I can't stand over powered subs!

[ggcnash]

I have a kicker hideaway sounds great in Comanche

http://wwv.crutchfield.com/p_20611HS8/Kicker-11HS8.html?tp=114&awkw=75621374305&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=47439187345&awdv=m

[ggcnash]

Super small and packs a big punch for 8" now it's not a 12 but the bass is clean and really all that's need in an MJ IMO good luck

[BleepinJeep]

I've got:

 

Arc Audio 10 in truck box (behind seat, BARELY fits)

Kickers CS-Series 5.25's in doors

RoadRage mini 2ch amp inside dash pushing the front speakers with a bridged Fosgate Punch 250 pushing the Arc.

 

It's good enough for a beater truck but I wouldn't say it sounds very good.

 

The main issue in these is speaker placement. In the 80's many manufacturers were under the mistaken assumption that the human ear is located somewhere next to the kneecap.

 

Also, the 360 was last years model, this years Pioneer models have the 700/7000 (IE 360 --> 370, 2600 --> 2700)

[Jeep Driver]

Not mine but I'd like to.

 

[daking]

I just finished my sound system. Nothing extreme, like my other rides.

 

The head unit it a 1 DIN, that fits the factory spot. Its a Kenwood, bluetooth, USB, Satellite, FM, and I think it even has AM!

 

I put new door and rear speakers, Kicker brand, if I recall. That was last year. Ive been building this jeep for a few years.. I did put some foam "pockets" on the speakers. It encloses the rear of the speaker to improve sound and seal from moisture. 

 

I debated on getting a powered sub, that fits under the seat. That way I don't have to use up valuable cab space. But I decided that I'd rather have good sound, then just so so sound. I ended up buying a thin box, but long so it has volume (as in size). I also got a shallow mount sub. I'm actually impressed with the sound. Nice deep solid bass, not super loud, but real nice sounding in the cab. 

 

Because I relocated the battery in the rear of the truck, I had to bring power to the front. I also extended the ground as part of that project. I had already mounted a ground stud in the rear of the cab. That is one of 3 major ground points on my truck. The Amp is grounded on that stud too. I bought a 2000Watt amp for my HD RAM, and took the smaller amp that I was using in that RAM, and mounted it to the speaker box going in the jeep. Not sure of the wattage, 500..? 

 

Over all, It sounds real nice. I've only finished it a few days ago. I;ll post some pictures next week. 

 

Box I used ; 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Stereo-Truck-Single-12-Ported-Subwoofer-Bass-Speaker-Enclosure-Mdf-Sub-Box-/331482988896?

[USAFAGumby]

JL 300W 12" and Alpine 4 channel. I used 5.25" focals in the doors with the tweeters in the usual spots. I could go for the next size up though but do like that they are behind the factory grills. No rears. Didn't feel like I would need them. Honestly, I still got a lot of space behind the seat and can recline it all the way so I recommend it!  :rock on: