4x6s in dash, preferably 4x6 plates which use a 3"-4" midrange and separate
tweeter instead of the oval shaped type. Or you can use 5.25s in the dash
with a special adapter plate from
http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100 .
Whichever you decide on, get some XTC foam baffles to go behind the dash
speakers from www.crutchfield.com .

The rear will have to be 5.25s in order to use the factory grilles or you
may use some 6.5s successfully and use the supplied grilles that come with
them. Infinity Systems speakers work well in all positions. Also, pack the
sound bar or pods (2003-04 Wranglers) with poly-fill loosely.

The center console sub is a lost cause. It uses a 6.5" sub that is specially
tuned to the incredibly small enclosure. Just replacing it will most likely
cause degraded sound with any other speaker unless you follow the enclosure
parameters to the tee for the new driver. An Infinity Basslink works well
behind the rear seat and takes up very little room. It also puts out an
incredible amount of high quality bass for its size and a 200 Watt Class D
amp is built into it so you want be trying to cram a separate unit under a
seat somewhere. Just pull the fuse out for the center console sub if you do
this. Your head-unit will drive your front and rear speakers just fine
unless you want ear-bleeding loud, "11th grader" type of tunes playing.

Regards,

GK

"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the
bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is
a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way
unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has
anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>

 

4x6s in dash, preferably 4x6 plates which use a 3"-4" midrange and separate
tweeter instead of the oval shaped type. Or you can use 5.25s in the dash
with a special adapter plate from
http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100 .
Whichever you decide on, get some XTC foam baffles to go behind the dash
speakers from www.crutchfield.com .

The rear will have to be 5.25s in order to use the factory grilles or you
may use some 6.5s successfully and use the supplied grilles that come with
them. Infinity Systems speakers work well in all positions. Also, pack the
sound bar or pods (2003-04 Wranglers) with poly-fill loosely.

The center console sub is a lost cause. It uses a 6.5" sub that is specially
tuned to the incredibly small enclosure. Just replacing it will most likely
cause degraded sound with any other speaker unless you follow the enclosure
parameters to the tee for the new driver. An Infinity Basslink works well
behind the rear seat and takes up very little room. It also puts out an
incredible amount of high quality bass for its size and a 200 Watt Class D
amp is built into it so you want be trying to cram a separate unit under a
seat somewhere. Just pull the fuse out for the center console sub if you do
this. Your head-unit will drive your front and rear speakers just fine
unless you want ear-bleeding loud, "11th grader" type of tunes playing.

Regards,

GK

"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the
bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is
a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way
unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has
anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>

 

4x6s in dash, preferably 4x6 plates which use a 3"-4" midrange and separate
tweeter instead of the oval shaped type. Or you can use 5.25s in the dash
with a special adapter plate from
http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100 .
Whichever you decide on, get some XTC foam baffles to go behind the dash
speakers from www.crutchfield.com .

The rear will have to be 5.25s in order to use the factory grilles or you
may use some 6.5s successfully and use the supplied grilles that come with
them. Infinity Systems speakers work well in all positions. Also, pack the
sound bar or pods (2003-04 Wranglers) with poly-fill loosely.

The center console sub is a lost cause. It uses a 6.5" sub that is specially
tuned to the incredibly small enclosure. Just replacing it will most likely
cause degraded sound with any other speaker unless you follow the enclosure
parameters to the tee for the new driver. An Infinity Basslink works well
behind the rear seat and takes up very little room. It also puts out an
incredible amount of high quality bass for its size and a 200 Watt Class D
amp is built into it so you want be trying to cram a separate unit under a
seat somewhere. Just pull the fuse out for the center console sub if you do
this. Your head-unit will drive your front and rear speakers just fine
unless you want ear-bleeding loud, "11th grader" type of tunes playing.

Regards,

GK

"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the
bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is
a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way
unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has
anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>

 

I replaced my soundbar speakers with 6-1/2's and they still look close
to factory. Look for a speaker grill that is fairly low profile like
the Kappa's. My factory grills would not fit over my new speakers.

I also installed the 5-1/4 adapters on my front speakers. Install is
painless. Generally sounds pretty good though to get better sound the
factory sub would need to go. Problem isn't so much the speaker as it
is that it is wired to the rear channel so it is difficult to get bass
without it sounding muddy. I don't think you can fix this without an
amp. Anyone know of any good amps that comfortably fit underneath the
front seat?

You can purchase the adapters at the link below.

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100

andrewmuaddib@hotmail.com (Andrew) wrote in message news:<8b5c891c.0405022344.101b4b29@posting.google. com>...
> No, I don't think there's a chance in hell of using 6x9's anywhere.
>
> The front dash speakers can be replaced with 5-1/4" round speakers,
> and I've even seen one guy use 6-1/2" round speakers (part of the
> speaker was buried in the trim, though. I think Crutchfield sells a
> bracket for the front speakers to take 5-1/4".
>
> The rear pods can be replaced with 6-1/2" rounds, and poly fill will
> further increase the sound quality, but find the fire retardant stuff
> so your dome light doesn't set it on fire.
>
> I know some people have replaced the factory sub, but can't help you
> there. have the Tuffy subwoofer security console and will be putting
> a better subwoofer in there, whatever I can fit.
>
> Amps can be mounted under seats (unless you leave the top off and it
> rains, accidentally play in water, or mud), under the steering column,
> and behind the glove box (especially if you replace the stock with a
> Tuffy or equivalent security glove box.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Andrew Whitley

 

I replaced my soundbar speakers with 6-1/2's and they still look close
to factory. Look for a speaker grill that is fairly low profile like
the Kappa's. My factory grills would not fit over my new speakers.

I also installed the 5-1/4 adapters on my front speakers. Install is
painless. Generally sounds pretty good though to get better sound the
factory sub would need to go. Problem isn't so much the speaker as it
is that it is wired to the rear channel so it is difficult to get bass
without it sounding muddy. I don't think you can fix this without an
amp. Anyone know of any good amps that comfortably fit underneath the
front seat?

You can purchase the adapters at the link below.

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100

andrewmuaddib@hotmail.com (Andrew) wrote in message news:<8b5c891c.0405022344.101b4b29@posting.google. com>...
> No, I don't think there's a chance in hell of using 6x9's anywhere.
>
> The front dash speakers can be replaced with 5-1/4" round speakers,
> and I've even seen one guy use 6-1/2" round speakers (part of the
> speaker was buried in the trim, though. I think Crutchfield sells a
> bracket for the front speakers to take 5-1/4".
>
> The rear pods can be replaced with 6-1/2" rounds, and poly fill will
> further increase the sound quality, but find the fire retardant stuff
> so your dome light doesn't set it on fire.
>
> I know some people have replaced the factory sub, but can't help you
> there. have the Tuffy subwoofer security console and will be putting
> a better subwoofer in there, whatever I can fit.
>
> Amps can be mounted under seats (unless you leave the top off and it
> rains, accidentally play in water, or mud), under the steering column,
> and behind the glove box (especially if you replace the stock with a
> Tuffy or equivalent security glove box.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Andrew Whitley

 

I replaced my soundbar speakers with 6-1/2's and they still look close
to factory. Look for a speaker grill that is fairly low profile like
the Kappa's. My factory grills would not fit over my new speakers.

I also installed the 5-1/4 adapters on my front speakers. Install is
painless. Generally sounds pretty good though to get better sound the
factory sub would need to go. Problem isn't so much the speaker as it
is that it is wired to the rear channel so it is difficult to get bass
without it sounding muddy. I don't think you can fix this without an
amp. Anyone know of any good amps that comfortably fit underneath the
front seat?

You can purchase the adapters at the link below.

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100

andrewmuaddib@hotmail.com (Andrew) wrote in message news:<8b5c891c.0405022344.101b4b29@posting.google. com>...
> No, I don't think there's a chance in hell of using 6x9's anywhere.
>
> The front dash speakers can be replaced with 5-1/4" round speakers,
> and I've even seen one guy use 6-1/2" round speakers (part of the
> speaker was buried in the trim, though. I think Crutchfield sells a
> bracket for the front speakers to take 5-1/4".
>
> The rear pods can be replaced with 6-1/2" rounds, and poly fill will
> further increase the sound quality, but find the fire retardant stuff
> so your dome light doesn't set it on fire.
>
> I know some people have replaced the factory sub, but can't help you
> there. have the Tuffy subwoofer security console and will be putting
> a better subwoofer in there, whatever I can fit.
>
> Amps can be mounted under seats (unless you leave the top off and it
> rains, accidentally play in water, or mud), under the steering column,
> and behind the glove box (especially if you replace the stock with a
> Tuffy or equivalent security glove box.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Andrew Whitley

 

I replaced my soundbar speakers with 6-1/2's and they still look close
to factory. Look for a speaker grill that is fairly low profile like
the Kappa's. My factory grills would not fit over my new speakers.

I also installed the 5-1/4 adapters on my front speakers. Install is
painless. Generally sounds pretty good though to get better sound the
factory sub would need to go. Problem isn't so much the speaker as it
is that it is wired to the rear channel so it is difficult to get bass
without it sounding muddy. I don't think you can fix this without an
amp. Anyone know of any good amps that comfortably fit underneath the
front seat?

You can purchase the adapters at the link below.

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/Merch...t_Code=33-5100

andrewmuaddib@hotmail.com (Andrew) wrote in message news:<8b5c891c.0405022344.101b4b29@posting.google. com>...
> No, I don't think there's a chance in hell of using 6x9's anywhere.
>
> The front dash speakers can be replaced with 5-1/4" round speakers,
> and I've even seen one guy use 6-1/2" round speakers (part of the
> speaker was buried in the trim, though. I think Crutchfield sells a
> bracket for the front speakers to take 5-1/4".
>
> The rear pods can be replaced with 6-1/2" rounds, and poly fill will
> further increase the sound quality, but find the fire retardant stuff
> so your dome light doesn't set it on fire.
>
> I know some people have replaced the factory sub, but can't help you
> there. have the Tuffy subwoofer security console and will be putting
> a better subwoofer in there, whatever I can fit.
>
> Amps can be mounted under seats (unless you leave the top off and it
> rains, accidentally play in water, or mud), under the steering column,
> and behind the glove box (especially if you replace the stock with a
> Tuffy or equivalent security glove box.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Andrew Whitley

 

Check this out

http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...kers/index.asp


"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>

 

Check this out

http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...kers/index.asp


"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>

 

Check this out

http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...kers/index.asp


"Archangel" <randysingletonnospam@charter.net> wrote in message
news:109b3rjf0p578f5@corp.supernews.com...
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just replaced the stock CD player in my TJ with a Kenwood unit and it
> doesn't even sound like the same truck. Even with the stock speakers it
> still doesn't sound bad. The main difference with the Kenwood is the bass.
> The stock radio was all bass, but nothing else and it now has good middle
> of the road everything. Being the greedy sucker that I am, I want more.
>
> All the folks I talked to at the local stereo places said the stock sub is a
> joke. Has anyone ever replaced the stock sub or speakers? I think the
> stock sub is a 6" speaker with a separate amp.
>
> I know from Crutchfield that the stock dash speakers are a 4"x6" 2 way unit.
> Has anyone managed to install 6"x9" speakers in there as I already have a
> good pair waiting.
>
> The stock rollbar speakers are 5 1/4" door speakers. Once again has anyone
> been able to successfully install bigger ones that don't ruin the looks of
> the soundbar?
>
> Knowledgeable folks ( You have actually done this ) please respond.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
>