TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

Hi Guys,

I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the sound
bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.

It is 2001 TJ/SE with standard cassette. I will put a Sony sound system and
Sony 10-CD player in my Add-A-Trunk pulled from my 99 GC. Due to space
limitation of TJ, I am not considering an additional sub.

Much appreciated,

Joe
01 TJ/SE
99 GC
93 GC
81 CJ

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

Eclipse all around... 4.25" in the front.. and 6.5" in the bar. Ugrade to
a 60Watt Alpine deck.

Works great.. even @ 85mph.. highway w/ the top down.


Billy


"JJH" <profound_@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Guys,
>
> I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the sound
> bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.
>
> It is 2001 TJ/SE with standard cassette. I will put a Sony sound system
and
> Sony 10-CD player in my Add-A-Trunk pulled from my 99 GC. Due to space
> limitation of TJ, I am not considering an additional sub.
>
> Much appreciated,
>
> Joe
> 01 TJ/SE
> 99 GC
> 93 GC
> 81 CJ
>
>

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

concur...did that in my 98 TJ...same setup...was awesome.


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"Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote in message
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> Eclipse all around... 4.25" in the front.. and 6.5" in the bar. Ugrade
to
> a 60Watt Alpine deck.
>
> Works great.. even @ 85mph.. highway w/ the top down.
>
>
> Billy
>
>
> "JJH" <profound_@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:MvRWa.3036$kP6.1899@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the
sound
> > bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> > experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.
> >
> > It is 2001 TJ/SE with standard cassette. I will put a Sony sound system
> and
> > Sony 10-CD player in my Add-A-Trunk pulled from my 99 GC. Due to space
> > limitation of TJ, I am not considering an additional sub.
> >
> > Much appreciated,
> >
> > Joe
> > 01 TJ/SE
> > 99 GC
> > 93 GC
> > 81 CJ
> >
> >
>
>

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

JJH wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the sound
> bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.
>
> It is 2001 TJ/SE with standard cassette. I will put a Sony sound system
> and
> Sony 10-CD player in my Add-A-Trunk pulled from my 99 GC. Due to space
> limitation of TJ, I am not considering an additional sub.

Yeah, buy them from someone who installs them for free as part of the
purchase. The soundbar speakers are a breeze, but those dash speakers take
some work getting to.

As far as speaker recommendations, I've always gotten the deepest bass and
richest sound out of Pioneer speakers. Also, do yourself a favor and don't
get any speakers that stand out like a soar thumb, like colored ones or
whatever if you have a soft top. Jeeps are very vulnerable.

As far as sizes go:

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...01&vehicleid=0

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

The fronts are easier now-a-days. There is a bracket that can be purchased
for $10 or so.. it uses the factory speaker mounting locations, and installs
in minutes. Very easy. The trickiest thing for me was figuring out which
wire was positive/negative in the stock speaker plug. DC has now added a
non-standard speaker plug to the wires... The '03 speaker 'pods' don't fit
a 6.5" speakers perfectly. but it DOES works with some precision ... :)




:)



"Big Daddy" <DontBother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f2d2535$0$74099$a04e5680@nnrp.fuse.net...
> JJH wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the
sound
> > bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> > experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.
> >
> > It is 2001 TJ/SE with standard cassette. I will put a Sony sound system
> > and
> > Sony 10-CD player in my Add-A-Trunk pulled from my 99 GC. Due to space
> > limitation of TJ, I am not considering an additional sub.
>
> Yeah, buy them from someone who installs them for free as part of the
> purchase. The soundbar speakers are a breeze, but those dash speakers take
> some work getting to.
>
> As far as speaker recommendations, I've always gotten the deepest bass and
> richest sound out of Pioneer speakers. Also, do yourself a favor and don't
> get any speakers that stand out like a soar thumb, like colored ones or
> whatever if you have a soft top. Jeeps are very vulnerable.
>
> As far as sizes go:
>
>
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...info.asp?s=0&c
c=01&vehicleid=0

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 , "Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote:
>
> >The fronts are easier now-a-days. There is a bracket that can be
purchased
> >for $10 or so.. it uses the factory speaker mounting locations, and
installs
> >in minutes. Very easy. The trickiest thing for me was figuring out
which
> >wire was positive/negative in the stock speaker plug.
>
> Whatever you decide on, buy it from Crutchfield. They'll give you the
> mounting brackets and the speaker connectors that plug into the
> factory harness, plus very good illustrated directions. They are not
> hard to install yourself, don't let some kid rip your dash apart.
> btw, installing a head unit in a TJ is one of the easiest I've ever
> done.
> Anyway, I like JBL car speakers, but I just put some Polks in my 97 TJ
> and I'm impressed - they sound great even with the top down.
> GXR46's up front, and GXR5A's in the bar. Best part is they're on sale
> at Crutchfield for $40/pr.
>
> Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Crutchfield, just a satisfied
> repeat customer.
>
> -Ed

I'd add my votes for Crutchfield, JBL and the ease of fitting speakers and
stereos into the TJ!

OK, break over, now back to fitting those 4XD rocker guards; not quite as
easy as it seems 8-)

Doug

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

Were you able to get 6.5 in by enlarging the existing hole, stock is 5.25, Mine is sorely in
need of sound upgrade.

Gregg

On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 00:17:49 GMT, "Billy Tolcher" <btolcher@sc.xxxrr.com> wrote:

<snip>

>Eclipse all around... 4.25" in the front.. and 6.5" in the bar. Ugrade to
>a 60Watt Alpine deck.
>

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

they fit no drilling or cutting




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Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

In article <MvRWa.3036$kP6.1899@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink. net>,
"JJH" <profound_@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the sound
> bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.

I'm considering replacing my fronts. The soundbar is OK, but i get a
very noticeable buzz from the front speakers. They might just need to be
tightened for all I know, but if I'm ripping the dash apart...

Re: TJ Speakers Upgrade
 

I get a 'buzz' from the dash as well. It is the door on the glove box...
It is MUCH worse after upgrading.. :) a little foam tape..and all is well.

Billy



"Brett Dixon" <balance@tubas.net> wrote in message
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> In article <MvRWa.3036$kP6.1899@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink. net>,
> "JJH" <profound_@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I am thinking of upgrading the TJ speaks, 2 in the dash and 2 at the
sound
> > bar. The factory ones deliver average sound quality. Do anyone have
> > experience of replacing these speakers. Any tips will help.
>
> I'm considering replacing my fronts. The soundbar is OK, but i get a
> very noticeable buzz from the front speakers. They might just need to be
> tightened for all I know, but if I'm ripping the dash apart...