2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU Stereo Upgrade
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- 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU Stereo Upgrade - Car Stereo Chick explains what parts she recommends for upgrading the stereo in the all new JL Jeep Wrangler and why, if you're thinking of buying a JL, you should buy it with the Alpine premium sound - hint it makes the upgrade easier to do and cleaner in sound quality.
Parts used:
PAC Audio AP4-CH41
PAC Audio APA-TOS1
Morel Hybrid 402 Components (2 sets)
JL Audio VX 1000/5i
JL Audio XD400/4v2
JL Audio SBA-J-JL-FHB
JL Audio SBA-J-JLU-UAR
JL Audio Stealthboxes - SB-J-JL4DDRV/10TW1-4 and SB-J-JL4DPAS/10TW1-4
JL Audio DRC-205
Jeep Parts 6BM30TX7AD
NOTE - UPDATE 7-16-2019 - PAC Audio has released an AP4-CH41 V2 that will work with ALL Wrangler JL stereos - amplified and non amplified - 5", 7" or 8.4". No resistors needed for non amplified models!
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Ha! Here I am asking all those questions on your other video and it is all answered here lol! Great job!
Awesome :) Thank you!
Very good Video !!!!!!!
Great video.
Thanks Chris, I appreciate it.
Nice job
Thank you!
You have great arms!
Annie: Where does the pac audio mount? I have read and looked everywhere and can't figure it out! Great content from the premier jeep stereo queen!
You are AWESOME! Great info! Using on my new gladiator.
Fantastic video
Very informative!!! JL is top quality!!!! Where are you guys located
Brookfield, CT - Sounds Incredible Mobile
Hello Carstereochick
Awesome video.
Im using Rockford Fosgate DSR1 ADS-DSR1 with CHR03 iDatalink Maestro DSP-CH3 Installation Harness
Im having trouble understanding where should i connect the can cable into the can bus in my jeep
Should i use a free port or should i remove one of the existing and replace it with the new can cable?
How did you end up putting the DRC-205 in the 12V outlet? Was it super hard? Any tips would be appreciated for my DIY install.
hey question for you, so when i have heard sub setups in jeeps, they tend to have very tight bass with very modest set ups... are jeeps like the ideal for car audio? i have a hatch and would like to achieve similair results with my setup , i was thinking about putting cld to help with the rattle and tighten up the sound,
would this help fix the problem ?
Hey, I have a quick question. I have a 2018 JLU with the factory Alpine premium sound. My rear speakers and subwoofer were stolen. Rear speakers are easy to replace, but I want to know if I can just add a 2 ohm JL Audio Stealthbox? Do I need to do an amp or will the factory amp power it?
You still can back recline the rear seat about 1,5 inches. But with those 2 speakers subs on the back the rear seat can't recline.
how much is this entire setup for clear crisp sound and bass? do y'all have a website link?
should I install sound deadening or is the setup enough?
What options are available for the 7” Apple car play model?
Question guys! I am install my AP4-CH41 in my Jeep Warangler Jl 2020. With two amps one for a Sub and other one is for my speaker. But the question is how to set DIP on my AMPRO?
Oh boy
Nice Video Is there a solution for the 2 door Yet?
How much was that install you said Day 3 Yikes :)
Still no optimal solution for 2-doors. Stinger has a 10" sub box that can be mounted to rear tailgate with a Phoenix Gold sub, but I haven't tried it yet.
Nice Video, how much something like this will cost you ?
Great Video! Is this still the the best option to tie in a aftermarket amp to the JL Alpine system?
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Have you seen the followup from a few months ago (link below)? The PAC pre-amp adapter is still the best way IMO to tie in an aftermarket amp, but we now have some great options for going with bigger speakers in the dash and sound bar.
th-cam.com/video/_mguy9fwhnQ/w-d-xo.html
So, if you don’t have $2k+ to spend on a full system, and you had, say, $300 to just get started...what do you recommend? I’m starting with the stock 7” system.
I would like to see the wiring diagram for this setup. Im curious how the Analog amplifier is integrated into the digital setup. Is it ran of the PAC unit? Any insight would be helpful, Thanks.
You can run the analog amp via the vxi amp, it can control the signal going to the analog amp. Also supply it a remote turn on lead.
How much would it cost to upgrade the whole system
Hello, what did you use to mount the DRC-205 to the 12volt outlet? I'm literally installing the same set up in my jeep.
how do you feel about a marine grade amp from jl? especially knowing it's going into a jeep? overkill?
My JK leaks like a sieve, but it doesn't get to the amp under the seat which is slightly elevated off the floor, mostly pools in the front passenger floor closer to the firewall. I'm like the shoemaker's wife, we never any time to work on our own vehicles. Definitely doesn't hurt to go marine grade!
Do you know where I can purchase the new PAC Audio AmpPRO CH41 (R2)?I’ve read all about it, it’s what I need, but no one seems to have it for sale.
Hi - any PAC Audio distributor can get this part for you. There is a dealer locator on their site catalog.pac-audio.com/stores
Annie My 17 year old daughter has a JL Sport Unlimited, it's not the premium Alpine sound system it has the radio with the larger screen backup camera and blind spot sensors, it is not the most basic radio. I think its the one above that. I'm looking for something her and I can do together to upgrade her system with out breaking the bank. I have installed sound systems before but it was like 20 years ago. Not sure if just aall around Speaker upgrade would help or maybe also integrating basic amp is available? I'm still unsure on adding a sub, Any advise from a dad trying to work with his kid on a project? Thanks
Hey John, check out the in depth post on my blog at carstereochick.com and also the JL Wrangler forum under the speaker upgrade thread. Hard to cram it all into a comment reply but at a minimum would recommend the AP4-CH41R2, upgraded components, value priced option Blam Audio 4” components, 5 channel amp to power them and a sub. Can’t easily just swap speakers and power off radio, resistance value would be off and you’d have no output from the radio. The pac adapter makes easy to do full upgrade with an amp and you really need the extra power to the speakers anyways. OR start by adding what’s missing, the bass and the pac adapter makes it easy to just add that too.
Big tip: do all stereo and electronics before putting in an aftermarket sport cage. It is a major bitch to pull out a cage and reinstall it just for knee kick panel speakers (JK models especially)
Recommend marine grade amplifier due to environment Jeeps sometimes find themselves in. JL audio makes equivalent amps with dsp. Jeeps also tend to leak over time as well, so another reason for marine rated...especially if mounting amps under seats
I put in component JL audio C7s in the front soundstage, and C5s in the soundbar.
Highly recommend sound deadening the tub and floors too.
Great advice, thanks for the comment!
Price please
Did you have to use cross over for the component speakers
Yes.
Do you have to have the resistors with the PAC adapter or does the AP4-CH41 make those unnecessary?
Great question, I’m glad you asked. So the AP4-CH41 shown and used in the video does not work in the non amplified models, only for Alpine premium sound and no resistors required.
There is a NEW version coming very soon called the AP4-CH41R2 which will work on ALL models including non amplified 5”, 7” or 8.4” AND no resistors required. This is a game changer, making it easy for anyone to do the same upgrade we did in this video in any JL/JLU.
Good info thanks!
How much harder would this be with the stock sound system? And can the smaller alpine powerpack amps be used instead of the big ones?
Hey there - not sure I understand your question, I think you mean how hard would it be for Jeeps with the base stock sound system? PAC just released an updated version of the AP4-CH41 - R2. The R2 version will work on the non amplified models making the install slightly easier than this one because it gives you color coded speaker wire output from behind the head unit that you can route to your aftermarket amp (in this one we had to catch wires at the stock amp driver side upper kick). You could definitely use a smaller amp, but keep in mind the trick to any good Wrangler system is to have more power than you think you need and speakers that can handle it. The more power you have, the louder and clearer it will be which will be appreciated at higher speeds with doors and top off.
@@carstereochick oh yeah i meant base sound system. Because ideally I'd like to get the alpine i209 restyle, 2 jl audio subs, and a small amp behind the dash
How does one know if we have the non amplified version of the head unit ? I have the stock 7 inch which I THINK requires V2 ?
Do you know the part # of the oem carpet to cover up the area that's exposed when using the non-subwoofer panel in the cargo area?
I'm sorry no. I recall inquiring with my local Jeep parts department when we ordered the OEM panel, but think it was around $350 so we just trimmed it out with a little bit of automotive grade carpet. Probably best to go and talk in person to your local parts department because they can't look it up by your VIN, need to be for a non amplified model to get right fit.
@@carstereochick Just got the oem p/n from Jeep for the carpet; it's 6SQ60TX7AA; should be good for '18 & '19 JL
@@carstereochick you are absolutely correct as we ended up identifying the part by pulling the VIN from the non amplified model 👍🏾
I'm not positive, but I think you may need both the side and the bottom. I think that part is the side only. From memory, I recall the stock bottom part on the amplified model as being narrower on the passenger side because of the stock subwoofer compared to the non amplified models bottom carpet and I didn't think the passenger wall carpet alone would cover it. At least that's the conversation I recall when I looked up the parts at the dealer, I think you may need both bottom and side, but I could be COMPLETELY wrong. Do you mind please letting me know how it fits and if that's all you end up needing? Thanks so much!
@@carstereochick Ok...so I was able to remove my factory subwoofer, replace with the correct panels & get the correct carpet. You only need 3 pieces to get this done correctly. 6LU84TX7AD, 6BM34TX7AB, & 6SQ60TX7AA. Everything fits fine w/o any mods. Just to add again, there is only one piece of carpet that you need, & that part # is 6SQ60TX7AA. Another thing to add is that there will be a little plastic thingy that screws over the little bolt you'll need. I'm still searching for that part. It basically allows the plastic ring on the carpet to snap in place. It will be like the one on the left side, but honestly it can easily go unnoticed. If you'd like, I can e-mail you the pics. Mine is Positive_Energy@icloud.com
That is a mall crawler for sure. No water crossing for this jeep. LOL :)
Haha - our Jeep doesn't do malls, but, yeah, the most it will probably see are dirt roads for biking, hiking and camping. It also just a Sunday driver vehicle for us, that in and of itself (with a kick ass stereo) is definitely a fun thing to do in our neck of the woods, it's a pretty area to cruise and crank the tunes. In all seriousness, I do have plenty of customers that do off road with this level of quality equipment. The under seat amp location is slightly elevated so it does have some protection to the elements. The RCA cables and speaker wire are outdoor/ATV grade. I have one customer that leaves his doors off from memorial day to labor day and he drives around in a hooded raincoat on rainy days. He does off roading as well and his system is still kicking - amp safe under the seat. If you wanted to be super safe you could go Marine grade - JL offers a whole line of Marine amps in their MX, M and MHD series. Additionally the rear storage tray might be a safer, slightly more elevated location for electronics if you are concerned about things getting submerged. Thanks for watching.
The set up appears to be overkill. I would bet it’s mega expensive. I feel you could get similar sound by adding 4 Rockville 2 way speakers to a crossbar to the Alpine premium sound system. It would be a 3 hour install and you would be out on the road. Three days of labor and pulling everything out of the Jeep is ridiculous.
The DSP is not necessary for most clients. Check out my latest video for a more simplified upgrade. Unfortunately to upgrade the vehicles you basically have to have the entire dash apart anyways, so at that point you might as well throw in the pre-amp and a good little amp to push some bigger/higher quality speakers.
Did you have to install cross overs for the twitters?
Yes.
Where are you located???
Brookfield, CT - Sounds Incredible Mobile
Do you recommend anyone in Michigan??? I’m in the Detroit metro area
Umm no.
Hopefully the got out of the car audio game since. I've heard some idiot shit before but this takes 2nd place.
Man, why so harsh??? This is an older video when the parts/products for these vehicles was extremely limited. Not at all what I’d recommend today as far as the speakers go since we have a lot more options to fit 6.5” or even 6x9 and now the R2 pre amp adapter works in any of the stock stereos so the options have expanded: th-cam.com/video/_mguy9fwhnQ/w-d-xo.html
Why talk about stereo upgrades if no live demonstration is done to convince the listener of its benefits. Wasted my time ..................
Noted - not all clients want to be on camera, but my updated video for 2021 with the latest Wrangler JL stereo parts does show client reaction at the end.
When are you tubers going to realize that we don’t want to see your face talking. You are very pretty.. but... I didn’t come here on video TH-cam video video video to see someone talking. Thanks for vid... but try and understand your audience. It will help your channrl
Totally true - read the book How to make videos that don't suck and have been applying its principles - trying to do a lot more show, don't tell.
I’ve watched your videos off and on, as an installer for 25yrs, they’re decent at best. How can you name this “CarStereoChick” but you don’t do any of the work? You’re just regurgitating product flash sheets that give highlights. Just rename this: “I know how to read and my credit card works”. Sigh. This isn’t empowering women, you’re using your gender to make content. Stop playing and learn to install.
Moniker given to me by a client a long time ago when I taught him about series, parallel, bridged vs mono etc. after he came in to buy a new system and I went out to his car with a multimeter and showed him and explained to him why his amp kept cutting out. Fixed it a few minutes for him. I know how to install and not at all afraid to get my hands dirty, that's why I understand how all this stuff works, but the reality is I'm too busy running a business to be working on cars all day long. Someone's gotta design and sell the systems, book the jobs, order the inventory, answer the phones, assist clients with technical support and service related issues, put the stuff on display for clients to listen to, pay the bills, do the payroll, manage the social media pages and all the other fun stuff that comes along with owning a business. It's okay if you don't like my content, there are plenty of other channels out there. There's something for everyone :)
@@carstereochick Your response is well taken and delivered. The information you gave me when we spoke briefly, is more than anyone else in any of my local shops, installers included!, could give in a 30 minute discussion. You know what you're talking about. The one and only reason I could not take my job to your shop is I am simply too far and it would have been almost impossible to make this work on my schedule. And no, I did not take it to any local shop. I decided to jump into this install myself and doing it in my driveway, when I can get a break from work! As a supporter of your channel, it's tough to see comments like this towards someone who takes an incredible (no pun intended) amount of time with their customers and running a business. After embarking on this install myself, I can assure you that I am learning that your work is worth every penny as this is no easy install. To simply design something like this takes a tremendous amount of skill which you clearly have. I think some viewers truly need to understand that running the wires is usually the easiest part of the job as without the knowledge to put the components together, the install would simply not be worth much!. Keep doing what you're doing and maybe, if I ever get this done and I can stop by on my way up north to see my daughter, to show a true professional, the work of a true novice, I will.
@@dirkramsey7876 ❤ Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It was an absolute pleasure speaking with you about the various stereo upgrade options in your Wrangler. I'm sorry the timing and logistics didn't work out, but I'm so glad you found all the info we discussed helpful in planning your upgrade. Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to do the work. It's easy to get it all apart thinking you can get it done in a weekend and realize Sunday night you need to drive to work in the morning and your car is still apart. It will be well worth it in the end and you'll save a ton of cash by doing it yourself. Thank you again for such a kind and thoughtful comment. I would love to see and hear how the install went. If you're ever in the area, please stop in and say hi.